Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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.
Christina B. (Rodinov) Saeedi
January 4, 2026
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Christina B. (Rodinov) Saeedi, 62, of Worcester, on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born in Worcester on December 7, 1963, daughter of the late Sergei and Irmgard (JÖ®ünck) Rodinov.
Christina enjoyed playing bingo and trying her luck on scratch tickets, especially when she won.
Renowned for her warm heart and kind spirit, Christina...
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...
Michael M. Sokal
December 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael M. Sokal, 80, at his home in Worcester, MA on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Michael was a committed husband, father, educator, and lifelong learner. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Charlene Sokal, with whom he built a life rooted in partnership and curiosity. He...
Ronald P. Picard
January 4, 2026
Ronald P. Picard, 50, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Caryn R. (Lanava) Picard, their two incredible sons, Joel P. Picard and Adam M. Picard. His mother Margaret A. (Adams) Picard, two sisters, Michelle M. Quinn and Danielle R. Picard-Sheehan, and nieces and nephews....
Denis "Denny" Sachs
January 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Denis E (Denny) Sachs on Friday January 2, 2026. He died peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Denis was born in Worcester on August 10, 1943 to Hilda (Aronovitz) and Seymour Sachs. He enlisted in the U.S Marines, where he proudly served his country in Vietnam. He...
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...
Joseph D. Forjette
December 30, 2025
Joseph D. Forjette, 84, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at UMass Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Raymonde (Fiset) Forjette.
Born June 28, 1941, in Worcester, one of three children to the late Joseph O. and Delia (Salmon) Forjette. Joseph was a devoted father, grandfather and husband who defined his success...
Lawrence "Larry" Harris
December 27, 2025
Lawrence E. “Larry” Harris, 64, a longtime resident of Worcester, was called home to his Lord, Saturday, December 27th, 2025, with family gathered at his bedside after a period of declining health. He is reunited in heaven with his three sons Tyrell J. Brown, Justin Harris, and Shaun Tatum and his father Lawrence Harris who all predeceased him.
Lawrence a vibrant...
Carol L Adams
December 27, 2025
Carol L. Adams, 66, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2025, reuniting in heaven with her parents Paul and Barbara (Miller) Adams and sister Deborah Adams, after a life of health challenges.
Carol was born in Worcester on September 5, 1959. She lived most of her life at Monson Development Center in Palmer, MA, and a DDS Group...
Josephine (Puglisi) Calabro
December 25, 2025
Josephine Ann Calabro was born on August 8, 1931, in New York City to Michele and Concetta Puglisi. Raised in a close-knit family that owned a neighborhood grocery store, she learned early the values of hard work, community, and compassion. She shared her childhood with her sister, Nina White, with whom she maintained a lifelong bond.
A woman of intelligence, she...
Jaratzed Sanchez
December 24, 2025
Jaratzed Sanchez, 53,of Webster, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025. She was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Jaratzed was the beloved daughter of Hector L. Rosario of Webster and the late Carmen M. Lopez Perez, who passed away on July 30, 2025. She later moved to Massachusetts, where she was a graduate of South High School and attended Rochester...
Helen "Judy" J. Feeny
December 24, 2025
Judy Feeny, born on June 25, 1941, to Ambrose and Dorothy (Mahoney) Griffiths, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
After graduating from Girls Catholic High School in Malden, Judy married Thomas P. Feeny, her best friend since the age of 14. She shared nearly 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Tom until his...
Janice Marie (MacKoul) Randolph
December 24, 2025
Janice Randolph, a radiant spirit and unforgettable presence, died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. She was 78 years old.
Janice, a selfless woman, had "a heart of gold” and room in her heart for everyone she met. She was extremely compassionate and generous with her love, time, and resources, helping anyone she could. Indeed, she was the epitome of...
Patrick A. Bisceglia
December 23, 2025
Patrick Andrew Bisceglia, 91, passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved.
Patrick was born in Worcester, MA to the late Dominick and Nellie (Kapusta) Bisceglia. He attended schools in Worcester and proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.
He worked at Henry L. Hanson,...
Donnie Demers
December 22, 2025
Donnie Demers
December 20, 1959 – December 22, 2025
Donnie Demers was deeply loved.
A son, a brother, an uncle, a godfather, and a treasured friend, his life was marked by courage, kindness, humor, and an extraordinary gift for music. A gifted artist, multi-platinum-selling songwriter, pianist, author, producer and cook, Donnie passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on December 22, 2025—just two days after...
Rosalina (Rodriguez) Ramos
December 20, 2025
Rosalina (Rodriguez) Ramos, 78, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on August 30, 1947, daughter of the late Hipolito and Santa (Nuñez) Rodriguez.
Rosalina was deeply passionate about the people she loved and the life she built around them. She cherished spending time with her family—especially gathering to play dominoes—and...
Sammy Arthur Khoury
December 19, 2025
Sammy Arthur Khoury, 67, of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Friday, December 19th, 2025, after a series of illness.
Sammy was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of Sammy E. and Mary (McPherson) Khoury. As a young child, Sammy moved with his family to New London, CT where he grew up and graduated from New London High...
Domenic DeCillis Jr.
December 19, 2025
MILLBURY – Domenic DeCillis Jr. 66, of Millbury, passed away Friday, December 19th, 2025, with loved ones gathered at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Domenic was born in Worcester, to Domenico and Mary Ann (Ventura) DeCillis. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School with his GED and pursued an education in the plumbing field.
Domenic dedicated over 40...
Dennis E. Dalbec
December 19, 2025
Sergeant First Class Dennis E. Dalbec Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.
Born on April 22, 1946, in Worcester, Dennis was the oldest of six children of Edgar and Gayle (Fields) Dalbec. He was raised in Worcester’s French neighborhood on Canterbury Street and graduated...
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