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Gerald LaComfora Obituary
WORCESTER - Gerald J. "Jerry" LaComfora, 68, of Worcester, owner of Jerry's Hardware in Worcester passed away with the family he loved so much gathered at his bedside, Tuesday July 29, 2014.
Jerry was born in Worcester a son of the late Jerry and Ida (Manchetti) LaComfora. He grew up in West Boylston, graduated from West Boylston High School and earned his degree in business from Wentworth Institute.He started working part time at his father's business when he was in between jobs, He grew to love the store, eventually becoming owner and manager upon his fathers retirement.
On July 11th 1981, Jerry married Margaret E. "Lynne" Lemoine and would spend the next 33 years happily married. Jerry is survived by Lynne; his three children, Matthew R. Fafard and his wife Kristin of Milford, Maureen R. Rossow and her husband Gregory of Sutton, Margaret "Meg" Frome and her husband Peter; a brother Rocky LaComfora of West Boylston; two sisters, Jean Crouch and her husband Richard and Joan Kinnear and her husband Gary all in Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren he cherished, Sydney, Cameron, Emily, Marissa, Anna, Keith and Teddy; his business partner and best friend Tom Pechinis; nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. His sister in law, Diana LaComfora passed away July 26th.
Jerry was a kind, compassionate, good natured man who considered his family and his store his life. He coined the phrase "3 keys for $1.00" and had a kind word for everyone. He loved to travel with Lynne and found enjoyment in watching the Red Sox, having his family around him and being with his grandchildren. He will be missed by everyone.
Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Friday, August 1st from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be held Saturday, August 2nd, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 am in Our Lady of the Angel's Church, 1222 Main St. Burial will follow in Mt Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in his name can be made to the Jimmy Fund, "3 Key's for a cure" team, www.jimmyfundwalk.org/2014/3keysforacure
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald LaComfora
William "Bill" Ekberg
August 18, 2014
Wow, hard to believe he is gone and what great guy he was. i grew up near Pinecroft Dairy and was forever going to "Jerry's" for that nut and bolt and of course the Keys! To Jerry's Family he will always live through that store and never be forgotten......I'm sure Tom will make sure of that,keep the torch lit Tom.
Todd
August 17, 2014
What business, especially today, was run by someone so kind, nice, calm and gentle? A one-of-a-kind experience and store. A one in a million kind of person in Jerry. A true gentleman, he will be missed, but is reaping his reward for his service here. God bless him and his family.
August 9, 2014
Will miss his signs and his three keys.God has a place for a man like Gerry RIP .
The Blakeney Family
August 8, 2014
Lynne,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I used to go to his store all the time for gardening supplies and he was always so kind and patient. He will be missed. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Kathy Powers of the Salisbury Singers
Robyn Ernst
August 8, 2014
On Behalf of the Victim Services Program at Community Health Link Youth and Family Services, we want to send our condolences to Gerry's family and friends as he was so generous in donations to our After Homicide Program Peace Garden Event in the years past.
Robyn Ernst
Director of the Victim Services Program
August 7, 2014
Dear Lynne,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I know he was a loving and caring person and you will miss him greatly. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Sharyn Eaton
August 6, 2014
A little piece of my life just left me. I have been a customer of Jerry's since 1970. He was one of a kind, a neat guy. I had to plan 20 minutes for a trip to the store... 5 minutes to get what I came for and 15 minutes of friendly banter.
Kenneth White
August 5, 2014
Gerry was a real community minded store owner. When I would ask for a donation for our Juvenile Diabetes golf tournnment he would always donate a four- step lawn treatment. His support for the JDRF would support me as well, knowing others care to hope for a cure.
Rest in peace neighbor.
Beverly George
August 4, 2014
How sad to hear this news of the passing of such a beloved man. Though it has been many years since I visited Jerry's Hardware Store and spoke to the wonderful owner, I clearly recall his kindness and helpfulness... no matter what questions or concerns I had. During mid-May I was briefly in West Boylston and glanced at the store as we drove by it. It was always a comfort to me, knowing that store was still there with that very sweet man to help in any way possible. Jerry was a deeply caring person, very much like Spag's as some have mentioned. His dedicated service to all and to my beloved hometown will always be cherished. Job well done!! May God bless and bring comfort and peace to his loved ones.
