John J. Cordio
January 28, 2017
He was born in Fitchburg, on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Salvatore and Catherine (Canzio) Cordio and has lived here all of his life. John worked for several years at the Denardo Wire and Cable Company in Fitchburg up until his retirement. Prior to that he was a truck driver for Shepherd’s Express and a meat cutter at Victory Super Markets. John was an avid fisherman and longtime member of the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club. He was also a Partner in Hope, since 1978, for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. John always looked forward to his daily breakfasts at the 50/50 Diner with his friends. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Barbara A. (Babineau) Cordio of Fitchburg; two sons, John J. Cordio, Jr. and Randy Cordio both of Fitchburg; a daughter, Catherine Cochran of Fitchburg; a sister, Frances Dupuis of Florida; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by a sister, Rose Biachini and three brothers, Anthony Cordio, Ronald Cordio and Samuel Cordio.
He was born in Fitchburg, on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Salvatore and Catherine (Canzio) Cordio and has lived here all of his life. John worked for several years at the Denardo Wire and Cable Company in Fitchburg up until his retirement.... View Obituary & Service Information