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Melissa J. Sancho
July 07, 2003
Worcester – Melissa J. (Patnod) Sancho, 46, of 173 ½ Vernon Street, a foster mother to many children, died Monday, July 7, 2003 in Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center after a short illness.
She leaves a daughter, Juanita M. Burgos of Worcester; two sons, Ryan M. Sancho and Nicholas J. Sancho, both of Worcester; two brothers, Mark J. Patnod of Massachusetts and Antonio Magliaro of Florida; two grandchildren, Marcus D. Carlos and Janaya M. Carlos of Worcester; She was born in Worcetser, daughter of the late William and Virginia (Magliaro) Patnod and lived here all her life. She graduated from Doherty High School.
Mrs. Sancho was a foster mother for over 25 years to many children through her employment with The Department of Social Services.
She was a member of the Salvation Army Church and adored spending time with her grandchildren and family.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM Friday, July 11th in The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com) 179 Shrewsbury Street. Major Mark Himes, chaplain of the Salvation Army Church will officiate. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours are 5-8PM Thursday, July 10th at the funeral home.
Angelina M. Malone
July 08, 2003
Worcester – Angelina M. (Petrone) Malone, 92, of 39B First Street died Tuesday, July 08, 2003 in UMASS – Memorial Hospital, 119 Belmont Street, after a short illness.
Her husband, Francis J. Malone died in 1970; She leaves three daughters, Jean F. Merzigian of South Dennis, Patricia A. Webber of Shrewsbury and Kathleen A. Eager of Holden; a sister, Virginia Petrone of Worcester; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; Two sons, Francis J. “Butch” Malone and John Malone and three brothers, Felix, Pasquale, and George Petrone and three sisters, Grace Bucciaglia, Josephine and Madalena Petrone all died before her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Vito and Giovannina (Amorosi) Petrone and lived here all here life.
Mrs. Petrone was a Cafeteria Worker at the former St. Vincent Hospital for many years, retiring in 1979. She was also a cafeteria worker at Assumption College for many years.
She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church; the “39ers” Club; she bowled with the Massachusetts Association for the Blind; a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – St. Ann Church and was an avid card player.
The Funeral will be held Thursday, July 10, from The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com), 179 Shrewsbury Street, with a Mass at 10:00AM in The Church of Saint Charles Borromeo, 341 June Street. Interment will be in Saint John’s Cemetery.
Visiting hours are 5-8PM Wednesday, July 9, 2003. Memorials in her memory may be made to The Massachusetts Association for the Blind, 51 Harvard Street, Worcester, 01609 or to Elder Care Services of Worcester, 411 Chandler Street 01602.
Michelina S. "Mickey" Wilson
July 14, 2003
Worcester – Michelina S. “Mickey” (Scarpone) Wilson, 78, of 380 Sunderland Road, died Monday, July 14, 2003 in her home after being stricken ill.
Her husband, Morris W. Wilson died in 1997; She leaves a sister, Judith D. Mannelle of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Frank M. Scarpone and Leonard M. “Lenny” Fortunato, both of Worcester; nieces and nephews; grand nieces and grand nephews; A sister, Grace P. Fortunato predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Michael and Maria (D’Amato) Scarpone. She lived many years in Worcester and over five years in Pennsylvania, returning to Worcester in 1997.
Mrs. Wilson worked in the payroll department at General Electric in Ashland for over 28 years, retiring in 1992.
She was a member of Saint Anne’s Church in Shrewsbury.
The Funeral will be held Thursday, July 17th from The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com) 179 Shrewsbury Street, with a Mass at 11:00AM in The Church of Saint Anne, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours are 8:30 – 10:30AM Thursday, July 17th at the funeral home.
Leona M. Particianone
July 19, 2003
Leona M. (Vassar) Particianone, 84, of 49 Pleasant Valley Drive, formerly of Laurel Street, died Saturday, July 19th in the Saint Francis Home after an illness.
Her husband, Joseph R. Particianone died in 1974. She leaves two brothers, Alfred Vassar of Holden and Henry Vassar of Rochdale; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester daughter of Frank and Eva (Lamoureaux) Vassar and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Commerce High School.
Mrs. Particianone worked at the U.S. Envelope Company for many years before she retired.
She was a member of St Joan of Arc Parish.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM Tuesday, July 22nd in The Church of Saint Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street. A visiting hour will be held from 8:30AM to 9:30AM in The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com). Interment in St John’s Cemetery.
