Anthony D'Ascanio.

WORCESTER - Anthony J. "Uncle Tony" D'Ascanio, 82, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, in St. Vincent Hospital, after a brief illness. His wife, Mary R. (Bastardo) D'Ascanio passed away in 1975.

He is survived by two brothers, Angelo R. and Ralph L. "Muzzy" D'Ascanio Jr and his wife, Ethel, both of Worcester, and Catalda R. "Tal" Roy of Sterling; many nieces and nephews. A brother, Michaelangelo D'Ascanio, passed away in 1998; a sister, Catherine Mulvey, passed away in 1988; and a niece, Marylou Roy Habron, also predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester, a son of Ralph L. D'Ascanio Sr. and Catherine (Lentini) D'Ascanio. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and has lived here all his life.

Mr. D'Ascanio co-owned and operated with his best friend, Michael Marino, D'Ascanio and Marino Service Center on Grafton Street more than 40 years before retiring.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and the Eastside Post 201 American Legion. He loved sports, ceramics and especially cooking for his family. But his love and passion was his vegetable gardens.

His funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 7, from the Mercadante Funeral Home and Chapel, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Renovation Fund, 24 Mulberry St., Worcester 01604.