Worcester-Howard E. Whitney, 73, of Pleasant St. died Wednesday, October 16 in St. Francis Home.
His wife, Mary Jane (Royce) Whitney predeceased him. He leaves his best-friend, Christine Gignilliat of Worcester and family and many friends through-out the Worcester area. He was born in Ware, son of Howard A. and Eldrude M. (Royce) Whitney and graduated from Springfield Trade School. He was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Howard worked as a mechanic at Peter Pan Bus Company and at Worcester Sand and Gravel for many years.
Visiting Hours to Celebrate Howard's Life will be held Monday, October 21 from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a Prayer Service at 6:45pm at Callahan Fay Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. Burial will be private.
Memorial Donations may be made to Veterans Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, 01605.