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June Awad Obituary
Worcester - June A. Awad, 70, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
June was born in January 12, 1950, to Edward and May Kaskewicz of Shrewsbury, and grew up on Lake Quinsigamond, which she loved. She graduated from Shrewsbury High School and was quickly recruited by Ford Motor Credit Company, where she spent thirty-seven years, and became the first female Branch Manager in company history, rising to the position of Regional Manager of the Northeast Area. She was a dedicated, loyal Ford employee and enjoyed being a family & friend advisor on Ford automobiles.
In 1977, she met the man who would become her husband, Alfred Awad, Jr., they wed in 1978. Together they went on to have a son, Jeffrey Adam Awad; and enjoyed forty-two years of a fun, loving marriage. Her main passion in life was always taking care of and doing kind things for family and friends. Her generosity and kindness was apparent to all who met her and she will live on in the hearts of so many. She loved traveling, meeting new people, and cooking special meals. She was a member of Saint George Orthodox Cathedral.
June is survived by her husband Al; son, Jeff and his wife Ada and granddaughter, Alexandria, all of Worcester; two sisters, Helen Danshire and her husband Ronald, and Diane Beaudry and her husband Craig and their children, Mitchell and Miranda Beaudry, all of Myrtle Beach, SC; step-daughters, Julie Buduski of Worcester and Jessica Buduski and her husband Matthew Roy of Boylston; granddaughters, Adrianna Buduski; Kayla Buduski, and Alexis Roy; niece and nephew, Trevala and Casey Kaskewicz, children of her brother Edward; as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, May and Edward Kaskewicz and by her brother, Edward J. Kaskewicz.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and for everyone's safety, her family has chosen to have her services held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Dana Farber in Milford or the Salmon VNA, both who provided great care and comfort.
The family had entrusted Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel.
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Janis Syslo
December 14, 2020
I’ve been trying to process this very sad loss for a few days now and haven’t been able to find the right words because there aren’t any only the many memories that are flooding my heart of our younger years and the good times .. I will cherish them always .my deepest condolences and prayers for her family .
George Torosian
December 11, 2020
Al and family-
I had the pleasure to call June my co-worker and leader @ Ford Credit for more than two decades. She was genuine, compassionate and respected by her peers and dealer partners. She was the Boston Region’s moral compass without question. We will miss her dearly.
Phil Raffa
December 11, 2020
Al, so sorry for your loss.
Jack Gavin
December 10, 2020
I worked for and with June since 1984 at Ford Credit. June was a pioneer who worked her way up a difficult corporate ladder. She was extremely loved and respected by her co-workers and dealer partners. More than that, she was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and daughter first. In spite of her professional accomplishments, June was family first and we enjoyed many conversations about each of ours. She was warm and caring and had a great! (sly) sense of humor with a sharp laugh. I will always remember her smile and laugh. RIP. Sincerest condolence to Al, Jeff and her entire family.
DAVID ABATSIS
December 10, 2020
My condolences to the family. June was such a wonderful accomplished person who loved life and will long be remembered. She made better people.
Angela Haddad
December 9, 2020
Helen and Ron and family, Sorry for the loss of your sister. May your memories be a comfort to you in the day ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George and Angela Haddad.
deb giorgio
December 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to your family. I also had the privilege of having June as our branch manager. She was truly an exceptional person.
Dan Farley
December 9, 2020
Al & Jeff, so sorry for your loss. June was an amazing woman who left a lasting mark on so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Regina Kiser
December 9, 2020
You will be missed girlfriend. I was so lucky to have you in my life. RIP my friend.
Ed Veno
December 9, 2020
Dear Al, Jeff & family:
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
June hired me at Ford Credit. After hiring me, she chose to mentor me for 31 years. She cheered me on at each level with the Company. On her last day at work, she wrote the most beautiful letter regarding how proud she was of how my generation was growing with the Company. Her business lessons were actually life lessons, and always grounded in making the “human” decision when confronted with difficult choices. I learned from her and have applied those lessons for my entire adult life. June was an amazing role model for us all.
Wishing you all peace during this most difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Ed Veno and family.