~ Sincerely, Beverly George
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Rachael Leary
August 4, 2014
Meg, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was truly a staple in our community, and will be missed.
August 4, 2014
John Cathcart This is sad.. So compassionate and a great guy. For well over 40 years and especially During the time my wife was very ill and since I would stop by the store and he asked me always how things were going.? Nice ,nice guy I will miss him greatly. Condolences.
Cara Rodriguez
August 3, 2014
I've known Jerry since I was a little girl and my dad would take me into the store. He was a great man and will be very missed. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Milton & Helen Meola Pepin & Family
August 3, 2014
"Jerry" Our Thoughts and Prayers for you and your beautiful family. You were always a wonderful neighbor and friend to our Meola-Pepin family for over 50 years. May God Bless All Of You! Till we all meet again, may you rest in the arms of Jesus.
Meola Linda
August 2, 2014
Jerry was so kind to my mother she would always stop there on her way home when she needed some advice or something repaired in her home. Jerry has been friend to her and our family. Jerry will be missed but never forgotten.
Kelly & Judy Kay Frome
August 2, 2014
The entire Frome family sends our love. We wish we could give it in person. Remember all the loving times, and may God bless all of you and give you comfort.
August 2, 2014
Sat 8/2/14
Truly one of the kindest men i ever met! One of the first i met on moving to West boylston in 2004 and a gift ever e=since especially during the 2008 Bicentential Loved his family Loved his clients, loved LIFE! Sincere sympathy to the family he loved so well and to his friend TOM ..... his third arm! I missed the 2014 Jimmyfiund walk Jerry but I'll do the 2015 one in YOUR memory and Your Honor! please continue to take care of us all from Heaven!
The NURSE WHO KEPT LOCKING HERSELF OUT!
August 2, 2014
We are very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a kind and gentle man. He was always helpful and took the time to talk to you about many of today's issues or just stories of everyday life. EVERYONE liked going into Jerry's hardware....the St Pierre family
Donald Adams
August 2, 2014
Dearest Lynne and family,
We wish you all of God's mercy and our support in this very surprising event. Our work together with the Salisbury Singers and other musical organizations has been greatly enhanced with our meetings with Gerry, your great supporter. Anne and I are sad that we could not be with you and all of your many relatives and frends during the celebrations of Gerry's life. We hope to see you soon after our visiting relatives in Maine.
God Bless you.
Don and Anne Adams
August 2, 2014
Praying for friends to comfort you, Faith to uphold you, and loving memories to carry you through.
Connie Mac Innes
Ron & Sue LeRoy
August 2, 2014
Jerry was our friend, we purchased all our goods there, he will be sorely missed.
lacey perreault (ela)
August 1, 2014
so terribly sorry for this loss - he had so much life left in him & so much on the horizon to look forward to. i cant image the heartbreak to those closet to him --- i pray for his peace & his family's strength ... was an honor to know you & feel as part of the family.
Peter Pats
August 1, 2014
Very sorry for the untimely loss of a very nice person and a real gentleman.Always made it a pleasant experience to venture into the store.Much too young for this type of thing.God bless family and friends.
August 1, 2014
Jerry will be missed by many, my prayers go out to family and friends
God bless
August 1, 2014
TO THE LACOMFORA FAMILY AND TO TOM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND GERRY . SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN , THAT TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES.
TOM, KEEP YOUR CHIN UP AND SMILE KNOWING YOUR PARTNER IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE.
STEVE (THE TEE SHIRT GUY )
Mike Pichierri
August 1, 2014
Gerry was the Spag's of West Boylston St. I grew up with Gerry on Shrine Ave and at W.B high school. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Ronald George
August 1, 2014
Ron & I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed at Jerry's Hardware.
Carrie Gurney
August 1, 2014
RIP Mr. LaComfora! Such a nice guy. May God be with you all in this time of need.
Clarice Palmer
August 1, 2014
Rocky,
I am so deeply sorry to see yet another tragic loss for you and your family.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you, and to all those who loved your brother.
August 1, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
Kate Toomey
August 1, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jerry. He was always kind, caring and helpful. He was a great representative of Worcester's business community and Worcester as a whole.
Kate Toomey
August 1, 2014
God must Love Us Much; for He gave Us Jerry !! The Persson family
Gail Buchyn
August 1, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I remember going w/my Dad, we lived down the road from the store and Jerry would always be friendly and smiling.
