Gerald J. LaComfora

Gerald J. "Jerry" LaComfora, 68, of Worcester, owner of Jerry's Hardware in Worcester passed away with the family he loved so much gathered at his bedside, Tuesday July 29, 2014. Jerry was born in Worcester a son of the late Jerry and Ida (Manchetti) LaComfora. He grew up in West Boylston, graduated from West Boylston High School and earned his degree in business from Wentworth Institute.He started working part time at his father's business when he was in between jobs, He grew to love the store, eventually becoming owner and manager upon his fathers retirement. On July 11th 1981, Jerry married Margaret E. "Lynne" Lemoine and would spend the next 33 years happily married. Jerry is survived by Lynne; his three children, Matthew R. Fafard and his wife Kristin of Milford, Maureen R. Rossow and her husband Gregory of Sutton, Margaret "Meg" Frome and her husband Peter; a brother Rocky LaComfora of West Boylston; two sisters, Jean Crouch and her husband Richard and Joan Kinnear and her husband Gary all in Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren he cherished, Sydney, Cameron, Emily, Marissa, Anna, Keith and Teddy; his business partner and best friend Tom Pechinis; nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. His sister in law, Diana LaComfora passed away July 26th. Jerry was a kind, compassionate, good natured man who considered his family and his store his life. He coined the phrase "3 keys for $1.00" and had a kind word for everyone. He loved to travel with Lynne and found enjoyment in watching the Red Sox, having his family around him and being with his grandchildren. He will be missed by everyone. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Friday, August 1st from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be held Saturday, August 2nd, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 am in Our Lady of the Angel's Church, 1222 Main St. Burial will follow in Mt Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in his name can be made to the Jimmy Fund, "3 Key's for a cure" team, www.jimmyfundwalk.org/2014/3keysforacure