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Michael Iannacone Obituary
He was born Aug. 9, 1918 in Fitchburg, son of the late Antonio and Maria (Lombardi) Iannacone. Mr. Iannacone was a 1937 graduate of Saint Bernard’s Central Catholic High School where he was a standout football player. He served in the United States Army during World War II earning the rank of sergeant with the Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 359th Infantry. During his service, Sgt. Iannacone earned the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Device and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Three Service Stars while serving in Normandy, northern France, and Germany.
Following his service, Mr. Iannacone worked for Barba Plumbing and Heating for 20 years when he began a 22 year career as a plumber and steamfitter at Fort Devens until his retirement in 1985. He also worked for Leominster Heating for several years. He was a member of Saint Anna’s Church, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion Post 0151, and the Sons of Italy.
He leaves his wife, Gladys (Cocci) Iannacone; his son, Michael J. Iannacone of Leominster; his daughter, Carole Borja of Leominster; four grandchildren, Brian Iannacone of Leominster, Dean Iannacone of Winchendon, Kevin Iannacone of Leominster and Cari Borja of California; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Elena Boncyk of San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, John, Frank, Anthony and Alfred Iannacone, and his sisters, Josephine Barba, Margaret Iannacone and Marie Iannacone.
IANNACONE -- The funeral will be held Friday, Feb. 16, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anna’s Church, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. A calling hour will precede the Mass Friday, Feb. 16, from 8-9 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or in Memory of Michael E. Iannacone, For the Comfort and Relaxation of Patients of 4C, E. N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
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Edward Lamoureux
February 16, 2007
Gladys,Michael,& Carole My deepest sympathy. Mike was a very good friend of the Lamoureux family,we will never forget him.He will always be in our prayers.
Alec and Jennie Bensuk
February 15, 2007
Gladys,
We are hearing the sad news of your loss while visiting our daughter in Georgia. Our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Michael De Pascale
February 15, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Brian Sjostedt
February 15, 2007
Michael Iannacone is a true American Hero.
John & Amy Erickson
February 15, 2007
Aunt Gladys,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Mike but God has called him home where he is now at rest. We miss you and will see you this summer. Love
Maila Berry from LCU
February 15, 2007
Dear Gladys, Carole and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Pat Tourigny
February 15, 2007
Aunt Gladys, Mike & Carol,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Mike. I have very good memories of your family and my thoughts are with you in your sorrow.
Bob & Rena Arsenault
February 15, 2007
Gladys, so sorry to read about Mikes passing...Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Ken Meade
February 15, 2007
Dear Mike and Carole, I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My Mom's the same age and I can only imagine the loss you feel. My deepest sympathies to you and your mother.
Coralie Nideur
February 15, 2007
Dear Gladys, I was so sorry to read of Mike's death. He was such a great person. All the years we worked together and Mike was with you are special memories for me.
Love Coralie
Haley Fox
February 14, 2007
Dear Gladys and family: I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Mike was such a warm and loving man. Please accept my sincere sympathies... Haley Fox (f/k/a Helen Barba)
kenneth jones
February 14, 2007
Gladys, Michael,Carol,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy at the loss of Mike. He was a gentle soul who always showed his compassion and respect for family.
Fondly,
Kenny Jones
Bob & Denise Filiau
February 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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