Virginia B. Perno
July 26, 2003
Worcester - Virginia B. (Navjokas) Perno, 72, of 146 Sterling Street, died Saturday, July 26th 2003 in Worcester Medical Center at Saint Vincent Hospital after a long illness.
She leaves her husband of 45 years, Domenic Perno of Worcester; two sons, Stephen and Joseph Perno, both of Worcester; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews; Three brothers, Peter, Albin and Anthony Navjokas all died before her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Anthony and Beatrice (Groudis) Navjokas and lived here all her life and graduated from the Worcester Public School System.
She was a communicant of The Church of Saint Casimir.
A Private Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 28th, 2003 in The Garden Chapel of The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home (www.manzifuneralhome.com) 179 Shrewsbury Street. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A private visiting hour is Monday, July 28th, 2003 at the funeral home.
Frank J. "Kayo" Giarusso
July 27, 2003
Worcester – Frank J. “Kayo” Giarusso, 78, of 713 Franklin Street, died Sunday, July 27th in his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Irene M. (Petrone) Giarusso; two sons, John J. “Jack” Giarusso and Philip J. Giarusso, both of Worcester; two daughters, Angela M. Giarusso and Carla-Marie Rogers, both of Worcester; two brothers, James J. Giarusso and Michael Giarusso, both of Worcester; a sister, Grace Brockway of Leicester; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews; Two sisters, Catherine and Rose Giarusso, died before him. His sister-in-law, Anna M. (Betti) Giarusso died the same day. He was born in Worcester son of the late Joseph and Natalina (Simone) Giarusso and lived here all his life. He graduated from Commerce High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Giarusso was a stock room clerk for over 24 years at the former Heald Machine Company, now a division of Cincinnati Milicron Company, retiring in 1987.
He was a life member of The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – St. Ann; Harold N. Keith Post #204 American Legion in West Boylston.
The Funeral will be held Thursday, July 31st from The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com), 179 Shrewsbury Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM in The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – St. Ann, 24 Mulberry Street. Entombment will be in Saint John’s cemetery Mausoleum.
Visiting hours are 4-8PM Wednesday, July 30th at the funeral home. Members of the Harold N. Keith Post #204 will meet at the funeral home at 6:30PM to conduct their ritual. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kayo’s memory may be made to The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – St. Ann, Building Fund, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester 01605 or to UMASS Memorial Hospice Program, 650 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605.
Patricia Mattson
August 01, 2003
Shrewsbury – Patricia M. (DeSalvio) Mattson, 63, of 85 Commons Drive, a restaurant manager, died Friday, August 01, 2003 in The Hospice Residence, 10 Judith Road, Worcester, after an illness.
She leaves a son, Michael J. Mattson of Worcester; two daughters, Pamela M. Dufresne of Worcester and Linda S. McWilliam of Woodstock, Connecticut; a brother, George R. DeSalvio of Aiken, South Carolina; two sisters, Marie J. Eriksson of Worcester and Joanne Sherman of Leicester; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; A sister, Anna Manna and three brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Matteo DeSalvio all died before her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Abatantuono) DeSalvio and lived in Shrewsbury all her life. She graduated from the former Maj. Howard W. Beal High School in Shrewsbury.
Mrs. Mattson was a manager at Arturo’s Ristorante in Westborough for the last two years, retiring due to illness. Previously, she was a manager at Tatnuck Country Club for over 18 years.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00PM Tuesday, August 5th in The Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel (www.manzifuneralhome.com) 179 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no visiting hours. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to The Hospice Residence, 10 Judith Road, Worcester, MA 01602.
Paul P. Remeika
April 27, 2003
Paul P. Remeika, 85, a retired electrical technician and a 50-year resident of Abington, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the Brockton Veteran's Administration Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Remeika was born in Cambridge and attended Cambridge and Boston Schools. He lived in the San Diego, Calif., area for nearly 25 years. Mr. Remeika served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He received the Good conduct Medal and the Asian Pacific Medal, Star with Combat Action. He worked at General Dynamics in San Diego for more than 30 years, retiring in 1979. Mr. Remeika enjoyed traveling, sailing, and stamp collecting.
Husband of the late Sophie (Zakrewski) Remeika, he is survived by two sons, Paul Remeika Jr. of California and Michael Remeika of Marlborough; and three grandchildren: Jennifer, Brandee and Brittnee Remeika. He was the son of the late Paul and Katherine (Kaslowskas) Remeika.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Visiting is 4 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, May 1, at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street, Abington.
