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Maurice Garofoli Obituary
Moe is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 58 years, Dorothy P. (Pugliese) Garofoli; his devoted three children, Paul R. Garofoli and his wife Pina of Worcester; Sylvia R. Shays and her husband James of East Brookfield, and Rosemarie Garofoli of 11 Suffolk St; a brother, John Garofoli of Shrewsbury; three sisters, Isabelle Lysik of Paxton, Lucy Moynihan of Shrewsbury and Lois Lehair in Arizona; nine adored grandchildren, James, Robert, Joseph, Christine, Daniel, Michael, Gina, Melinda and Dawn; eleven cherished great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Four sisters, Martha, Frances, Theresa and Annie predeceased him. He was born in Worcester; his parents were the late Donato and Maria (Consiglio) Garofoli. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and has lived here all his life.
Maurice worked as a truck driver for the City of Worcester, many years before retiring. He previously drove a truck 23 years for the former Arduini Company.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. A founding member of the Columbus Civic Association, a member of the Eastside Post 201, American Legion and the Pope John XXIII Council K of C. Moe enjoyed playing cards, the Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 16th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, Ma 02115.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Garofoli
Paul D. Capuano
August 1, 2008
Uncle Moe,
I'll always remember you showing me the parakeets ( and scolding me when I tried to set some free) when I visited on Christmas and Easter. You also told me how it was, as well. Only you'll know what I mean on this. Scolding me and my sis for sneaking up the duct to visit Jennifer. You have a great heart.
Auntie Dot, Sylvia, Rosemarie and Paul.. My deepest sympathies to you.. Paul.
Sylvia Shays
July 24, 2008
Dad,
The hardest thing I ever had to do was to let you go!
I will always remember the good times we had together and also some of the not so good times. But we got through it all together.
It really killed me 11 years ago when I got tested to give you a kidney, we were both so excited that I was a perfect match. Then, the bad news..I couldn't because I had kidney stones. I wish I could have helped...atleast I tried.
I can't put into words how much I will miss you. Someday, we will all be together again.
I love you Dad
Sylvia
Bruce,Donna,Jen and Brady Gillis
July 23, 2008
Dear Paul,Sylvia, Rosemarie and Aunt Dot,
We would just like to express our sorrow for the loss of your dad and husband,we will miss him so he was a great man to all. So sorry we missed the funeral. The Gillis Family
Donna Gillis
July 23, 2008
Uncle Moe,
You always were a very special Uncle to me,I always remember how you visited your dad every night after work, you were a great son to grandpa.I loved how our families were so close, especially at the holidays,on Chritmas eve you always made your clam and spagetti,do you remember when Jennifer forgot her blankee and you gave her your tee shirt, for the rest of her childhood she call it uncle Moes tee shirt. My dad would always say HO HO HO its uncle Moe when you were coming and we would laugh.In my heart I have the most wonderful memories of our happy family times and I treasure them. Thank you for that huge smile when we visited you in the hospital I will always remember it......Love Donna
PINA GAROFOLI
July 20, 2008
Dad, thank you for always making me feel like family (daughter)....I'll always have very fond memories of you. You were always there for all of us ready and willing to do whatever you could to make things better or easier for all of us. .. It's been a pleasure being your daughter-in-law for the past 33 years. I'm so lucky to have your son (Paul) in my life....I hope you know that you and Ma did an excellent job raising a wonderful human being, and for that I am very grateful. I always enjoyed making you smile......even when you didn't feel like it. You would just give me that look and then that smile..............Please know that we (all of us) will take good care of Mom for you. We will always love and miss you!!!
Cindy Capuano (Bradley)
July 19, 2008
Dearest Auntie Dorothy, Rosemarie, Silvia, Paul and family...
...sending deepest sympathies to the family! Hoping Uncle Moe has found peace and met up with all the spirits of our relatives we cherish. We now have a new angel and pray he is being comforted and will watch over us all.
I am sorry to find out so late as I was away last week. I missed seeing the family, even if the circumstances could have been better.
Love to all!
April Dickey
July 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family for your loss.
The Dickey Family
(Ron, Donna, Ray, April & Anthony)
Rosemarie-Daughter- Garofoli
July 18, 2008
Dad-Daddy, This is the second time I've written, the first was deleted, maybe it was sent up to you ! I miss you so much! Living with you all my life was the greatest gift you could have given me! Thank you so much for loving my children and grandchildren. Maliah,Amyah,and Daveon,and Nigel loved to visit you! I'm glad you got to see Nigel walk! Everything reminds me of you! The flowers outside, Burger king, Papa ginos, shopping at Price choppers etc. Thank you for loving me unconditionally always! I hope your holding Lexus for me she never wanted to be alone! I never thought you mentioned me to your friends, about donating a kidney to you , that made me cry because you didn't receive it from me, out of love, for me, you went to dyalises for 11 years you see you didn't fail you won! The will to live for your family was always their. The memories will always be cherished till the day I die. At times I gave you the run for your money, but the unselfishness of your love was always there! I couldn't stay mad at you for five minutes and you knew that! That's why you would tell me all that you felt, always,good or bad!I'm going to miss, when you use to say how much food are you going to give me, and ate it anyway!You'll always be my santa DADDY! Remember change your shoes before you see the children in heaven!!!! Thank you for sticking up for me when no one else would! I guess my selfishness came out, when I wanted you to live forever, but letting go tore my heart in two!You suffered a long time! All the family and friends that you connected with ,that's, so wonderful!! Getting one person to love you unconditionally is a blessing, but you touched so many! I'm so happy you met Bobby . He is so much like you, a jack of all trades. The funny part about it was I found that out after I feel in love with him! I loved going cohogging with you, mushroom picking, rides to the airport everyweek wigwarm pizza, going to the farm for ice cream, picking out fish for our fish tank, your beautiful crosses that you made from the palms, the wreaths!Christmas was so special when you made fish for the last 48 years on Christmas Eve,etc.... I could write a book on how proud you made me feel as your daughter. Dad thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me life, and being in my life.for 49 years. There will not be a time that you'll be from my mind and heart.I don't know when my time will come to an end , I hope I'll be as strong as you, You see I'm afraid of death, I know God will step a side and you will pull me in, just like you've always done when I was sinking. Again thank you for always being there for me. I'll always love you... Daddy's little girl...ROSEMARIE, P.S. I 'm proud to have the Garofoli name again.!!!!
