John A. Caforio, Sr., 80, of 105 River Street in the Rochdale section of Leicester died Monday, Sept. 24 surrounded by his loving family at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness.

     He leaves two sons, John A. Caforio, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Rochdale and Vernon D. Caforio and his wife Tracy of Rochdale; two daughters, Karen J. O’Brien of Rochdale and Sharon A. Pevsner and her husband William of Sierra Madre, CA; a sister, Italia Sullivan of Grafton; six grandchildren, Michael, Jeffrey, Andrew and Cody O’Brien, Julia Pevsner and Anna Caforio; his former wife, Joan (Manning) Caforio of Millbury; and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a brother, Oreste Caforio and two sisters, Anna Bisceglia and Alice Borci.

     Mr. Caforio was born in Worcester son of Cosmo and Antoinette (Savona) Caforio. He worked for several years at Wyman Gordon Co. and then he worked for many years for the City of Worcester in the Parks and Recreation Dept. retiring in 1984 due to illness. He Served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Provo during WWII. He was a member of the Columbus Civic Association, Auburn Elks and the American Legion Post 205 Rochdale. He was an avid deer hunter and deep sea fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends at the C.C.A., especially with his good friend Bob O’Day. John’s greatest joy in life were his children and grandchildren, his most cherished moments were spent with his grandchildren.

     The funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 from MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester, Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the VNA Care Network & Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.