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William Progen Obituary

PROGEN, William M., of Acton, formerly of Gardner, Sept. 6, 2008. Beloved husband of 61 yrs. of Addie (Benson) Progen. Loving father of Ann Cancellieri & husband Daniel of Austin, TX, Deborah Richardson & husband J. Wayne of Boxborough, & the late Robert V. Progen. Brother of Waino Progen of GA. Also survived by grandchildren, Tina & Scott Cancellieri, Kevin, James & Mark Richardson, & Jessica Progen Gesner & Joshua Progen; & a great-granddaughter. Visiting Sat. Sept 13th from 9-11AM at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave (Rte 111) ACTON, with funeral services following at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Munroe Cemetery, Mass Ave, Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Acton Food Pantry, PO Box 2098, Acton, MA. 01720. US Navy vet WWII; USAF Korea. Acton Funeral Home www.thoughtfulguidance.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 10, 2008.

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Joshua Progen

April 1, 2009

i never found out about this till now he was a good person. and a good grandfather i hate to find out like this he will be missed

Mike Casey

September 12, 2008

Mr. Progen,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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