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DeVenanzi, George
, age 83, a lifelong resident of Medfield, died peacefully at his home on Sunday evening, December 6, 2009.
Born in Medfield on January 9, 1926, he was a son of the late Romolo and Angelina (Magnaro) DeVenanzi. He attended the Medfield Schools and at the age of 14 started working part time for the town.
George officially started his career with the Medfield Highway Department in 1947 at the age of 21. He continued to work for the DPW until his retirement at the age of 82 in December 2008. George was also an active member of the Medfield Fire Department for 44 years and attained the rank of Lieutenant in 1989. In honor of a lifetime of devotion to the town, the Medfield Board of Selectman declared December 17, 2008, as George DeVenanzi Day.
Loving companion of the late Evelyn (Dunham) Kingsbury, he is survived by her children Debra Brown and husband Ray of Bellingham, William Kingsbury and wife Jean of Medfield, and Robin Bibo of Milford; their children Paul Bibo, Nicholas and Gregory Brown, and Neil and Erin Kingsbury; and many relatives and friends. He was also predeceased by his brother, John A. Finase, and sisters Margaret Alberto, Florence Finase, and Mary Russo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Edward the Confessor Church, 133 Spring Street, Medfield, on Friday, Dec. 11th at 10:00a.m. Burial will follow at Vine Lake Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, Thursday 4 – 8p.m.
If desired, donations may be made in George’s memory to the Medfield Home Committee, 459 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052.
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| Laurie, Doug and all from Medfield Tire & Battery |
(tirelady1@msn.com): |
George,
We will miss you and your cheerful daily visits to us. Our condolences to your family. |
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| John Monahan |
(mfd033@yahoo.com): |
| George's visits to the Fire Station and the blue Dodge driving around town will be missed. |
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| Dana Friend |
(dfriend@medfield.net): |
George,
I'll never forget all the good times we had while working together on the Highway Dept. I'll also never forget all that I learned from you about firefighting and fixing things the old fashioned way, and the time we all went to the firemen's muster up in Maine. You're one of a kind George. I will miss you and will always cherish the memories.
Dana |
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| Michelle Bento |
(mbento4@hotmail,com): |
| I had breakfast with george every morning for about 2 years while I was working midnights. I knew every morning that george would be there. I'll miss seeing his truck around town, always waving! |
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| Nancy Rogers Yarrington |
(Calico_nan): |
| George I've known you since I was a little girl. You were always a great neighbor. Miss not seeing you around town. |
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| the Krohns and the Kendalls |
(gkendall@millisps.org): |
| Fond memories of the wonderful times we all had with Ev, George and the Kingsbury Kids. Will always remember he and Auntie Ev pulling up in one of their shiny, big, new cars! When I moved to Medfield, there was always a big smile and a wave, whenever we passed on the road. Love and prayers to all who have lost a true "son of Medfield"! |
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| Bill Donovan |
(billdonovan40@hotmail.com): |
| Just some of the things I will miss about you George were your visits to the plant and your Great stories about the people and places around Medfield for the last 70+ years. Very few people can say that they have worked for the same employer for over 60 years. You were a time capsule of the History of Medfield that will be missed by many.Rest in Peace and Thanks. Bill |
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| lorraine kerr |
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| To the family, medfield will miss this good man. he always had a smile. my prayers are with all of you. |
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| Carolyn and Dan O'Donnell |
(codonnel@lyra.com): |
| We'll miss our visits with George. We will miss seeing him sitting outside enjoying the nice weather each afternoon with the dogs, mowing his yard on his various John Deeres, and being a one-man neighborhood watch. George was a generous and kind neighbor and a unique person who will be greatly missed. |
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| BILL AND BARBARA REYNOLDS |
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TO THE FAMILY,
WE ALL KNOW GEORGE WAS THE BEST. WE ALL HAD
SOME GREAT TIMES YEARS AGO. HE AND EVIE
WERE A LOT OF FUN. NOW THEY CAN PICK UP
THEIR GOOD TIMES AGAIN |
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| from your friends at the Eastside Restaurant |
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George,
We all miss your smile, your presence, and zest for life. You are with us in spirit every day, we love you. |
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