Robert M. Brienzo

NEW BEDFORD — Robert M. Brienzo, 56, of Acushnet, died Monday, February 18, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long illness. He was the husband of Pamela J. (Cunningham) Brienzo, married 27 years; and son of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Deslaurier) Brienzo.

He was born in New Bedford and lived all of his life in Acushnet. He graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church.

He was employed by Old Rochester Regional High School as a custodian and grounds keeper. He was a member of the Sons of Italy and in his leisure time he enjoyed motorcycles, landscaping his yard, being with his puppies; and loved being with his family.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Lisa A. Brienzo of New Bedford and Lori M., and Lynn A. Brienzo, both of Acushnet; two brothers, Dennis J. Brienzo and his wife, Sandra of Fairhaven and Raymond A. Brienzo and his wife, Elaine of Acushnet; three sisters, Patricia Tomkiewicz and her husband, Frederick, and Rosemarie Sylvia, both of Carver and Donnalee Souza and her husband, Frank of W. Wareham; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Thursday at 8 AM from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church at 9 AM. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.