EAST BROOKFIELD; Doris June (Bledsoe) Petruzzi, 85, of 117 West Main Street, died Saturday, September 1 at her home surrounded by her family.
She leaves her husband of 66 years, John J. Petruzzi, Sr., two sons; Peter Petruzzi and his wife Heather of Savannah, TN., Jeffrey Petruzzi of Spencer and his companion Melissa Begley of Sturbridge, four daughters; Noreen Quinn and her husband Paul of Worcester, Patricia Giguere of East Brookfield, Susan LaCroix and her husband Joseph of Spencer, Christina Petruzzi of East Brookfield, a brother, Stephen Bledsoe and his wife Deborah of Spencer, 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by a son, John Petruzzi, Jr., a daughter, Lori Ann Petruzzi, a son-in-law, Gary Giguere, three sisters; Betty Grenier, Sue Dufrense, Joyce Petruzzi and a brother William Bledsoe.
Born in Checotah, OK., she was the daughter of Floyd & Clara (Connell) Bledsoe.
Mrs. Petruzzi was a graduate of David Prouty High School, Class of 1952 and in that same year married the love of her life, John, on June 28.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in East Brookfield and a former member and president of St. John's Women’s Guild
She enjoyed sewing and making dresses for her daughters including prom and wedding gowns. She was a fantastic cook, welcoming all for “ronis and gravy”. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and family.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 5 from the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, with a Mass at 11:00 A.M. in St. John the Baptist Church, North Brookfield Rd., East Brookfield. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-6 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in June’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or East Brookfield Fire Association, P.O. Box 356, East Brookfield, MA 01515.