WORCESTER- Mr. William I. Fors, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at St Vincent Hospital with his loving family by his side.
William was born on October 30, 1935, in Worcester, a son of the late William and Etta (Soucy) Fors. Loving husband to the late Marie A. (Gabriella) Fors whom he lost in 2002.
A lifelong resident, William was a graduate of Commerce Trade School. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return he worked as a shoe salesman for Nieman Marcus for a few years and later went on to work for the Carpenter Union, Local 107 for over thirty years.
He was an avid golfer, mostly playing at the Hillcrest Golf Club in Leicester, and he also enjoyed traveling.
William is survived by his son, Paul Fors and his wife Lynn, a daughter, Lynne Thomas and her husband Michael; his long-term partner Nancy Liolios; three grandchildren, Matthew, Chet and Gabriella Fors; two sisters in law, Mary Fors and Mary Jane Fors; and many nieces and nephews.
William was also pre-deceased by all of his siblings, and his granddaughter, Caitlin Thomas.
Relatives and friends are invited to Fazio Funeral Home, 9 Branch Street Worcester, on Monday, February 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. A funeral mass will follow on Tuesday, February 18th at Mt Carmel - Our Lady of Loreto Church 33 Massasoit Rd in Worcester at 10:00am. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of FAZIO FUNERAL HOME, Louis M. Fazio III, funeral director. Please visit www.faziofuneralhome.com to express your condolences