Theresa M. Capurso

Theresa M. Capurso, 79, a lifetime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away December 29, 2012. She will be remembered as a devoted wife; loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Theresa is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Nicholas; son John and his wife Susan (Westford), son Scott and his wife Jane (Sturbridge); sister Esther Russo; brother Salvatore Palmieri; grandchildren Carolyn, Jack, Nicholas, and Kailey; and many loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Theresa was predeceased by her sister Joanne Buratti just two weeks earlier. Theresa was born in Worcester; a daughter of the late John and Mary (Cairo) Palmieri. Theresa worked at Quinsigamond Community College and was a recruiter and administrative assistant at the UMass Medical School. Besides spending time with her family and friends, she also enjoyed spending many winters in Marco Island, Florida. There will be no calling hours. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel / St. Anne Church, 28 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA, at 10:00 am on Wednesday January 9. Burial will immediately follow at St. John Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Quinsigamond Community College Foundation - Respiratory Therapy Program, www.qcc.edu/foundation/how-give.