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PAUL L. BERGONZI

A funeral Mass was said on May 12 in St. Ann's Church in Wollaston for Paul L. Bergonzi of Quincy, CEO and treasurer of the MIT Federal Credit Union, who died on May 7 at age 53. He was hired at MIT's Graphic Arts Department in 1975, followed by positions in the Bursar's Office and Cash-ier's Office. He moved to the credit union as a staff accountant in 1982 and became CEO and treasurer in 1994.

Mr. Bergonzi is survived by his wife, Sherry Ann, a former employee of the Comptroller's Accounting Office; two sons, Paul and John; two daughters, Heather and Tracey (all of Quincy); and a brother, Ralph of Braintree. He was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Quincy. Donations in his memory may be made to Kids at Heart, Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

KENNETH BRADWAY

Kenneth Bradway, 83, of Northport, FL, a former garage mechanic in Physical Plant, died on April 23. He worked at MIT from 1946 until his retirement in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Nelma; and two sons, Bruce of Norwood and Kenneth of Daytona Beach, FL.

A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on May 17, 2000.

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