Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Leo J Rossi
January 20, 2026
Leo John Rossi 78, of Worcester, passed away, Tuesday, January 20th 2026 with loved ones gathered at his side. Leo is welcomed in heaven by his son Chad Rossi who passed away in 2018.
Born in Worcester, Leo was the son of the late Leo and Edith (Besse) Rossi. He grew up in Shrewsbury attended Shrewsbury High School. In 1967, Leo...
Dimitrios P. Tsikas
January 13, 2026
Dimitrios “Jim” P. Tsikas, 59, of Cromwell, CT passed away at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He is survived by his four sisters- Annalisa LeBlanc and her husband Charles of Worcester, MA, Jamie Avalla of Phoenix, AZ, Lori Kroh of Enfield, CT, and Maria Elena Tsikas of Chardon, OH, and brother Robert Robbio of Worcester. He is also survived...
Francis J. Casey
January 16, 2026
Retired Worcester Fire Captain Francis J. Casey, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Oakdale Nursing Home with his children by his side.
Francis was born in Worcester, a son of the late Paul A. and Gertrude M. (Flynn) Casey. He started his education at The Ascension School and graduated from St. John’s High School, Class...
Phouthone (Phasavath) Thirakoune
January 18, 2026
Phouthone (Phasavath) Thirakoune, 66, of Winchendon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Born in Vientiane, Laos, Phouthone was the daughter of the late Junto and Khampha Phasavath. She was a dedicated worker who spent several years as an assembler at Advanced Cable Ties.
Phouthone was a wonderful, hardworking mother and grandmother. Immensely loved, she will...
Grace (DiSilvestri) Mahoney
January 16, 2026
Grace M. (DiSilvestri) Mahoney, 85, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by the family she loved, Friday, January 16th 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Grace was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Felix and Caroline (Ricciardi) DiSilvestri. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School. In 1964, Grace...
Pablo R. Castrodad Soto
January 1, 2026
Worcester- Pablo R. Castrodad Soto, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Concord Hospital in Laconia, NH. He is survived and greatly missed by his beloved wife of over 30 years Evangelina (Torres) Castrodad. He also leaves behind his loving children- Jennifer M. Castrodad Torres, Pablo A. Castrodad Torres, and Rainer A. Castrodad Torres; fourteen grandchildren- Elianis...
Dean Paul Giovanucci
November 24, 2025
Dean P. Giovanucci, 56, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday, November 24th 2025. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is handling arrangements.
Frances J. Fitzpatrick
January 21, 2026
Frances J. (Paladino) Fitzpatrick, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after complications of the flu.
Born in Worcester, Frances – affectionately known as Fran, Franny, Gramma Fran – the daughter of the late Francis and Carmela (Gentile) Paladino. She graduated from St. Stephen’s High School and went on to become a devoted...
Joshua Alexzander Hayes
January 9, 2026
Joshua Alexzander Hayes, 37 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home after a brief illness.
Joshua was born on December 16, 1988, in Worcester and attended Worcester Schools. He worked as a cook for Worcester Polytechnical Institute as well as Applebee’s for many years. Joshua enjoyed playing cards and board games with his children. He enjoyed...
David A. Deso
January 20, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David A. Deso, 69, of Worcester, Ma on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Born in Worcester on December 19, 1956, David was the son of the late Clayton Albert Deso, Jr and Virginia (McAvey) Becker.
David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated...
Martha C. Grant
January 17, 2026
Worcester- Martha C. Grant, 69, passed away at home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She is survived by her two devoted brothers- Robert Grant and his wife Lucille, and David Grant both of Worcester.
Martha was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Herbert E. and Barbara A. (Fowler) Grant. She lived in Worcester her whole life and graduated from Burncoat...
Valerie J. Konar
January 15, 2026
Marlborough- Valerie Janet Konar “Val,” 73, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester. She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years Laurence “Larry” Spadoro. She is also survived by her very best friend Joanne Sheridan; her sister Christine Gurian; nephew Daniel Gurian; nieces Elizabeth Gurian, and Catherine Harkin and her husband...
Patricia M. (Riggieri) Gremo
January 14, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Patricia M. (Riggieri) Gremo, 81, of Grafton. She was the beloved wife of fifty-seven years to the late Thomas W. Gremo, who passed in 2024.
Born March 17, 1944, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Anthony, Sr. and Rita (Sands) Riggieri.
Patricia is survived by her...
Gaetano "Guy" Leone
January 12, 2026
Gaetano Leone, 78, of Manchester, NH — formerly of Tennessee and Massachusetts — passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 with loved ones gathered at his bedside.
Gaetano was born in Lacedonia, Italy to Antonio and Antonietta Leone and was raised in Foggia, Italy. He served in the Italian Army and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University...
Kathryn E. DiGioia
January 11, 2026
Kathryn E. (Hansen) DiGioia, 82, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Kathy was born in Bangor, Maine, daughter of the late William “Bill” and Dorothy (Kelly) Hansen. She spent a short period of her childhood in Fort Fairfield, ME, but mostly grew up in Hermon, ME, where she graduated from...
Hosie R. Adams, Jr.
January 10, 2026
Hosie “Buddy” R. Adams, Jr., 81, of Sunflower, MS, was born on September 25, 1944, in Holly Ridge, Mississippi to Hosie R. Adams, Sr. and Addie L. (McKinney) Adams, who predeceased him.
Hosie graduated from Gentry High School, then moved to Illinois prior to settling in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1964. He returned to his childhood home in 2017 to live out...
Jean M. Leardi
January 10, 2026
Jean M. (Corazzini) Leardi, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 10 2026, in the comfort of her home. Her husband, Domenico “Mimi” Leardi, predeceased her in 2015.
She is survived by two sons, George E. "Gigi" Leardi, and Joseph A. Leardi; three daughters, Cheryl Alano, Kathleen "Kate" Leardi, and Bonnie Leardi; seven grandchildren, Domenico Leardi, Michael Leardi, Richard Keller,...
Robert J Aulizio
January 10, 2026
Robert J. Aulizio, 81, a lifelong resident of Worcester; devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at home with the family he cherished gathered by his side, Saturday January 10th, 2026.
Born in Worcester, Bob was one of four children of Italian Immigrants Pasquale and Antoinette (Cariglia) Aulizio. He grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, graduated from...
Harold F. Brady, Sr.
January 10, 2026
Harold F. Brady, Sr., 87 of Charlton, MA. formerly of Grafton, MA. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Harold was born in Worcester, a son of the late Perley F. and Bernadette L. “Laura” (Belanger) Brady. Before retiring, Harold worked in the warehouse at Chemical Sales and Service in Worcester for more than...
Barbara (Costello) Caparso
January 5, 2026
Barbara A. (Costello) Caparso, 87, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, formerly of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Barbara was born in Boston, the daughter of Henry and Agnes (Wolkowski) Costello. She was raised in Quincy. With a calling to help shape the minds of young children, Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from Emmanuel College in Boston...
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