WEBSTER - Vincent J. Coporale, 88, of Webster, died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at home after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Frances B. (Saroka) Coporale; a son, Ronald J. Coporale and his wife Agnes A. Coporale of Webster; a grandson, Chad L. Coporale of Webster; and a sister, Rose Coporale of Douglas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dominic Coporale and by a sister, Antoinette Bylund.
He was born and raised in East Douglas, the son of Dominic and Martha (Damore) Coporale. He moved to Webster in 1944.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, and saw action in Europe.
Mr. Coporale first worked as a security guard at the Heywood Schuster Mill in East Douglas. He then was a fence maker at Worcester Wire Company before retiring in 1987.
He played semi-pro baseball as a shortstop for the Schuster Mills baseball team. He was an ardent Boston Red Sox fan.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street.