Louis "Bunzo" Roy, Jr.

Louis E. “Bunzo” Roy, Jr. 80 of West Boylston formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home surrounded by the ones he loved.

Louis was born March 24th,1940, in Worcester, one of seven children of Louis Roy, Sr. and Josephine (Loconto) Roy. Bunzo, grew up on St Anne’s Hill in the Eastside of Worcester, the famed Italian section of Shrewsbury Street, enjoying all the activities at East Park, the Italian festivals, and all the happenings in that section of the city. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, a short walk from his home, and then went on to study Plumbing at Worcester Industrial Technical Institute. Louis had his Masters Plumbing License, and began his career working for private industry, the state of Massachusetts, and finally as Clerk of the Works for the City of Worcester with the City’s Architectural Service division before retiring.

He loved Shrewsbury St., traveled there many times after he moved away to be with friends and enjoy the feel of the neighborhood.        He was an active member of the Eastside Improvement Club and the Men’s Biscegliese Society, two clubs he could meet with and interact with friends he grew up with. He was a member of The Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 4.    At home, Louis cherished his time with his wife Marie, the occasion trips to the casino, off season trips to Maine and the peace of it’s coastal waters. An accomplished woodworker, Louis spent many hours in his woodshop, designing and constructing all kinds of wood products for family and friends.

He is survived by the “Love of his life”, partner and devoted wife whom he married in 1965 and spent 56 years in love, Marie A. (Zona) Roy;   his cherished family, Michael A. Roy, his wife Rachel and their two children, Mason, and Markus of Beverly; Julianne M. Pulsifer her husband Scott and their children, Emma, and Anthony of Holden; and Peter J.Roy of Worcester. Louis also leaves five siblings, Paul Roy of Winthrop, Michael Roy of Oxford, Robert and James Roy of Worcester and Sandra McFadden of Auburn; his longtime friend, Thomas Rinaldi; Many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, a brother Richard predeceased him.

The family would like to thank nurses Merlin, Jessica and Lee at The Cancer Wellness Center, Chris and Mary at St. V’s Infusion Center, and the amazing Michelle Casareale from JHC Hospice.

A period of calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 3rd from 10:30am to 12:00pm in St Mary’s Church, 114 Princeton Road, Holden followed by his funeral Mass at 12pm.  Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s research Hospital, 1 St Jude way, Memphis TN,  www.stjude.org/donate or the Wounded Warriors Association,  www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.  Current COVID 19 guidelines for capacity, wearing facemasks and social distancing will be followed in church and at cemetery.   The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL,  370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.