Tuure Olavi "Ollie" Isokungas, 55 of Fitchburg, died Wednesday August 6,
at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital.
"Ollie" was born in Kannus, Finland June 20, 1953 the son of Tuure T. and
Kirsti (Peitso) Isokungas and came to the United States and Fitchburg in
1963. He was employed as a carpenter by Seppala and Aho Construction
Co. in New Ipswich, N.H. until his retirement in 1993 due to illness.
"Ollie" loved sports, hunting, fishing and all the professional Boston
teams. He loved woodworking and wood carving. He was a Nascar
enthusiast and enjoyed working on his Bronco truck. He was a former
member of the Marconi Club.
"Ollie" leaves his brother and sister-in-law with whom he lived, Henry
Armas and his wife Jane Isokungas and his niece Kirsti S. Isokungas. His
brother Osmo Isokungas died in 1976.
Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association 330 Congress St. 5th floor, Boston, Ma. 02110. Bosk Funeral
Home 85 Blossom St. is assisting the family.