Framingham Grad, Longtime Bricklayer Andrew Sanclemente Dies At 88

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Andrew John Sanclemente “Andy,”88, entered into heaven on September 14, 2017. He resided at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham for the past two years.

Andy was a lifelong resident of Saxonville and a 1946 graduate of Framingham High School. After High School, he enlisted in the armed services and went on to working as a bricklayer for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Local #51 until his retirement.

In his retirement Andy avoided the snow and cold temperatures of winter by heading south with Anne and then second wife Rena to Westwinds Village in Bradenton, Florida where he enjoyed playing Bingo and making new friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Andrea Sanclemente and Alba Treverson Sanclemente and siblings Charles G. Sanclemente, Louis R. Sanclemente and Rose M. Sanclemente. He was the beloved father of dearly loved Peter Sanclemente who died unexpectedly in 1974 and husband of the late Anne Collins Sanclemente and second wife Rena Sambuchi Sanclemente.

He is survived by his nephew Charles G. Sanclemente and wife Valerie of Dennis Port; nieces Harriet Sanclemente - Ford and husband Bob of York, ME; Rosemary Burgos and husband Carlos of Milford; Susan Karb of Framingham; and nephews Michael Sanclemente and wife Patricia of Berlin; and David Sanclemente and wife Rachel of Phoenix, AZ. Andy will also be forever remembered by his numerous grand nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

Family and friends will honor and remember Andy’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St. Framingham, on Monday September 18th from 5 -7 P.M. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. George’s Church, 74 School St., Saxonville, on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Framingham.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Andy may do so through donations to the charity of their choice.

Obituary via McCarthy, McKinney and Lawler Funeral Home

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