Paul Webster
August 1, 2014
Lynne and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the beautiful memories of Gerry ease the pain during this most difficult time. Jerry was a wonderful, kind hearted man who cherished his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are also with his best friend Tom, the friendship they shared was heartwarming. They were truly a "team" that cared about their customers. Jerry will be greatly missed.
With sincere sympathy,
Paul & Amalia Webster
(Paul the Barber)
Leo Saarinen
August 1, 2014
You will be missed very much.
Leo and Judy Saarinen
Eugene and Karleen Habin
August 1, 2014
We have truly lost a Pillar of the Community! A caring, fun loving and generous person. My husband and I were Gerry's customers and loved the "3 keys" slogan. Gerry will be greatly missed! Our heartfelt condolences to the LaComfora family and Tom. May you find peace in your shared memories, family and friends.
Alison Frew-Kimball
August 1, 2014
To Matt and the LaComfora family: I am so very sorry for you loss. Each time I would go to Jerry's, he would remember that I knew you from soccer when we were kids and that we remained friendly through high school. He would always fill me in on how you were and what you were doing. He was so proud of you. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
August 1, 2014
My condolences to Jerrys entire family and his busines partner Tom.As a vendor that does business with Jerrys hardware,i always enjoyed my visits to the store and especially chatting with Jerry-and discussing the sports news of that particular season.Jerry always treated me fairly and with respect.I was privelaged to know him and will miss his presence and smile.May his memory be a blessing.
Ahron Solomont(Emery waterhouse)
Sandie and Kevin Dame
August 1, 2014
Jerry was a great guy. He will be missed by all that knew him. We are so sorry for your losses. Our thoughts are with the entire lLacomfora family.
Jerry Bruso
August 1, 2014
I new Jerry since I was 16b years old. He was a great person. He new that store inside and out. His partner that worked for him was great. He was a hard worker to. He is going to be missed. Rest in peach Jerry.
Sherry Butler
July 31, 2014
GERY
May your respect and love
Become a legacy
Carried on by everyone who
Were touched by contact with you
michelle Dillaire
July 31, 2014
Life is a good way
I'm glad Jerry was part of mine
My deepest condolences and love
Go out to all of you
Alberta Longone-Messer
July 31, 2014
Our Family is deeply saddened by the news of Gerry's passing. We all had a great time growing up together on Shrine Ave and our parents knew each other well.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May the memories of Gerry always be a part of our lives. God Bless you all.
James Lamprey
July 31, 2014
My condolences to Jerrys family and his dearest friend Tom. So sad to hear that cancer took another great mans life. U will be deeply mssed and never forgotten jerry, god bless you, may you R.I.P
Tara Ferrante
July 31, 2014
Moe and Greg, Ernane and I are truly sorry for your loss. Although we did not know him, he sounded like a wonderful person and loved very much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 31, 2014
Our condolences and prayers go out to you Lynne and to Maureen, Matthew and Meg and Jerry's entire family. Thinking of all of you and holding you in my heart."Aunt"Joan (Fafard) Guillette, Mike, Steve and Jillian
Susan
July 31, 2014
One of the most genuinely nice people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My sympathies to the LaComfora family. Losing two amazing people in a short period of time, has to be exponentially difficult .
A Giaquinto
July 31, 2014
My deepest condolences. Rest in Peace.
Jessica Lamprey
July 31, 2014
To all of the family we would like to send are deepest sympathy. So sorry he was such a great man and loved by so many. Moe stay strong for mom its hard but your a strong woman. I never forget our friendship with all the family. I love and miss you.xoxo
Don Lamberto
July 31, 2014
My condolences to the family. Jerry was truly a great man..neighborly, generous, helpful, friendly.... He will be missed so much.
Ed and Lynn Rizzuto
July 31, 2014
Ed and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Jerry was a very special person and he will be missed by many of his customers. Again our deepest sympathy.
The Seymour Family
July 31, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to Jerry's family and friends. The world is a little sadder now, but may warm memories fill your heart to help through this difficult time.
Harry and Kathy Gentile
July 31, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Jerry, a bright and caring spirit who had so much to give his family and community. Harry and I feel privileged to have know him. Our thoughts are with you, Lynne, your family, and Jerry's Hardware family.
