WORCESTER-Joseph R. O’Day, 59, of 31 Blithewood Avenue, died with his wife by his side, on Saturday, January 14th in UMass Hospital. He leaves his beloved wife of 31 years, Mary A. (McColl) O’Day whom he married in 1974, his son; Christopher J. O’Day of Miami, FL, his father; Robert P. O’Day of Worcester, a brother; James and his wife, Marybeth O’Day of West Boylston, a sister; Trudy Robinson of Worcester, 2 sister-in-laws and 2 brother-in-laws; Peter and Virginia McCabe of Worcester and Harold and Louise Flynn of South Haven, MS, many nephews and nieces and grand nephews and grand nieces.
He was born in Worcester the son of Mae E. (Lauzon) O’Day and graduated from North High School in 1965. Mr. O’Day co-owned Modern Sheet Metal Company with Ted Mrugla for 30 years. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #63, a local Masonic Lodge, Sterling Country Club and Wachusett Country Club. Mr. O’Day was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider and golfer, both he enjoyed sharing with his wife. His son Christopher was his pride and joy.
The funeral is Wednesday, January 18th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. George’s Chruch, 38 Brattle Street. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling hours are Tuesday, January17th from 6:00 until 9:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UMass Memorial Foundation, ICU, Biotech One, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605.