Thomas J Pezzano

Thomas J. Pezzano, 74, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, 2008, in his home after being stricken ill in his sleep. Tom's wife of 31 years, Winifred A. (McNamara) Pezzano passed away in 1988. He is survived by his devoted family, a son, Mark A. Pezzano, his wife Christine and their sons, Nicholas and Michael of Worcester; a daughter Christine Thomas, her husband Richard and their sons Derek & Kevin on the Cape; two sisters, Esther Mazzone of Cherry Valley and Gloria Lewis of Hopedale; Many nieces and nephews. His grandchildren were his life and inspiration; he enjoyed being with them the most. A brother Vito A. Pezzano and a sister Karen Pezzano pre deceased him. Tom was born in Worcester; his parents were the late Orazio and Angelina (Martocchio) Pezzano. Tom was a Korea War, U.S. Army Veteran serving four years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, 181St Infantry, and two years with the Army 537th Ordnance Supply Company in Germany. During his time in Germany, Thom was a standout Softball, Basketball and Football player. He has lived in Worcester all his life. Mr. Pezzano worked more than 47 years for the Teamster's local 170, at Chicago Beef, Worcester Cold Storage and retiring from Columbia Farms. He was also a softball, baseball and basketball umpire. Tom was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church, and its men's club. He was a church collector, and Bingo numbers caller. Tom as also an active member of AVA Hardball Umpires association, the ASA and UAASA Softball Umpires Associations. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 170, and its credit union. He was a member and treasurer of the Pope John Council Knight's of Columbus, the Leicester Council 4528 Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal order of Eagles, the Greendale retiree's Association, the Silver Sneakers, the Worcester Senior Center, the Senior Softball, Bowling and Volleyball Associations. Tom was also a regular Red Cross Blood Donor. The funeral will be held Thursday, November 6th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Rd. Burial will be in St John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Wednesday, November 5th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G, Komen, breast cancer for a cure, 89 South Street, Suite LL01, Boston, MA 02111.