Ronald O'Clair
July 31, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to Jerry's family and also his business partner Tom. Jerry personally made a lot of keys for me, and he was a true gentleman, he will be missed greatly.
July 31, 2014
Condolences to all your family and Tom for sure! You were like family to each other. I am so proud to have known you and Tom as well. Rest in peace and know you have others who care!! Marlene A Carlson and Joe Sullivan
JoAnne L
July 31, 2014
Jerry will truly be missed. I'll always remember making sure I had his and Toms coffee ready for them when they walked in the door at West Boylston Donut when I was barely 20. And all the advice, compassion and friendship in the twenty plus years since then. May he rest in peace and may all his family and friends find peace as well. We are all better off for knowing him.
Cynthia & Henri St. Louis
July 31, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with Lynne and the entire family.
Caine Letendre
July 31, 2014
My condolences to the entire Lacomfora family as well as his best friend Tom. Jerry was a great friend and always brought a smile to my face. I couldn't have asked for a better boss for the 7 years that I worked for him.
July 31, 2014
From all your friends at the
North Worcester Business Association
Thoughts and preys go out to his beloved wife Lynne and his family.
Our regards to friend and business partner Tom Pechinis
3 Keys, Family, Friends,and Loyalty
Joseph Orciani Jr.
July 31, 2014
Jerry, you will be sadly missed, you always took the time to help no matter how big or small the sale was, You were an icon of the hardware store may you RIP my friend. Thoughts and prays go out to you and your family, You will be greatly missed.
July 31, 2014
Jerry you were always so friendly, helpful and patient. And always the perfect gentleman. I'll miss you. Condolences to your family and associates. Your eternal friend and fan. Joe D'Angelo
patricia matick
July 31, 2014
R.I.p. you was a sweet man . Prayers for family.
Michael Bucciaglia
July 31, 2014
To the LaComfora family and my dear friends at the hardware store: I was so sorry to hear the loss of wonderful man. Though words seem so small in times like these, keep in mind that: 1) he was loved and cherished by many who share your grief; and 2) keep your hearts and minds open because Jerry will forever be us. As I recall, I was the only person that Jerry hired and fired 3 times and still were amazing friends.
Laurie Bartholomae
July 31, 2014
He was a gentleman every second.
I am so sorry. Love, unlike food which sustains us temporarily, endures and lives well beyond moments. May he be a candle to light your way when you are sad and when you are happy.Laurie Baker Bartholomae
Jimmy the Welder
July 31, 2014
RIP Jerry You have the key !Heven awites us all. See you there. I will miss the talks we had word count was never thought of. A Jerrys witness for life ! Three Keys for dollor. Will miss you my Friend !
Winthrop Handy
July 31, 2014
What a thoughtful and kind gentleman who truly made purchasing hardware a valued experience.
We have always appreciated his pertinent store signs reminding us of lime time, grubs, rock salt, wood pellets and the bargain of 3 keys for a dollar.
We will miss Jerry's presence with his team member Tom at his store that remains the last bastion for customer service with a Spag's mentality.
Winn and Anne Handy
Ron Law
July 31, 2014
He was our "Spags" Always knew where everything was and went overboard to help you with a problem.I'll still see his smile when it's my time. RIP WB Class of 67.
TOM TUCKER
July 31, 2014
Heartfelt Prayers go out to a great friend and neighbor ..I had known Jerry for all of his life ... we grew up in the neighborhood together ...
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND ....
Bob Chakarian
July 30, 2014
One of the nicest man one could ever get to know as well as one the most astute, sharp and caring small retail owners around. Jerry will sorely missed by all of us who got to know him over the years and truly enjoyed his friendship
Robert Ryan
July 30, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.
The laast time I saw Jerry was at the West Boylston High Class of 1964 reunion in August of 2004 at the Franklin Mannor.
Robert C. Ryan, Jr.
10154 Bonavantura
San Antonio, TX 78245
[email protected]
Chuck Rock
July 30, 2014
Jerry was a great man who will be missed by many, I was fortunate to get to work for him when I was a kid. R.I.P. & God Bless
Carol Kalil-Hamilton
July 30, 2014
Maureen and family I am so sorry for your loss...may Jerry rest in peace
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