Ralph "Duke" A Nuzzetti

Ralph “Duke” A. Nuzzetti, 94, a lifelong resident of the city died Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Christopher House in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Anthony and Camilla (D’Angelo) Nuzzetti.

Duke leaves his beloved wife of 73 years Jean M. (Maenzo), two sons Anthony and his wife Mary Jane, Steven and his wife Mary Ellen. Six grandchildren Danielle Fisher and her husband Dave, Keith Torrey and his wife Maria, Kristen, Kerry, Patrick and Ashley, four great grandchildren Devin, Deyana, Teagan, and Kinsley. Ralph was predeceased by his daughter Paula Torrey in 2019, and his two brothers Anthony and Arnold, and sister Joan Mero.

Duke will be remembered for his many years with the Eastside Improvement Club of Shrewsbury St. and for his love of the New York Yankees and New England Patriots. Funeral services for Ralph will be private for his family. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Worcester, Ma 01605 is privileged to serve the Nuzzetti family.

In memory of Duke, please consider making memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave a note of condolence for the Nuzzetti family please visit www.mercadantefuneral.com