Deacon Paul J. Dacri

Deacon Paul J. Dacri, 65 of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.
Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late Michael J. and Ruth H. (Brouillette) Dacri, Sr. where he was a graduate of Holy Name Central Catholic High School. He was ordained a deacon for the Diocese of Worcester on June 11, 2011 at St. Paul Cathedral by the Most Rev. Fr. Robert McManus. Paul has served as a deacon at St. John’s Church from 2012 up until his passing. He previously was assigned to St. Mark’s Church in Sutton for a brief period. Prior to being ordained a deacon, Paul was a member of St. Stephen’s Church.
Paul enjoyed vacationing with his family at Old Orchard Beach and the White Mountains. He was a kind, caring and selfless person who loved spending time with his family. His family meant the world to him. He also loved to cook; especially his Italian specialties.
Paul’s wife of 25 years, Patricia A. (Fallstrom) Dacri passed away on November 12, 2001. He is survived by his son, Timothy P. Dacri; three daughters, Jennifer A. Martell and her husband Russell, Joanne M. Dacri and Jill M. Vazquez and her husband Sam all of Worcester; two brothers, Steven M. Dacri of Worcester and Michael J. Dacri, Jr. and his wife Lauren of East Brookfield; two sisters, Jeanine M. Dacri and her wife Lucia Camara of New Braintree and Christine M. Bolivar and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury; eight grandchildren, Katarina Dacri, Isabella and Vincent Martell, Gianna Vazquez, Lucas Dacri, Gabriella Martell, Sadie Dacri and Sophia Vazquez; many nieces and nephews.
Services for Deacon Dacri will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 am in St. John’s Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, November 9th from 4-8 pm in St. John’s Church with a vigil service to be held at 7 pm. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: St. John’s Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester, MA. 01604.