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Alphonse "Ally" C. Piermarini Jr., 60, of Leominster, passed
away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, surrounded by his loving
family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ally was born on December 30, 1949, son of Alphonse C.
Piermarini Sr. and the late Rita (Brosseau) Piermarini. He
graduated from Leominster High School in 1968, where he enjoyed
participating in the drama and music programs. Ally was a
professional musician, soloist, and composer. His passion for
music provided him the opportunity to play in many bands, and
accompany numerous professionals throughout his career.
Ally is survived by his wife, Christine (Gagne) Piermarini; his
father, Alphonse C. Piermarini Sr. of Leominster; a son, Matthew
Piermarini of Bradenton, FL; three step daughters, Raven
Bergeron and her husband, Paul of Ashburnham, Tasha Hill of
Leominster, Brittany Hill of Leominster; a step-son, Sean Hill
of Gardner; three brothers, Marty Piermarini and his wife,
Victoria of Leominster, Carl Piermarini and his wife, Tina of
Leominster, Steve Piermarini and his wife, Judy of Acton; a
sister, Norma Marshall and her husband, Robert of Lancaster;
four grandchildren, Isaac Bergeron, Chasity Hill, Aalyiah Hill,
Jazlyn Hill; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at the Leominster Knights of
Columbus, 484 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA from 1:00 to 4:00
pm. Saturday, September 18, 2010. The family welcomes all to
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Ally Piermarini
1949 - 2010
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Brenda M. Royer
1950 - 2009
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Brenda died Thursday, November 19, 2009 in
the Health Alliance Leominster Campus after an illness.
She was born in Leominster on June 30,
1950, the daughter of the late Albert and the late Vera (Powell)
Royer.
Brenda was a lifelong resident of
Leominster. She graduated from the Mount Wachusett Community
College and earned an Associate degree in General Studies and
Liberal Arts. She studied history at the Salem State College,
receiving a Bachelor's degree in 1974 and Master's degree in
1977. She was a proud member of the Salem State College Chapter
of the Historical Honor Society. Brenda worked as Housing
Authority Agent for the Athol Housing Authority in the 1970's,
Rural Housing in Winchendon from 1978 to 1983, and the Fitchburg
Housing Authority from 1983 to 1987. More recently, she worked
for the Executive Office Community Development in Boston from
1987 until March of 2009.
Brenda served on several community boards
across the state in the 1980's. She was a member of the Friends
of the Library group in Gardner and Leominster. Her hobbies
included sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading, and planting her
beautiful rose and tulip gardens each year. She enjoyed watching
baseball games and was a fan of the New York Yankees.
She leaves her companion of thirty-four
years, James M. Hogan of Leominster; several relatives including
her uncles, Wilfred Royer of New Jersey, Raymond Royer of
Fitchburg, Ernest Royer of Gardner; her cousin, Wilfred Royer,
Jr. of New Jersey; and her dear friend, Beth Jeppson of Beverly,
MA.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
November 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, 180
Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial was in St. Anthony's
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James J. "Pizza" Maggio, 60 years old, of
Gardner, formerly of Fitchburg and Leominster, died Monday,
February 1, 2010, in his home. He is survived by daughters Sara
Maggio of Emeryville, CA, Jennifer Maggio of Seattle, WA, and
Andrea Maggio of Richmond, VA, son Michael Maggio of New
Orleans, LA, mother Frances (Gabriele) Maggio of Gardner,
sisters Wendy Aucoin of Florida and Cindy Chappron of Rhode
Island, brothers Stephen Maggio of Florida and Frank Maggio of
Massachusetts.
Mr. Maggio was born August 10, 1949 in
Fitchburg, son of Francesco and Frances (Gabriele) Maggio and
graduated from Leominster High School in 1968. He lived in
Virginia for 10 years before returning to the
Fitchburg/Leominster area 6 years ago. He had most recently been
a salesman at Mattress Giant in Shrewsbury and had also owned
and operated a pizza place in Fitchburg during his youth, though
most of his professional life was spent dedicated to buying and
selling sports memorabilia. He was an avid collector of record
albums, movies and sports memorabilia.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday,
February 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM in St. Anna's Church, 194
Lancaster Street, Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's
Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Thursday,
February 11, 2010 from 5-8 PM in the Silas F. Richardson & Son
Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. |
James J.Maggio
1949 - 2010
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Wayne R. Davis
1950 - 1970
The last service member from the city who
was killed in Viet Nam action was Spec. 4th Class Wayne Robert
Davis, 20, who was a member of the 1st Calvary Division and had
been in Vietnam for only 13 days when he was killed Aug. 22,
1970 in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam. I'm looking for more info
on Wayne and can't find it. Pictures and info ??
TommyD@LeominsterHigh.com |
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Alan Plant 1950 - 2009
Alan Francis Plant of Ashburnham and
Leominster died on May 24 from illness while on a cruise near
Anchorage, Alaska. Alan is survived by his wife of 37 years,
Renee Lynn (Snell) Plant, his son Jason, daughter-in-law
Bridget, and grandchildren Jason, Ryan and Abigail. Alan is also
survived by his dear sister and kindred spirit, Deborah
Chouinard, and brothers William and Thomas. Alan was born in
Ludlow, on April 28, 1950, son of William J. and France I.
