Harold E. Engberg

Harold E. Engberg, 88, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Lutheran Healthcare Center in Worcester with his wife of 65 years by his side. Harold was born in Worcester on July 1, 1922, the son of Eric Hjalmar Engberg and Esther Frida (Svensson) Engberg. Harold leaves his wife, Helena (Kemp) Engberg; his son Eric and his wife Nancy of Westborough; grandchildren, Kristina Engberg and her husband, Dr. Marco Petrazzuoli of Orange, CT, Nika Engberg and her husband Nick Brown of Boston, Zebediah Engberg of Hanover, NH and Sage Engberg of Noyon, France; two great grandsons, Mario and Max Petrazzuoli. Harolds sister, Anna Wennerberg, predeceased him. Harold graduated from Auburn High School where he was active in track and basketball. He also served as the senior class president. He then went on to graduate from Bentley College and became employed by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan in their finance department. A decorated veteran, he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WW II. As a B-24 Bomber Pilot he was stationed in England, seeing action in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, including 27 missions over Berlin. After earning his CPA he joined Harry Wallace Accountants in Worcester and later was employed in the finance department of Simonds Saw and Steel in Fitchburg. After retiring from Simonds he became treasurer in the corporate headquarters of Pferd, Inc. in Leominster. Harold was an active member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, a Deacon, a Trustee and Treasurer. He was also past president of the churchs mens group and a coordinator of the Mens Lunch Bunch. Harold worked in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes in Westborough and served as their treasurer. He was active with the Scouts serving as Cub Master. Harold enjoyed photography and traveling. For many years he and his wife presented travelogues for local organizations. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed hiking, skiing and gardening. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lutheran Healthcare Center and Jewish Hospice for all of their loving care. Harolds funeral service will be held on Friday, February 25, at 11:00 A.M. in the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Thursday, February 24, from 5 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Evangelical Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 8 Church St., Westborough, MA 01581. westboroughfuneralhome.com