Estelle D'Agostino

CHARLTON / ROCHDALE -- Estelle E. (Bolivar) D'Agostino died at age 83 on November 16. For the last three years, she received loving care from the dedicated staff of both Overlook Masonic Health Center and Summit Elder Care in Charlton. Estelle shared a full life with her husband of 63 years, Victor D'Agostino. Her pride and joy were her family: Steven Jones-D'Agostino and his wife, Lana, of Worcester, Michael D'Agostino, and his wife, Patricia, of Charlton, Mark D'Agostino and his wife, Vicky, of DeWitt, NY, and Gary D'Agostino and his fiancé, Kimberly Nelson, of Franklin. She was also blessed with six grandchildren: Nicholas, Kelly, Scott, Adam and Alexander D'Agostino, and Antonio Nelson; and a step grandchild, Charissa Kelly. She was predeceased by two brothers, Lawrence Bolivar and Guy Bolivar Jr.; and four sisters, Florence Schneider, Jenny Dennis, Minnie Cournoyer, and Bernice Wood. Estelle had an eventful and energetic childhood as one of 11 children in the Bolivar household. She is survived by three brothers -- Arthur, Robert, and Raymond Bolivar - and one sister - Evelyn Ormo -- as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Estelle was born and raised in Auburn, where she attended Auburn public schools. During World War II, she was employed at Reed and Prince in Worcester. Later in life, she worked at Casson-Foster Photographers in Auburn. She met Victor at White City Amusement in Shrewsbury and they danced their way into each other's hearts. For the next several decades, they lived life to the utmost in their home in Rochdale, enjoying family, parties, camping and golf. A funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Auburn. Calling hours are Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Unit at Overlook Masonic Health Center, P.O. Box 1000, Charlton, MA 01507.