Antoinette Naugler

Antoinette "Toni" (Lopriore) Naugler, 88. Of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, June 28th 2015 with her family by her side. Toni was born in Worcester on June 13, 1927, the daughter of Joseph "Pietro" and Annie (Tantimonaco) Lopriore. She attended Worcester Public school and has lived in Worcester all her life. As a young adult Toni worked as a sales clerk for the former Woolworths and WT Grant Companies in Worcester. She was a devoted wife to her husband and lifelong love Robert Naugler whom she married in 1947. In 1997, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends and remained happily married until Robert passed away and left her side in 2002. Toni loved spending time with her family especially partaking in celebrations and holiday get togethers. Toni, was known for her homemade sauce and meatballs; the best in the world according to her grandchildren. Toni is survived by a son, Richard Naugler of Millbury; a daughter Diana Judge and her husband Lawrence of Worcester. Three grandchildren, whom adored her and she them; Kelly and Katherine Judge of Worcester and Joseph Judge of Cambridge; three sisters, Rafaela DeMarco of West Boylston, Laura Colombo and Rita Yockel of Worcester; Many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A brother, Michael Lopriore and two sisters, Rose Milluzzo and Mary Naugler all pre deceased her. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours, Wednesday, July 1st from 5 pm to 8 pm in The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL; 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be held Thursday, July 2nd from the funeral home with a procession to Our Lady of Loreto Church where her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Burial next to her husband will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Restoration Fund, 24 Mulberry St 01604 or VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas Street Worcester 01608. The family would like to thank the staff of Beaumont Care facility in Westboro for the loving care, compassion and comfort they gave to Toni during the last six months.