Joseph F. Jankowski

Joseph F. "Shiggy" Jankowski, 83, of 236 Leamy St., Gardner, died Thursday, July 27th in his residence after a long period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on December 7, 1922, he was the son of Maciej and Ursula (Nowicki) Jankowski.
He was a superintendent employed by Lilly Industrial Coating of Templeton for 22 years until retiring in 1984.
He was a 1941 graduate of Gardner High School.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, V.F.W. Ovila Post 905 of Gardner, P.A.C.C. and the former Gardner Merchants Football Team. He enjoyed golfing, sports and walking.
Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran and received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon w2ith Bronze Service Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Service Star.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Corinne A. (Gagne) Jankowski of Gardner; 2 daughters, Virginia U. Travaglini and husband Wilson of Gardner; Cynthia A. Boucher and husband Roger of Winchendon; 1 sister, Stella O'Donnell of Leominster; 3 grandchildren, Kristina Singer of Hollywood, CA, Keith and Lauren Boucher of Winchendon; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Jankowski.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 358 Pleasant St., Gardner.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 358 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner, is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

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