Lewis
Lewis Busconi
d. December 24, 2016
BERLIN, MA
Lewis J. Busconi, 89, entrepreneur, animal-lover, and horse racing enthusiast passed away at home on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Lovingly known as Lew and Luigi, he was born in Hopkinton and was the son of Guisseppe and Giuseppina (Negri) Busconi.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Lew began his career as an accomplished businessman after serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was a self-made developer of many successful real estate ventures. He owned and operated Patten's Plumbing and Heating in Hopkinton and later Boston West Management Company and Green Hill Stables in Berlin.
Lew's hard-working nature was only outmatched by his kindness. He was a member of St. Joseph the Good Provider Church and enjoyed watching horse races in Saratoga, New York and spending time in Florida. Like all good Italian-Americans born and raised in the age of Sinatra, Lew loved listening to jazz and dancing.
Lew's zest for life is carried on by his loving wife, Michelle T. (Gauvin) Busconi; two daughters, Celeste Busconi-Cambria and her spouse, Lorraine of Shrewsbury and Kaitlyn Barba and her husband, Matthew of Boston; two step-children, Kenneth Cosco, Jr of Marlborough and Cathi Cosco of Newton; his sister, Mary Lou Blanchard of York Beach, ME; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson. Funeral services Mr. Busconi will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, December 29, with an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Good Provider Church, 52 West Street, Berlin. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue at www.donkeyrescue.org. Lew loved all animals, but especially donkeys, of which he had several of at his home in Berlin throughout his joyous life.
Lewis J. Busconi, 89, entrepreneur, animal-lover, and horse racing enthusiast passed away at home on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Lovingly known as Lew and Luigi, he was born in Hopkinton and was the son of Guisseppe and Giuseppina (Negri) Busconi.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Lew began his career as an accomplished businessman after serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was a self-made developer of many successful real estate ventures. He owned and operated Patten's Plumbing and Heating in Hopkinton and later Boston West Management Company and Green Hill Stables in Berlin.
Lew's hard-working nature was only outmatched by his kindness. He was a member of St. Joseph the Good Provider Church and enjoyed watching horse races in Saratoga, New York and spending time in Florida. Like all good Italian-Americans born and raised in the age of Sinatra, Lew loved listening to jazz and dancing.
Lew's zest for life is carried on by his loving wife, Michelle T. (Gauvin) Busconi; two daughters, Celeste Busconi-Cambria and her spouse, Lorraine of Shrewsbury and Kaitlyn Barba and her husband, Matthew of Boston; two step-children, Kenneth Cosco, Jr of Marlborough and Cathi Cosco of Newton; his sister, Mary Lou Blanchard of York Beach, ME; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson. Funeral services Mr. Busconi will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, December 29, with an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Good Provider Church, 52 West Street, Berlin. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue at www.donkeyrescue.org. Lew loved all animals, but especially donkeys, of which he had several of at his home in Berlin throughout his joyous life.
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