Dominic R. Tamburro

Dominic R. Tamburro, 83, of Harriet Avenue, Shrewsbury, died Sunday, October 21st after being stricken ill at home.

His wife of 60 years, Stella C. (Jack) Tamburro, died September 26th of 2006. He leaves three sons: Angelo R. Tamburro and his wife, Lenette M. of Sturbridge, Pasquale "Pat" J. Tamburro and his wife, Nancy L. of Brookfield and Benedict "Ben" J. Tamburro and his wife, Wendy L. of Millbury; also survived by 5 grandchildren: Joseph, Jaime, Alex, Leah and Larissa; a brother, Leo "Bobo" Tamburro of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers: Ben Tamburro and Michael "Rush" Tamburro and two sisters: Anna Turo Morrello and Florence "Fanny" Dolphy.

Mr. Tamburro was born and raised in Ravenna, Ohio, son of the late Angelo and Maria (Tantimonica) Tamburro. He graduated from Ravenna High School with the Class of 1943. After graduation, Mr. Tamburro served his country proudly with the United States Army during W.W. II. He was stationed with 36th Infantry Division in Italy and Southern France where he was wounded and later received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his bravery.

When Dominic and his wife, Stella moved their family from Ohio to Shrewsbury in 1962, Dominic had taken positions with several supermarket chains, including working as a Deli manager for Big Discount Supermarkets for 15 years.

Dominic was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his entire family. He was a faithful New York Yankees Baseball Fan and also enjoyed watching other sports as well. Dominic was a member of Saint Anne's Parish in Shrewsbury where he served as a collector and usher for many years.

Relatives and friends of Dominic's are invited to attend his funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 24th at 10 A.M. in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. At Dominic's request, there are no calling hours and that you proceed directly to Saint Anne's Church on Wednesday morning and allow his immediate family to console one another privately. He will be buried next to the love of his life of 60 years his wife, Stella in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions in his name can be made to Human Services at Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For directions and Dominic's personal online obituary, please visit

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