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Gene Caranci Obituary
WHEELWRIGHT - Gene Michael Caranci, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2019.
He leaves his daughter Ann Marie Lake & her husband Brian; 2 granddaughters Sadie Colarusso & her husband Eric and Emily Lake and her longtime boyfriend Allen Whitcomb; 2 great grandsons Tyler and Aiden. He was predeceased by his wife Betty (O'brien) Caranci in 1999 and a son Stephen in 1978.
Gene worked for the family business Caranci's Oil and Trucking and over 50 years as a proof reader for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He enjoyed bowling, Keno, casinos, spending time with friends and family playing cards.
Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 11:00am-12:30pm in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S.Barre Rd., Barre. Burial will follow with Military Honors in St. Josephs Cemetery, Barre. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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October 14, 2019
We send our condolences to his family and friends. I have known Geno since we met in the first grade in high plains school thru Graduation from Barre High and
September 27, 2019
When Joan and I bought the Pine Ridge Diner in the center of Barre, we learned that Geno came with the place! He has been coming in at 5:30 and started the coffee, cooked some bacon and got the place open for business. He would sit at the counter telling stories about going to buy cigarettes in NH or going to the casino and hold court with the other regulars like John Scott and Paul. After a while he would leave in his Lincoln Continental and head to Worcester to the Telegram offices. He was a great friend and we miss Him to this day.
Rick and Joan Paula
gail berthiaume
September 19, 2019
Gino would always stop by and check on me after my husband passed away to make sure i was ok he had a caring heart
September 18, 2019
Mark and I are sad to learn of Geno's passing.
We remember him with a smile
Marie
September 18, 2019
All our love geno! From your friends at the legion post 246! You will never be forgotten! ❤❤❤
marci perrault
September 18, 2019
RIP
Gary Barth
September 17, 2019
Sincere condolences to Geno's family. He was quite the character and always brought a smile to work.
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Pillsbury Funeral Home, Inc. - Barre96 S Barre Rd, Barre, MA 01005
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