Raymond L. "Sonny" Amado
April 23, 2003
Raymond L. “Sonny” Amado, April 23, 2003, age 63, of Brockton, previously of Duxbury. Loving husband of Lorraine (Almeida) Amado, Beloved Dad to Jennifer Teixeira-Rodriguez of Brockton, Anthony Dale Teixeira of New Hampshire, and Sonya Teixeira of Brockton; Brother of Alice Amado-Robinson of VA, Marlene Joanne Harrison of Lakeville, Donald Irving Amado of Duxbury, Manuel Anthony Amado of Carver, Richard John Amado of CA, Donna Marie Amado-Hopson of GA, Dean Kevin Amado of CT; Brother-in-law of Vicincia “Vinny” Andrade of Middleboro, Julia A. Santos and Lydia J. Cross both of Carver; Grandfather of Leah, Jeremy, Joe, Melissa, Nicole, Rebecca, and Anthony J. Teixeira; Son of the late Antonio and Mary Rogers “Derosa” Amado; Father of the late Carol Anne Amado; Brother of the late Antonio Amado Jr., Ronald David Amado, Albert Vincent Amado, and Robert Alan Amado; Also survived by 6 great grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Raymond L. “Sonny” Amado passed away at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Boston; he was a resident of Brockton for 37 years, formerly of Duxbury. He attended school in Hanson. For more than 30 years he was a sanitation engineer for the city of Brockton. He was not officially retired.
Sonny was the Vice-President of the Campello Tenant's Association where he ran the country store. A lover of flowers and plants, he also enjoyed music and dancing.
Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street (just off Rte. 58 near North School) ABINGTON on Saturday, April 26 at 8:45 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, Duxbury, at 10:00 A.M.. Interment will take place in Mayflower cemetery in Duxbury.
Visiting hours will be held at Quealy Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2003, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M..
By request of the family, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sonny’s name to Old Colony Hospice, In Memory of Raymond “Sonny” Amado, 14 Page Terrace, Stoughton, MA 02072.
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Brian M. McPhillips
April 04, 2003
1st Lt. Brian M. McPhillips, U.S.M.C., a Scouts platoon leader, age 25, of Pembroke, Massachusetts was killed in action on Friday, April 4, 2003, in a battle with Iraqi forces south of Baghdad. The Department of Defense confirmed that McPhillips, a first lieutenant assigned to a tank battalion was one of three Marines killed during a firefight in central Iraq. He is the South Shore’s first casualty of the war.
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Brian M. McPhillips, a tanker officer with the Second Tank Battalion, died in hostile action as his unit made a push toward the capital city.
In Iraq, McPhillips unit has been part of the 5th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California.
McPhillips joined the Marines in 1998. He was based at Camp Lejeunne, North Carolina, serving with the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.
The fallen Marine was the beloved son of David and Julie McPhillips and the older brother of Carolyn "Carrie" McPhillips. He is the grandson of Ida C. McPhillips of Maynard, Massachusetts and Elizabeth M. Finigan of South Berwick, Maine.
Brian grew up in Pembroke where residents "remember him for his piercing blue eyes." He played Little League baseball in town and was known as a volunteer counselor for Pembroke's summer recreational programs. He loved computers and designed web sites.
Brian McPhillips was a 1996 graduate of BC High where he was known as a competitive athlete and a member of the Irish Cultural Club, the Racquetball Club and the Key Club, a student service organization. After finishing at BC High, Brian enrolled in Providence College, as a finance major, and graduated from Providence College - Class of 2000.
"Tearful tribute to fallen soldier..."
By Paula Woodhull
THE MARINER / Abington Edition
More than 1, 000 tearful mourners and the state's highest dignitaries gathered at Rockland's Holy Family Church on Wednesday, April 16th, for one last goodbye to Marine Lt. Brian M. McPhillips, 25, who died in combat in Iraq on April 4.
"Thank God for the gift of Brian, short that it may be" said Bishop Richard Lennon of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Lennon offered his remarks to friends and family who flocked to the church where the McPhillips family worshiped. "We wish it had been longer." Lennon said of McPhillips' young life.
As a youngster, McPhillips attended Holy Family School before going on to Boston College High School and Providence College where he graduated in 2000. He was the son of David and Julie McPhillips of Pembroke. He leaves a younger sister, Carolyn.
In Rockland center, flags flew at half-staff and police closed off streets next to the church where mourners started gathering long before the service. For a few hours, life in this small town came to a respectful halt.
