Mauro F. "Maury Conn" Consiglio

Mauro F. Consiglio, "Maury Conn", 82, of Shrewsbury, died Monday, October 27, 2008, in the Knollwood Nursing Home.

Maury is survived by his loving family; his wife of 53 years, Rosalyn M. (DeCaro) Consiglio; a son, Mauro F. Consiglio, Jr. and his wife Michele of East Walpole; a daughter, Kathlene Fournier and her husband Paul of Shrewsbury; a brother, Frank Consiglio of West Newton; a sister, Dorothy Consiglio of North Andover; four dear grandchildren, Mauro F Consiglio III, Michael A. Consiglio, Ross P. Fournier, and Anthony J. Fournier, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Salvatore and John Consiglio, and three sisters, Frances Angelico, Lucy Castagna, and Antoinette Consiglio.

Mauro was born in Worcester, son of the late Mauro and Lucrezia (Mascolo) Consiglio and has lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School, and the Massachusetts Barber's Academy of Boston. He served in the United States Air Force. Mauro was a self employed Barber for over 40 years. He took over his father's shop on Shrewsbury St. and then moved to 50 Franklin St., where he remained in business for many years before he retired. Maury was musically gifted and sang with his own group "The Maury Conn Trio" previous to that he sang with the Perry Conte Band, and for many years was an assistant at the former Manzi Funeral Home. For over 50 years, Maury was a baseball umpire with the American Softball Association, the Worcester County Softball Association, and the USSSA Association. He was known as "Mr. UMP" to many of the teams throughout New England. Mauro was a long time member of St. Anne's Church, where he also served as an usher for many years. He loved spending winters in Florida with Rosalyn as they did for many years together. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Maury's funeral will be held Friday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury. Calling hours in the funeral home are from 5-8 PM on Thursday. Interment will be in St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maury's memory may be made to the Summit Elder Care Activity Fund, 277 East Mountain St., Worcester, MA 01606.