Joseph F Cutroni Sr.

Joseph F. Cutroni 92 of Worcester, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at the Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester.  Born in Worcester, Joseph was one of nine children of Salvatore J. and Cecilia (Palmieri) Cutroni. Joseph lived his entire life in Worcester working as a salesman for the family business, Acme Plastic Machinery and served his country as a member of the United States Navy Seaman 1^st Class during WWII.  For the past eight years Joseph volunteered his time at the Quinsigamond Village Community Center, serving as the Food Pantry Director. 

Joseph loved all sports and was especially competitive in tennis, and was particularly fond of playing cards with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed trips to the casino with his friend Julie.  Joseph was a faithful member of Saint Joan of Arc Church and will be remembered as a man who touched many lives. 

Joseph leaves his beloved son Joseph F Cutroni Jr, of Worcester and one sister Nina Pearson of Leicester.  Joseph was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Genevieve L. (Sawa), who died in 2010, also by brothers Frank, John, William, Victor, and S James, and sisters Rose Labonte and Ann Cooper. 

Calling hours for Joseph will be held on Monday October 15, 2018 from 5-7pm at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Worcester.  

Joseph’s funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Saint Joan of Arc Church 570 Lincoln St Worcester at 10am followed by entombment in the Mausoleum at Saint John’s Cemetery with military honors. 

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Joe’s name may be made to the Quinsigamond Village Community Center 16 Greenwood St. Worcester Ma. 01607 to support the food pantry.

The family would also like to thank the staffs at the Knollwwod Nursing Center, Jewish Healthcare Hospice, and Joseph Mwaura, RN for their care, comfort and compassion in Joseph’s final days.