WORCESTER-Alphonse J. Groleau, 84, known as “Big Al” to his friends and family passed away peacefully at Radius Healthcare on May 6, 2008. He was the husband of Loretta (Mitchell) Groleau for 38 years. They were married at Greendale People’s Church and have been longtime members there. He was the father of the late Wendy Meridth and is survived by his children; James Groleau of Albuquerque, NM, Dennis Groleau and his wife Mary Ellen Hasenfuss of Franklin, Alvin Waskevich and his wife Elinor of Auburn, Lee Kuizinas-Carpenter and her husband Donald of Pompano Beach, FL, Susan Anderson and her husband Norman of Worcester, Marie Waskevich of Spencer, Daniel Waskevich and his wife Lisa of Worcester and Denise Adams and her husband Peter of Spencer. He also leaves 25 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He was the beloved brother of Alfred, Jr., Adrian, Edward, Evelyn, William, Rita, Eugene and Raymond.
He was born in Andover, son of Alfred and Susan (Robertson) Groleau and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner of Everett Electrical Company on Jackson Street in Worcester from 1963 until his retirement in 1995. He had many friends through the motor shop and he was a life member of the Masons.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 PM in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care of FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. For the online condolence book please visit www.faybrothers.com