WORCESTER-Emanuel Binici, 84, of Worcester, died January 3rd in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Margarita (Papalilo) Binici; two sons, Anastas Y. Binici and his wife, Aliki of Worcester and John Binici and his wife Katrina of Westborough; a brother Antonis Binici of Athens, Greece; five grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.
Mr. Binici was born in Istanbul, Turkey, the son of Yoakim and Vasiliki (Grostalas) Binici. He immigrated to Worcester with his wife and children in 1969. Mr. Binici was a carpenter and machinist, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
The funeral is Thursday, January 5th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:30 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 4th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606.