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Julia Lapriore Obituary
Worcester - Julia H. (Kulesza) Lapriore, 94, formerly of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, August 18th in the Life Care Center of Leominster. She leaves a daughter, Sandra J. Bissonnette and her husband Robert of Hudson; a daughter in law, Jane Lapriore of Kittery, ME; nine grandchildren, Jackie, Julie, Bobby, Carrie, Mark, Lisa, Justin, Tyler, and Sara; nine great grandchildren; and two nieces, Patricia English and Frances Clark, both of Grafton. Her son, Gerald Lapriore passed away last year. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Anthony, Martin, Peter, and Walter Kulesza, and Genevieve T. Donahue.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Julian and Julia (Frankowska) Kulesza and graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School. Julie had been a seamstress and a waitress for many years.
The funeral is Friday, August 21st from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:30 A.M. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. A visiting hour is from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.
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for Julia Lapriore
August 26, 2015
Sad to hear of Aunt Julies passing many fond memories. It was so special having her right on the block in Northboro. I will remember her fondly.
Cousin Donna (Nordwell)
Deborah Harmon
August 23, 2015
Aunt Julie will be greatly missed, she always had a beautiful smile and loved to laugh. I have many fond childhood memories of her. Love Cousin Deb and Cousin Bob
Jon Clark
August 20, 2015
I have such fond memories of my Aunt Julie. I will always remember her fiestiness, independence, quickness to slip you a few bucks when no one was looking, and above all, the love she showed to those around her. She will be dearly missed.
August 20, 2015
Sandra.....deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God wrap his arms around her and reunite her with those who have entered paradise before her.
Cousin Carol and Lou
August 20, 2015
Aunt Julie,
We have so many wonderful family memories that we will treasure forever.
Walk with angels. Much love,
Steve & Francie
Gwen Isaacs
August 19, 2015
Sandy so sorry for your loss.
You were the best basketball coach I ever had....
Karen Porter O'Connell
August 19, 2015
Sandy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember your mother as "one of the girls" - always happy to have your friends around. Always smiling. May she rest in peace and may you have peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father.
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