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John Richinick Obituary
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Jane C. (Jeznach) Richinick; two sons, John J. Richinick, Jr. of Holden and James F. Richinick of Auburn; two daughters, Janice M. Richinick of West Boylston and Judy A. Goguen of Northborough; a sister, Mildred Alexandrowicz of West Boylston; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Michele Richinick, both of Holden and Jason Goguen of Northborough. Two brothers, William and Paul Richinick, and four sisters, Stella Williams, Anna Mespelli, Helen Wozny and Elizabeth Wheeler, predeceased him. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of John and Fedora (Slizewski) Richinick, and has lived in West Boylston since 1953. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, Class of 1946.
John was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the destroyers USS Smalley and USS Koiner. He worked for Norton Company for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, enjoyed gardening and was an enthusiastic Red Sox fan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 3rd, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 12), Sterling. The funeral for John will be held on Monday from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, West Boylston. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Memorial or Building Fund, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston, MA 01583.
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Peggy and Ray Everitt
August 10, 2008
John my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your friend always!
Patty Avery-Novak
August 4, 2008
Judy & family - May you find the strength you need to carry you through this very difficult time.
Ray and Shirley Chevalier
August 3, 2008
The family of John Richinick Sr.
We send our prayers and sympathy to you all, may Our Lord help you get through this difficult time accepting the loss of two loved ones.
Lorna Lynch-Waldo
August 3, 2008
Judy,
I can't imagine how you are feeling. My God give you the strength that you so now need. May the memories help you each and every day. God Bless your family.
Vivian Peluso
August 2, 2008
Janice,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. The double loss so close together is especially hard. You have a great family and I know God will give all of you the strength needed in the days ahead.
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