William P. Ferrazzano

William P. Ferrazzano, 62, formerly of Grafton Hill, died Monday, October 20, 2008, in Radius Healthcare Center at Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his twin daughters, Aria M. and Maria L. Ferrazzano of Spencer; his former wife and mother of his twin daughters, Paula Dadian of Worcester; a sister, Vivian Shaw Ring of Rancho Bernardo, CA; a brother, Thomas M. Ferrazzano and his wife Ann of Fitchburg; 3 nephews, Jay Gillis, James Shaw and Stephen Shaw; a niece, Tara McNamara; 2 grandnephews and a grandniece. A brother, Robert Ferrazzano, and a sister, Patricia Gillis, both predeceased him. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Ernest R. and Raffaela (Aramento) Ferrazzano, and was a life long resident of the city. He graduated from Commerce High School, attended Worcester Junior College, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Bill worked 22 years for the City of Worcester. He did landscaping around the city reservoir system until retiring in 1979. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann Parish and enjoyed singing at social events and had been a member of his High School choir.

CALLING HOURS will be from 5 to 9 P.M. on THURSDAY, Oct. 23, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 12:30 P.M. on FRIDAY, Oct. 24, in OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL-ST.ANN CHURCH, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Directions and condolence book available at

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