Anthony Joseph Trippi.

WORCESTER - Anthony Joseph Trippi, 90, of Worcester, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, in UMass Memorial Hospital.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Nancy M. (Leary) Trippi; two sons, Paul A. Trippi and his wife, Sharon, of West Boylston, and Charles F. Trippi and his wife, Gail, of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Susan M. Trippi of Lawrence; a brother, William Trippi of Shrewsbury; a sister, Rose Fazio of Worcester; three grandchildren: Heather, Holly and Heath Trippi. Two brothers, Angelo and Frank Trippi, predeceased him. He was born in New York City, N.Y., the son of Antonio and Salvatrice (Prisinsani) Trippi.

He was a graduate of the former High School of Commerce and received a bachelors degree in fine arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and a masters degree in education from Worcester State College.

Mr. Trippi was employed by Doherty High School as an art teacher for close to 40 years, retiring in 1988. He previously taught at the former High School of Commerce and Woonsocket High School. He was a co-owner of Tri-Mer Advertising in Worcester. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Country Club for over 30 years, was a Tiffany Foundation Fellow, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, an avid golfer and he enjoyed painting.

The funeral was Friday, Oct. 31, from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, Worcester, with a Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Worcester. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610 or Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602.