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John Gengarelli Obituary
Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie A. (Ritacco) Gengarelli; four devoted children: Debra A. Walls and her husband Bobby of Rochdale, Sandra J. Kosmider and her husband Ed of Charlton, Mark J. Gengarelli and his wife Wendy and Christopher J. Gengarelli, all of Millbury; a brother, Richard Gengarelli and his wife Rosaria of Naples Italy; two grandchildren: Scott Grabauskas and his wife Becky, and Devon Gengarelli; two step grandchildren: Corissa and Jeffrey Walls; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack was born in Worcester, the son of the late John J. Gengarelli Sr. and Stella (Sage) Gengarelli. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard 181st Infantry Battalion in Worcester and has lived in Millbury more than 42 years.
Jack worked many years as an electrician for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Glavin Regional Center in Shrewsbury, before retiring in 2002. He previously was an electrician 26 years for the General Motors Corporation at the Framingham Assembly Plant before they closed operations.
Jack was a gentile man with a great sense of humor who devoted his life to his family. His grandchildren, who called him "Buggy" were his inspiration, his wife, and children his cherished possessions. They enjoyed the family gatherings at holidays, vacations in Maine and family special occasions. Besides his family, Jack enjoyed the outdoors, in fishing, hunting, bird watching and took great pride in his yard and garden.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15th at 1 p.m. in The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St. Worcester 01604.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gengarelli
Ray Belsito
November 27, 2008
Mark,
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Ray
Bridget Hine
November 17, 2008
Sandy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leeann Morris
November 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss Sandy. I am glad that we had that talk a couple of days ago, I so hope that it gave you some peace of mind. Jack and I are downstairs and you and Ed are welcome to come down anytime you want. God bless your entire family.
Love
Jack & Leeann
Audrey Martinez
November 14, 2008
Wendy & family,
My deepest sympathy...
Kellie Morton
November 14, 2008
To the Gengarelli Family,
My most sincerest sympathies for your loss. Deb, from all of us at the Levine, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
Kellie Morton-Levine Center
Diane and Juliuis Prescod
November 14, 2008
Marie and Family - We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Jack was a kind and caring person who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
charlene hughes
November 13, 2008
Chris and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss, our deepest sympathy is with you all.
Charlene and Dave Hughes (millbury)
Mike Sweet
November 13, 2008
Mark, I am sorry for the passing of your Dad. May He Rest In Peace.
Meg Bracken
November 13, 2008
Scott, Becky and Family - Our condolences are with you. It is never easy to lose someone you love so very much, especially a grandparent. May your happy memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Meg, Kevin and Peter
Jody Perkins (Bartkus)
November 13, 2008
Mark,
Sorry to hear of loss of you Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Shawn Gauvin
November 13, 2008
Scott, Becky and Family,
I are sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Grandfarther.
Sincerely,
tracy hanson
November 13, 2008
wendy,mark and family.. i am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss! my prayers go out to you and your whole family. god bless you all!!
love tracy hanson and family
Al and Bonnie Ritacco
November 13, 2008
Dear Auntie Marie, Deb and Bobby, Sandy and Eddie, Mark and Wendy, Chris, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. He was such a wonderful man, and we will truly miss him. Please accept our heartfelt, deepest sympathy, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Al, Bonnie, Erin, and Michael
Diane (Stowe) Giampa
November 13, 2008
Debbie - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Losing a parent is something you never really accept. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Fortunato
November 13, 2008
Marie-
Joe and I were sorry to learn of Jack's passing. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joe and Sue Fortunato (Millbury, Ma.)
winnie parker
November 13, 2008
marie,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.love, Winnie & Larry parker
Jennifer Howe
November 13, 2008
Marie & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jack, like the rest of the family, always treated Justin & I like we were part of the family & we will never forget that. I will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Jenny & Justin Howe
Rebecca Ritacco
November 13, 2008
Dear Aunt Marie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Becky, Dave, Anthony and Domenic Ritacco
Charlene Gonynor
November 13, 2008
Mark and Wendy so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark I know how close you were with your dad always doing projects together. I'm thankful that he was also a friend to my son Jonathan over the years. I hope the memories you have will comfort you durning the difficult days ahead.
Bob&Cathy Eckland
November 12, 2008
Marie & family,
please accept our deepest sympathy. Jack was a special person. You are all in our prayers in this time of sorrow.
Love the Eckland family
Wanda Roy
November 12, 2008
Marie, Deb, Sam, Mark, Scott, Ed, Wendy - We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Paul, Wanda, Nikki, and Josh Roy.
Barbara Bateman
November 12, 2008
To Wendy,
I am sorry to hear of Jack's departure from this earth. Unfortunately, I know all to well how you are feeling since it was just one year ago I lost my father-in-law unexpectedly. Be at peace remembering the great times and knowing he has arrived at his final destination in heaven. Devin will have a guardian angel to look over her.
My condolences, Barbara
Vicky Pellegrino
November 12, 2008
Marie and all your family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you all so much. Words cannot express how terrible I feel about Jack's passing. I love him so.......and will never forget him. I know you are all devastated now and only time will heal the pain, but his memories will live on forever. I love you.................Vicky
Joe and Paula Bunevith
November 12, 2008
Dear Marie,Deb,Bobby,Scott,Becky,MarK,
Wendy,Devon,Sandy,Ed,and Chris. Please except our condolenses . He was a great guy. Always ready to help anyone who needed help. We will miss him very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry we can't be there.Love all of you.
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