Grafton: Stephen W. Dano, 40, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Worcester. He leaves his parents Rose M. (Pereira) Dano of Upton, and Wayne Dano and his wife Sandra of Princeton; his grandmothers Claire Dano of Worcester and Rachel Candell of Upton; a sister Danielle R. and her husband Joseph Zenus of Milford; a nephew Aaron Zenus; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Stephen was born in Worcester, attended King Philip High School, and worked as a member of the grounds crew at Rural Cemetery in Worcester. He enjoyed fishing, guitars, and motorcycles.
SERVICE CHANGE:
A memorial service will be held on Friday April 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ellen Rogers Kennedy Memorial Chapel at Rural Cemetery and Crematory 180 Grove St. Worcester. Immediately following the memorial service, burial of ashes will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cedar St. Milford, MA 01757. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Stephen's memory may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Send donations to NAMI MA, 400 W. Cummings Park, Suite 6650, Woburn, MA 01801 or online at www.NAMIMASS.org.
The family has entrusted Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605 with arrangements. To leave an online condolence message, please click link below.