Courtney Letourneau
July 18, 2008
Nanie Moe,
You are and always will be a very special person to us but now we have to share you with the angels. We have great memories from picking pears off the tree in the backyard to spending x-mas eve and eating way too much food! You will be missed and know that you are smiling down on us and making sure we are safe. We will miss you! Courtney, Lyndsey and Andrea
Mark Pugliese
July 16, 2008
Aunt Dorothy, Paul, Silvia, Rosemarie, and family,
We were on vacation and didn't hear the sad news until today.
We are very sorry we couldn’t be there.
Uncle Moe was a great guy who always made me laugh.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
Nephew Mark, Vickie, Nick and Gabriella
MARYELLEN DARCY
July 15, 2008
Moe was not only a dialysis patient,but a special friend to me.I will miss his smile and many 'recipes' we shared over the years. Mary Ellen Darcy. St.V'S Dialysis.
Joel Potenti
July 15, 2008
Mike and family
I am sorry to hear about your loss My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Christine Letourneau
July 15, 2008
Nanie,
I will always cherish our times together. I miss you more than words can say. I love you and know we will be together again someday. Hugs and kisses always!
Donald Capuano
July 15, 2008
A kind, generous and caring man. I will never forget the times we spent together. Let God bless and keep you.
Dan Garofoli
July 15, 2008
Nanie Moe,
Thank you for being you, I Love you!
I know that your up there looking down on us, with that big smile of yours. The memories we have will never leave me. I'm glad Anthony was around to see his Nanie Moe. Nanie you were like a rock. You set the bar on what a family man should be! I miss you so much. I Love you Nanie.
Love, Danny
Ron Scarborough
July 15, 2008
Paul,
There are no words to make you feel better at the loss of your Dad.
Take comfort in the memories and know that while he may no longer be here physically, he will be with you forever spiritually.
I lost my Dad almost 20 years ago but I still talk to him everyday!
Your friend.
Ron
GUS GIUSTINO
July 14, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES,MAY GOD WATCH OVER "MOE" GAROFOLI
Jamie Letourneau
July 14, 2008
Nanie,
It hurts so much to know you are gone, but I know you are in a much better place. I will never forget all of our good times together. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for you. You were such a huge part of our family, always there for us and I am grateful for that.
I'm glad that Brianna and Emily got to know you and how special you were to everyone.
Not a day will go by when I won't think of you...until we're together again.
I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Jamie
Patty (Warren)Dillon
July 14, 2008
Paul and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and yours.
Judith Berlane
July 14, 2008
Dear Dorothy, Sylvia, Paul and Rosemarie,
How very sorry I am to read of your dear husband/father's passing. Cindy had just shared with me the fact that he was at the Christopher House with Nana Julia. I always remember him as being so loving, jovial and easy to talk to. A real family man that I respected and enjoyed. I just lost both my parents in the last year & a half; so I can understand how you are feeling. Try to find comfort in the fact that you made him happy with your love and caring support during his illness and the time of his passing. May you eventually find peace in knowing that he is enjoying a different kind of existence now and that you will see and hear him in many unexpected ways. With love and sympathy for your loss.
Auntie Judy
ROBERT LUCIER
July 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Dennis Leger
July 14, 2008
Moe was a very good man. He talked about his family with great joy and love. He was fun to play cards with. May he rest in peace,
BARBARA CAYER
July 14, 2008
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY YOU MOVED INTO THE LITTLE COTTAGE ON SOMMERVILLE RD
Cathy Houlihan
July 14, 2008
Uncle Moe - a kind and gentle soul totally devoted to his wife and family. His family is his legacy. Love, Niece Cathy
Nancy Cunningham
July 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy, Aunt Dorothy, Paul, Silvia and Rosemarie. I know it has been years since I have seen you all, however, you all have been in my heart. Again, I am so sorry. Cousin Nancy Pugliese(Cunningham)
Diane (Pugliese) Venuti
July 14, 2008
Aunt Dot, Sylvia, Paul and Rosemary, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Moe's death. He was always a favorite Uncle and he will be missed by all that knew him. I can see Dad, Uncle Rudy, and Uncle Bill and of course Aunt Irene up there greeting him with open arms and showing him all the ropes.
Please accept my sympathy and love.
Deborah Schonborg
July 14, 2008
Rosemarie and Family,
Your Dad will be missed very much here in Dialysis. He was a "great" guy. May all your wonderful memories help ease your pain.
Debbie Schonborg/Dialysis Staff
Fred Petrone & Family
July 13, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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