DUDLEY – Michael Sterczala, 78, of Joshua Place, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester after battling multiple medical illnesses.
He was born in Webster, a son of Michael and Mary (Wedda) Sterczala. He attended St. Joseph elementary school and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1957. He worked in textile mills, as a security guard and as a landlord. He spoke multiple languages, played the accordion and organ, and sang in local churches. He loved cooking and all things Italian.
He leaves behind his sister, Ann M. Atkins and a niece, Dr. Valerie Atkins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Louis.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 AM in Saint Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main Street. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass in the church. Donations in his name may be made to St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 W. Main St., PO Box 98, Dudley, MA 01571-0098. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster.