John Joseph "Buddy" Centurino

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: June 22, 1942
  • Date Of Death: February 18, 2019
  • State: Massachusetts

John “Buddy” Centurino, 76, of Plymouth, passed away on Feb. 18th, 2019 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was the devoted husband of 51 years to Rosanne (Siracusa) Centurino, his high school sweetheart. Born on June 22, 1942, Buddy was a son of the late Gary and Alice (McCarthy) Centurino. He was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1960 and Northeastern University where he received his BA in Electrical Engineering. Buddy started his career at Hazeltine Corp, transitioned to own several businesses including Fanfare Fruit, Inc, a wholesale produce business and Artistic Impressions, a silk screening company. He finished his last 15 years as the Director of Purchasing and Building Facilities for the Boston Globe.Throughout the years Buddy pursued many passions. He loved his time coaching youth football in Duxbury where he served as President of the program for many years. He also played softball with the Cape Cod Senior Softball League. But by far, Buddy’s favorite sport was golfing. He was able to spend his retirement playing golf at the Pinehills in Plymouth at least 3 times a week. He spent his winters playing in Kiawah Island, SC. He was creative and artistic. He was always there with a helping hand when anyone was in need. All who knew him will remember him as a great, honest, sincere person.Besides leaving his wife Rosanne, he was the loving father of Jonathan J. Centurino and his wife Holly of Pelham Manor, NY, and Todd C. Centurino and his wife Vanessa of Houston, TX. He was beloved brother of Claire A. Centurino and was the cherished grandfather of Blair and Darcy Centurino.

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