Worcester – Clementine J. (Ricciardi) Etre, 93, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband. Thomas A. Etre Sr., predeceased her in 1987.
She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Leonard and her husband, Paul, with whom she lived, and a son, Thomas A. Etre Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Marlborough; two sisters, Josephine Verdolino of Worcester and Theresa Jason in Rhode Island; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and a sister, Vito, Michael and Stephen DiPiro, and Mary Proia.
Clementine was born in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of Clement and Philomena (Rodriquenz) Ricciardi, and had lived in Worcester most of her life.
She worked as a seamstress, in the making of space suits at David Clark Company for over 35 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Our Lady of Providence Church and enjoyed sewing and dress making.
Funeral Services are being held privately at the convenience of the family. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester is honored to assist the family with services.
To leave a condolence on Clementine's online register book, please visit www.mercadantefuneral.com.
