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Cosmo DeStratis Obituary
He is survived by his son, Raymond DeStratis and his wife Darlene of Worcester; three grandsons, Jason DeStratis, Christopher DeStratis, and Sean DeStratis; a great grandson, Mitchell DeStratis; a brother, Anthony DeStratis of Worcester; a sister, Ida Tryzinski of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Joseph DeStratis as well as two sisters, Pauline DeSantis and Louise Rossetti.
Cosmo was born in Worcester, son of the late Antonio and Maryann (Cancelmo) DeStratis, and has lived here all his life. He graduated from Commerce High School. He served his nation proudly in the United States Army, during World War II. He was an engineer serving in the African and European Theatres.
Mr. DeStratis worked as the Data Processing Manager at Millbrook Distributors, for many years, before he retired. He had previously been the Parts Manager for the former George H. Jewett Automotive in Worcester. He was a member of West Boylston VFW Post 6907.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 13, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dodge Park Rest Home, 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cosmo DeStratis
Bobby Esteves
May 13, 2008
To Ray and family,
We will all miss Cosmo and will always have great memories of time shared with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your loviing uncle Bobby Esteves and Rob McNary
Diane M. (DeStratis) Connors
May 13, 2008
Cousin Ray and Family..we loved our Uncle Moe very much..my Dad filled our lives with stories of his family..our memories of Auntie Izzy & Uncle on Rodney St. are with me today..God bless..Love Diane
Diane M. (DeStratis) Connors
May 13, 2008
Cousin Ray and Family..we loved our Uncle Moe very much..my Dad filled our lives with stories of his family..our memories of Auntie Izzy & Uncle on Rodney St. are with me today..God bless..Love Diane
Cathi Coughlin
May 12, 2008
To Ray and his family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing he's in a better place, once again in the arms of his wife. Always looking over you.
Cathy Smith
May 12, 2008
Dear Ray,Darlene and family,
I want you to know how deeply sorry to hear of you father passing. I will be keeping you all in my prays and pray that the grace of our heavenly father be pour upon you all within the days to come. We love you all.
Cathy, Alexander and Joshua
Dr. Timothy C. Hoffman
May 12, 2008
Thank you for serving our country. May you rest in Peace, Jason may your faith give you comfort in your loss.
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Hoffman
Gwen Davis
May 12, 2008
Destratis Family,
May warm and loving memories comfort you through this difficult time... Darlene you are all in my thoughts.
Gwen Davis
Marjie Rej
May 12, 2008
To Ray and your family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
robert giannette
May 11, 2008
you have our sympathy & god bless
you all
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