Daniel Lettic, 92, of Worcester died on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. He leaves his wife of seventy years, Ruth A. (Petrauskas) Lettic, two sons, Daniel M. Lettic and his wife Karen of Worcester; Thomas P. Lettic and his wife Paula of Northborough; a sister Florence Berube of Worcester; four grandchildren, Amanda, Daria, Andrea and Nicholas, one great grandchild Tres, nieces and nephews. Daniel was predeceased by his brother, Edward Lettic and his sister, Selma Silva. He was born in Worcester, a son of Frank and Mary (Meizes) Lettic.

Mr. Lettic was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a corporal in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He received the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Award, American Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Medical Badge and World War II Victory Medal. He was a past Commander of the Lithuanian American War Veterans, member of Disabled War Veterans, Chapter 4 American Legion and was a life member of the VFW.

He was a retired Letter Carrier for the U.S. Post Office, Worcester. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, the National Association of Federal Employees and was a member of the Worcester Boy’s Club Alumni. He was athletic director of the Gabby Hartnett Little League which later became the Tom Ash League. He instituted the two inning rule, in which all players would play at least two innings which went nationwide. Also, he was chairman of the first and only Babe Ruth State Tournament held in Worcester at Norton Field. He was a member of the former St. Casimir’s Church and was a Commentator and Lector there for many years. Dan’s free time in retirement was spent fresh water and deep sea fishing and listening to or watching the Red Sox and the Patriots.

Over the last 3 years, Dan and Ruth spent quality time participating in various activities at the Notre Dame du Lac & Long Term Care Facility. Dan’s family also wants to extend a Great Thank You to all of the staff members and workers at Notre Dame du Lac who were always there for Dad when he needed assistance.

The funeral will held on Monday, September 15, 2014 with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 am in the Chapel of Notre Dame du Lac, 555 Plantation St. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Massachusetts Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 or DISABLED WAR VETERANS CHAPTER 4, c/o 570 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602.