Joseph Bodanza

Joseph Bodanza of Fitchburg FITCHBURG Joseph F. Bodanza, of Saint Paul Street, passed away peacefully on February 11, surrounded by his children. Joseph was born in Fitchburg on November 17, 1916 and was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Pisciotta) Bodanza. Joseph is survived by his three children, Charles Bodanza and his wife Henya of FL, Joseph Bodanza and his wife Angela of Cape Cod, and Martha LaLancette and her husband Mark of Fitchburg; his brother, John Bodanza and his wife Dorothy of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Robyn Jacques, Barry and Todd Bodanza, Heather Marques, Shaye Siciliano, and Whitney and Hannah LaLancette; great grandchildren, Danielle, Breanna, Spencer, Hunter, Gabriella, Alyssa, Logan, Shyanne, Amanda, and Taylor; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, Christopher. He was also predeceased by two brothers and several sisters. Joseph was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was a longtime member of the Sons of Italy, the Knights of Columbus Council #99, Friendship Club, and the Fitchburg Booster Club. He assisted on Flag Day and Memorial Day with the ITAM Veterans. Joseph graduated from Worcester Trade School and was employed by Dillon Boiler Works for 47 years where he was a master welder. Joseph was known for his infectious smile and the way he could light up a room with his friendly and outgoing personality. Joseph was an avid gardener and a member of the Montachusett Twilers. Joseph will be missed, but remembered by all he touched. BODANZA The funeral will be held Saturday, February 14, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Saint Anthony de Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, February 13, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saint Anthony Church Restoration Fund, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg, MA 01420, or to Diversified Home Services Hospice, 25 Tucker Drive, Leominster, MA 01453.