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Carlo Genatossio Sr.
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Carlo Genatossio Obituary
Worcester - Carlo J. Genatossio, Sr. 75, retired Deputy Police Chief of the City of Worcester passed away on Thursday, June 29 in the Rose Monahan Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
Carlo leaves his wife of 49 years, Frances M. (Casale) Genatossio; a son, Carlo J. Genatossio, Jr. of Oxford; two daughters, Melissa E. Ela and her husband, Robert of Spencer and Gina M. Genatossio-Lauder and her husband, Joel of Leicester; eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Lindsey, Maeve, Nina, Tighe, Rocco, Robert and Austin; a brother, Domenic Genatossio, Jr. of Holden; a sister, Caroline Carenzo of Holden and nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Domenic and Mary (Coughlin) Genatossio and graduated from North High School and Quinsigamond Community College with a Degree in Criminal Justice. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Carlo began working for the City of Worcester Police Department on Waldo Street as a Patrolman in November of 1967. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1975, then to Lieutenant in 1982 and Captain in 1985. Carlo was appointed Deputy Chief in September of 1990 and retired in 2004, after serving the City of Worcester for 38 years. Carlo and Frances enjoyed ten years of retirement living in Naples, Florida, before recently moving back to Worcester.
Carlo was a member of and past president of the Patrolman's Union #378, a 32 Degree member of the Matthew John Whittall Lodge of Masons A.F. and A.M, and a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Carlo loved summer days at Cape Cod, his boat on Lake Winnipesaukee, vacations to Italy, the Bahamas and Hawaii with Fran and family celebrations in a North End. He will be remembered for his remarkable intelligence, strength of character and a loving protector of his family.
The family would like to extend a special sincere thanks to the staff at Rose Monahan Hospice House for their care and compassion.
A Funeral will be held Thursday, July 6, from CALLAHAN~FAY~CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street with a Mass at 10:00AM in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Rd. Burial will be in Saint John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Wednesday, July 5 from 4 to 8PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice House care of the VNA Network, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608. To place an on-line condolence, please visit.
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Paul Orczyk
June 24, 2023
Carlo I will forever remember you my Friend it was an honor to be your partner
Retired Sgt P Orczyk
michael bombard
June 24, 2023
June 29 2023 your still missed I will always remember the good times at work and play my best always to your family
Retired Sgt Paul Orczyk
June 24, 2020
Its been a year since your passing but Ill always remember our days of riding together in GBV you were a always will be a great representative of the City of Worcester and a great police officer
Paul Orczyk
July 10, 2019
Carlo was my friend my partner in GBV and a person that I will always remember. Rest In Peace my friend
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Teresa Moran
June 30, 2017
To Carlo and family, I want to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Teresa
Carolyn A. Martello
July 2, 2017
Respectfully send condolences to the family of Carlo "Charlie" Genatossio May he rest in peace.
Lisa Martin
July 3, 2017
Fran, Carlo, Missy & Gina, my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time!
July 10, 2017
Carlo, my friend. Our deepest condolences go out to your family. We will be thinking you. If you need us just call. The Del Gizzi family.
John Beauregard
July 3, 2017
Carlo and Family Sorry for your loss. God Bless
Paul Orczyk
July 3, 2017
My deepest condolences to Carlo's family truly a remarkable man. Carlo and I worked the G.B.V. Route for many years
Charlie O'Connor
July 3, 2017
My condolences to Carlo's family.
Truly a good man and friend.I enjoyed those times we worked together!
Richard Quist
July 3, 2017
Carlo,So sorry to read of your fathers passing.My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
michael bombard
July 3, 2017
Dear Fran and family, my heart goes out to you for your loss, Carlo was my boss and a friend and he was the best at both,I will miss him, but the memory of him will remain,again my deepest condolences.
Jim & Betty Gallagher
July 3, 2017
Dear Fran & Family,
We were so sorry to read of Carlo's passing. He and I worked together for many years at the Worcester Police Department as both coworker and friend. You and he will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Belezarian (WPD Ret)
July 3, 2017
Fran & Genatossio Family:
Sorry to hear of Carlo's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for 32 yrs and fortunate to call him friend. My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Phil Barter
July 2, 2017
I worked many years with his daughter "Missy"(I was the only one who called her by that name), I'm sorry for your loss.
Edward. J McManaman. Sr
July 1, 2017
Very Sorry For Your Loss May He Rest In Peace
Anthony Petrone & Family
July 1, 2017
To the Genatossio Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My you memories always remain bright and in her heart. I am fortunate to have to had to work under his leadership and although he was one of few words, his message was always comprehended clearly. He served the city/police dept proud ,he was a true public servant who loved his family and friends.
May he rest in peace, where we know through our faith, we all will meet again.
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