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1959

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2014

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Americo DellaGrotta Obituary

Americo E. "Rico" DellaGrotta II, 54

Worcester - Americo E. DellaGrotta, II, 54, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Rico leaves his wife, Connie (Cooper) DellaGrotta; a daughter, Angela DellaGrotta; two sons, Americo E. DellaGrotta, III and William DellaGrotta; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Robert St. Armand of Auburn; many nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Carol DiPanni. He was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law Christy and Barbara DiPanni.

Rico was born in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Louise (Grieco) and Americo E. DellaGrotta. He was an Electrical Technician in the fiber optic industry. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was also a Boy Scout leader, avid outdoorsman, camper, hiker, and sports fan. He was a member of First Assembly of God where he was a leader of the Royal Rangers. He loved life and lived out loud.

Calling hours will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 29. A Memorial Service will be held at First Assembly of God, 30 Tyler Prentice Road, Worcester at 11 am on Wednesday, April 30. To leave a message of condolence, please visit:

Nordgrenmemorialchapel.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2014.

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Bobby and Jackie Bolduc

April 30, 2014

Connie and family, so sorry for your loss, Rico will always be with you in your heart.

Sylvia Baptista

April 28, 2014

Dearest Connie and Family.... Our deepest Sympathy for the loss of Rico. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and Prayers are sent your way... ***HUGS*** Love Sylvia & Jesse Baptista

Jami Carlo

April 28, 2014

Rico and family, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May your memories give you some comfort.

April 28, 2014

Connie,
So sorry for your loss.
Maggie Donovan

Jim Stone

April 28, 2014

Connie and family. I am so sorry to see that Rico has passed on. He was always so very proud of his family. Also was a good guy and a good friend May he rest in peace with god by his side

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