Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Matteo Travaglio, who passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Matteo was born in Vieste, Foggia Italy to Giovanni and Maria. Under the guidance of his father, he became a successful furniture maker. In 1968, he and his wife Antonia set out for a better life and came to...

Nov 30, 2023

Nov 29, 2023

David E. Gauthier, 76, of Worcester passed away November 29, 2023 unexpectedly in his sleep.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 20th at 1:30 pm in Pine Grove Cemetery Grafton.   

Nov 26, 2023

Joseph P. Genduso, Jr. of Worcester, a retired Worcester Police Detective, and highly decorated U.S. Marine Veteran passed away with loved ones gathered at his side, on his 95th birthday November 26, 2023, after a period of declining health.  He is welcomed into heaven by his wife, Eileen who passed away in 2015, his son Joseph P. Genduso, III who...

Nov 24, 2023

Robert James Arakelian, 80, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023 following a long series of health challenges.

Bob was born in Worcester, the son of the late Arthur and Rose (Ferrante) Arakelian.  He spent the majority of his life in Shrewsbury, where he and his wife lived and raised their three children. He is survived by...

Nov 23, 2023

Lauren Elizabeth Grande, 37 of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2023 after a long series of health challenges.

Lauren was born and brought up in Shrewsbury.  She is survived by her son, Silas, parents Gerald N. “Jerry” Grande, and Diane (Cybulski) Grande, her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Cybulski; an uncle Raymond Cybulski, Jr.,  her best friend and cherished cat,...

Nov 22, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

Alfred “Freddie” DiVerdi, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, after a period of declining health.  

Freddie was born May 28, 1937 in Worcester, one of four sons of Michael and Rose (Ricardi) DiVerdi. Raised in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury Street, Fred graduated from North High School, and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving...

Nov 18, 2023

Scott W. Davis, 71 of Worcester passed away November 18, 2023.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 in VA Massachusetts Cemetery, Winchendon at 11:00 am.   

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Nov 15, 2023

Nov 15, 2023

Anna (Palma) Monfreda, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a period of declining health.

Anna was born in Sparanese, Italy, one of nine children of Rafaelle and Giulia Palma. Raised in Italy, Anna met Joseph A Monfreda, they married and immigrated to Worcester, where they raised their daughter and family in the Lake View...

Nov 15, 2023

Michelina (Cariglia) D’Angelo, 94, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a brief  illness.

Born in Worcester, March 11, 1929, she was one of four children of Michelina (Tomaiolo) Cariglia and Martino “Joe the Park” Cariglia. “Lela” as she was fondly called graduated from Girls Fanning Trade, met, and married “the Love...

Nov 15, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

Constance D. (Belba) Vessio, 86 of Worcester passed away November 11, 2023. Born to Lambi and Meropi (Saro) Belba in Dudley, Massachusetts. She was the beloved wife of the late George N. Vessio who passed away in 2008. 

Constance worked as a Manager/Administrator for the Rob Roy Academy mentoring many throughout 25 years. Connie also worked for many years...

Nov 10, 2023

Nov 9, 2023

Deborah D. (Parent-Tuccio) Burke, 71, of Worcester, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, November 9, 2023, after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on August 7, 1952, Deborah was the daughter of the late Julien L. and Mary C. (Spencer) Parent.  Deborah attended Sacred Heart Academy and lived in Worcester for most of her life.  She loved...

Nov 9, 2023

On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, the Grafton and formerly Worcester communities lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Eleanor (Campomizzi) Palmieri, 80, who suddenly passed away at home in her sleep. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen A. Palmieri, Jr. who passed away in January of 2021.

Eleanor, known as Ellie to her family and friends, was born...

Nov 9, 2023

Surrounded by the love of her family, Anna M. (Gallo) Perrone, 94, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt peacefully passed away at home Thursday, November 9th, 2023, after a brief period of declining health.   

Anna was born on August 21, 1929, one of ten children to Vincenzo and Anastasia (Tufano) Gallo.  Raised in Worcester, Anna married...