Joyce A Senecal

Joyce A Senecal obituary, Marlborough, MA

Joyce A Senecal

Joyce Senecal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Short & Rowe Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2025.
Joyce A. (Pagliuca) Senecal 79 of South Grafton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Casarano) Pagliuca.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband of 31 years Anthony P. Senecal in 2017.
Joyce is survived by her son, Mark Belcastro and his wife Jane of South Grafton, 2 grandchildren, Olivia and Kaden, her sister Ann Marie Malatesta of Hubbardston, as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Joyce worked for many years at CompUSA, where she truly loved her job and the people she worked with. Her last position was with Vanpool, which she also greatly enjoyed.
She was known for her generosity and kindness, always putting her family first. Joyce loved to travel and was an outgoing, vibrant person who enjoyed going to the beach and visiting the casino. A devoted Elvis fan, she never missed an opportunity to meet new people and share a good laugh.
Joyce also loved spending time at home watching her favorite shows - NCIS, the Chicago series, and plenty of game shows. She especially cherished the time she spent with her son, Mark, and her two grandchildren.
Her favorite place to visit was Disney, where she found so much joy and magic. Joyce will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11 am in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough, MA
Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Beach St, Marlborough, MA
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