Anna Theresa (Tata) DePatsy, 85, formerly of 139 Sterling St., died Thursday, in the University Commons, Worcester after a long illness.Her husband Henry W. DePatsy died in 1975. She leaves two daughters; Carol A. McGuiggan and Eileen D.Strong both of West Boylston a brother William Cantalupe of Aberdeen, SD; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. A daughter Janet J. DePatsy of West Boylston died in 1961. She was born in Leominster. She was a long time resident of West Boylston
Mrs. DePatsy and her husband owned and operated Henry W. DePatsy Builders and Contractors Inc. for many years before retiring.
She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and its Womens Club. She was an avid animal lover.
A private funeral will be held Saturday, October 27, from Fay Brothers Funeral Home 1 West Boylston St. with a Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 111 Worcester St. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League 139 Holden St. Worcester, 01606 or the West Boylston Fire and Ambulance Fund 39 Worcester St. West Boylston, 01583