Donald L. Clericuzio

72, passed peacefully after a brief illness on July 4, 2008 with his family by his side. Born in Boston, MA on June 18, 1936, he was the son of Flory L. and Elva O. (Hendsbee) Clericuzio. He was raised in Somerville, MA and graduated from Somerville Trade/High School. He had been a resident of Billerica, MA for 45 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Teams and any team his children and grandchildren played for. He was Tufts Medical Center's longest surviving heart transplant recipient. His family was blessed to have twenty more loving years after the transplant. Up until his passing, he had been employed by Lehigh Armstrong for thirty plus years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly H. (Towle), two daughters, Ginny Beaudoin and her husband Phil of Goffstown, NH, Sherry McHugh and her husband Bill of Scarborough, ME, one son (and best friend) Darren and his wife Kathy (Lennon) of Billerica, MA, and one foster daughter, Margi Bagley of Merrimack, NH. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren that he was so proud of Kali and Gina Beaudoin, Kristi, Billy and Tim McHugh, Kaity and Donny Clericuzio and Emily and Justin Rondeau. He is also survived by his loving identical twin brother Dave and his wife Jackie of Billerica, MA. He was predeceased by a son Davy, a sister Vera and a brother Bob. A Memorial Service and reception is planned for Friday, July 11th at 11 AM on the grounds of the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center. Donations may be made to the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, P.O. Box 321, Alton Bay, NH 03810 or Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.