Joseph V Sclamo Sr

Joseph V. Sclamo, Sr. 82, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, December 9th 2008 in St Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill earlier. Joseph's wife of 45 years Dorothy (Racienski) Sclamo passed away in 1991; He is survived by his devoted nine children Stephen J. Sclamo, Sr. and his wife Donna, Mary Giacobbi and her partner Patricia Mallett, Joseph V. Sclamo, Jr., Patricia Hewins, Joanne Mallett and her husband Francis, Joseph V. Page and his wife Joyce, Donna Sclamo and her companion Richard DeLuca all of Worcester; Marc Sclamo and his companion Kelly White of Auburn, Michael J. Sclamo, Sr. and his wife Cindy of Charlton; a beloved brother Louis Sclamo of Worcester; 20 cherished grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Samuel, Pasquale, Vito and Vincent Sclamo and two sisters, Mary Andolino, and Pauline Davis all pre deceased him. Joe was born in Worcester; his parents were the late Pasquale and Louisa (Nuzzolillo) Sclamo. He attended Worcester Public Schools, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before returning to Worcester. Joe worked for Various Construction companies in the area before retiring. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, the Eastside Improvement Club, the Post #3 Italian American War Veterans, and the Men's Biscegliese Society. Joe loved to play cards, the casinos and to socialize. He enjoyed being around his friends but, most of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joe's funeral will be held Saturday, December 13th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cambridge St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston Ma. 02117.