Marion A Mesale

Marion A. (Navolski) Mesale, 100 of Worcester died peacefully at her home in Worcester on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 

Marion leaves her daughter, Mary Ellen Mesale with whom she lived; a son, Jack (John F.) and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury; a son, Martin and his wife Caroline of Smithfield, RI.

“Nana” leaves five grandchildren: Lauren, Liz, Mark, Andrew and Annie.  Four great-grandchildren: Lia, Max, Hannah and Benjamin, and many nieces and nephews.

Marion’s husband, John J. Mesale, died in 1992.  She was also predeceased by a son, James; her sister, Antoinette Ivaska; and a brother, William Navolski.

Marion was born in Worcester; she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Verbauskas) Navolski and lived in Worcester all her life.  A graduate of Worcester Girls Trade School, Marion was a seamstress and worked at Wyman & Gordon during WWII, General Electric, Graton & Knight Co, Jantzen and David Clark.  She was a member of the former St. Casimir and St. Stephen’s Church. 

Funeral services for Marion will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  Calling hours will be from 9-10:30am at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Worcester, Ma 01605 followed by a procession to St. Stephen’s Church for an 11am Mass of Christian Burial.  Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery Worcester.

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