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Joseph Sclamo Obituary

Joseph V. Sclamo, Sr., 82, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, December 9th 2008 in St Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill earlier.

Joseph's wife of 45 years Dorothy (Racienski) Sclamo passed away in 1991. He is survived by his devoted nine children, Stephen J. Sclamo, Sr. and his wife Donna, Mary Giacobbi and her partner Patricia Mallett, Joseph V. Sclamo, Jr., Patricia Hewins, Joanne Mallett and her husband Francis, Joseph V. Page and his wife Joyce, Donna Sclamo and her companion Richard DeLuca all of Worcester; Marc Sclamo and his companion Kelly White of Auburn, Michael J. Sclamo, Sr. and his wife Cindy of Charlton; a beloved brother, Louis Sclamo of Worcester; 20 cherished grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Samuel, Pasquale, Vito and Vincent Sclamo and two sisters, Mary Andolino, and Pauline Davis all pre deceased him. Joe was born in Worcester; his parents were the late Pasquale and Louisa (Nuzzolillo) Sclamo. He attended Worcester Public Schools, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before returning to Worcester.

Joe worked for various construction companies in the area before retiring.

Joe was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, the Eastside Improvement Club, the Post #3 Italian American War Veterans, and the Men's Biscegliese Society. Joe loved to play cards, the casinos and to socialize. He enjoyed being around his friends but, most of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joe's funeral will be held Saturday, December 13th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cambridge St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston Ma. 02117.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2008.

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Catherine Blanchard

January 5, 2009

Hi, Donna I didit know how to get a hold of you, so I'am doing it this way, I hope that you see it, I would like you to e-mail me it has been a along time, so here is my e-mail, [email protected], Love to you all, I hpoe that you all remmber me? because I remmber you all and all the good time's we had, I did love your mom & Dad, I hpoe to hear from you.

Cathy Sachiavone Blanchard

catherine blanchard

December 16, 2008

HI, steve and Donna I am sorry for your loss, I do have alot of good memories of the both of you,
the LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble;and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nabum 1:7
may you both go to the LORD for Comfort, with love to you all.

CATHY SCHIAVONE BLANCHARD.

Jean Doiron

December 16, 2008

To All Joe's Children:
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Pauline

December 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe & Kandi LeBlanc

December 14, 2008

Steve and family,
Pop will be sadly missed, but remember all the good times. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Dominique Giacobbi

December 14, 2008

Pops i hope you know i love u. I hope u met great nana already. I will miss u pinching my cheeks every time i see u. I will vist u every holiday and if i have spare time in my life oh yea and even on you birthday. so i will pray for u every night and when i go to church.so may you rest in peace.See u on christmas!

Christina Blake

December 14, 2008

POP i will miss all the good times we had.. I will miss you at the parties and dancing up the club. I love you and may you Rest in eternal Peace. I will see you again some day...XO

Anthony Kapulka

December 14, 2008

Heart felt Sympothy for the loss of Joe While I work at D'errico's Mkt Joe was one of my favorite customers He was a friendly and polite guy at all times and had a great outlook on life always giving advise some I wished i listened to
Tony

Helena Dulmaine

December 13, 2008

Pop,
I can't imaging a gathering without you there pinching the kids cheeks or asking when I am getting married.
You will be greeatly missed! xoxo
Helena

mike charland

December 13, 2008

--joanne,i am so sorry to hear about your father , we had a lot of good times together. mike

diane Gilbert

December 13, 2008

Aunt Joanne & family,
I have known your family for what seems like forever & I have witness the love, strength & love your dad/Popa/uncle was to this family.
when there was a problem EVERYONE knew POPA JOE would fix it. I remember many years ago i called him Mr. Sclamo, well he gave me a look, and said HUNNY CALL ME POPA, your Franny's Niece your family relax. just call me popa.
He was always nice to us.
So, i would like to take this time to send my Deepest Sympathy.
He will be watching the WHOLE family to ensure you get along, and have a joyous times.

A.J. & Bernadette Pinnataro

December 12, 2008

Bobby, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family. We will say a special prayer for your Pop.

Judy

December 12, 2008

Papa Joe, may you rest in peace. Thanks for the laughs when you paid your car insurance. You will be missed

ken rondeau

December 12, 2008

mary,pat its been such a long time since i have seen any of you and the old days in south worcester were we had so many fond memories growing up. i share in your grief joe was a pretty good guy and i know he will be saddly missed.

april wheeler

December 12, 2008

mary and family,
i am deeply sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you.

Felicia Field

December 12, 2008

Mary, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Parker

December 12, 2008

Donna, So sorry for the loss of your dad . I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers .

