Joseph A. Bianchi Sr., 83,

     Joseph A. Bianchi Sr., 83, of Hopedale passed away, Saturday, March 8, 2014 in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Joseph was born April 5, 1930 to the late Sergio and Louisa (Brita) Bianchi. He was the youngest of 4 children. He graduated from Milford High School in 1948 and from Bentley College in 1959, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting. On May 25, 1957 he married the love of his life, Mary (Harrington) Bianchi. Shortly thereafter, the young couple moved to Hopedale and raised their family of 4 children. Joe and Mary were happily married for 57 years. Joseph served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, during the Korean War. He was stationed in Weisenberg, Germany and was part of the USAF Communication Division.
      Joseph and his brother Vito were Co-owners of Central Cleaners and Tailoring in Milford for many years. They proudly took over the business that their parents created after moving to the United States from Italy. Running the family business with their Sister Vera was a core part of their lives. It was a place where they grew up, and a location that many of their sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins and friends will remember forever.  Joseph Bianchi Sr, was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He loved life and cherished his family. "Papa" loved to spend time with all of his children and grandchildren. Joseph was proud of his Italian heritage, and was blessed to have so many fantastic cooks in the family as he loved to spend family time at the dining room table surrounded by his family and friends.
      In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children, Joseph Bianchi Jr. and his wife Francine of Albion RI, Stephen Bianchi and his wife Debra of Hopkinton, George Bianchi and his wife Lori of Attleboro, Lorrie and her husband William Card of Shrewsbury, two sisters, Vera Chinappi of Milford, Dena and her husband Bruno Castelli of Westborough, eight grandchildren, Sean, George, Amanda, Stephen, Jillian, Matthew, Lyndsey and Andrew, many nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his brother Vito and sister-in-law Jenny Bianchi.    
    The funeral will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10 A.M. from the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St, Milford, MA. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11A.M. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 187 Hopedale St. Hopedale MA. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Medway Rd. in Milford.  
Calling hours for friends and family are Friday 5 to 8 P.M. 
      Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" Church Renovation Fund, 187 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747 or Milford Regional Medical Center 20 Prospect Milford MA 01757

Guest Book

Mary,our deepest sympathy to you and your family and to Vera and Dena and their families. Corina and Mario Favorito
Mario and Corina Favorito

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Many condolences to Mary and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Neil Queen

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Mary - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, The Abbotts Charlie, Kelly, Bryan, Evan, and Elizabeth xo
Kelly Abbott

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So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerri Perkins (SimplexGrinnell Nashua NH)

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Truly one of the kindest people I had the pleasure to meet, through spending my college years with his daughter. Lorrie, Bill and the rest of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all now. Love, Natalie
Natalie Jaszek

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My prayers and all our prayers are with you and your family during this time of grieving.
Eric Guenard (SimplexGrinnell Nashua NH.)

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So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Zarah Roubian

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Steve, Deb, Stephen and Matt: So sorry for your loss of a great father, father-in-law and grandpa. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town for the services but wanted you all to know that you are in our thoughts.
Larry Cosmo and Family

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Mary, Joe, Steve, George and Lori: I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Joe was a sweet, gentle soul with a huge heart.
Chris Allegrezza

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Steve~ So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Losing a parent is so hard. Praying for comfort and peace as you grieve. Keep the memories alive.
Cindy and Jim Barnes

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Papa Joe will live on through the hearts & memories of the family he loved SO dearly! God Bless!
Mike & Nancy Rodriguez

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Bianchi Family, Joe was such a great guy! I loved the times at the various family gatherings I was fortunate enough to have conversation with him! An honorable man who loved his family and country! We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mary Thake and family

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So sorry for your loss.
Ted Buszkiewicz.

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George and Lori, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May the wonderful memories you have bring comfort to all of you.
Susan Pecoraro

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Our condolences to my sister Mary and my niece and nephews and their children on the passing of their beloved Papa. His spirit will live on forever in the minds and hearts of everyone that new him and loved him. RIP Joe.
Trudy and Dave Rejkowski

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Joe and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He's your gaurdian angle now, watching out for you all from heaven. Hugs and prayers to you to help you through this difficult time.
Sue Bicknell

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