Anthony Pellegrino |
10/24/2008 |
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SHREWSBURY- Mr. Anthony T. Pellegrino, 82, passed away Friday October 24th at Worcester Medical Center- St Vincent Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Mrs. Mary(Granieri) Pellegrino of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Rita Pellegrino of Shrewsbury, Mary Ballarino and her husband Rob of Jefferson, Ma.; two brothers, Robert Pellegrino of Worcester, Peter Pellegrino and his wife Diane of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Eleanor Santora of Shrewsbury, and Dorothy Palermo and her husband Anthony of Worcester, many nieces and nephews, and two loving, dedicated pets, Teddie and Kara. Mr. Pellegrino was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, Frank, Angelo, Albert, Raymond, and sisters, Rita Pellegrino and Sarah Venuti. Mr. Pellegrino was educated through the Worcester Schools. He served his country during World War II in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. His jobs included work at Mechanics Upholstery, Atlas Distributors and most recently for the past 15 years Premium Beverages Union Local 170 up until his retirement. He was a parishioner of St Anne Church in Shrewsbury. Mr. Pellegrino was very active and enjoyed long walks, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He enjoyed Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and loved animals of all kinds and would never hesitate to help one in need. His funeral will be held Monday October 27th from FAZIO FUNERAL HOME, 9 Branch St. Worcester with a Funeral Mass at 10a.m. at St Anne Church, Shrewsbury. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, Ma. 01701. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4pm to 6pm.. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Louis M. Fazio Jr. and Louis M. Fazio III, for condolences or directions, please visit our website at faziofuneralhome.com. |