Francis C. Renda

January 19, 2017

Mr. Renda was born in Fitchburg, July 31, 1919, a son of Michael and Eva (LaGrassa) Renda and resided most of his life in Fitchburg, Gardner, and most recently Leominster Crossings. During WW II he served his country for six years in the United States Navy where he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Following his 1945 discharge from the armed services, Mr. Renda went to work as a heavy equipment inspector at the Army National Guard Center at Fort Devens. He retired from the Army National Guard in 1975. He attended the Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church in Fitchburg and was a longtime member of the St. Joseph Club in Fitchburg where he became an accomplished billiards player. He enjoyed playing poker, cribbage, singing karaoke and spending time with his family. He leaves two sons and daughters in law, Paul M. and Sandie Renda of Fitchburg, Brian J. and Catherine Renda of Nashua, NH; three daughters, Joanna M. Pool of Bath, Maine, Robin C. Sears of Upper Gwynedd, PA, Cathy A. Scott and her husband, Randy, of Gardner. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John Renda and Jasper Renda both of Florida, Josephine Romano of Cape Cod, Mary Terranova and Lena Andrews both of Fitchburg.