Joseph P. Staruk.LEICESTER Joseph P. Staruk, 80, formerly of Sutton died Saturday, July 19 in his home. He leaves his wife of fifty-seven years, Janice (Casey) Staruk, his son, Joseph Staruk of Sutton, his daughter, Cheryl Staruk Cooney, her husband Mick and granddaughter Megan of Leicester with whom he lived and his son, William Staruk, his wife Karen, granddaughter Casie, grandsons Nicholas and Michael, all of Douglas. He also leaves his siblings siblings npl (formal) → frères et sœurs mpl (de mêmes parents) , brother, Walter Staruk of Florida, sister, Ethel Astukiewicz of Millbury and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by four brothers, Edward, Henry, Harry and Chester Staruk. He was born in Worcester a son of Joseph and Mary (Kramek) Staruk. Joe was a graduate of Commerce High School and a veteran of the US Army during World War II. He was a letter carrier for the US Post Office for twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. prior to owning and operating Sutton Falls Camping Area and Lake Manchaug Camping until his retirement in 1997. Successful in business with his wife Janice, he held many leadership roles in the recreation industry including President of the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Family Camping Association, President of the Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners and served on the board of directors for the National Campground Owners Association. An avid amateur golfer, he held many course records at Pakachoag Golf Course and in the Wachusett Four Ball Tournaments. He was a longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective basketball and football official refereeing throughout Central Massachusetts. Joe was proud of his Polish heritage. He was past commander of the Polish American A Polish American is an American citizen of Polish descent. There are an estimated 10 million Americans of Polish descent. More than one million Poles migrated to the United States primarily during the early 20th century. Veterans of World War II, Worcester and a member of the Quo Vadis Quo Vadis novel of Rome under Nero, describing the imprisonment, crucifixion, and burning of Christians. [Pol. Lit.: Magill I, 797] See : Persecution Club. He was a lector at St. Annes Church in Manchaug for many years and active in his parish community. Joe loved to travel: he and his wife spent may winters in Lake Worth, FL. He was a kind and generous person who w ill be missed by those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank Dr. Petra Flock, The Overlook Healthcare Center of Charlton, UMass Memorial Hospice and Senior Comfort Care of Sutton for their kind support and care provided to their family. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 23, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Annes Church, 29 Main St., Manchaug. Burial will be in St. Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. Cemetery, 62 Manchaug St., Douglas. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Annes Church on Wednesday, July 23 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Henry-Dirsa Funeral Service funeral service n → misa de cuerpo presente funeral service n → service m funèbre funeral service funeral n , 33 Ward St., Worcester is directing arrangements. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions may be made to the Seven Hills Foundation, 81 Hope Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603 or St. Annes Church, 29 Main St., Manchaug, MA, 01526. www.worcesterfuneral.com ART: PHOTOS |
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