Irene Capurso

Irene A (Razzano) Capurso, 91 of Worcester, formerly of McRae Court, passed away Wednesday, July 6th 2011 at the Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Irene's husband of sixty eight years, Joseph R Capurso passed away in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Stukowski and her husband Paul of Worcester; A son in law, John Ferdella, Sr. and his fiancée Elaine Simone of West Boylston; Four grandchildren she cherished, Beth Ann Moughan and her husband James of Holden, John Ferdella, Jr. and his wife Nicole of Lutz, Fla., Aimee Stukowski, Mark Stukowski and his fiancée Katie Taylor all of Worcester; five adored great grandchildren, Jimmy, Caitlin and Alyssa Moughan, Gianna and Anthony Joseph Ferdella; a sister, Bertha DeSantis of Westerly RI; three sisters in law, Rose Cipro, Lena Harvey and her husband William and Angela Capurso all of Worcester; Many, nieces, nephews and friends. A daughter, Ann Ferdella passed away in 2003, and a sister Ann Lenti passed away in 2010. Irene was born in Worcester, January 25th 1920, a daughter of Frank and Catherine (Fahey) Razzano. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade school and worked many years for the City of Worcester Treasurers Office and Bradlees Department Store before retiring. Irene was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, its Our Lady of Sorrows Sodality, the Maria SS Addorlorata Women's Society of the Men's Biscegliese Society and the Circle of Friends. Irene enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and Ballroom dancing with her husband, especially the Saturday night group at the Froshinn Club in Shrewsbury to the sounds of MoCo. Irene and her husband Joe traveled extensively and spent many winters in Florida. They mostly cherished the times they spent on Cape Cod with their family. Irene will long be remembered as a genuine lady and a proud wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Irene's funeral will be celebrated Monday, July 11th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St with a Mass at 11:00 am in her beloved church, Our Lady of Mt Carmel, 24 Mulberry St. Burial next to her husband will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Sunday, July 10th from 3 pm to 6 pm in the funeral home. Irene can be remembered with contributions made to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Restoration Fund, 24 Mulberry St. Worcester Ma 01604. Irene's family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center and Holy Trinity Hospice for the outstanding care given Irene and the compassion and support given to us. Our mother's final days were restful and dignified due to their loving care.