1927
Aldo
2004
Aldo Rana
December 4, 1927 — August 13, 2004
STERLING – Aldo Rana Sr., 76, of 108 Heywood Road, died Friday, August 13, 2004 in Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport.
He leaves his wife of 12 years, Virginia A. (Lackey) Rana; five sons, Aldo J. Rana Jr. of Leominster, Ronald S. Rana of Sterling, Philip J. Scalise of Ashaway, Rhode Island, Jeffrey V. Rana and Todd E. Rana both of Westerly, Rhode Island; four step-daughters, Terry Rathburn of Gray City, Tennessee, Lisa Washburn, Susan Rathburn and Susie Washburn all of Greenfield; a step-son, Henry Rathburn of Gardner; a sister, Rosa Rana of Monson; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Dominic and Anthony Rana, predeceased him. He was born in Italy, son of Maurice and Angelina (DeLmoffati) Rana. He was raised in Worcester and lived in Westerly, Rhode Island, Athol and Sterling. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II.
Mr. Rana was as a Salesman with Alcoa Aluminum Corporation before retiring in 1974. He was a member of the 8 point Sportsman’s club, a former member and Past Commander of the VFW in Westminster and a member of the VFW in Lake City, Fla. He was also active with the Athol Minstral shows and the Veterans shows. He coached baseball, soccer and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and boating.
The funeral for Mr. Rana will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road (Rte.12), Sterling. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton. Calling hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 16, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
Website: www.milesfuneralhome.com
He leaves his wife of 12 years, Virginia A. (Lackey) Rana; five sons, Aldo J. Rana Jr. of Leominster, Ronald S. Rana of Sterling, Philip J. Scalise of Ashaway, Rhode Island, Jeffrey V. Rana and Todd E. Rana both of Westerly, Rhode Island; four step-daughters, Terry Rathburn of Gray City, Tennessee, Lisa Washburn, Susan Rathburn and Susie Washburn all of Greenfield; a step-son, Henry Rathburn of Gardner; a sister, Rosa Rana of Monson; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Dominic and Anthony Rana, predeceased him. He was born in Italy, son of Maurice and Angelina (DeLmoffati) Rana. He was raised in Worcester and lived in Westerly, Rhode Island, Athol and Sterling. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II.
Mr. Rana was as a Salesman with Alcoa Aluminum Corporation before retiring in 1974. He was a member of the 8 point Sportsman’s club, a former member and Past Commander of the VFW in Westminster and a member of the VFW in Lake City, Fla. He was also active with the Athol Minstral shows and the Veterans shows. He coached baseball, soccer and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and boating.
The funeral for Mr. Rana will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road (Rte.12), Sterling. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton. Calling hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 16, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
Website: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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