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BARRE TOWN - A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre, for Lawrence D. Abbiati, who passed away on Jan. 4, 2013, at his home on Skylark Terrace.
The Rev. Leopold J. Bilodeau, pastor of the church, was the celebrant.
Crucifer Lawrence Reilly was altar server and led the Prayer of the Faithful.
Organist and soloist Rosemary Badeau accompanied vocalists Romeo Bilodeau, Ronald Routhier, Nicholas Conti, Joseph Kelly, Sue Stone and Robert Breitinger in the hymns, "Be Not Afraid," "The Lord Is My Shepherd," "Your Words, Lord, Are Spirit and Life," "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman," "Ave Maria," "On Eagles' Wings," "Song of Farewell" and "Let There Be Peace On Earth."
Words of remembrance, written by his daughter Sharon Bisson, were read by Father Bilodeau.
The Old Testament reading was read by Raymond Bisson II, and Sister Elizabeth Driscoll, RSM, read Scriptures from the New Testament.
Offertory gifts and roses were presented at the altar by all his grandchildren.
Assisting as Eucharistic ministers were Paula Hennessey, Paul Hennessey and Gladys Prindiville.
Pallbearers were Edward Ferrari Sr., Edward Ferrari Jr., Jon Turmel, Lu Dindo, Bruce Bartlett and Douglas Bullard.
Father Bilodeau led a prayer service Sunday afternoon at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre.
The fourth degree Knights of Columbus, Council 399, who provided honor guard during calling hours were: William Robie, John Santorello, Denis Jacques, Edward Ferrari Jr., Raymond Morin, Sandy Conti, Richard Luce, Frank Partsch, Edward Gilbert, Ronald Putney and Raymond Chaloux. They also provided honor guard at the funeral and included: Christopher Dupre, Edward Gilbert, Denis Jacques, Raymond Morin, Sandy Conti, Richard Luce, Frank Partsch and Raymond Chaloux.
Burial followed the Mass at Hope Cemetery in Barre, where Father Bilodeau offered committal prayers. Full military honors were accorded the deceased by the funeral detail from the Vermont Army National Guard. The American flag was presented to Janice Abbiati, wife of the deceased. Taps was sounded.
Following the burial, family and friends gathered at the Hilltop Restaurant on Quarry Hill Road for a time of fellowship and luncheon.
Arrangements were in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve Moore
January 14, 2013
Jan, so sorry to hear about Larry. Thinking of you. Lucy Wolcott
January 10, 2013
Janice- sorry to hear the news of Larry passing. We had many years of fun and good times in the Guard together. Always a smile on his face. He will be missed by all.
Sonny Cummings
January 8, 2013
Janet, my thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard the sad news. I hope you get well soon. You now have a guardian angel looking out for you. Love, Carolan Batchelder
January 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mark/Wendy Bradley
January 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
all at this time. Larry in a quite way
contributed a lot to his Church and the
Barre Community.
John & Aggie Ormsby
January 7, 2013
Janice, Lisa , Erika, Britt & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love
Linda & Karin Hakala
January 7, 2013
Dear Abbiati Family,
Larry was a delightful and exceptional person. We worked together at GMP for many years. We joined the IBEW together in the early 80's and shared a lot of turmoil and laughs during those times. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Debbie Curtis, Essex Jct.,VT
Debbie Curtis
January 7, 2013
Janice, I am sure you don't remember me, but my mother Nancy worked with you for a long time. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was a wonderful guy and always seemed to be very helpful. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Karen Kuzmik-Spooner
January 7, 2013
To Abbiati Family; Please except our deepest sympathies on Larry's passing. I remember him from the guard and of course he is well remembered for his work at the Knights Bingo and their other projects.
Ron and Laida Edson
January 7, 2013
Lori, Sharon & Lisa & Families...
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Cyndi Batchelder-Thompson
January 7, 2013
Janice and family, I am so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. We used to have so much fun at Woodbury Lake! What wonderful memories you all have of your life together. May they bring you peace and comfort.
Linda Provasi
January 7, 2013
Lori and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful person and I will always remember him fondly.
Anne Chioldi
January 7, 2013
Janice: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of Larry. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Rita Bassett
January 7, 2013
Larry was such a wonderful person and will certainly be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Janice and family.
Love, Jane and Ken Geider
Jane Geider
January 6, 2013
Janice, I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing.Be assured you and yours are in our prayers. You have our sincere sympathy. Carmelita Violette [ Rock ] God Bless
January 6, 2013
Janice and family,
We were so sorry to read about Larry's passing. He was always such a pleasant and friendly person whenever we saw him. You and your family are in our thoughts.
With our sincere sympathy,
Roger and Shirley
Shirley Rivard
January 6, 2013
JANICE AND YOUR FAMILY'S
SORRY OF YOUR LOSS .OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .
NORMAND &CLAUDETTE POULIOT FROM BARRE &DUNDEE FL.
January 6, 2013
Larry was a great man -kind and well thought of at GMP. I worked across the hall from him for years and what a pleasant fair man. I know he'll be missed by all who knew him. God Bless, and condolences to his family.
Barbara Worth
January 6, 2013
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