George E. McLaughlin

WORCESTER

George E. "Mac" McLaughlin, 80, of 18 Park Villa Ave. died Tuesday, April 25, in Worcester Medical Center.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, Helen K. (Pianowski) McLaughlin; five children, Elaine and her husband Dennis Rochefort of Worcester, Kevin McLaughlin of Cary, NC, Nancy and her husband Alan Bianchini of Worcester, Neil McLaughlin of Worcester and Brian McLaughlin of Winthrop; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and his dog, Lady. He was born in Worcester, son of George E. and Eileen (Toohil) McLaughlin and graduated from South High School and attended Worcester State College.
He was an Army Veteran of WWII and a recipient of the purple heart and he received three battle stars at Anzio Beachhead.
George was a postal worker for the US Postal Service in Worcester, retiring several years ago. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a friend of Bill W. for 33 years. He was one of the original founders of the Schwartz Little League in Worcester.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 28, from FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston with a Mass at 10am in St. Christopher's Church. 950 W. Boylston St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting Hours are Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home. Please omit flowers and make memorial donations to the Greater Worcester Inter Group Inc., 100 Grove St. Worcester, 01605.