Shrewsbury – Dr. John L. Bianchi, 93, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, at Southgate Assisted Living. John’s longtime companion, Kay Delaney, passed away in 1991.
He is survived by two sons, Alden J. Bianchi and his wife Mary E. Kett of Boston and John L. Bianchi Jr. and his wife Germain Bianchi of Millbury, and two grandchildren, Alden Bianchi II of Connecticut and Gabrielle Bianchi of Millbury. He was predeceased by four brothers, Alden, Joseph, Charles, and Francis Bianchi, and a sister, Irene Bianchi.
John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Carlo V. and Louisa G. (Bianchi) Bianchi. He graduated from North High School and had lived in Worcester for many years before moving to Shrewsbury, where he lived for the past 40 years. He graduated from Harvard College and Tufts University Medical School, and served his country during WWII in the United States Army.
John worked as an orthopedic surgeon for various local hospitals for 34 years, retiring in 1989. He also was an adjunct professor of orthopedic surgery for UMass Medical School.
He was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and a member of Mount Pleasant Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, model ship building, reading, going to the theater and museums, and music, and was an avid pianist.
John’s funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m., in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery of Shrewsbury. A period of calling hours will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4-7 p.m., in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, attn: Ron Cruzan, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit, ME 03907 or the Ogunquit Playhouse, attn: Kelly Thayer, P.O Box 1510, Ogunquit, ME 03907.
To share your thoughts and memories of John, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadanetfuneral.com.
