Michael J. Mancini, 65, of 55 Borkum Rd., died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at UMASS Memorial Healthcare, 119 Belmont St. in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Christine M. (Grudzinskas) Mancini; his son, Nicholas P. Mancini of Spencer; his daughter, Marcella L. Mosio and her husband Brian of Charlton; his brother, Anthony M. Mancini and his wife Valerie of Sutton; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a brother, John F. Mancini and a sister, Josephine M. Mancini.

Michael was born in Worcester, the son of John G. and Louise M. (Teso) Mancini, and later graduated from Commerce High in Worcester, Class of 1965. He later served his country with the US. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Chester Tuttle American Legion Post in Auburn, the Italian American Civic Club in Worcester and the “Highway Cruisers” in Worcester County. He enjoyed fabricating stained glass, hunting, antique cars, painting, sketching and wood crafting.

He was a dispatcher for MLI Pharmaceutical Co. in Shrewsbury from 1986-2003. He previously worked for the Worcester Water Dept. for 17 years as a general foreman.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. in the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton with Military Honors. Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sibley Farm Protection Campaign, Greater Worcester Land Trust, 4 Ash St., Worcester, MA 01608.