William B. Carnello

Wareham William Benjamin Carnello, age 88 years, of Wareham, formerly of Middleboro, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wareham, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Grace L. (Carr) Carnello, they had been married for 59 years. He was born in Everett, son of the late Anthony and Mary (McBride) Carnello. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, in the Quartermaster Corps, in England as a corporal. He was a medical information clerk at the Veteran's Administration Outpatient Clinic, in Boston, until his retirement. He had a private janitorial business on Beacon Hill and was a bartender at the Harvard Fly Club, Boston. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro, the American Legion Post No. 64, the V.F.W. Post No. 2188, the Mitchell Memorial Club, the Wankenquah Sportsman's Club, all of Middleboro. He had played football for the Mitchell Club and was an avid bowler and card player. He will be warm-heartedly remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and a helping hand to everyone. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; one son, Mark and his wife Jacqueline Carnello; three grandchildren, William, Abby and Joshua Carnello, all of Middleboro; one brother, Frank and his wife Janet Carnello of Louisville, Ky. He was brother of the late James Carnello and Anna Lindsay. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wood Street, Middleboro. Visiting hours are omitted by his request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, would be appreciated. Arrangements are being handled by the Ashley Funeral Home, Middleboro. For more information, please visit www.eggerandashleyfh.com.