Marie Delaney Paul Renaud

December 12, 2008

Steve: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Crystal Williams

December 12, 2008

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of a wonderful man.May he be in eternal peace and joy with his beloved wife.

December 12, 2008

I remember Joe so well: expecially his up-beat greetings on the street or at Worcester Tire. I shall remember him in my Mass, as well as praying for the comfort of you, his family.
Father Bartlett

rivera carmen

December 12, 2008

may you rest in peace i will miss you very much joe from carmen at st.vincent hospital

Renie Sperling

December 12, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. I met Joe when I worked for Sherwin Williams and he always brought a smile to my face AND a hearty chuckle with his great sense of humor. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.

tony begonis

December 12, 2008

Pat and all of Joes family I'm sorry for your loss. My pryers are with you all

Walter E. McGurn

December 12, 2008

Though I only met Your Father once Joanne, and unfortunately it was at Your Mother-In-Laws, and My Aunt Dorothys Wake, or Funeral or both. Please pass My regrets to all of the Family. God Bless You All, and My Prayers are with You All. I am again out of the country so will miss the Funeral.

Love

Frannyis Cousin

Wally McGurn

John Esq ,Stephanie & boys Golden

December 11, 2008

Rest in peace from your great nephew

Harvey & Shirley Golden

December 11, 2008

Rest in Peace Uncle Joe

david sclamo jr

December 11, 2008

pop will miss you.Will not forget those days at my house when you use to sit on my couch and change my cartoons to all the games you watched. Will miss you alot.
love little david

Naheem Schuler

December 11, 2008

Rest in peace, Papa Joe, i would have loved to have met you, i heard great things about you.

Bianca santos

December 11, 2008

Papa joe may you rest in peace, love you with all my heart

Marilyn santos

December 11, 2008

Papa Joe you will be dearly missed by us, we love you and may you rest in peace.

MICHAEL ROBIDOUX

December 11, 2008

Joe, I sure will miss you. May you rest in peace now... I will always think of you....

Dan Standring

December 11, 2008

Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Sherry Dupuis

December 11, 2008

My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you all.

Doug Boutilier

December 11, 2008

Mary, so sorry for your loss.

tina nason

December 11, 2008

pops I caint beleave that your time has come I hope that your at peace. I will see you again some day.

Sorry for the loss of a wounderful funny man.

love tina nason

Amanda Sclamo

December 11, 2008

I love and miss you Pop!! I know you are keeping everyone up there entertained. xoxoxo

Laura Brumm

December 11, 2008

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Mark and your family.

Laura Bowse; Sam Bowse and Melissa Dangredo. . .

barb kelley

December 11, 2008

dearest family I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up with you all I know that your father was a good man. He will be missed dearly by those who knew him

Tina Servideo

December 11, 2008

Mark, Kel, and Alex,
I am so sorry for your loss, try to remember all the good times, that sometimes makes the pain go away. Its especially hard around the holidays but keep your family and friends close. If you need anything please call.

Gary and Tina Servideo

vanessa sclamo

December 11, 2008

Dear pop i will miss u so much.POP i will miss u pinch my cheeks.I will also miss u how u said i was your favorite.Why did u have to die but u r in a better place on and you are with nana bye love vanessa!! --->love you so much<----

Destinee Giacobbi

December 11, 2008

Pops, you are always in our hearts!. The whole family misses you dearly. The family will never forget all the memories we had with you. I always pray you every night. You were one of the greatest people i ever knew. I know your in Heaven smiling down and protecting us everyday! WE ALL LOVE YOU ? Give great Nana a hug and a kiss for me. I love you pops!!

Todd Farnam

December 11, 2008

Mary
So sorry for the loss of your father.

BOB PASCARELLI

December 11, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Clayton Gleason

December 11, 2008

Sorry for your loss

Bianca Giacobbi

December 11, 2008

Well, pops i hope you are happy and in peace up in heaven... Just to shout out i still love you...I hope that you no you are being cared for and even more loved for with god and even with us as your family.

Betty Paquin

December 11, 2008

Mary , Tracy, and family... May God be with you in your time of sorrow to comfort and heal.

alexander sclamo

December 11, 2008

poppy i miss you already give nana a kiss for me

STEPHANIE SHAYS

December 11, 2008

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL THINK OF ALL THE MEMORIES WE HAD WITH YOU.
LOVE ALWAYS DAVE STEPH LITTLE DAVE.XOXOXO

alexander sclamo

December 10, 2008

my poppy i miss you already give nana a kiss for me love you pop

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