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Americo Paternese Obituary

87, of West Palm Beach, passsed away on September 24th at his home. He was born and raised in Boston, where he had been employed with John Solomon Textile Co., before his retirement. He had served with the Army during WWII in the European theatre. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Elena of West Palm Beach and also his daughter Elaine (Richard) Fontes, and their children; Richard A. and Rebecca E. of Massachusetts. He also leaves his brother Domenic (Gloria) Paternese and several nieces and nephews. His family will receive their friends on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, at 2:30PM. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, Florida 33461 561-964-3772

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 25, 2007.

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joe & ruth golov

September 27, 2007

Dear Helen, Elane & Family-
Rico was the kindest,dearest man-a gentle man and a gentleman- he will live in our hearts always- we are truly sad to hear of his passing - with love, joe & ruth golov

Fred & Tina Fiore

September 27, 2007

Dear Elena,
We are sorry to hear the passing of a dear friend Rico. He surely will be missed. Elena, take care and God Be With You.
Your Friend,
Big Freddie

Mary Ann, Frank, Henry, Julie, Rick, and Rick Zunino & Baggio

September 26, 2007

Dear Uncle Rico,

We will miss you dearly but always keep you close in our hearts and memories. Your gentle, calm, easy going, and loving ways will always be an example to us.
We will always love you,
Mary Ann, Frank, Julie, Henry, and Rick

Mike Casey

September 25, 2007

Mr. Paternese,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rebecca's HS Graduation (2005) minus Richard

September 25, 2007

Granpy in South Beach

September 25, 2007

Grandpa celebrating Nonni's 84th birthday.

September 25, 2007

Barbara Colantuoni

September 25, 2007

Uncle Rico,
We will miss your quiet manner. I can never watch a Red Sox game without thinking of you and my father and the intensity of your passion for the team. Please watch over those that love you from your new home.Grant us all strength untill we meet again.
Your loving neice,
Barbara Colantuoni

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