William H. Burgess

West Boylston

William H. "Brother" Burgess Jr. 71, of 36 Pheasant Hill Run died Sunday, Aug.10at Knollwood Nursing Home, after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 31 years, Esther L. (Dellasanta) Burgess, a brother Richard J. Burgess of Worcester; nephews and nieces; and great nephews and nieces. A brother and two sisters predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of William H. Sr. and Anna (Marcelonis) Burgess. He attended Sacred Heart High School.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was a Chrome Plater for Barstow Corp. retiring in 1992.

He was a member of St. Christopher's Church and enjoyed fishing, gardening and sports.

A Funeral will be held Wednesday, Aug 13. From Fay Brothers Funeral Home 1 West Boylston St. (www.faybrothers.com) with a Mass at Noon in St. Christopher's Church 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Calling Hours are Wednesday, Aug. 13. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 31160 Hartford, CT 06150 or to the West Boylston Fire and Ambulance Association 39 Worcester St. West Boylston 01583