1924
Ottovio
2014
Ottovio Pedini
June 14, 1924 — July 6, 2014
He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Florence (Snead) Pedini; his daughter Beverly Mitchell of Bridgewater, MA, his daughter Virginia Richardson of Noblesville, Indiana, three grandsons, five great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Tavio was born and lived most of his life in Winchendon. He was a Navy veteran of World War Two, achieving the rank of BM1/C. He served in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific Theatres and participated in the invasions of Africa and Sicily, earning two bronze stars.
He returned to Winchendon after the war and worked as a woodworker and eventually retired from Simplex Time Recorder. He was a volunteer at the Wendell P. Clark Memorial and was honored with the “Arms and Goals” award in 1965 for his volunteer services. Tavio was an avid golfer at Winchendon Country Club.
A private family graveside service will be held in Old Centre Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street is directing arrangements.
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