Mario FD Moretti PhD MD

Mario F.D. Moretti, PhD., MD, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in his home after an illness on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. During the past year he was surrounded by his family and close friends giving him strength and joy. Dr. Moretti is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gordana "Donna" (Krosnjar) Moretti. He also leaves six daughters from his first marriage with Joanne (Berkiel) DiVagno, Gina Moretti-MacConnell and her husband Dan of Worcester, Donna Vatousiou of Centerville, MA, Dina Moretti-Trapasso and her husband Lawrence of Worcester, Terri-Joanne Moretti-Alliegro and her husband James of Northborough, Maria Moretti-Palino and her husband Frank of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, and Cristina Moretti and her partner Andi Spaneas of Mashpee; a sister, Jean Almonte and her husband Robert of Cranston, RI; 12 grand-children and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Carlo and two brothers. Dr. Moretti was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, son of Frank and Angelina (Moretti) Moretti. Dr. Moretti graduated from LaSalle Academy High School in 1947, he later graduated from University of Rhode Island in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and then again in 1952 with a Master's Degree. He went on to graduate from Rutgers University in 1956 with a PhD and from the University of Cincinnati in 1960 with a Medical Degree. He remained in Cincinnati, doing a Medical Rotation Internship until 1961, he then came to Worcester to do his Medical Residency at Saint Vincent Hospital. Dr. Moretti remained in Worcester and was permanently on staff as a Physician at Saint Vincent Hospital, while also having a private Internal Medical Practice in Shrewsbury. Dr. Moretti was always thought as a humble man who was selfless and compassionate. He continued to make regular visits to his patients throughout his illness always placing their needs before his own. He was an avid boater who loved spending many hours on the water with family and friends, which brought him great happiness. His ever-loving passion for music was known by all. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass for Dr. Moretti which will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Anne Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Interment will be held privately. There are no calling hours. The family requests that you honor Dr. Moretti's legacy by making memorial donations to the Catholic Restoration Apostolate Fund at Saint Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608. The family wishes to thank those extra special individuals who spent endless hours providing comfort, care and encouragement to him and his family.