Kathleen A DiBenedetto

Kathleen A. (Feeley) DiBenedetto, 70, of Worcester died peacefully Friday April 5, 2019 at UMass Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen now joins her beloved husband, Vincent A. DiBenedetto who died just eight months ago.

Kathleen is survived by her son Anthony J, DiBenedetto, his wife Aileen and her two grandsons Nicholas and Francesco of Worcester. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings Judith Torrey of Worcester, Anne Marie Wamback of Florida,  a brother Paul Feeley Jr. of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. 

Kathleen was born in Worcester daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Selzo) Feely. Kathleen was a graduate of Worcester State College where she earned a master’s degree in teaching. Kathleen spent many years as an elementary school teacher in Worcester.  Students will remember her teaching at the Union St, Harlow St schools and the Clairmont Academy in Worcester. 

Kathleen and her husband Vincent were long time members of St Georges Church. There, they were both active parishioners, always ready to help with the Church activities. Both Kathleen and Vincent will be sadly missed by their family and friends but comforted knowing they are now together for eternity.

Visiting hours to celebrate and honor Kathleen will be held on Wednesday evening from 4PM to 7PM  at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated  at 10:00AM in the Church of St. George, 38 Brattle St., Worcester. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 8Th Ave New York. NY 10001 or go to www.alzfdn.org.   To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Kathleen please visit her guestbook page on this site.