Joseph A. Letiecq

Joseph A. Letiecq, 92, of Worcester, a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, died in Saint Francis Home, 101 Plantation St., on Friday, December 7, 2007, the 66th anniversary of the attack.

He leaves a sister, Cecile Lucas of Worcester; a brother, Albert A. Letiecq and his wife, Lynn of Sunny Isle, Fl., a sister-in-law, Irene Letiecq of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Achilles Letiecq and a sister, Alexina Roy. Joseph was born in Worcester, a son of Gustave and Alexina (Pageau) Letiecq and lived here all his life.

Mr. Letiecq was a drill hand operator for Crompton & Knowles Company retiring in 1980. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving on the USS Regal in Pearl Harbor as a Machinist mate 1st class. During his ten years in the U.S. Navy he also served on the Landing Ship LSD No.29 and in 1946 on the Aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. During that time, he played baseball on the U.S. Navy traveling team. He attended Naval School in Bainbridge, MD. Joseph was a witness to the first atomic bomb test in the Pacific. He received the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with five stars and the Phillipine Liberation Medal. Mr. Letiecq graduated from Worcester Boys' Trade High School. He was a lifelong sportsman, having played semi-pro baseball and was an avid golfer and bowler throughout his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and was also a member of the Greendale Retired Men's Club.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 11 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 35 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling hour will be held in the funeral home Tuesday, December 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Home, 101 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604.

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