Sturbridge: Antonio 'Paco' Bultron, 79, of Breakneck Rd., passed away in the UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital, Southbridge, after a sudden illness.

He leaves his wife of 56 years, Cynthia M. (Chaisson) Bultron; his three daughters, Ramona Emmond of Charlotte NC, Danielle Donavan of Myrtle Beach, SC and Gwendolyn M. Bultron of Sturbridge; his sister, Socorro Bultron; his 7 grandchildren, Cameron Bultron, Shanise Bultron, Marley Emmond, Matthew Emmond, Madison Emmond, Isabella Donavan and James Donavan; his two great grandsons, Yadier Bultron and Rowen Emmond; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his three brothers, Isabelo, Miguel & Luis and his sister, Consuelo Bultron.   Paco was born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico the son of the late Isabelo & Epiphania Bultron.

Paco worked at Wright Line in Worcester for many years, retiring many years ago.  He loved sports and was a fan of the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics.  He especially loved baseball and played baseball until his late 30s.  He loved watching horse racing.  Paco enjoyed working on cars and working outside.  He also enjoyed gardening.

Paco was loved by many and was lucky to have many neighbors who became his closest friends.

Calling hours for Paco will be held on Monday, Jan. 19th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00pm in the funeral home.  Burial will be private.  A reception following immediately after the service at the Southbridge Eagles Club, 59 Mill St., Southbridge.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Williams Syndrome Foundation, 243 Broadway Unit 9188, Newark, NJ 07104 or online at www.williams-syndrome.org