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4th of July BBQ
Join us for the Dodge Park Summer 4th of July BBQ!
Please join us on July 4, 2013 at 12:00 pm for our traditional Dodge Park Rest Home 4th of July Family Cook-Out party with our residents and enjoy great food (Micha Shalev and Ben Herlinger on the BBQ), entertainment with the famous Wesley Thouin and a great desert.
Contact Kete Griesel at k.griesel@dodgepark.com.
RSVP Required by 6/28/2013
Live entertainment 12:00 – 1:30
Please join us for an afternoon of fun, music and good spirit to celebrate and welcome 4th of July 2013.
Healing Heart Hospitality House
James J. Pagonis
James J. Pagonis, Sr., 88, of Worcester died peacefully Monday, April 22nd surrounded by his loving family.
His wife of 62 years, Anna Z. (Zahara) Pagonis died in 2010. He leaves a son, James J. Pagonis, Jr. and his wife Joyce of North Tewksbury; two daughters, Mary J. wife of Ronald S. Kramek and Helen J. Pagonis-Figueroa all of Worcester; four granddaughters, Catharine M. Mysliwiec, Teresa A. Kramek, Jessica L. Pagonis and Anna M. Figueroa, a great-granddaughter, Sarah C. O’Donnell; and a great-great-granddaughter, Avery C. Coakley and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, George, John and Stanley Pagonis and a sister, Aristea Mironda.
He was born in Worcester the son of James J. and Maria (Barbaresou) Pagonis. James was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. He worked at Westborough State Hospital as the principal store keeper. Mr. Pagonis was a long time member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a founding member and past president of its Senior Parishioners, the Order of AHEPA, a member and a past State Executive Committeeman of the DAV #4, a member and past Chef de Guerre of the 40/8 and a member and past commander of American Legion Post 424.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Dodge Park Rest Home for the care and friendship extended to James during his stay there.
His funeral is Thursday, April 25th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, April 24th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
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Dodge Park Rest Home Event – A Four Season Porch Premier
Four Season Porch Premier a Dodge Park Rest Home Event
Join us for a Dodge Park Rest Home Event Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00p.m.
Entertainment by Joe Sarasin
Wine and Cheese will be served.
Please RSVP to Kate Griesel 508-853-8180 by Thursday, April 25th. Event will be at Dodge Park Rest Home, 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 10160
See more Dodge Park Rest Home Events on our activity calendar.
Alfred W. Martin
Alfred W. Martin, age 93, formerly of Westford, Leominster and Tewksbury, died on Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester.
Born in Heath, MA, he was the son of the late Alfred H. & Jennie Marion (Rea) Martin. Alfred grew up in Newton, MA. He was trained and licensed as a Masters Electronic Technician and was self employed for many years. Alfred was the sole proprietor of Martin’s TV & Appliance formerly in Tewksbury. He resided in Ipswich, MA, for over 40 years and enjoyed fishing and boating. Alfred was a member of the Wamesit Masonic Lodge in Tewksbury, member of the Tewksbury Lions Club and was a member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge.
Alfred was the devoted father of Ronald L. Martin & his wife Barbara of Nashua, NH and Deborah E. Martin of Springfield, MA; loving grandfather of Shawn, Joyce and Melody; great-grandfather of Sarah, Seth, Mackenzie and Julianna; great great-grandfather of Genevieve; dear brother of Catherine Price of Mashpee, MA and Ralph Martin of Plymouth, MA. He is also survived by his former wife, Doris M. Lalicata of West Dennis, MA.
A visitation period will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Route 106), Kingston, on Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 10:00-11:00 AM, followed by his funeral service at Shepherd Funeral Home at 11:00AM.
Interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Route 58, Plympton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alfred’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