A large American flag was draped over the church rectory's entrance. Inside, the grief-stricken and clergy alike unabashedly sang "God Bless America" andd traditional hymns.
Classmates and teachers of McPhillips over the years also came to pay their last respects to the young man who they recall as embodying the word "hero" and B.C. High's school motto, "a man for others."
McPhillips, they said, lived up to the Marine's Latin motto, Semper Fidelis, "always faithful."
Lennon described McPhillips as "a very fine young man, " adding, "he loved his family dearly and he served his country and the Marines with unswerving courage. He was a man of God."
The Rev. James Hickey, pastor of Holy Family Church, recalled McPhillips as possessing a "quiet perserverance and tranquility." At B.C. High he is remembered as a "giver and a leader."
Hickey said McPhillips was idealistic in his patriotism and was following what the young soldier believed to be a higher calling in joining the Marines.
McPhillips was fully aware of the risks of going to war, Hickey told the mourners. "He went there to take a stand against terror and hate." He added, "Devotion to his country brought him to the firefight that cost him his life."
McPhillips and his unit, the 2nd Tank Ballion, 2nd Marine Division, became caught in a deady firefight on April 2, ambushed by Islamic Jihad fighters about 11 miles outside of Baghdad. McPhillips was reportedly killed while firing his machine gun from his armed assault vehicle.
Before the Mass of Christian burial for McPhillips, children from Holy Family School assembled on the school and church grounds to say farewell to the school's young hero with the piercing blue eyes.
According to military protocol, McPhillips casket was flanked by an honorary guard of the U.S. Marine Corps before being lifted into the century old church.
Amid high security, Gov. Mitt Romney attended the funeral service for the first South Shore soldier to die while fighting in Iraq. The day before, the governor attended the funeral of Army Spc. Matthew Boule, 22, of Dracut who died while fighting in Iraq on April 2.
David McPhillips offered a touching eulogy for his son during the service. His father said there was "the Marine Brian" and another side to his son. The senior McPhillips also served in the military, as a Marine during Vietnam.
"I am so proud of him, " he said, "Freedom isn't free - for us it's no longer just a slogan on a bumper sticker."
His father lovingly recalled carefree days playing every kind of sport with his son in the backyard of their Pembroke home while Brian was growing up."
"He was kind and generous, " said McPhillips. "Sports, education and his faith were his passion."
Hickey had words of comfort for McPhillips' parents and sister. "David and Julie, you taught him well."
McPhillips said that before leaving for Iraq, his son took with him Rosary beads, a crucifix, and a prayer book."
He recalled that his son always had high standards, bringing home all A's and B's on his report cards. His son worked hard, he said, "B.C. High was tough, but another mission accomplished."
McPhillips told the mourners his son was exemplary in a number of areas, including setting up the first Internet business at Providence College out of his dormitory.
"And listen to this corporate America, he made a profit, " McPhillips said to a ripple of laughter in the hushed church.
McPhillips said his wife wanted everyone to remember therir son's strong faith and solid values. "Brian was a man of faith, " said McPhillips. "He knew where to turn when life was difficult."
The young Marine's death in Iraq has brought about a flood of intense emotions on the South Shore. Hundreds turned out during two days of visiting hours ( 4 - 8 P.M. on Monday, April 14 & 4 - 8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15) at Quealy and Son Funeral Home in Abington. Following the funeral Mass, McPhillips was laid to rest on Wednesday, April 16, at St. Bernard's cemetery in Concord.
By request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made in Brian's memory to:
G.B.R.E.B. Foundation, Boston College High School Scholarship, In Memory of 1st Lt. Brian McPhillips, USMC, 11 Beacon St. - 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02110 or to
Hasbro Children's Hospital, In Memory of 1st Lt. Brian McPhillips, USMC, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02901
"... I PRAY THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER MAY ASSUAGE THE ANGUISH OF YOUR BEREAVEMENT, AND LEAVE YOU ONLY THE CHERISHED MEMORY OF THE LOVED AND LOST, AND THE SOLEMN PRIDE THAT MUST BE YOURS TO HAVE LAID SO COSTLY A SACRIFICE UPON THE ALTAR OF FREEDOM."
A. LINCOLN, 1864
Written To A Massachusetts Mother Who Lost Her Sons in Battle "The Patriot Ledger"
IN MEMORY OF
1ST LT. BRIAN McPHILLIPS
PEMBROKE, MASSACHUSETTS
