Sara R. Konomick Obituary (1917 - 2011)

Visitation Details Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Thursday, August 18th, 2011 10:00am, Dracut Funeral Home Interment Details Westlawn Cemetery SARA R. KONOMICK Member of well known Dracut family, 93 DRACUT - Sara R. (DiRocco) Konomick, 93, passed away Saturday August 13, 2011, at D'Youville Senior Care after a period of declining health. Born August 27, 1917, she was one of ten children and a respected member of the Dracut community. She was the daughter of the late Donato John DiRocco, Sr., and Donata (DeLuca) DiRocco, both born in Italy. She was also the wife of the late William (Willie) Konomick. She was educated and graduated from Dracut schools. She worked for the Town of Dracut as an election clerk in Precinct 5 for many years. Sara was a fabulous cook and, in earlier years, along with her husband, was a great gardener. Her yard was often the envy of family and neighbors. She also did arts and crafts and especially enjoyed playing bingo and card games with family and friends. She leaves behind her sister, caregiver and best friend, Edna (DiRocco) Gorski of Lowell, two loving nieces and nephew-in-law who were also her caregivers, Judith A. (DiRocco) Dyer and her husband John and her goddaughter, Joyce C. (DiRocco) Brace, all of Dracut. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Tammy Laurent and her husband David of Dracut, Tina Rock and her husband Brian of Hudson, N.H., Catherine Perloff and her husband Lee of Sterling, MA and a daughter-in-law, Estelle (Konomich) Morrissette and her husband Ronny of Dracut. Also four great grandchildren, Michael, Logan, Olivia and Shane, one great great grandchild, Matthew, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her two sons Robert and Charles Konomich and a daughter-in-law, Gloria, predeceased her. She was the sister of the late Donato J. "Don" DiRocco, Antonio DiRocco, Mary Moreno, Herman DiRocco, Peter DiRocco, Joseph DiRocco, Edith Thamer and Dominic DiRocco and sister-in-law of the late Josephine "Josie"(Schiripo) DiRocco. Sara's family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of D'Youville Senior Care and the VNA Hospice of Greater Lowell for their respectful and loving care. Friends and relatives may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT on Wednesday from 5 until 8 PM. Her Funeral will be held from Funeral Home on Thursday at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Service at 10 AM in the Funeral Home. Followed by her burial in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in her name to the Dracut Food Pantry, 1934 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA 01826. Arrangements entrusted to DRACUT FUNERAL HOME. For directions and condolance please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com Service Details Visitation When August 17, 2011 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address