WORCESTER-Madelyn J. (King) Paika, 83 of 27 Mt. Vernon Street died Tuesday, January 27th in Radius Healthcare Center. She leaves a son Joseph D. Paika, a daughter Mary Jane McNally, a brother John King and a sister Frances Bennett all of Worcester, a granddaughter Catrina Casseday and a great grand-daughter Mia Cassaday. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Judith Ann Paika, a brother Gordon King and a sister Jacqueline Marcalek.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Leo and Florence R. (Jacques) King and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Mrs. Paika had been employed as a surgical technician at Worcester City Hospital retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and a former member of St. Peter’s Parish.
The funeral is Thursday, January 29th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Bernard’s Church, 281 Lincoln Street. Burial is in St. John’s Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.