Albert E. DiGregorio Jr

Albert E. DiGregorio Jr., 50, of Worcester a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer passed away Saturday, August 29th 2009 in St Vincent Hospital after an illness. Albert was born January 20, 1959, in Worcester, a son of the late Albert E. DiGregorio, Sr. Al graduated from North High School, attended Holy Cross College and graduated from the University of New York. Albert joined the Navy in 1975, and served for the next 20 years in the nuclear submarine service before retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer due to illness. He was a Desert Storm Navy Veteran. Albert is survived by a son, Albert E. DiGregorio III, his mother, Jean (Hoitink) DiGregorio, four brothers and sisters, Joseph A. DiGregorio and his wife Kathleen, Mary Jordan, Rose Coffey and her husband Michael, Anthony J. DiGregorio and his partner Ken Willard; a granddaughter, Kayliann DiGregorio; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides his father, a brother, James DiGregorio pre deceased him. Albert enjoyed reading and his family. His wish was to spend a longer time on active duty with the Navy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be in Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery, Winchendon. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday, September 1st from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Veterans Inc. 69 Grove St Worcester 01605.