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Mario A. Patacchiola
1923 - 2025
LUNENBURG - Mario A. Patacchiola, 101, of Lunenburg formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2025 in the Life Care Center of Leominster. Mario was born in Cambridge, on December 15, 1923, a son of the late Pasquale and Zelinda (Micille) Patacchiola. He graduated from Rindge High School in Cambridge and received his bachelor degree from Boston University.
He worked for Bianchi Wedding Dress Company in Boston Mario was a WWII Veteran having served in U.S. Navy In 1955 Mario and his wife built a home on Hickory Hills Lake in Lunenburg and would summer there before making the move from Somerville to Lunenburg in 1985, and Dunnellon Fl. in the winter. His favorite activity was fishing and gardening in Lunenburg and Dunnellon .
Mario was a faithful member of St. Boniface Parish and the Eagle House Senior Center, and a member of the American Legion and the AMVETS and Knights of Columbus His Wife of 79 years, Ann A. (Macone) Patacchiola passed away in 2023.
He leaves two sons, Marc Patacchiola and his wife Gayle of Burlington and James Patacchiola and his wife Kathleen of Sterling; eight
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his two sons, David Patacchiola in 2015 and Paul Patacchiola in 1990 + He had 5 brothers & sisters, Marco Marino Patacchiola, Helen Petrillo, Edward Patacchiola, Evelyn Rinaldo Walter Patacchiola . His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11 AM in St. Boniface Church, 817 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge at a later date.
Calling hours were held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 4 to 7PM in the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer. In lieu of
flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Church, 817 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, MA 01462
A. Luke Hamburger
Bolton - A. Luke Hamburger, 49, Chief of Police for the Town of Bolton, died unexpectedly on
Sunday, October 5, 2025 after being stricken ill. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Ruth (Yelle) Hamburger; their son, Ethan L. Hamburger; his mother, Brenda (McBride) Hamburger; brother, David J. Hamburger & wife Elisha; nieces and nephews, Lucy and Macy Hamburger; Analea, Honor, and Charlie Buffington. He leaves his mother-in-law, Barbara Roberge & husband Carl; father-in-law Gerald Yelle & wife Jenny; brothers-in-law, Raymond Yelle, Eric Yelle, and Charles Buffington & wife Sarah; aunt Cynthia Hamburger; uncle Philip McBride; extended family, many dear friends, and his
feline companions S'more and Sprocket. He is pre-deceased by his father, Amos L. Hamburger and uncle J. Victor Hamburger.
Raised and educated in Lancaster, Luke attended local schools and was active in youth sports and scouting as a member of the Cub Scout-Pack 9 and Boy Scout-Troop 1 in Lancaster. He graduated from the Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1994 and achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in History from UMass Amherst. Luke proudly served as a full-time member of the US Army National Guard and led a drug enforcement unit as a Staff Sergeant until being honorably discharged.
He began his distinguished career in law enforcement as a dispatcher for the town of Shrewsbury, before joining their Police Department as a part-time Patrolman. In 2005 he was officially sworn in as a full-time Patrolman for the Town of Bolton, where he would remain for the next twenty-one years, achieving the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant, before being named Chief of Police in 2024.
A man of great faith, Luke was a true believer in God and a devout Christian. The quintessential gentle giant, Luke was known for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. Always learning and curious, he was blessed with a brilliant mind and possessed knowledge of all topics. Often found at the shooting range, Luke was an accomplished and avid marksman, a firearms instructor, restorer of antique rifles, a fierce and feared paintball competitor as well as metal detector enthusiast. He was a skilled outdoorsman and long-time member of the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club and Clinton Fish & Game. Away from his life of service, Luke was happiest alongside his wife Ruth, son Ethan and family on the many cherished summer vacations spent on the shores of Maine. Above all, Luke was a devoted family man, loving husband, proud father, devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Calling hours were held from 2 until 5PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11AM on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Steeple Fellowship Church, 793 Main St., Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support the family at https://gofund.me/049bf8a9c.
Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com
