Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Jean "Meema" (Frado) Baldelli
January 4, 2025
Jean M. “Meema” (Frado) Baldelli, 92, a longtime resident of Northborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 with loved ones gathered at her side after a period of declining health.
Jean was born in Marlborough, one of three children of John and Anne (Cunningham) Frado. She was raised in Marlborough, she graduated from Marlborough High, where she was a MHS...
Mary (Thomas) Daniel
January 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Thomas Daniel, who left us on January 3, 2025, at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Redondo Beach, California, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 17, 1931, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Walter J. Thomas and Rose (Harpie) Thomas....
Richard E Gingras
January 2, 2025
Richard E. Gingras, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by the family he loved.
Richard’s wife of 53 years, Nancy L. (Luzier) Gingras passed away May 5th, 2015. He is survived by four sons, Richard Gingras and his wife Luann of Georgia, Robert Gingras and his wife Elizabeth of Ohio, Marc...
Maria A. (Triola) Perry
January 2, 2025
Maria A. (Triola) Perry, 84, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family.
Born on March 26th, 1940, in Worcester, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Augustine and Doris (Buduo) Triola. A woman of unwavering love and devotion, Maria’s life was a true testament to faith, family, and service.
On October 12, 1963,...
Mitchell A. Burke
December 31, 2024
Mitchell A. Burke, 32, of Worcester, passed away on December 31, 2024
Mitchell is survived by his daughter and light of his life, Charlotte Burke and her mother Michelle Johnson; his mother, Karen Hill; his brother, Dennis Burke, Jr. and his wife Kaleigh; aunts on his mother’s side, Cheryl Leonard and her husband Robert and their son, Bryan Leonard; Susan McManus...
Linda A. Porcaro
December 27, 2024
Linda A. Porcaro, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Porcaro in 1999.
Linda is survived by two sons, James Porcaro and his wife Leighann of Old Saybrook, CT, and Michael Porcaro of Worcester; two brothers, Roger Rango and Kevin Rango; and a sister, Karen...
Lucia "Lou" Brescia
December 26, 2024
Lucia “Lou” Brescia, 77, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. She leaves a loving family and friends.
Lucia was born and raised in Worcester, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, Carlo and Josephine (Rigante) Brescia; her brother, Vincenzo Brescia; her brother-in-law, Donald Goodwin; and a nephew, Arthur Laflamme.
Lou shared a special bond with her sister, Julia...
Michael C Morrissey
December 26, 2024
Michael C. Morrissey, 74, of Hudson, NH, and Delray Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Mike was born in Worcester, MA, the son of William E. and Evelyn G. (Hudson) Morrissey. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College. Mike then began a long...
Augustine "Gus" Sbrogna, Jr.
December 25, 2024
” After a period of declining health, Augustine (“Gus”) Sbrogna, Jr., at age 98, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Gus was born in Worcester, the son of Augustine Sbrogna, Sr., and Philomena (DeMalia) Sbrogna and lived for over 90 years in the house where he was born on Shrewsbury Street, in...
Francis "Sam" Benoit
December 24, 2024
Francis “Sam” Benoit, 76, of Rochdale previously of Auburn, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved on December 24th, 2024.
Sam was born in Worcester, the son of Oliver and Evelyn (Arenburg) Benoit. He was raised in North Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School. Sam joined the U.S. Army in December of 1967, pursuing a career as a...
Ruth F. DeLuca
December 22, 2024
Ruth F. (Fiske) DeLuca, 80, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late, Ralph P. DeLuca.
Born August 9, 1944, in Worcester to the late, Carl and Barbara (Griffin) Fiske. Being with family was what she loved most. Family outings of beach trips, weekend camping, lighthouses, and eating lobster. She...
Astley Gordon
December 21, 2024
Pastor Elder Astley Gordon, aged 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Leicester, MA.
Born in Chester Castle, Jamaica, on August 10, 1930, he was the beloved son of the late, Ida Anglin of Jamaica.
Sadly, in addition to his mother, Astley was predeceased in death by his oldest son, Anthony Gordon of Jamaica.
Mr. Gordon came to the...
Catherine Ann "Kay" Paparella
December 21, 2024
Catherine A. Paparella, 91, a lifetime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was the beloved matriarch of the Paparella family and was known as “Kay” by all who knew and loved her.
She was born in Worcester on July 24, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore Paparella...
Catherine Ann "Kay" Paparella
December 21, 2024
Catherine A. Paparella, 91, a lifetime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was the beloved matriarch of the Paparella family and was known as “Kay” by all who knew and loved her.
She was born in Worcester on July 24, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore Paparella...
Geraldine "Gerry" (Starkus) Zecco
December 21, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” A. (Starkus) Zecco, 86, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, December 21th, 2024, just over a month, since the “love of her life” and husband of sixty-two years, Francis A. Zecco, Sr. passed on November 18th.
She is survived by, a son, Francis A. Zecco, Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn; a...
John D Orrizzi
December 20, 2024
John “Jack” D. Orrizzi, 76, of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Jack was born in Worcester on April 5, 1948, to Hugo and Julia (Cilia) Orrizzi. He was raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Rutgers University and then was...
Ronald C. Mikelonis
December 20, 2024
Ronald C. Mikelonis, 75, of Middletown, R.I., formerly of Rutland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 20th, 2024, after succumbing to a lifetime of health challenges.
Ronald was born in Worcester, one of four children of the late, Charles A. and Jennie T. (Festa) Mikelonis. Raised in Worcester, Ronald attended Classical High School and graduated from Doherty...
John S. Ferdella
December 19, 2024
John S. Ferdella, 83, passed away at his home on December 19, 2024 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His absence will be deeply felt by his daughter Beth Ann and her husband James Moughan of Holden, MA and his son John Ferdella, Jr. and his wife Nicole of Paris, France. He was a proud and loving Grampy to his...
Edmund E. Robertson
December 19, 2024
Edmund E. Robertson, 96, of Millbury, reposed to the Lord on December 19th at home with his loving wife and daughter. He was known as “Papa” to all those who knew him and loved him.
Edmund was born in Worcester on June 2, 1928, son of the late Harry and Mary (Nichols) Robertson. He attended Commerce High School in Worcester, MA...
Shirley A. Rodgers
December 19, 2024
Shirley A. (Kniskern) Rodgers, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Born August 23, 1934, in Worcester to the late, Holmer Ralph and Irene (Brown) Kniskern. Shirley was an incredibly strong, kind, stubborn, and caring woman. You could often find her crocheting, making puzzles, or doing crosswords. Shirley also loved watching Hallmark, playing cards, collecting various items, reading the...
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