James F. "Jim" Cashman

James "Jim" F. Cashman, 79, formerly of Worcester passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 surrounded by his family. James beloved wife Vincenza R. (Villatico) Cashman passed away in September of 1991.

He is survived by his two loving children, James V. Cashman and his wife Debra of No.Oxford, Patricia Rushford and her husband Bruce of Worcester; four cherished grandchildren, Ryan James, Caitlyn, Colleen and Bridget; nieces and nephews. An Infant daughter, Mary Cashman, and a brother, John Cashman both pre deceased him. James was born in Worcester, May 9th 1930, a son of James P. and Mary A. (Bonvenuto) Cashman. He graduated from St. John's High School with high honors in 1948, joined the Army to serve his country during the Korean War and has lived in Worcester, most of his life.

James worked as a Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service in Littleton many years before retiring in 2002. Before working for the Post Office, James held several positions; As a young man, James worked as a pin setter for Federal Bowling in Downtown Worcester. He then worked for the former Brockleman Market and later managed several First National Supermarkets in Worcester.

James was a former member of St. Stephen's Church, and the National Association of Postal Workers Union. He enjoyed reading, music, traveling and walking on the beaches of Cape Cod. The Cashman family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Staff of Eddy Pond in Auburn and to all who took exceptional care of our father.

James funeral will be held Monday April 12th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10:00 am in St. Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Sunday, April 11th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.