(Doughty) Plant and graduated from the Leominster Trade School
in 1968. He also attended East Coast Aero Tech in Bedford.
For the last 19 years of his life, Alan
battled many illnesses, including lymphoma for which he provided
hope and guidance for others also afflicted with this cancer. In
1991 he became the first person to undergo a bone marrow
transplant for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at the Dana Farber Cancer
Institute. Bone marrow transplant is now a common and effective
treatment for lymphoma.
A funeral service will be held on Friday,
May 29, 2009 at 10 AM in the Silas F. Richardson &
Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be in
the New Cemetery, in Ashburnham. Calling hours will be held on
Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 2-8 PM in the funeral
home. |
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Bruce
B. Lowe
1950 - 2008
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Bruce B. Lowe, 57, formerly of
Leominster, born on July 25, 1950, son of Norman and Verna (Buck)
Lowe, passed away on Saturday, April 19.
He graduated from Leominster High School and Quinsigamond
College with an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy. Bruce
worked for Leominster and Burbank hospitals as a respiratory
therapist and served as an auxiliary police officer in Leominster,
as well as a reserve police officer in Shirley. He was recently
employed as an associate customer service engineer with Diebold
Incorporated. Bruce was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, a member of the Leominster Sportsman Club and Lunenburg
Sportsman Club. In his teenage years, he was the drummer of a local
band called The Sound. Bruce was known for his love and compassion
for animals and a deep love for the ocean.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Deborah; daughters, Chardell
and Marissa; a brother, Philip and his wife, Christine; a grandson,
Tucker; an aunt, Erma Buck; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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James
Hendershaw
1949 - 2007
Jim
Hendershaw was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on November 16,
1949.
His love
of cars got him a job at a local Chevrolet dealership in the neighboring
town of Fitchburg at the age of 18, by 19, he owned his first corvette.
His love of classic cars extended to the present. He was the owner of
one of the finest American car collections in the San Diego area.
The California Real Estate Regional Magazine noted Jim in the early
'90's as one of the top-producing agents in California. He was salesman
of the year for 24 of the 26 years of his tenure at ACI. During this
time Jim assembled a premier and award winning American car collection
that has been duly noted by the American Antique Car Association. His
cars are known to be amongst the rarest and most pristine in condition.
However,
the most important thing in Jim's life was his family. He is survived by
his wife Salijo Alioto Hendershaw, 55, daughter Christina Santa
Hendershaw, 24, son James Jason Hendershaw, 20, and brothers Scott
Hendershaw, 48, and Edward Hendershaw II, 63. He was very proud of his
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Maria A.
Piccolomini
1950 -
2007
Maria A. Piccolomini, of San Francisco, died
Feb. 4 in San Francisco.
Maria was born April 29, 1950, in
Leominster. She was a member of the National Association of Women
Business Owners and owned and operated Pelican Delivery Inc. for more
than 20 years.
She leaves a husband. Misiepo Fuaau and son, Abel.
Fuaau. She's survived by her sister of Anna Piccolomini and her parents
Emidio and Concetta Piccolomini.
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Margaret Armillotti
1949 - 2007
Margaret “Peggy” Armillotti 58 of Leominster died
Tuesday December 25, 2007 in Keystone Center after an illness. She
was born on December 13, 1949 in Leominster, Massachusetts was the
daughter of Luigi and Elizabeth (Buttil) Armillotti. She was a
graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1968. She worked at the
Post Office for 15 years and at Armillotti Shoe Repair. She is
survived by two sons Brian Belliveau of Leominster, and Mark
Belliveau of Edgewater, Florida, 1 daughter Mindy Taylor of
Westminster, Massachusetts, two brothers Dennis Armillotti of
Leominster and Louis Armillotti of California, seven grandchildren
Evan Taylor and Julia Taylor, Brittany Belliveau, Alexis Belliveau,
Alyssa Belliveau, Luke Belliveau, and Seth Saunders.
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Mark C. Bowser
1950 - 2002
Mark C. Bowser, 52, of
17 Walker St., Leominster, died at home Aug. 16 2002.Mark
was a self-employed roofing contractor.
Mark was born Aug. 12,
1950, in Leominster, the son of Eugene J. and Doris L.
"Dottie" (Dionne) Bowser, and had lived here all his life. He played
Pop Warner Football for several years. He was a 1968 graduate of
Leominster High School, where he was a standout football player and
wrestler.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as an
aircraft maintenance specialist after attending Air Force Technical
Training School and then being assigned there as an Aircraft
Maintenance Specialist.
He leaves a son, Matthew Bowser: three brothers, Brad,
Baron and William and two sisters; Anne Smith and Cynthia Valiton
and many nieces & nephews.He was predeceased by a brother
John in 1971, his father Eugene in 1997; his mother, Doris Simard
and his stepfather Robert Simard in 2001.
Burial was in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. |
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