Photo courtesy of Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester
Rutland, Massachusetts
Anthony J. Trafecante lll 57, died peacefully Saturday December 10th in the Brigham & Womens Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Gina (Sciascia) Trafecante; a son Anthony J. Trafecante IV, and his companion Kristen of Shrewsbury; 3 daughters, Carissa B. Coakley and her husband Timothy; Brianna N. Trafecante and her companion Daniel; and Marlena P. Trafecante, all of Rutland. His two granddaughters that he adored and loved with all his heart, Scarlett and Violett Coakley. A nephew Graziano and niece Cinzia Mungo. “Tony” is also survived by his Brother in Law Graziano Mungo; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Tamra Mungo in 2015.
Anthony was born in Worcester, son of the late Anthony J. Jr. and Dolores “Dee Dee” (Davini) Trafecante, and lived in Worcester many years before moving to Rutland. He was a graduate of Burncoat High School. Anthony worked for the Boston Local 6 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos workers. He attended the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann.
Anthony enjoyed cooking, and loved being at his home in Rutland gardening and spending time with his family grilling by his fish pond. He especially loved watching YouTube videos with Scarlett on his lap in "papas chair". Anthony was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Anthony’s funeral will be held on Friday December 16, 2016 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM in the Church of Saint Patrick, 258 Main St. Rutland. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4PM to 7PM in the funeral home. Entombment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund, at Dana Farber Hospital P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA. 02284. To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Anthony please visit his memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com.
I have very fond memories of "Scruffy" which was a name I liked calling him and he would laugh every time I called him that! He was around a lot as he and my son Michael were good friends. All of his friends called him Truffy so I then made it "Scruffy".
My heart hurt when I read his obituary ! He was a very nice kid! It isn't easy to get over the death of your loved one.
Jackie and Michael Duval
December 05, 2019 | Worcester, MA | Friend
To the Trafecante family, What a great tribute to Anthony, watching the video, our D'Errico family grew up across the street from the Trafecante's, we had lots of good times together as young children in the neighborhood. "Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories, and our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again." My deepest condolences,
Diane D'Errico Polli
December 21, 2016
To the Trafecante Family,
Shared sorrows. Played baseball with Tony for EastSide. He was a very good player who was always smiling and just did his own thing. Great to see how much he loves his wife, kids, grandkids, family and friends. The video is a wonderful tribute to Tony (Anthony). God Bless! John 3:1-16
Respectfully,
Anthony Cappabianca
Anthony Cappabianca
December 18, 2016 | West Boylston, MA
Rest in Peace brother
David Kroll
December 16, 2016
WE at Waters Corp. will miss you Tony R.I.P.
December 16, 2016
Summer 2012 with Truffy, Gina, and Brianna.
When you are friends with someone for almost 50 years, you have a bond. You don't have to talk with or see each other every day. You can live 1200 miles away. But you pick up right where you left off, as soon as you hear each other's voice, or run into each other unexpectedly, or come "home" for a visit in the summer. You treat your friends' kids like friends and family. You challenge your friend's 8 year old, who you just met, to hit your whiffle ball fastball in the back yard at your 4th of...
John Scotti
December 15, 2016 | Port Orange, FL
May you Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike Bennett Local # 4
December 15, 2016 | Rutland, MA
Rest in Peace my brother. My deepest sympathy to Gina and family. He will never be forgotten.
Love,
Eddie Markevicius
Ed Markevicius
December 15, 2016 | Cape Coral, FL
To Gina and family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. And the love of friends carry you through your grief. With all my Love God Bless. Donna D'Errico
Donna D'Errico
December 15, 2016 | Worcester, MA