John F. “Johnny” Cornetta 85, a lifelong Franklin resident, died Thursday December 2, 2010, at the Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham, following a long illness. He was the husband of Alice T. (Buckley) Cornetta, who died in 1991.
Born in Norfolk, December 3, 1924 a son of the late Louis and Lucia (Lamagna) Cornetta he was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1943.
Until his retirement in 1991, he worked in the shipping department of the Mayflower Textile company also known as the Franklin Mill Store. He also worked as a mechanic at the former Brown’s Garage in Franklin.
He was a former member of the St. Anthony’s & Columbus Society in Franklin, and a former executive board member of the Franklin Rangerettes. He was a lifetime communicant of St. Mary’s Church, and served as an usher for many years. He loved spending time with family, and was an avid golfer, Red Sox & Patriots fan.
He is survived by his son, James F. Cornetta and his companion Lisa LaPierre of Franklin, a daughter Jane M. Hinckley and her husband Dave of Wrentham, 2 brothers; Anthony Cornetta of Franklin, Richard C. Cornetta and his wife Priscilla of Franklin, 2 sisters Rose Marie Cornetta and Jean Dorr both of Franklin, 2 sisters in law Cecile Cornetta of North Attleboro, Ellen Cornetta of Ellsworth, Maine, 5 grandchildren; Jeremy & Christa Cornetta, Alison M. Beach, Jennifer L. and Gordon L. Winget, and 1 great grandson Ryan W. Beach & many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Frederick, William, and Joseph Cornetta, and the brother in law of the late Frances Cornetta, Joan Cornetta and Robert Dorr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Monday December 6th, at 9:15AM from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, www.franklinfuneral.com, with a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church 1 Church Sq. at 10AM.
Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 2-6PM.
If desired, donations in his memory sent to Friends of Franklin 50 Corbin St. Franklin, MA 02038 would be appreciated.