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Yolanda George Obituary
Mrs. George was born in Leominster on April 3, 1916, daughter of Pasquale and Florence (Tocci) Altobelli, and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a cook at St. Leo’s School, and then was the head cook at St. Anna’s School. She then worked at the former Foster Grant Co. and the former S.A.Y. Industries before retiring several years ago. Mrs. George was a member of St. Anna’s Church, the St. Anna’s Society, and was a member of the church choir. She was also a member of the former Saladini Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by two sons, Ubaldo J. “Bob” George and his wife, Doreen George, of Leominster and Paul J. George of Princeton; a daughter, Sylvia M. Edral and her husband, Francis R. Edral, of Hudson; two sisters, Emilia Amico and her husband, Anthony Amico, of Leominster and Roseanne Altobelli of Ayer; two brothers, Serafino Altobelli and his wife, June Altobelli, of West Yarmouth and Anthony Altobelli of Florida; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. George, on Sept. 16, 1986.
GEORGE -- Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 3, from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West St., Leominster, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Anna’s Church, 199 Lancaster St., Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo’s Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 2, from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yolanda George
Mary Alice Tocci Son Will Petrone
February 23, 2022
Yundi was one of the kindest ladies I have ever met. I took my mother Mary Tocci to visit Yundi a few times unannounced yet Yundi was always kind and loving to us both. In honor of Yundi I will have the Passionist Order of Priest to celebrate Yundi and the George family in a devotional mass. I will keep Yundi and her family in my daily prayers.
ken curry
March 14, 2008
Bobby,
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Just wanted you to know we are thinking about you.
Sandra Cruz
March 3, 2008
Sylvia, Paul, Bobby and the George family.
I had the honor to and the pleasure to help take care of your mother. I would say that Yolanda was a very special client for me. She always made me feel happy and her high hopes for life always made me want to spend more time with her. I loved her as if she was one of my family members. I can say this you are all so lucky to have had such a wonderful person in your lives. I have many clients in my work schedule but Yolanda was special to me. I love her and I will miss her very much but I will always carry the little memories of her in my heart. Sylvia ,Paul and Bobby if you ever need me I am always here for you. Take care and God bless
Anna Bernard
March 2, 2008
Sylvia, Bob, and Paul, and all the family.
Paul and I loved Aunt Yundi and one of the more difficult things we had to do was say "good-bye" when we moved out to Washington. We will always remember her laughter and the great times we had when we had a chance to visit. She was very special and we miss her. Our prayers are with you.
Paul and Anna Bernard
Doris Ryan
March 2, 2008
My heart is filled with sympathy for Yola's entire family and all who were a part of her world. She was an extraordinary presence and powerfull inspiration to all of us who were lucky enough to share in her life. Her boundless enthusiasm, the joy of her humour and wit and her precious wisdom were a treasured gift that I shall remember forever.
Her warm, supportive and generous friendship with my mother, Magaret, was an example of the best that friendship has to offer.
Thank you Yola for your example of how to courageously live life, with all its heartaches and joys to the fullest extent possible. You will live always through the grace you provided to your wonderfull family whom you have inspired and who so loved you for that.
Doris Ryan
March 2, 2008
My heart is filled with sympathy for Yola's entire family and all who were a part of her world. She was an extraordinary presence and powerfull inspiration to all of us who were lucky enough to share in her life. Her boundless enthusiasm, the joy of her humour and wit and her precious wisdom were a treasured gift that I shall remember forever. Her warm, supportive and generous friendship with my mother, Magaret, was an example of the best that friendship has to offer.
Thank you Yola for your example of how to courageously live life, with all its heartaches and joys to the fullest extent possible. You will live always through the grace you provided to your wonderfull family whom you have inspired and who so loved you for that.
CARMINE & HELEN MARCIANO
March 2, 2008
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I DIDN'T KNOW YOLANDA, BUT SHE DID OK RAISING BOBBY, SO SHE MUST HAVE BEEN A NICE LADY.
Will Petrone
March 1, 2008
Yundi, Our hearts hurt but your's is blessed and soothed. You are finally free and with Him, you are blessed. I myself will miss you, I only knew you from a few life experiences but you touched me in ways few have. The times I would pop in to see you, you always fed me fine and share memories about my mom, Mary Alice Tocci. I Thank you for that, it gave me another point of reference who she was as a child growing up. My wish is for your eternal happiness!
Amy George
March 1, 2008
Yundi was an incredible woman, and the best"Nonny" ever. She always made me feel better when I was sick, she made me laugh all the time, and of course yelled at me when I needed it! I will mss her gracious and infectious smile. She was my childhood role model and I would not be who I am today with out her influence. Her gift of love was generous and unconditional. I still cannot believe she is gone, and she will be with me forever. I love you, Nonny.
Your Grand-daughter,
Amy
MARY TOCCI
March 1, 2008
MY SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LOVED YUNDI AS SHE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. MANY HAPPY DAYS SPENT WITH HER AND HER FAMILY. SINCERELY.
Ken Meade
March 1, 2008
Bob, Paul & Sylvia, I'm sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I have many great memories of her and your Dad when I was growing up on the "Terrace".
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