Albert J. GENEREUX

NEW BEDFORD -- Albert J. Genereux Sr., 91, of New Bedford died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Sacred Heart Home. He was the husband of Rita (Dessert) Genereux of New Bedford. Born in Brockton, the son of the late Eugene and Dora (Dion) Genereux, he resided most of his life in New Bedford. He lived in Kissimmee, Fla., from 1976-1982. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Martyr Church. Mr. Genereux was a textile worker for Paxon Fabrics for many years and, later, worked and retired from Gear Works. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his widow; four sons, Roland A. Genereux and his wife, Gloria, of Portsmouth, Va., Roger C. Genereux, David H. Genereux and his wife, Charlene, and Albert J. Genereux Jr. and his wife, Janice, all of New Bedford; a sister, Viola Osborne of New Bedford; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Aurore Almeida, and Eugene, Henry, Napolean, Arthur and Armand Genereux. His funeral Mass will be at noon Monday at St. Lawrence Martyr Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Donaghy-Hathaway Funeral Home, 465 County St. ------ Albert J. Genereux Sr. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Albert J. Genereux Sr., 91, died Jan. 6, 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at noon in St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church, New Bedford. Donaghy-Hathaway Funeral Home, New Bedford, is in charge.(The Virginian Pilot, Norfolk, VA)