Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Beverly R. Panarelli
October 9, 2026
Beverly R. Panarelli, 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Christopher House in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Gerald and Rose (Pajka) Panarelli. Beverly attended South High in Worcester and then graduated from Worcester State University with a Teaching Degree, focusing on Spanish and French languages.
Beverly had a larger-than-life personality, a generous...
Francis X. Desautels
October 10, 2026
Francis X. Desautels III, age 73, passed away on October 10, 2026, following a brief battle with his health. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, love, and inspiration that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
Francis was a man who truly loved life and lived it in his own unique way. A free spirit...
Robert T. Ferrantino
October 10, 2026
Robert T. Ferrantino, 77 of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Born in Worcester, a son of the late Leo and Josephine (Esposito) Ferrantino. He was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Northeastern University. in 1972. Robert worked as an engineer for Avery Dennison for many years and later worked as...
Ronald J. Pantano, MD
September 21, 2026
Dr. Ronald Joseph Pantano passed away peacefully in his home in the early hours of September 21, 2026.
Ron was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on April 12, 1945, the son of Costantino Pantano and Mary (Ricciardi) Pantano. His grandparents, Mario and Concetta Pantano, were also central figures in his early life and helped shape the values and strong sense of...
Barbara Cerny
October 3, 2026
Barbara J. (Swanson) Cerny, of West Dennis and Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026 in Worcester.
Barbara was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, daughter of the late Frank E. and Edna L. Swanson. As fate would have it, Barbara was born on the exact same day as her future husband, Richard Cerny. Graduates of Omaha South High...
Thomas J. Chachi
October 12, 2026
Thomas J. Chachi, 71 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Born in Worcester, the late son of Gregory and Victoria (Lupu) Chachi. He was a graduate of Burncoat High School, Class of 1975. Tom worked as a maintenance mechanic for Worcester Housing Authority for 37 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox...
Bernard A. Thibault
October 10, 2026
Bernard A. Thibault, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough.
Known lovingly as Bernie, he is survived by his loving wife, Barbarann L. (Casey) Thibault; his daughter, Eloise Woodruff and her husband, Christopher, and granddaughter, Olivia, who was his pride and joy. Bernie was predeceased in death by his parents,...
Wilfredo Quinones
October 7, 2026
Wilfredo Quinones, 54, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Worcester.
Wilfredo Quinones was a beloved family man and a respected member of his community, known widely as an exceptional contractor. His success was not built on connections, but on his genuine ability, sharp mind, and natural talent as a problem solver. Many sought him out not only for his...
Michelle M Camosse
October 7, 2026
Michelle Camosse, 40, a lifelong resident of Dudley, a sweet girl with a bright smile and kind heart, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after a life of health challenges.
Michelle was born in Worcester on December 11, 1985, the daughter of John Camosse and the late Patricia (Cote) Camosse. Challenged all her life with Down Syndrome,...
Linda M. Gaimari
October 5, 2026
Linda M. (Eager) Gaimari of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital, just two days after celebrating her 78th birthday. Her passing concluded a long, valiant, and protracted battle with cancer, which she faced with unwavering fortitude.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, and caregiver. She leaves behind her beloved husband...
Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers
October 5, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers, 90, of Worcester, on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Demers, Sr.
Born September 21, 1936, in Newport, Vermont, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mathilda (Hupe) Lantagne.
Marguerite met the...
Sharon "Sherry" Wyman
October 5, 2026
Sharon “Sherry” A. (Robinson) Wyman, 82, of Millbury, formerly of Grafton and Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2026, after living with colon cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her daughters.
To almost everyone, she was simply "Sherry." She had an easy smile, a quick sense of humor, and a remarkable ability to strike up a...
Gail S. Patterson
October 5, 2026
Gail S. (Mancuso) Patterson, 65, of Millbury, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at CareOne in Millbury. Her husband, Arthur Patterson, predeceased her in February 2018.
Gail is survived by her brother, Peter Mancuso, Jr. and his partner Andrea Gianino of Cherry Valley; sister-in-law, Beth Wasson and her husband Scott; nephews, Nicholas and Jeffrey Mancuso, and James Wasson; aunts, uncles,...
Jean Mulkay
October 4, 2026
Jean M. (DeParolis) Mulkay, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Her husband, Richard Mulkay, predeceased her.
Jean is survived by two sons, David E. White and his wife Lynn Carpenter-White, and Joseph P. White and his wife Silvana; a brother, Joseph DeParolis; five sisters, Frances Gedzium, Theresa Saab, Bertha...
Barry P. Posterro
October 4, 2026
Barry P. Posterro, 84, of North Grafton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his beloved wife of nearly fifty-four years, Constance (Copper) Posterro; their four children, Tracy Kirkpatrick, B.J. Posterro, Jamie Posterro, and Kristy Kielbasinski; nine grandchildren; and his brother, Kenneth Posterro.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Barry was the son of the late...
John A Delgado
October 3, 2026
John A. Delgado, 67 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly, on October 3, 2026. John, affectionately remembered by many as “Johnny”, was a beloved father, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His passing leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of those who loved him, but also gratitude for the memories, laughter, strength and love he shared throughout his life.
Born in...
Anthony Paul Reno
October 2, 2026
Anthony P. Reno, 52, of Fiskdale, Ma a dedicated husband, father, brother and mentor to hundreds of athletes passed away October 2, 2026, in his home in Fiskdale, surrounded by the family and friends he loved.
Funeral plans are private and a memorial service will be held in the coming months, according to Yale. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370...
Robert T. Shakour
October 2, 2026
Robert T. Shakour, 94, of Auburn, formerly of Brewster, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. He is reunited with his loving wife, Phyllis (Stevens) Shakour, who predeceased him in September 2012.
Robert is survived by two children, Thomas Shakour of Clover, SC and Eileen Shakour of Mashpee; three grandchildren, William Shakour of Gastonia NC,...
William "Billy" "Mingum" Massey
October 1, 2026
it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Billy” “Mingum” Massey, 73, of Worcester, on Thursday, October 1st 2026 surrounded by his beloved family and devoted friends. Billy fought over a 16-year battle with cancer, notably beating and surviving Pancreatic Cancer in 2011
He was born in Worcester, the son of William and Rose (Norwicki) Massey. He...
Thomas J. Legere
October 1, 2026
Thomas J. Legere, 78 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday. October 1, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph Legere and Jane (Naumiec) Legere Skog. He attended Worcester Schools and later enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country during the Vietnam War. Thomas worked as a...
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