Paul P Ferrante

Paul P. Ferrante, 94, of West Boylston, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away Friday, September 16th in the UMass Medical Center University Campus. Paul was born in Worcester, a son of Gaetano and Rosa (DiBenedetto) Ferrante. At the age of 26 Paul joined the U.S. Army during World War II as an Army Medic serving with distinction, earning the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Medic Badge during the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his return he lived most of his life in Shrewsbury before moving to West Boylston. Paul's wife of 50 years Josephine M. (Marzziotti) Ferrante passed away in 1992. He is survived by his devoted family, a daughter, Diane R. Woodill and her husband Roland of West Boylston, two sons, Guy L. Ferrante and his wife Mary Lou of Millbury and Paul J. Ferrante and his wife Susan of Auburn; a sister, Mary Longo of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Gina, Lisa and Victoria Ferrante and Jessica Flint; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Two sisters, Isabelle Depiro and Rose Arakelian and his best friend and companion (his dog) Tuffy all pre deceased him. Paul was a life member and labor foremen for the Laborers International Union of North America Local 243, working for such companies as John Cappabianco Construction, the Perini Corporation, Granger Construction and retiring from the former Henley-Lundgren Corporation. Paul was a member of St Anne's Church, the Battle of the Bulge Veterans Association, the Victor Quaranta American Legion Post in Shrewsbury and a charter member of the IAVC Club in Shrewsbury. Paul was an avid golfer and member of Marlborough and Green Hill Country Clubs. Most notably during his playing days he recorded three holes in one, the last at the age of 83. Besides enjoying being with his family, he loved watching the NE Patriots, WWE Wrestling and most of all the Boston Red Sox. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at the Radius HealthCare Center at Worcester during Paul's stay especially the 5th floor and the family also wishes to express their gratitude to the many people who cared for Paul during his illness at UMass especially the 3rd floor staff. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, September 19th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. His funeral will be held Tuesday, September 20th from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 am in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury. Burial with Military honors will follow in Mt View Cemetery. Because of his love for animals, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester 01606 or the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Rd, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.