Virgilio Sanchez, 86, of Worcester died, Sunday, July 24th in UMass Hospital, University Campus. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Myrna Y. Rodriguez; five sons, Berto Sanchez and his wife, Eliosa of Boston, Ceaser Sanchez and his wife, Angie of Tampa, FL, Saul Sanchez of Boston, Miguel Guzman of Spencer and Angel Guzman and his wife, Elizabeth of Holden; two daughters, Myrna Sanchez of Worcester, and Henit Sanchez-Spencer of Worcester; three brothers, Americo Sanchez of Newburgh, NY, Angel Sanchez and his wife, Aida Luz of Newburgh, NY and Benjamin Sanchez of New York City and three sisters, Isabelle Snachez and her husband, Angel of Newburgh, NY, Virginia Sanchez of Newburgh, NY and Nyrma Sanchez in Florida and seventeen grandchildren.
He was born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, the son of Sebero and Amparo Sanchez. Virgilio was an avid card player and enjoyed playing dominoes . His greatest joy was time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Friday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home. To leave a message of condolence please visit oconnorbrothers.com