Francis J Venincasa

Francis J. Venincasa, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in his home from cancer. He was born in Worcester on February 14, 1932, to the late Antonio and Katherine (Romeo) Venincasa. He leaves his wife Katherine Hamelin; two sons, Steven F. Venincasa and Michael J. Venincasa both of Westborough; five grandchildren, Angela, Julie, Alyssa, Jessica and James Venincasa; one great grandson, Brody James Venincasa; a sister, Gloria Talbot of Worcester and a brother, Alfred Venincasa of Sutton; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Donald, Paul and Anthony Venincasa and a grandson, Joseph S. Venincasa. Francis served in the United States Army in Alaska, during the Korean Conflict. He was a local builder for many years and along with his son, co-owned and operated CASA Builders & Developers. Since retiring, he has developed land and built homes with his devoted friend Michael McGovern of Sutton and volunteered time to his favorite charity, Soles4Souls, a shoe charity founded by his dear friend, Wayne Elsey of Orlando, Florida. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family on Saturday morning, July 21, from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A Funeral Service will commence at 12 Noon in the funeral home, immediately following visitation. In lieu of flowers, Fran would have loved to have friends and family reach out and give a hand up to someone in need or make a memorial donation to Soles4Souls at giveshoes.org.