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JOSEPH PENNINGTON Obituary

PENNINGTON, Joseph L. "Joe," of Acton, formerly of Somerville, passed peacefully March 8, 2017 at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 52 years of the late Betty P. (Zawtsos). Loving father of Susan Christmas & husband Robert of Boxborough, & the late William Pennington, & his wife Melanie of Acton. Loving grandfather of Heather, Elizabeth & Joseph Christmas. Dear brother of the late George Pennington & late wife Aloise, & Harold Pennington & wife Jane. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & close friends. Visiting Fri. March 17th, 2017 from 4-8pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) ACTON. Funeral Mass Sat. March 18th at 10am in St. Isidore Church, 429 Great Rd (Rte 117) Stow, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Concord Rd, Acton Ctr. Memorial donations to the Somerville Firefighters Relief Fund, 266 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145. Ret. Somerville FD; USMC vet. Memorial page www.actonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2017.

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Danny Files

March 5, 2025

Joe was one of the most patient and caring people I have had the privilege of knowing. Joe is the type of father I wanted to be like. May he rest easy knowing he was and still is loved by his family and friends

Danny Files

March 13, 2024

Joe was an incredible man. Took me under his wing taught me the true meaning of respect and dignity

Scott Risko

January 29, 2018

Susan & Bob,

My condolences to you and your family. May uncle Joe rest in peace. Thank you for your many years of service you will not be forgotten.

Carla

June 13, 2017

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Joseph. May his memory comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Deborah Giddings

March 29, 2017

Susan, Bob, Heather, Elizabeth and Joseph, my heartfelt prayers are with all of you. 'Pappa Joe' was a loving, gentle soul and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Love and hugs

Carol James

March 19, 2017

My condolences to your family. My dad, Clarence "Jimmy" James, was friends with Joe, as kids in Somerville. He always spoke so highly of Joe, and has wonderful memories of the times he spent with Blondie, Herbie and Joe. Dad visited Joe a few years back and lost touch with him after that, wanting to visit with him again, but couldn't find the address! As a young girl, I remember going to the Teele Square Fire Station to wave to Joe. In fact, one day, Dad and I stopped at the Fire Station and talked with some firefighters that remembered Joe. Dad was sad to learn that Joe had recently passed, and sends his condolences also.

Nabil & Youmna Hinnawi

March 18, 2017

To Susan and Family - Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you. - The Hinnawi's

Mary Poulin

March 15, 2017

To Susan and family, we send our love and prayers to you---xoxo The Poulin's

Allen Wluka

March 13, 2017

Thank you for your years of service

Diane James-Poole

March 13, 2017

Thank you for your service, Sir.
May you Rest In Peace.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

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10:00 a.m.

St. Isidore Church

429 Great Road Rte 117, Stow, MA 01720

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Woodlawn Cemetery

Concord Road, Acton Center, MA 01720

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