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Victoria DiLeo Obituary

Victoria Helen (Novakowsk) DiLeo
Worcester - Victoria Helen (Novakowski) DiLeo, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully January 14th, 2013 in Autumn Village Nursing Home.
Victoria's husband of 52 years, Chester F. DiLeo, passed away on November 23, 1991. She leaves her devoted children: Marie Chase and her husband Victor of Haverhill, Ann F. DiLeo of Spencer, Chester D. DiLeo and his wife Marcia of Worcester, and Vincent P. DiLeo and his wife Janet of Shrewsbury. She also leaves several cherished grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Adishian of Fresno, Ca. She is predeceased by her brothers: Joseph, Walter, Francis, and Edward and her sisters: Helen (Sr. Mary Olimpia), and Theresa Pancare. Victoria was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Viola (Morris) Novakowski, and lived in Worcester all her life. She attended Commerce High School and Salter Secretarial School of Business. She was a subrogation specialist for Aetna Insurance Agency for 17 years where she was instrumental in the recovery of over a million dollars for three successive years. Vicki worked as a volunteer for 20 years at UMass Hospital. Also at St. Ann/Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, she actively participated as lector, Christian Doctrine teacher, Partners in Charity collector, Women's Guild and Golden Years member.
Over the years, Vickie enjoyed cooking, traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 16th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. With a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM in St. Ann/Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
A calling hour will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the funeral home prior to leaving for Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the renovation fund at St. Ann/Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at the above address.
(mercadantefuneral.com)

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2013.
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Nana Vicki will always hold a special place in our hearts, I look to her as my role model in life. I don't know anyone who carries themselves with as much positive energy and is as strong and poised and family oriented with always a loving story. We will always look to emulate her strength.

We will always hold a special place in our hearts for you Nana.

Lynn, RIc, Laura and Leah Hapke

January 28, 2013

Dear Chet and family,
I am ever so sorry about the passing of your mother and your grievous loss. May she Rest in Peace and may God give you strength and comfort.

Elizabeth Fyrberg

January 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. It is always difficult to lose a mother,grandmother, et. May she rest in peace. God bless.

Carole & Dan Foley

January 23, 2013

Chet
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Your family family will be in our prayers.
Jane and Ellen

Ellen Belanger

January 23, 2013

Vincent and Janet,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF VICTORIA'S DEATH. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO TALK WITH HER AT CHURCH.
KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
SR. ROBERTA, SR. LINDA AND HER MOM.

January 20, 2013

We will keep you in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace and forever be with the angels in heaven. We will always love you Nana.
Lauri & Jim

Lauri Brunelle

January 17, 2013

Ann and the DiLeo family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Victoria was a sweet and giving person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace.

Steve Papale

January 16, 2013

Ann & family , I was so sorry to hear of your Mom "s passing You are in my thoughts & prayers . Remember all the memories from over the years with her Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald

January 16, 2013

Your light will always shine bright. Rest in peace.

lisa

January 16, 2013

Nana you are at peace now and will be missed. You are now gods angel. Watching over me now. You taught me strength and perserverance. I love you and will miss you

lisa sansoicy (dileo-

January 16, 2013

Marie, Vic and family:
Jim and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I will always remember her as a very sweet lady. As a kid, I thought of her as a model mother who was so involved in our Church and volunteering. There is a special place reserved for her in Heaven.
Joanne and Jim Powers
Bonita Springs, Florida

January 16, 2013

Chet and Marcia,
Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing Chet, yet we know where and with whom she is! God bless you both!
Fr. Paul sm

January 16, 2013

Chet and Marcia: Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this sad time. May God bless you and your family!

Al and Judy Kendziora

January 16, 2013

We will all miss you Nana!
Love,
Bill, Michele & Brandon Terrien

January 16, 2013

Chet and Marcia - Our deepest sympathies. We will pray for her but we suspect she is already praying for you and the world at Christ's feet. Love - Kath and Pat

January 16, 2013

Ann and your family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Karen Doe

January 15, 2013

Chet and Marcia: I was very sorry to read of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Eileen Jundzil

Eileen Jundzil

January 15, 2013

Our condolences to the DiLeo family.

Carol & Norm Rheaume

January 15, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

FRANCINE GALLATI

January 15, 2013

Chet and Marcia; You have our Deepest Sympathy in regard to your Mom's passing away. We will pray for her .

Roger Marchand

January 15, 2013

We miss you and love you Nana Vicki! You are now with Grandpa Chet up in Heaven.

David DiLeo

January 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

fred koza

January 15, 2013

Vicki was a trusting secretary for me while working at Aetna, Worcester from 1968 - 1972.

Bob Potvin

January 15, 2013

Vinnie, Sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Ron & Linda Ferraiuolo

January 15, 2013

Vinny and Janet,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Towner

January 14, 2013

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