Josephine Prentiss

Josephine "Narnie" (Principe) Prentiss, 81, of Worcester, passed away Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009, surrounded by her loving family in Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving son, Robert Prentiss, Sr. and his wife Rose of Worcester; a brother Matthew; two grandchildren, Robert Prentiss, Jr. and his wife Tara, and Kym Rutkiewicz and her husband Brian all of Worcester; four great grandchildren, Kylee, Jarrod, Nathan, and Tyler; many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her two brothers, Salvatore and Paul, as well as three sisters, Rose, Mildred, and Josephine. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Mathew and Maria (Principe) Principe, and has lived here all her life. Josephine cherished and loved her family and her Lord. The funeral for Josephine will be held Thursday, April 9, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Liturgy of Teh Word Service at 10 a.m. in Saint George Church, 38 Brattle Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 8, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610.