WORCESTER-Joann L. (Hudson) Gradowski, 63, of Worcester, died suddenly Wednesday, March 9th in St. Vincent Hospital after a fall at home. Her husband of 14 years, Daniel P. Gradowski, died in 1999. She leaves her sister-in-law, Sandra L. Gradowski, with whom she lived for 27 years; her sister, Paula Hudson of Worcester; several nephews and nieces, including Catherine R. (Gradowski) Cruz of Worcester, Jody Gradowski of Millbury, Kenneth Gradowski of Mechanic Falls, ME, Caitlyn and Bryan Cruz both of Worcester, Jared Gradowski of Millbury and Nathan Gradowski of Rutland.
Mrs. Gradowski was born in Worcester, the daughter of J.C. and Doris Hudson. She was a homemaker and previously worked as a housekeeper at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Gradowski enjoyed spending time with her family and playing BINGO. She was an avid Red Sox fan.
The funeral is Monday, March 14th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart- St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 600 Cambridge Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Sunday, March 13th from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home.