John-Almonte Sr.-Obituary

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John R. Almonte Sr.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Jul 10, 1924 – Nov 21, 2020 (Age 96)

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BORN
July 10, 1924
DIED
November 21, 2020
AGE
96
LOCATION
Worcester, Massachusetts

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Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester Obituary

John R. Almonte Sr. 96, of Jefferson died peacefully Saturday November 21, 2020 in the Sterling Village Center. His wife of 70 Years Grace (Locantore-Braio) Almonte died April 22, 2017. John is survived by a son John R. Almonte Jr., and a daughter Marilyn Downey. He was the proud...

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I was saddened to hear of John's recent passing. I came to know him as one of his workers on the Worcester Country Club maintenance staff. He created a family atmosphere for all of us who worked there. He assembled an incredibly diverse group, some older retired people and some younger high school types like myself. I have always said it was the best job I ever had. Much of the credit for that characterization goes to John. Many people say I have one of the best lawns on Martha's Vineyard...

Hello John,

My condolences to you and your family. When we were in high school your family's home was a very warm place where we all gathered. Your mother and father always welcomes us as if we were all family. I have will always have very fond and special memories of knowing them.
God Bless,
Bernie Flynn

My condolences to John's family. I enjoyed working for John in my first job after high school in the late sixties at Worcester Country Club. A great man and friend.
Ed Maffei

I knew your mom and Dad as we had loved ones residing at Notre Dame Long Term Care and would frequently sit and chat . Loved your parents and your mother’s sisters.
Treasure the happy memories and know other care and share in your loss of someone so special . God bless.

Marliyn, We are so sorry not to be with you at this sad time. We are sending hugs and our best wishes.
Love, Lynda and Oona

I worked with John many years ago at Turf Products. He was a kind and caring soul and a wonderful person to be around. My condolences to his family.

Reading John's obituary brought back memories from over 50 years ago when as a 17 year high schooler, John hired me for a summer job at Worcester CC, an employment that lasted for 4 more seasons as I finished high school and college. John and Semi took me under their wings and convinced me that engineering was not my future but instead a career as a golf course superintendent. That well taken advice has led me to my position as a golf course superintendent in New York, a position I have held...

I would like to express my condolences to the Almonte family . As a young person who was a friend of his son , the Almonte’s welcomed me as a family member . John , senior , always greeted with a smile and treated all with respect . He expected respect for all in return .A wonderful person .

Reading John's obituary made me think back to the days when I caddied at Worcester Country Club. I was in school with Jr. and we had a good time talking about all the work his Dad did to make the golf course beautiful. He certainly had the gift of a green thumb.
Blessings to all.