Chris Lemley
December 9, 2020
Deepest condolences to June's family and friends. June was a special person. We met through the automobile business, where she was one of the best leaders I've met regardless of gender and yet keenly aware of her status as a role model for younger women starting out in the industry. As an executive, June set a high bar for her team and let people know they were expected to clear it! But my enduring memory of June is just that she was a special person. Any day that you got to interact with June, was a better day for it. We will miss her.
Butchie Trotto
December 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Miranda Beaudry
December 9, 2020
We wish we could be with you all today, we're sending our love to you. We miss Auntie June deeply and love her so much. Thankful for the lifelong memories we have with her , the memories that always make us smile and even cry from happiness. xoxoxo
Love,
The Beaudry's
December 9, 2020
Dear Al & Jeff, I'm sending you both a great BIG hug! ❤ Love, JoAnne (Sweeney) Freeman... Your former Housekeeper xoxoxoxo
john hinchion
December 9, 2020
Al, my sincere condolences to your family - my personal & professional interactions with June were always warm and genuine - it was a pleasure spending our work days together - June, thank you - rest in peace
Bob Marks
December 9, 2020
Rest In Peace my friend. One of the hardest working people I have ever worked with. Thank you for your help and friendship along the way. My Prayers go out to you and your family.
Vince Radzik
December 9, 2020
Truly the best of the best...niech Bóg ci zawsze bogosawi
Nancy David
December 9, 2020
Al and Jeff,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Judy Keller
December 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of her family.
Ron and Janice De Fusco
December 8, 2020
Al and Jeffery: Our heart felt sorrow goes out to you. June left a legacy of love and compassion that will never leave you or family
frank lupacchino
December 8, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of June she was a great lady who I first met in 1992 when I was starting out as a Lincoln Mercury dealer and continued a great relationship with her over the years. I echo Coleman Hoyt's comments about June's caring and supportive nature. RIP
Frank Lupacchino
Cecilia Michalik
December 8, 2020
My deepest sympathy to June's family. June was a true professional and a great leader at Ford Credit. I had the honor of working with her on many projects and we both started our careers at Credit in MA. Her legacy will not be forgotten, both by employees, and the dealers she served in the New England area.
Coleman Hoyt
December 8, 2020
Both as a co-worker at Ford and later as Lincoln Mercury dealer, June was a mainstay for me. She took a chance on a young entrepeneur and made it possible for me to succeed. Always a kind word, always supportive through thick and thin, there for me during the ups and down. A truly kind, thoughtful and warm person who will be missed by many.
Jeanne Lamprey Robertson
December 8, 2020
I have known June since the 70’s. We had many great times together at work and weekends going camping. To Al and all her family she was a special person. My condolences to all if you. She will be greatly missed.
Maureen Hamilton
December 8, 2020
I'm shocked reading you passed away! You were one of the best Branch Managers we had. Sadly, wasn't aware of your illness. Will miss you so much June. You were so thoughtful and never missed any of our Birthdays with beautiful greetings. My condolences to your family. Peace will come to them in many ways. RIP my dear, dear friend.
Steve Secrest
December 8, 2020
my time in the Ford Credit Legal Office, I frequently dealt with June and the people who reported to her. She was one of my favorite clients then and a good friend on Facebook after my retirement. Sincere sympathy to her family and friends, but I'm sure everyone has good memories of June.
Eileen Venuti
December 8, 2020
I have never had the pleasure of meeting June but we were Facebook friends through mutual acquaintances. We had some very nice chats and hoped to meet each other one day. I am so sorry for her loss to all her family and friends.
Deb Warren-Hite
December 7, 2020
Dear Helen,
Jack and I send condolences to you, Ron, and your family. I am so deeply sorry to read of your sister June's passing. Her photo says everything about her... she was a beautiful person inside and out. I know how close you and June were and I know you have so many good memories with her. In time, you will smile thinking of them. I will pray for you to find comfort and peace. I'm here if you feel like talking. Love you. -Deb
John and Cheryl Corridori
December 7, 2020
Al and Family:
Both John and I are so sorry to hear of June’s passing. June was so much fun and I loved when she sat there when we went out with her martini! Al, I know you loss not only your wife but your best friend. We will miss her very much and if you need anything you know both John and I are here for you.
All our love,
John and Cheryl
Carole A Polissack
December 7, 2020
Dear Al and family. May God bless you all and help you get through these sad times. June is now flying with the Angel's and watching down at you. She will be so missed.
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