Joanne E. Tufo

April 29, 1931 - February 11, 2019

Fitchburg: Joanne E. (Hamel) Tufo, 87, of Fitchburg, formerly of Pittsfield, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Health Alliance – Leominster Hospital. Mrs. Tufo was born in Leominster, April 29, 1931, a daughter of Emile and Rose (Auger) Hamel and resided many years in Pittsfield before returning to this area twenty four years ago. She leaves two sons, Eric M. Tufo of Northwood, NH, Richard D. Tufo of Sutton; a daughter, Pamela T. McCall of Loudon, TN; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Tufo in 2016 and was the sister of the late Richard Hamel and Pauline D. LeBlanc. Mrs. Tufo worked many years in the cafeteria in the Pittsfield School Department. Mrs. Tufo enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, reading and working with crafts with her friends at the Joseph House. She attended St. Joseph’s Church in Fitchburg. Funeral services will be held 11 Am Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. Mrs. Tufo’s family will receive family and friends from 10 AM until the time of the service. A reception for family and friends will follow the service at the Community Room at the Joseph House, 275 Daniels Street, Fitchburg. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information or to leave an on line condolence.