Joseph Richard Bianculli, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15th while surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his beloved and devoted wife, 58 years, Doris (Flanders) Bianculli. Mr. Bianculli also leaves 4 children, Linda Bianculli Dulmaine of Auburn, John Bianculli and his wife Susan of Sutton, Joanne Salois and her husband Joe of Sutton, B Susan Harrington and her husband Don of Millbury, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Rachel M. (Depersia) and Rocco G. Bianculli. He also leaves a sister Ann Marie Nally and her husband Dr. Paul Nally of Shrewsbury, two brothers, Robert and his wife Janet of Reading and G. David and his wife Janice of Chatham.
Joseph graduated from Commerce High School, attended Worcester Junior College, Worcester State College and completed his certification in Industrial Electronics at Worcester Trade School.
Mr. Bianculli enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1947, graduated from the United States Naval Mine Warfare School as an aerial mine man in 1948, and served in the Army of Occupation in Japan in 1949 and was discharged shortly before the Korean War. Not long after the Korean War began he reenlisted in the US Army Infantry and served in Korea in 1951 as a combat Infantryman with the First Calvary Division 8th Calvary Regiment. In 1952 Joseph served again in Japan, in 1953 he served in Germany with the 14th Armored Calvary Regiment 3rd Battalion as a communications platoon sergeant and was discharged in early 1954. Mr. Bianculli was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, decorations, and unit citations.
Shortly after serving his country Joseph started his career with the New England Telephone Company. Eventually Joseph lost his sight to Choroideremia, a degenerative eye disease, and retired after 29 years with the company.
Mr Bianculli was involved in many veterans organizations, including cofounder of Millbury Veterans Council. He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, 1st Calvary Division Association, Korean War Veterans Association, and the Blinded Veterans Association. Joseph was an instrumental advocate for many veterans and their dependents.
Joseph has been a resident of Millbury since 1955 and always felt it was an honor and a privilege. He has contributed much to the town of Millbury over the past half century, serving through elective office and through appointments to various committees, always volunteering to make Millbury the wonderful town it is. He was involved in many town committees and boards including Millbury Planning Board, the School Committee, School Building Needs Committee, School Building Committee for R.E. Shaw Middle School and renovations to the Millbury High School and Junior High School, amongst many others.
Mr. Bianculli was honored with many accolades from the town. He was one of several Grand Marshall's in the 2009, 25th and final Lions Club Independence Day Parade. In April of this year Mr. Bianculli and his wife Doris were awarded the Judith A. Wilkinson Humanitarian Award in recognition of their generosity and community service to the townspeople of Millbury. Most recently he had the proud honor of serving as Co-Grand Marshall for the Millbury Bi-Centennial Parade. He was so humbled by being publicly recognized for the impact he made by enriching the lives of youth in the Millbury school system and sponsoring numerous Veteran's activities, as he reminded us all of the sacrifices and service that our military gave to our country.
Joseph will be deeply missed by his family and friends and the many who have been touched by his life.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18th from Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St. in Worcester. Burial with military honors will be in St. Brigid Cemetery in Millbury. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Joseph R. Bianculli's memory be made to CHM (Choroideremia)Research Foundation, 23 East Brundeth Street, Springfield, MA01109-2110 . Members of all the veteran's organizations are invited to attend a prayer service conducted by the veterans of those organizations at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Read Joseph Bianculli's Obituary and Guestbook on mulhane.com.
He leaves his beloved and devoted wife, 58 years, Doris (Flanders) Bianculli. Mr. Bianculli also leaves 4 children, Linda Bianculli Dulmaine of Auburn, John Bianculli and his wife Susan of Sutton, Joanne Salois and her husband Joe of Sutton, B Susan Harrington and her husband Don of Millbury, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Rachel M. (Depersia) and Rocco G. Bianculli. He also leaves a sister Ann Marie Nally and her husband Dr. Paul Nally of Shrewsbury, two brothers, Robert and his wife Janet of Reading and G. David and his wife Janice of Chatham.
Joseph graduated from Commerce High School, attended Worcester Junior College, Worcester State College and completed his certification in Industrial Electronics at Worcester Trade School.
Mr. Bianculli enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1947, graduated from the United States Naval Mine Warfare School as an aerial mine man in 1948, and served in the Army of Occupation in Japan in 1949 and was discharged shortly before the Korean War. Not long after the Korean War began he reenlisted in the US Army Infantry and served in Korea in 1951 as a combat Infantryman with the First Calvary Division 8th Calvary Regiment. In 1952 Joseph served again in Japan, in 1953 he served in Germany with the 14th Armored Calvary Regiment 3rd Battalion as a communications platoon sergeant and was discharged in early 1954. Mr. Bianculli was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, decorations, and unit citations.
Shortly after serving his country Joseph started his career with the New England Telephone Company. Eventually Joseph lost his sight to Choroideremia, a degenerative eye disease, and retired after 29 years with the company.
Mr Bianculli was involved in many veterans organizations, including cofounder of Millbury Veterans Council. He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, 1st Calvary Division Association, Korean War Veterans Association, and the Blinded Veterans Association. Joseph was an instrumental advocate for many veterans and their dependents.
Joseph has been a resident of Millbury since 1955 and always felt it was an honor and a privilege. He has contributed much to the town of Millbury over the past half century, serving through elective office and through appointments to various committees, always volunteering to make Millbury the wonderful town it is. He was involved in many town committees and boards including Millbury Planning Board, the School Committee, School Building Needs Committee, School Building Committee for R.E. Shaw Middle School and renovations to the Millbury High School and Junior High School, amongst many others.
Mr. Bianculli was honored with many accolades from the town. He was one of several Grand Marshall's in the 2009, 25th and final Lions Club Independence Day Parade. In April of this year Mr. Bianculli and his wife Doris were awarded the Judith A. Wilkinson Humanitarian Award in recognition of their generosity and community service to the townspeople of Millbury. Most recently he had the proud honor of serving as Co-Grand Marshall for the Millbury Bi-Centennial Parade. He was so humbled by being publicly recognized for the impact he made by enriching the lives of youth in the Millbury school system and sponsoring numerous Veteran's activities, as he reminded us all of the sacrifices and service that our military gave to our country.
Joseph will be deeply missed by his family and friends and the many who have been touched by his life.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18th from Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St. in Worcester. Burial with military honors will be in St. Brigid Cemetery in Millbury. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Joseph R. Bianculli's memory be made to CHM (Choroideremia)Research Foundation, 23 East Brundeth Street, Springfield, MA01109-2110 . Members of all the veteran's organizations are invited to attend a prayer service conducted by the veterans of those organizations at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Read Joseph Bianculli's Obituary and Guestbook on mulhane.com.
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