Armand Joe Mobilio

Armand J. “Joe” Mobilio, 85 of Holden, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family, Thursday, January 21st, 2016 after a brief illness.     Joe was born in Worcester, one of five children of Italian immigrants Vincenzo and Camilla (Scoppettone) Mobilio.  He grew up in Worcester and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy.  Before leaving for active duty, he married the woman who became the love of his life and devoted wife for the next 64 years, Jean M. Bianchi. Joe then left to serve in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean War, aboard the U.S. S. Destroyer Cogswell. Upon his discharge, Jean and Joe settled in Worcester to begin their family and lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury before moving to Holden in 1984.  Joe, with a strong work ethic, began his career as a barber in the Worcester area, until he founded in 1967, Mobilio Insurance Agency on Shrewsbury Street, serving as President until retiring in 1995 and turning the company over to his son Mark.   Joe was also a licensed real estate broker and talented property investor.   Joe is survived by his wife, Jean; his two children, Susan Lundstrom and her husband Derek, Mark J. Mobilio and his wife Susan, all of Holden; four grandchildren he cherished, Michael Mobilio and his partner Patricia Toupin, Mark Derek Lundstrom, Joseph P. Mobilio and Jill Lundstrom; two great granddaughters, Gianna and Tahlia.  Joe also leaves  a brother Albert Mobilio in Bridgeport Ct; three sisters, Elina Palermo and her husband Armando, in West Yarmouth and Florida, Theresa LaPlume in Maryland and Mary Allard and her husband Richard in Millbury; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.  Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holden and former member of St. Anne’s in Shrewsbury.  He was a member of the Professional Insurance Agents Association, and notably received numerous insurance company awards over the years.  He was also a member of the Eastside Post 201, American Legion. A member and former active member of the ITAM Club.  Joe was an avid golfer, member of Holden Hills Country Club and frequent golfer at both Holden Hills and Wachusett Country Clubs.  Joe and Jean also spent many winters in Florida.  He was a Charter member of the Aberdeen Country Club in Boynton Beach Florida.   Along with his wife Jean, his children and grandchildren always came first in his life no matter what. He was the backbone of his family and remained devoted to them, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who fondly called him “Papa Joey.”   Joe truly believed that faith, family and friends were most important, yet he had room in his heart for everyone he met.  He was very generous with his love, time and resources, and helped anyone he could and as an animal lover, he would often take home strays. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Wednesday, January 27th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.  His funeral will be held Thursday, January 28th from the funeral home departing in procession at 9:30 am to St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd. Shrewsbury where his funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am.  Burial with Naval Honors will follow in Mt View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.  In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances in his name can be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St Worcester 01606 or St Anne’s Human Services, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd Shrewsbury 01545