Charles A D'Onofrio

Charles A. D'Onofrio, 94, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Mr. D'Onofrio is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Rita "Dorothy" (Urso) D'Onofrio; a son, Michael C. D'Onofrio and his wife Joan of Marlborough; a daughter, Rosemary Snow of Worcester; a sister, Florence Marini of Sterling; five grandchildren, Jesse and Rachel Snow of Worcester; Luke, Bret and Cole D'Onofrio of Marlborough; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Victor and Francis "Mike" D'Onofrio, and by a sister, Mary Sangianario. He was born in Clinton, the son of Italian immigrants from Abruzzi, Michelangelo and Agnes (Damiani) D'Onofrio. He served his nation proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. D'Onofrio was an avid fisherman and hunter, as well as a licensed pilot for many years. He was also an accomplished musician, classically trained in saxophone, clarinet, and violin. He retired from the United States Post Office in 1985. He had also worked as a barber and licensed taxidermist. He was a parishoner of Saint Christopher Church. Calling hours for Charles will be held on Sunday, August 7, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNEAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His Funeral will be held on Monday, August 8, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester.