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William Profenna Obituary
active in the Billerica senior community; 92
BILLERICA -- William V. Profenna Sr., age 92, husband of the late Lucy J. (Cirino) Profenna and Rose (Evangelista) Profenna, died Saturday, at Melrose -- Wakefield Hospital.
He was born in Everett, MA, January 5, 1918, a son of the late Vincent and Emily (Cersosimo) Profenna, and lived in Everett prior to moving to Billerica 33 years ago.
Mr. Profenna was a Shear Operator for the former Lee Products in Everett for many years, and was an active member of the Billerica Senior Center where he was a member of the Cribbage Club.
He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed playing the piano, and is remembered for his love of the song Sweet Georgia Brown.
Mr. Profenna is survived by one son, William V. Profenna Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Everett; two daughters, Patricia Profenna and her husband, John Bernazani of Chelmsford, and Rosemary Kinser and her husband, Kenneth of Billerica; one brother, Vincent Profenna and his wife, Alice of Millville; three sisters, Josephine Cirino of Ludlow, Dorothy DeMartino and Emily Fritz, both of Malden. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and his dear friend, Betty O'Day.
PROFENNA -- Of Billerica, formerly of Everett, January 1, William V. Profenna Sr. A Funeral Service will he held Tuesday at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4 -- 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hallmark Health Hospice, 178 Savin St., Malden, MA 02148. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Funeral Directors, W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau www.sweeneymemorialfh.com
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Peg Grange
January 2, 2011
Lisa, Rosemary, Kenneth
Papa Bill is most remembered by his wonderful family.I know one of his most special people, Lisa, with whom I worked with as her teacher in elementary school. You were such a shining star and angel to Lisa who will forever treasure you. And to the Bernazani family of Chelmsford, our sympathies and prayers to our neighbors. Much love to all,.John , Peg, ,Jonathan , and Christian Grange
January 2, 2011
Rosemary, Ken, Lisa and David,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know we are keeping you all in our prayers. Wish we were closer so we could attend the services. With our love and sympathy, Chick and Nancy
Lisa Bernazani
January 2, 2011
Dear Profenna family and related family-members:
I'm very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. My memories of him include his vibrant spirit, his smile, and his ability to laugh! I'm sure all of those things assisted him in getting to the ripe age of 92-- and I'll bet he had many fond and memorable experiences along the way.
Angie Hannon
January 2, 2011
Lisa, David, and the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss, Papa was a great man. May he rest in peace.
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