For Immediate Release: 12/9/2011 3:13 pm
Worcester, MA (December 9, 2011) - It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Jon D. Davies of IAFF Local 1009 - Worcester, Massachusetts. Brother Davies, 43, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from a building collapse while responding to a three-alarm fire.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mercadante Funeral Home, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605, (508) 754-0486. The funeral will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605, (508) 752-2964. The Coalition will meet at the DCU Center from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (subject to change).
Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 1009 at 625 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 or emailed to secretary1009@charter.net.
The following media outlets have confirmed that they will be covering the funeral live: WHDH, WCVB, WBZ, NECN, FOX and WBZ Radio.
To facilitate parking needs, the link below provides a PDF map of parking garages and lots in the area surrounding downtown.
parking-options.pdf
