Paula Ventriglia

Paula A. (Jolicoeur) Ventriglia, 61, of Spencer, formerly Worcester passed away Wednesday, May 13th 2008 in the Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Paula is survived by her husband Ronald A. Ventriglia; a daughter, Dana K. Willitts and her husband Daniel of Sturbridge; a son, Darren E. Olds of Las Vegas; a Stepson, Sami Ventriglia of Auburn; a stepdaughter, Patricia Ventriglia of Woburn; five brothers and sisters, Donald J. Jolicoeur of Paso Robles, Calif, Arlene M. Taylor of Rutland, Janet I. O'Malley of Worcester, Robert Jolicoeur of El Cajun, Calif and Kevin Jolicoeur of Charlton; three adored grandchildren, Dylan, Haley, and Brady; many Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; She was born in Worcester, her parents were the late Hervey J. and Irene V. (Moquin) Jolicoeur. She graduated from Commerce High school, lived many years in Worcester before moving to Spencer in 2005. Paula worked as a Clerk accountant for Davis Publications, 18 years before retiring. Previously she worked for WCIS, and Iandoli Markets. She was a member of St. John Church; She cherished her grandchildren and family. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren, and family. She loved to cook and care for the entire family. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 17th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St John Church, 44 Temple St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to visit with the family Friday, May 16th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, 02110.