William C. Cassanelli

SPENCER: William C. Cassanelli, 71, of Spencer, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 18th with his family, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Leo J. and Janet (Boyd) Cassanelli.

He was the husband of Debra K. (Simonis) Cassanelli who died in 2020.  He leaves his daughter, Jesslyn L. Cassanelli and her husband James Pride of Spencer, his son, Charles W. Cassanelli and his wife Maggie of Spencer, his sister, Judith Cassanelli of Spencer, and 4 grandchildren: Julia and William Pride and Emelia and Gemma Cassanelli.

William graduated from David Prouty High School in 1970 and was a longtime self-employed building contractor owning Cassanelli Builders.  Later he was a Building Commissioner for the towns of Rutland and Spencer. William was a loving husband and brother, doting father and grandfather, avid hunter, always had a story, always on the move, always had a new project. He will be dearly missed.

The family would like to thank the VNA Care Network Hospice & Palliative Care for their excellent care during this difficult time.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 pm. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Calling hours will precede the service from 11:00-1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Food Pantry at Mary Queen of the Rosary Church, 46 Maple St., Spencer, MA 01562.