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Josephine "Nina" Sharkus

Josephine "Nina" Sharkus

  • October 12, 1921 - January 13, 2012
  • Ayer, Massachusetts
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“My Mom, my best friend, my shopping buddy.....I never thought I would see this day come. We had so many fun times, shopping and bringing back our ...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy - Littleton, MA - Daughter

“MOM, you looked so beautiful yesterday and today. We will love you and miss you forever. All the family loved you and were there for you. The...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Richard van Roon - SOUTH-gRAFTON, MA

“Dear famelie from miss Josephine We Wich you all a lot of strength with te lost of your Mom, Grandmother and Mother in low Astrid,Ton and...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Ton,Astrid en Collin - Bruinisse, NH

“Cathy - we are so sorry about the loss of your mom, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Chris, Allison & Matthew LeMay - MA

“It was an honor to help care for Josephine in her final days. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Holy Trinity Hospice - Wprcester, MA

“to all the fam from josehine this is from richard mom i want to send my condolence for the dead off your mom you all have my sympathy lots off...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: corrie mooij - NH

“My amazing talented Mom always caring and kind. It is hard to imagine life without you but I know you are now at peace and no longer in pain. You...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Catherine Van Roon - Grafton, MA

“Love you forever and wanted to send you a flower as well, to my special MOM and LADY. Richard xoxox ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Richard van Roon - South-Grafton, MA

“Dear MOM and LADY, You are one of the most beautiful LADY in looks and your behavior, I EVER met in my life and I was so fortunate that you were my...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Richard van Roon - South-Grafton, MA


AYER___Josephine A. " Nina" (Proia) Sharkus, 90, of Nashoba Park, Ayer died Friday, January 13, 2012 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 300 Barber Ave, Worcester. She leaves a son, Walter C. Sharkus of Worcester; four daughters, Joyce A. Bujnowski of Worcester, Judith M. Williams of Webster, Cynthia Vokes of Littleton and Catherine A. Van Roon of Grafton; six grandsons; one grand-daughter; four great granddaughters; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mario and Arthur Proia. Josephine was born in St. Etienne, France a daughter of Loreto and Assunta (Ciolfi) Proia.
Mrs. Sharkus worked as a dietary aide at St. Vincent Hospital prior to retirement. She attended Grafton Street Junior High School and graduated from Commerce High School. She graduated from Fanning Trade School for advanced dressmaking with high honors . She also graduated from Southgate Arts and Crafts School of Paramount, CA. Josephine was a accomplished dressmaker . She was a past-president of the Lithuanian War Veterans, Woman's Auxiliary. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Nashoba Park for their thoughtfulness and kindness extended to her while she was a resident.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:30 AM in DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, January 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. www.worcesterfuneral.com