Albert S. Bozza
January 7, 1930 — December 17, 2016
WINCHENDON - Albert S. Bozza, 86, of 4 Town Farm Road, formerly of Townsend and Billerica, died peacefully Saturday evening, December 17, 2016 at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with his family at his side.
He was born in East Boston, MA on January 7, 1930, son of the late Samuel and Anna (D'Este) Bozza. He grew up in East Boston and lived in Billerica, Townsend and Rochester, NH until moving to Winchendon, where he had lived since 1998.
Albert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the transportation department for Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA until his retirement in 1992. His hobbies were woodworking, hunting and following the Boston Bruins.
His wife, Arline (Fitzemeyer) Bozza, died in 1996. He leaves six children, Dennis A. Bozza and his fiance, Nancy Bock of Winchendon, Donald A. Bozza and his wife Donna of Billerica, Debra A. Warren and her husband Michael of Salem, NH, Diane A. Douglas and her fiance, Brian Hebert of Fitchburg, David A. Bozza and his wife Maryellen of Ashby and Darlene Zmijewski of Wareham; one brother John Bozza of Wareham, 15 grandchildren , 17 great grandchildren and a sister, the late Phyllis Oliver.
A private military funeral will be held in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com