Saponaro, Paul "Joe",-of Natick, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his residence.
Joe was born on August 8, 1940 to the late Philip and Geraldine (Baumis) Saponaro. He resided in Natick for most of his life. Joe was employed by Raytheon for many years and then the Framingham School Dept until his retirement in 2007. He graduated from Natick High School in 1959. He enjoyed fishing, reading, watching football and baseball, cribbage and playing with his grandchildren. Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna (Duboyce) Saponaro; sons Paul Saponaro of Milford, Michael Saponaro of Natick, Daniel and his wife Michelle Saponaro of Natick; daughters Cynthia Saponaro of Framingham, Dawn and her husband Joseph Ferro of Millbury, Carolynn and her husband Marcus Lidbeck of Sweden. His daughter-in-law, Jodi Saponaro of Bellingham; grandchildren Courtney, Kyle and Carson Saponaro, Natalie and Mikaela Lidbeck, Nicholas and Sofia Saponaro. He is predeceased by his son John Saponaro and his brothers Robert and William Saponaro.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joe's viewing at 9AM Wednesday May 11, 2011 at the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Patrick's Church, 44 East Central St, Natick. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in South Natick. For directions and online guestbook please visit www.everettfuneral.com