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George Nasto Obituary

George Nasto, 75, of Colonial Dr., died Tuesday, Sept. 9th, in the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 35 years, Alexandria (Veshia) Nasto; a brother-in-law, Vasil Veshia and his wife Lois of Worcester; a niece, Jennifer and her husband Nicholas Hopley; a great nephew, Maxwell Hopley and a great niece, Julia Hopley. He was predeceased by a brother, Vasca Nasto and a sister Poliksena Lazarou and her husband, Ernest. He was born in Korce, Albania, the son of Rafail and Nunca (Chipa) Nasto. He attended the former Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.

George worked at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for 42 years retiring many years ago. He was a devoted member of the St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Southbridge. He was a member of the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge A.F & A.M. in Southbridge. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed golfing, cooking, painting and singing.

His funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 12th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Roumanian Ave., Southbridge. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11th, in St. Michael's Orthodox Church from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Michael's Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 823, Southbridge, MA 01550.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Sep. 10, 2008.

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Shane and Tina Thibeault & Ashley

September 11, 2008

Dear sandra and family , We were so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a wonderful man, who will be greatly missed. Our deapest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love!!

Pat Arel

September 11, 2008

Orville and I were saddened by George's passing. Please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Arthur Huard

September 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Lorna Wilder

September 10, 2008

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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