WORCESTER___Phyllis L. Chestna, 85, formerly of Worcester, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Life Care Center of Auburn, 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn.
She leaves a brother, Alphonse Chestna of Charlton; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters, Adam and Joseph Chestna, Mary Miller, Victoria Terrien and Anna Kapinos. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Adam and Nellie (Stankus) Chestna.
Miss Chestna was a secretary 29 years in the Health Department Laboratory for the City of Worcester. She retired in 1980. Phyllis was a member of St. Catherine of Sweden Church now Sacred Heart - St. Catherine of Sweden Parish. She enjoyed bingo, singing and her pets.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from DIRSA - MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, with a Mass at 10 : 30 A.M. in Sacred Heart - Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 600 Cambridge St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.