John J. Reale
...formerly of Tewksbury; 85
Stafford Springs, Conn. - John J. Reale, 85, a former resident of Tewksbury, died Wednesdaymorning, Dec. 19, at his home in Stafford Springs. He was the husband of the late Mary J.(Indorato) Reale.
He was born in Boston, October 8, 1916, a son of the late Pasquale and Assunta (Romano) Reale.
He lived in Medford for many years, where he founded and owned the Reale Trucking Company.
He lived in Tewksbury until moving to Connecticut in 1991.
During WWII, he served in the Army, European Theater.
As a resident of Tewksbury, he was a communicant of St. William’s Church.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Hal Curtis of Stafford Springs, one sister,Esther Latta of Tewksbury, four grandchildren, William Nolan of Nashua, NH, Gina Millak ofStafford Springs, CT, Thomas Nolan of Wilmington, NC, and Suzanne Curtis of Stafford Springs.He was also brother of the late Annie Landers and Cosmo Reale.
A memorial service was be held Thursday evening, Dec. 27, in the funeral home. In lieu offlowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, will be appreciated.