Anthony J. Pacheco

Anthony J. Pacheco, 72, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2009.

Anthony is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Gloria B. (Sturgis) Pacheco, with whom he celebrated fifty years of matrimony on the fourth of October; a son, Michael Pacheco of Northborough; a daughter, Lucinda "Cindy" Benoit and her husband Michael of Holden; six grandchildren, Kyla, Anthony, and Kaitlyn Pacheco and Lindsay, Eric, and Paige Benoit.

Also a sister, Mary Ferraro and her husband Joseph of Worcester; two brothers, Manuel Pacheco, Jr. and his wife Marguerite of Sterling and George Pacheco and his wife Darlene of Shrewsbury; an uncle, Carlo Baldino and an aunt, Caroline DePari both of Worcester; many nieces and nephews, that he loved deeply. He was blessed to have many loving and supportive friends and co-workers over his lifetime.

Anthony was born in Worcester, son of Manuel and Philomena (Baldino) Pacheco. He grew up in Worcester's Shrewsbury Street community where family and friend were made for life. Anthony and his wife have lived in Shrewsbury for forty-seven years. He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester Junior College, Northeastern University and Raytheon's Advanced Management Training at Harvard University. He served his nation proudly in the National Guard, during the Berlin Crisis.

Mr. Pacheco retired in 1999 as Vice President of Technical Services for Raytheon Service Company, after having worked for over forty years. He and Glo enjoyed ten wonderful years of retirement, vacationing in Aruba and spending winters in Naples, Florida. He enjoyed golfing, dancing, trips to the Mohegan, and traveling around the world. He loved his family and cherished his many friends. Tony was a vibrant man and lived life to the fullest.

He was a life-long member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - St. Ann Parish, the East Side Improvement Club, the Men's Biscegliese Society, East Post 201 American Legion, Mechanics Hall, and Wachusett Country Club. Tony had a deep passion for New England sports, especially, for the Red Sox and Patriots.

The Pacheco family would like to thank Dr. John Platt for his kindness, compassion, and personal attention given to Anthony during his illness.

The funeral for Anthony will be held Saturday October 31st at 11a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel – St. Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester (Guests, please proceed directly to church). Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Calling hours will be held Friday, October 30, from 4 p.m until 8 p.m at Mercadante Funeral Home and Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Anthony's memory by making donations to the Anthony J. Pacheco Scholarship Fund at St. Peter-Marian High School, 781 Grove Street, Worcester, MA, 01605.

A LIFE WELL LIVED!