Robert Andre "Fuzzy" Phaneuf

Robert Andre Phaneuf, known to many as "Bob" or "Fuzzy", passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Bob was spending time in Ave Maria, Florida when he took ill, and passed away at Avow Florida Hospice in Naples, Florida.  He was born in Ware, Massachusetts on June 9, 1942, son of the late Romeo J. Phaneuf and B. Loretta (Lamoureux) Phaneuf.  Bob was raised and educated in Ware, a graduate of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, and a 1960 graduate of Ware High School.  He enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard on March 11, 1963 and served with the 181st Infantry, 1st Battalion, Co. C, and was discharged on February 10, 1969 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Bob was employed as a Superintendent of Dyeing for Robinson Thread Company in Worcester, and retired as a Ceramic Technician for the St. Gobain Company.  After his retirement he volunteered as a funeral home attendant and pallbearer for Cebula Funeral Home for 20 years.  Bob was a member of AMVETS Post 2577, Ware Council 183 Knights of Columbus, Greendale Men's Club and a faithful communicant of Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer.  On October 12, 1963, Bob entered into Holy Matrimony with Cecile M. Puliafico, together through good times and bad, sickness and health, they have been married for over 62 years.  Bob and Ceil moved to Spencer in 1969 and have been residents since.  Bob enjoyed times spent with his family and friends, and watching all of the New England Sports Teams. Bob took great pride in his home, yard and gardening.  Bob leaves behind his beloved wife, Cecile M. (Puliafico) Phaneuf, loving children, son Michael Phaneuf and his wife Ellyn, daughter Denise Cunningham and her husband Jay, and his grandchildren; Adam and his spouse Jordan, and Megan Cunningham.  He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and cousins.  Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister, Claire M. (Phaneuf) West in 2019, and brother-in-law, Henry R. West in 2015.  A Visitation Period will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 2 - 5 pm, in Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South St., Ware.   A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10 am in Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, 46 Maple St., Spencer. Everyone will meet directly at the church on Monday morning.  Inurnment will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Ware at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to either:  St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or to Mary Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry.  Funeral Services and Arrangements are under the direction of Cebula Funeral Home of Ware.  For more information and an online guest book, please visit:  www.cebulafuneralhome.com

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