Veto C. Gildauckas, 93, of Worcester, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Millbury Healthcare Center. His wife of 52 years, Francine M. (Burokas) Gildauckas died in 2004.

     He leaves a son, William V. Gildauskas of Worcester; two step daughters, Marion F. DeAlba of Enfield, Ct., and Francine N. Smith of Worcester; a sister, Ruth Andrzejczyk of Oxford; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild and several nephews and nieces. He was also predeceased by six brothers. He was born in Worcester, a son of Charles and Ona (Gaiyauskas) Gildauskas and has lived in Worcester all his life.

     Mr. Gildauckas was a pattern maker and worked for Acme Pattern Works Co., he continued as a pattern maker for Morgan Construction Co., and worked there for many years before he retired. He was a member of St. John Church and was a member of the former St. Casimir Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the Panama Canal Dept., earning the rank of Corporal.

     The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. John Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours in the funeral home are Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.