Webster,,,James E. Wigglesworth,78,of 19 Crosby St.,passed away Sunday,June 28,2009 in U.Mass/Memorial Hospital,Worcester.
His wife of 43 years,Barbara A.(Giovanazzi ) Wigglesworth died in 2001.
He leaves behind four children,James R. Wigglesworth of Webster,Scott J. Wigglesworth of Thompson,Ct.,Cheryl A. Wigglesworth and Barbara J. Moriarty both of Webster,3 grandchildren,one brother,Richard Wigglesworth of Putnam,CT.,two sisters,Mae Maisto of Webster and Ann Kasierski of Northboro.
Jim was preceded in death by a brother, George Wigglesworth and a sister,June DiBonaventura.
Mr. Wigglesworth was born in Worcester son of George and Viols M.(Chabot) Wigglesworth and has lived in Webster most of his life.
He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Jim worked over 34 years at the former Sanitary Dash Co.in North Grosvenordale,Ct and retired in 1993.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #184,a Red Sox fan and enjoyed scratching lottery tickets.
He loved his family and also enjoyed being outdoors.
The family would like to Thank the Staff at UMass/Memorial Critical Care for their kindness and professionalism
Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 PM at the Robert J. Miller Funeral Home and Lake Chapel, 366 School Street.
Burial will be 10 AM,Wednesday,July 8,2009 in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Full Military Honors.