Carlo P Alano

Carlo Peter Alano, 85 years old, died, peacefully with his family gathered around him. Carlo was the son of Maria (Rano) and Pietro Alano. His siblings, Alfonse, Dominick, Michael and Lisa, predeceased Carlo. He leaves his devoted wife of 57 years Anna (Asselta) and two loving daughters, Tina M. Alano, formerly of Los Angeles, CA and now residing in NYC and Lisa M. McCarthy of NYC and her husband, Brian A. McCarthy, Jr.; as well as two grandchildren, Matthew R. McCarthy and Alana M. McCarthy. Carlo leaves his only surviving brother, Rudolph Alano, and his wife, Gilda (Pellegrini), of Melbourne Florida and Bristol, R.I.; nephews Leigh, Peter, Alfonse and Mark; nieces Donna DeSantis and Kristina Cairns; sister-in-laws and brother in laws, Robert and Janet Conlon of Shrewsbury and Paul and Gloria Sullivan of Weymouth. He also leaves Cheryl, Jamie and Kristy Alano of Worcester and John, Cathy and Jason Rano of NYC and Washington, DC. Carlo was a graduate of Beal High School in Shrewsbury and graduated from Becker College in Worcester. He was a member of the Ray Stone American Legion Post, having served his country during WWII as a corporal attached to the 68th General Hospital as a medical technician. He was proud of his Italian heritage and was an active member of the Sons of Italy in America. He was also a member of the Greendale Men's Club and Northboro Area Community Chorus, where he often performed as a soloist. He was employed by the Nestle Chocolate and Coffee Company for 27 years, retiring in 1986. The Company requested that he continue with them on a part-time basis which he did, for another ten years. Carlo traveled all over the New England region and in the best sense of the term he was a natural at selling. Nestle recognized his abilities with numerous achievement awards. The best part was he always had chocolate on hand for the kids in the neighborhood. Carlo was very active in the Shrewsbury community. For many years he participated in town meetings, and contributed his time and talent for the 250 Bicentennial celebration. In 1982 he served as chairman for the committee responsible for the addition and renovation to the Middle School. Most recently, he relished his role as Senior Greeter at the new Shrewsbury High School on Holden Street, a voluntary position he held since the opening of that campus. He felt a great commitment to the school and its student body, and every Monday he would inform his family he had to go to work. No doubt the students looked forward to seeing him as much as he looked forward to seeing them. Carlo's active joy was entertaining and he did that to the very end of his life. Starting with the Murray Broder troupe in the early 1950s and continuing with the local community chorus until the very end of his life. It was his true passion. He visited area nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice facilities and lifted the spirits of others along the way. One only had to hear his voice to know the joy he felt. He loved singing and entertaining as much as he loved his family and life. When he had any free time he could be found in the garden with Anna as they working at making their home and grounds perfect. He always reminded his family of two important values, "life is a learning experience" and "with everyday a new beginning." He was often heard singing "I Love Life," and he truly did. He will be deeply missed, always remembered and always celebrated. Calling hours for Carlo will be held Today, Sunday, February 14, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street Worcester. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 15, at 11 a.m. in Saint Anne's Church, 120 Boston Turnpike Road (Route 9), Shrewsbury. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, will be held privately. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Anne's Clinic, 130 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.