Millionaires in our midst: 6 recent lottery winners from Central Mass.
For many, 2021 was a year to forget. But for a few people from Central Massachusetts, it was a memorable year.
Millions of memories.
Here's our latest look at lottery millionaires, highlighted in the state Lottery Commission's collection of "Winning Stories."
Jose Navarro
In December, the Worcester resident captured a $1 million prize in the Lottery's "$4,000,000 Brilliant Titanium" instant ticket game.
He opted for a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes.
He bought the lucky ticket at A1 Convenience store on West Boylston Street in Worcester. The store got a $10,000 bonus.
Geraldine Simonovitch
In November, the Spencer great-grandmother won $1 million in the Lottery's "$1,000,000 Players Club" instant ticket game.
Simonovitch, who has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, took the cash option of $650,000, before taxes.
She bought the ticket at Crossroads Marketplace on Main Street in Leicester. The store collected $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.
John Gregarczyk
In November, the Worcester resident collected his second $1 million lottery prize.
His latest good fortune came in the form of a $1 million prize from the Lottery's "$10,000,000 Winter Riches" instant game.
Gregarczyk opted for a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes.
In 2008, he won a $1 million prize in the "Billion Dollar Blockbuster" instant game.
His latest windfall came with a ticket purchased at A1 Convenience on West Boylston. The lucky store collected $10,000.
David Ferrara
In November, the Clinton resident cashed in a $1 million prize in the "$2,000,000 50X Cashword" instant game.
He took a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes.
The winning ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms on Cameron Street in Clinton. The store got $10,000.
Patricia Wright
In November, the Fitchburg resident won $1 million in the Lottery's instant "$1,000,000 Money Game."
She took the one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes.
The winning ticket was bought at Chelmsford Gas & Market on Tyngsborough Road in Chelmsford. The store collected $10,000.
Lorinda Kennedy
In November, the Brookfield resident cashed in a $1 million prize in the fourth and final second chance drawing in the Lottery's "200X" instant game.
To win in the drawing, players submitted non-winning tickets from the "200X" game. Her entry was randomly selected from more than 1.7 million entries. The contest included other winners.
Kennedy opted for the $650,000 payout, before taxes.
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