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Priscilla H. Cafarelli, 92

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Priscilla H. Cafarelli, 92, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Worcester. She was the widow of Louis Cafarelli, who died in August 1961. Born in Richford, VT, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Mayo ) Busker. She is predeceased by her sons Louis and Charles.

She was a longtime Hopkinton resident before moving to Michigan and Worcester. She was an accomplished seamstress and also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and baking.

She is survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. A calling hour will be held before the funeral from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to St. John's Parish, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.