William A DeMalia

William A. DeMalia Sr. 87 of Shrewsbury entered into eternal life on October 26th 2014, Anno Domini. He was born January 27, 1927, in Worcester to Andrew V. DeMalia and Mary A. (Casale) DeMalia. On May 10, 1952, William married Teresa Santa Sabatalo. He then earned his Bachelor's Degree from Boston College in 1956 and his Masters' Degree in 1967. William lived for his Faith and his Family and made a large impact on everyone he met. He was a devout Roman Catholic and a daily communicant who enjoyed the Tridentine Mass, traveling to Europe with his wife, visiting the Vatican, Swiss Alps and Vienna to see the waltzes. William enjoyed opera, listening to Bishop Sheen and the many audiences with Pope John Paul II. He was a man known for his honesty and integrity. He never put himself first and always sacrificed for his family. He would never accept praise but was always willing to offer it. William was lovingly known as "GRANDFATHER" and his motto was "AMDG" - Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (For the greater glory of God) He was a WWII Army veteran and obtained the rank of Sergeant in the 37th constabulary squadron stationed in Germany. William was a Professor at Nichols College and Boston College for many years. He was also a Certified Public Accountant for over 60 years in his private practice. He had many clients who were also close friends and was also a longtime member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 60 years, Teresa, a son, Andrew V. DeMalia; a grandson/godson, Vincent W. DeMalia, and a brother, Andrew V. DeMalia Jr. William is survived by his three sons, William A. DeMalia Jr and his wife Patricia., of Rockledge, FL. and their children Renee, Michelle, Billy and Anthony; Michael A. DeMalia and his wife Jeanne, of Shrewsbury and their children Nicole, Michael, Rocco, Dominic, Danielle, Brittany, Salvatore, Angelo, Lorenzo, Cassidy, Antonio, and Jessie; John A DeMalia and his wife Laurie, of Hubbardston, and their children John, Matthew, Angela, James, Maria, and Christina; two daughters, Theresa M.A. and her husband Frank Rocco, of Worcester, and Mary T. Farina, of Shrewsbury and her children Vincent and Maria; with whom he lived; his deceased son Andrew's children, Andrew, Valerie, Adam, Jason, and Jared; 12 great-grandchildren; his in-laws, Richard, Pat, Jeanne, Joseph Sabatalo, and Elaine DeMalia; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday October 29th in the MERCADANATE FUNERAL HOME & Chapel, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be celebrated on Thursday October 30th from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:30 a.m., in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church 34 Ward St. Worcester. Burial will follow next to his wife in St. John Cemetery in Worcester. Memorial remembrances in his name may be made to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street in Worcester 01607.