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Paul Tonelli Obituary
Shrewsbury - Paul J. Tonelli, 62, died February 23, 2015.
He was born August 17, 1952 in Worcester a son of the late Charles P. and Marjorie J. (Curran) Tonelli and was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School.
With a lifelong interest in automobiles Paul worked in the family business, Westboro Toyota for many years and would enjoy taking long rides to classic car shows.
He leaves a son, Jason Tonelli of Worcester; his grandchild, Adrianna Tonelli; his siblings, Richard J. Tonelli and his wife, Diane of N. Grafton, Margaret G. Antinelli and her husband, George of Holden, Joy Small of Auburn and Marylou Tarello of Worcester and the late Charles Tonelli; nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering in Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center on Saturday, March 7th at 11 a.m. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery will be private.
To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.healdchiampa.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Tonelli
March 6, 2015
My condolence's to the entire Tonelli family. Paul was a true friend to me when I needed it most. My thoughts of Paul will always be of the good times we had together. It seems like yesterday when we were both young and having the time of our lives. Rest In Peace my friend I will never forget you.
Gary Warren
Worcester
Elaine O'Connor Quercio Ettenberg
March 6, 2015
My sincere condolences to Paul's family. I knew Paul in High School. Paul was a great guy. Sensitive, kind,and a wonderful sense of humor. We had some fun times. I know you are at peace. Give Chickie my best!
Liz Londergan Plonski
March 5, 2015
Tonelliphone...We had such great times, some crazy, but surely fun. You were a great guy. Gonna miss ya. RIP buddy.
March 5, 2015
Sorry to hear about Paul. A great guy from the old neighborhood. Sincerely, Arthur and Edwina Rossi.
Matt Tarallo
March 5, 2015
RIP Paulie. I'm going to miss my Saturday morning wake up calls and our racing game sessions, and Roxie is going to miss her walking buddy. We all know you're in good hands and make sure and tell Gram and everyone I said hi. I'll miss ya bud
March 5, 2015
Rest in peace Paul. Thought go out to the family. Linda McCann Belliveau
Mark Skiesto
March 5, 2015
Rick & Family : So sory to hear of Paul's passing . May he RIP ...
mary lou tarallo
March 5, 2015
paul
I know all the pain yy
Paul
I know the paln you went through but you are at peace now
You are now with your mother father and brother god bless
I will miss you and love you always
Mark Skiesto
March 5, 2015
Rick & Family : So sorry to hear of Paul passing . May he now RIP
Joy Small
March 4, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful
Brother.I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS.I'm so happy I had the honor to care for you till the end.I Love you,Joy
Joy Small
March 4, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful brother. I will love and miss you forever.I'm so happy I had the honor of taking care of you till the end. Love you, Joy
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