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Stanley S. Belinskas, III

Stanley S. Belinskas, III

Mar 25, 2024

Stanley S. Belinskas, III, 83, of Worcester, passed away Monday, March 25th 2024,. A funeral is being planned for next week.  (an obituary is being prepared).

Douglas J. Shannon

Douglas J. Shannon

Mar 22, 2024

Douglas J. Shannon, 85, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital.

 

Douglas is survived by his loving wife and best friend of sixty-two years, Marlene M. (DeCoteau) Shannon; three children, Brenda A. Shannon and her husband Adam Edelsberg of Providence, RI, Douglas J. Shannon of Paxton, and Michael J....

Eleanor M. Murray

Eleanor M. Murray

Mar 22, 2024

Eleanor M. (Pantanella) Murray, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her children in the comfort of her home.  Her husband, James P. Murray, predeceased her in 1997.

 

Eleanor is survived by her loving children, Betty White and her husband James of Worcester, Cheryl Arvanitis and her husband Andrew of Leominster, David S. Kroll of...

Daniel R. Fallon, Jr.

Daniel R. Fallon, Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

Daniel Robert Fallon, Jr., 76, a retired Worcester Police Detective, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was warmly welcomed into the arms of the love of his life, Gladys, who had previously passed.

 Born on January 12, 1948 in New York City at Manhattan General...

Susan T. Bryant

Susan T. Bryant

Mar 17, 2024

Susan T. Bryant, 58, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home.

 

Susan is survived by her only son, Jonathan Corey, his wife Theresa Betti and their children. Her eldest grand-daughter Teagan, twins, Tyler and Noah, and youngest Ariana; a brother, Ronald Bryant of Aiken, SC; two sisters, Patricia Creedon of Hudson, NH, and Cynthia Baril of...

Constance R. Donohue

Constance R. Donohue

Mar 16, 2024

Constance Rita (Hatjakos) Donohue, 98, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home of 81 years, with family by her side. Constance was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Donohue, who had passed in 1990.

Sadly, in addition to her beloved husband and parents, Constance is predeceased by her siblings, Helen Rancke, Marion Bandy, June Buron, Gregory Hatjakos, and...

Carol A Pennell

Carol A Pennell

Mar 16, 2024

Carol A. (MacNutt) Pennell, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  

 

Carol is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Charles V. Pennell, Sr.; a son, James F. Pennell and his wife Susan McDermid of Grafton; a daughter, Brenda L. Smith and her husband Stephen of Worcester; a sister, Joan Hogan...

Emily (Ortiz) Bonefont

Emily (Ortiz) Bonefont

Mar 15, 2024

Emily Ortiz Bonefont of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024.

Emily was born on May 28, 1943, in Vieques, Puerto Rico to Gregoria Ortiz and Candido Carrasquillo. She was the first Latina activist and community liaison to serve underserved residents in the city of Worcester during her tenure with the Prospect House. She was a long-time employee and...

Lorraine (Santon) O'Neil

Lorraine (Santon) O'Neil

Mar 15, 2024

Lorraine S. (Santon) O’Neil, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, March 15, 2024.  She is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 54 years, John J. O’Neil, Jr., daughter-in-law, Virginia “Ginny” O’Neil and brother, Howard Santon.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Marshall A. and Clarinda (Gulbeault) Santon. Lorraine graduated from Commerce...

Paul F. Ducimo

Paul F. Ducimo

Mar 14, 2024

Paul F. Ducimo, 66, of Worcester passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Paul is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Denise Gagnon; his loving children, Anthony Ducimo, Nicholas Ducimo and his fiancé Jackeline, and Celene Ducimo; his cherished brother, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ducimo and his wife Rose; his sister-in-law, Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ducimo; his adored German Shepherd, Belle (his favorite child); and many caring...

Scot M. Buron

Scot M. Buron

Mar 12, 2024

Scot M. Buron, 42, formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024,  in his home.

 

Born in Worcester, Scot was the son of Eric and Jane (Choruzek) Buron. Raised in Worcester, Scot worked as a forklift operator for Rand-Whitney Corporation.  He previously worked as Asst. Manager of Ernie’s Auto wash.  

 

Scot is survived by his three children, Nitalia,...

Ronald J. Lukasevicz

Ronald J. Lukasevicz

Mar 11, 2024

Ronald J. Lukasevicz, 82, of Douglas, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 11, 2024. 

 

He leaves his four children, Debra Macklunis and her husband Bobby of Guyton, Georgia; Ronald Lukasevicz and his wife Christine of South Yarmouth; John Lukasevicz and his wife Kristen with whom he lived; and Ricky Lukasevicz of Guyton, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Chad and Alisha Tucker;...

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi

Mar 11, 2024

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi, 100, a life long resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 with the family she loved gathered at her side.  Michelena was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oliveri) Mazzone. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School and married the love of her life Silvio Terlizzi....

Eva Selzo

Eva Selzo

Mar 10, 2024

Eva (Soter) Selzo, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Her husband, Joseph Robert Selzo, predeceased her in May 2000, after 47 wonderful years of marriage.

 

Eva is survived by her son, Robert M. Selzo and his wife Lisa Albano-Selzo of Worcester; two daughters, Susan E. Selzo and her husband Mark Pfeil of Phoenix, AZ, and Nancy Dalton...

Robert Richard Young

Robert Richard Young

Mar 9, 2024

Robert Richard “Noah” Young, age 83, was peacefully welcomed into eternity alongside his family and loved ones on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.  

Robert was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Lena and Clarence Young. He is survived by his brother David Young and predeceased by his sister Muriel Gringas. He was the most loving and devoted father and is...

Steven J Hyjek

Steven J Hyjek

Mar 9, 2024

Steven J. Hyjek, 68, of Holden, formerly passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, with the “love of his Life”, wife and best friend, Darlene by his side after a long series of health challenges. 

Steven was born in Rutland Vermont, the son of Patricia (DiFrancisco) Hyjek the late John Hyjek. He grew up in Williamstown, MA and earned his Associate degree...

Robert "Bobby" Leardi

Robert "Bobby" Leardi

Mar 9, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Leardi, 46, of Shrewsbury, passed away on March 9, 2024. Bobby was born in Worcester on March 30, 1977, to George and the late Jayne (Haglund) Leardi.

Bobby graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and went on to become a federal corrections officer. He found joy in traveling, particularly relishing family trips, including...

Luis E. Rivera

Luis E. Rivera

Mar 9, 2024

Luis (Louis) E. Rivera, 66, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.

 

Luis is survived by a son, Jovani Torres of Killeen, TX; a daughter, Nyla Iverson and her husband Erik of Graham, WA; a brother, Frank Rivera of Auburn; two sisters, Nayda Rivera and Sarah Rivera and her husband Fidel Correa,...

Dolores "Dolly" (Ritacco) Kachajian

Dolores "Dolly" (Ritacco) Kachajian

Mar 9, 2024

Dolores “Dolly” M. (Ritacco) Kachajian, 85, of Worcester, long-time owner of Macey Sign Company, passed away in the peacefulness of her home on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.

Dolly leaves behind her beloved family. She was predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, George J. Kachajian. She leaves their three children; Darlene Nedeljkovic and her husband Srdjan, Karen Marlowe and her...

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