Louise Y Tamanaco

Louise Y. (Pignataro) Tomanaco, 83, of Worcester passed away Monday, August 15th 2011, with family by her side after a seven year courageous battle with cancer. Louise was born in Worcester, on August 2, 1928, a daughter of Antonio and Pasqualina (Fusaro) Pignataro. She graduated from Commerce High School, attended Quinsigamond Community College and has lived here all her life. Louise is survived by her husband of over 64 years, Michael Tomanaco; a devoted daughter, Nancy J. Iagallo and her husband Joseph Iagallo,of West Boylston; a son, Thomas Tamanaco of Sturbridge; four grandsons, a great granddaughter; many nieces, nephews and friends. A son, Raymond Tomanaco passed away in 1997, two brothers Salvatore and James Pignataro and a sister Marie Vilkas all pre deceased her. Louise worked as a Clerk for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Registry of Motor Vehicles before retiring. She previously worked for Bay State Savings Bank, JJ Newbury and CT Sherer Companies. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, it's women;s guild and Goldens Years. She was a member, past treasurer and trustee of the Worcester Lodge 168, Order Sons of Italy in America. A member and past recording secretary of the Beato Angelo Women's Club. Louise's funeral will be held Friday, August 19th from the Mercadante Funeral Home & chapel, 370 Plantation St with a Mass at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will be in St John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Thursday, August 18th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Lodge 168, Order Sons of Italy Scholarship fund, PO Box Worcester Mass.