David F. LaRose Sr.

David F. LaRose, Sr., 87, of Chadwick Street in Worcester, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 in UMass Hospital. His wife, Ann A. (Morello) LaRose, passed away in 1996. He is survived by two sons, David F. LaRose, Jr. and his wife Carol of Auburn, and Richard P. LaRose and his wife Mary of Oldsmar, Florida; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a close friend and companion, Sibyl Farson; a sister in law, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother and four sister, Robert LaRose, Edith Wagner, Eleanor Wagner, Dorothy Torsti, and Mildren Desso. David was born in Sutton, the son of Silas Homer and Martha (Young) LaRose, and graduated from Sutton High School. He served his nation in the United States Navy, during World War II, in the Southern Pacific Theatre. He and his wife moved to Worcester, shortly after their wedding, and he has lived here ever since. Mr. LaRose worked in the composing room at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for many years. He attended Immaculate Conception Church, and was a member of the Greendale Retired Men's Club, The D.A.V. and a V.F.W. post in Florida. The funeral for Mr. LaRose will be held Thursday, November 13, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint Brigid Cemetery, Millbury. Calling hours will be held Wednesday night, November 12, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Massachusetts Veterans Shelter, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.