Phyllis A. (Plaisance) Robbio

Phyllis A. (Plaisance) Robbio,90, of Shrewsbury passed into eternal life on Thursday January 22,2015 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with COPD. Phyllis was born on February 28, 1924 in Worcester, MA and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eliza (Rondeau) Plaisance. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Thomas W. Robbio Jr., infant son Andrew Robbio, step -son Thomas Robbio, step-daughter Susan Pappas, brothers Alcide and Walter Plaisance, and a sister Anita Maniero. Phyllis is survived by her loving daughter, Carolyn and her husband, Pasquale Curini of Shrewsbury as well as her grandchildren: Derek Pappas, Gianna Lauricella and her husband Benjamin, Pietro Curini and his fiancé Bess Child, Miriam Agostinho and her husband Michael, and a great grandson Nicola "Nico" Lauricella. She will always be remembered as a loving Memere. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her dear friend Josie Wagner. Phyllis was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School and worked in Shrewsbury at the A&P Supermarket, CVS, and the Beal School in the cafeteria. She was a faithful communicant of St. Anne's Parish and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for many years. Phyllis also volunteered her time at the Shrewsbury Senior Center for many years. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, and was an expert in sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Phyllis was also an avid reader and liked using her computer as often as she could. She touched the lives of many and was loved by all who knew her. She will be missed dearly. The family wishes to thank the staff of Overlook Hospice for their wonderful, compassionate care throughout Phyllis' illness. Phyllis' funeral will be held Tuesday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30AM in the Church of St. Anne, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. A calling hour will be held from 9:00AM to 10:00AM in the funeral home prior to leaving for Church. Interment will be with her husband in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Phyllis' name to St. Anne's Human Services.130 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury 01545. To leave a message of condolence for the family or share a special memory of Phyllis please visit her memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com