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Ralph Giarusso Obituary
He was born in Barre and has been a lifelong resident.
Mr. Giarusso was a WWII US Navy Veteran, serving overseas on the USS Kidd. He worked for the Barre Wool Combing Co., Millbrook Distributing Co., and later the Commonwealth of MA, Dept. of Public Works until he retired. Mr. Giarusso was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 404, member & past president of the Lions Club here and a communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2007 from Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre, with an 11:00AM Mass in St. Joseph's Church, 29 South St. Burial will private for the family in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00PM in the funeral home. Donations may be made to UMass Memorial Hospice, PO Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613-9938.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Giarusso
Susan Reed
December 10, 2007
Dear Marcia and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad... and to your mother Irene I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers each day. I pray that the memories that you all share will be a comfort to you as you go forward. Hugs and blessings to you all.
Susan Reed
Linda Fisher
December 6, 2007
To my wonderful aunt Irene and my cousins, Marcia, Sharon & Shelly, Ralph will be missed terribly. My home will be empty this winter without his presence. He was like a dad to me and I will miss him terribly.
Take care of yourself.
I love you all
Linda
janice tessier
December 6, 2007
our families sincere sympathy.
i just meet ralph and irene once,it was at my mom and dad's 50th.they came all the way to windsor,ontario canada to celebrate this special event with my mom and dad who they meet on a cruise. they became really good friends and would always see each other on the cruise ship.i know you will sadly be missed by everyone's life that you touched.
remember all the fun and cheris all the memories of ralph.
our sincere sympathy
janice, mark tessier and family(marge and elmer's werstein daughter)
Barb and Paul Gruber
December 5, 2007
Irene,
To you and your girls, as well as their families, please accept our sincere sympathy. We offer our love as well as our prayers. May our Lord bless you at this hour and comfort you, giving you peace as he alone can give. We pray God holds you near his heart drying your tears and supplying your every need. Please know we are holding you to the throne of Jesus Grace and Glory, where we will once again meet with Ralph in God's perfect timing.
With Love
Dennis Fleming
December 4, 2007
my deepeswt sympathys to you all
post 404 service officer
Nancy wheeler
December 4, 2007
My very deepest and sincerest sympathy Marcia. Take care of yourself.
Marcia Attea
December 4, 2007
I miss you and love you Dad.
All my love,
Marcia
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