Mr. Eugene J. Granara Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2010. Son of Irene (Pellegrini) Granara of Medford and the late Eugene J. “Butch” Granara Sr.A longtime resident of Medford, he is a graduate of Medford High School and went on to Clark University majoring in Graphic Design. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and also in the medical profession for Cambridge, New England Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospitals.
Gene was fond of cooking, spending time with his nephew Michael Gorecki of Malden and his great niece Jessica Patterson of Malden. His family and friends included not only many relatives but his beloved American Eskimo dog, Nikki. He leaves two sisters, Linda Scalli of Medford, Jackie Granara-Gorecki and her husband Kaz of Malden, 2 brothers, Joseph Granara of Medford and Professor William Granara of Cambridge. Beloved uncle of Michael Gorecki and Nora Scalli both of Malden and Jaime Murray of Cambridge. Loving great uncle of Jessica Patterson of Malden.
A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, 118 High Street Medford on Wednesday Dec. 29 at 9am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s name may be sent to the Founders Affiliate of American Heart Association P.O. Box 417005, Boston MA. 02241-7005. Interment private.