Margaret H. Valentino

Margaret H. (Groccia) Valentino, also known as “Peggy” or “Honey”, 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2015 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Worcester on September 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Leona (Bourdo) Groccia. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and has lived here all her life. Margaret is survived by her son, Randolph Valentino and his wife Paula of Worcester; two brothers, Donald Groccia and his wife Carol of Worcester and Richard Groccia and his wife Karen of Florida; four grandchildren, Gina Marie and Jesse James Valentino both of Worcester and Tyrone Valentino and Brian Patenaude both of Brookfield; two great grandchildren, Anthony J. and Bella M. Valentino both of Worcester. She is predeceased by her husband Rudolph Valentino; three brothers, Robert W., Raymond C. and Paul V. Groccia; a sister, Christine G. Gallant. Services for Margaret will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass at 10 am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester. A period of calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 29th from 3-5 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.