Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

April 12, 2021

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird, 86, a dedicated mother, gram, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Monday April 12th, 2021 in her home. Natalie was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Pasquale and Angelina Ciuffredo. In 1952, Natalie married Francis R. “Franny” Bird and began a 58-year love affair...

Robert J. Zack

Robert J. Zack

April 12, 2021

Our brother, Robert J. Zack, of Rochdale MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, he was 61 years old.

He was born in Worcester, MA son of the late, Alfred F. and Jane (Piasecki) Zack.  He attended St Mary’s grammar school and Doherty Memorial High School.  After graduating from Quinsigamond CC, he worked in marketing for...

Carolann R Dudas

Carolann R Dudas

April 11, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful young woman Carolann R Dudas, 21 years of age, on April 11, 2021 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She joins in heaven, her grandparents Louis Sr. and Carol Dudas, her father Dwaine Thames Sr., and brother Ryan Thames who predeceased her

Carolann was born in...

Rose Marie Maurier

Rose Marie Maurier

April 10, 2021

Rose Marie Maurier, 67, of Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester, from complications of liver cancer.

Rose is survived by three sisters, Anita Maurier of Sutton, Lucille A. Maurier and Theresa I. Peters, both of Zephyrhills, FL; numerous cousins; nieces, nephews, and many friends.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald H....

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

April 10, 2021

Retired Worcester District Court Officer, Vernon “Gus” Chester, III 58, of Barre formerly Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a valiant Battle with Cancer. 

A larger than life, man with a strong will, huge heart, and exceptional smile, was born in Worcester, the oldest son of Vernon “Gus” Chester, Jr., and Patricia A. (Tarby) Chester.  Raised in...

Maureen E. Legay

Maureen E. Legay

April 10, 2021

Maureen E. (Shea) Legay, 83 of Worcester, passed after a period of declining health at St. Mary’s Health Care Center.

Maureen was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Irish Immigrants Dennis and Elizabeth (Lynch) Shea.  She worked as a medical secretary in the cardiology and nuclear medicine departments for St. Vincent’s Hospital for 51 years, a...

Stephen E. Milosh

Stephen E. Milosh

April 8, 2021

Stephen E. Milosh, 62, of Charlton, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family in the comfort of his home.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Cherie A. (Cote) Milosh; two daughters, Gina M. Horan and her husband Daniel of Grafton, and Lisa C. Milosh of Charlton; a grandson, Owen Horan of...

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

April 8, 2021

Concetta T. (Panebianco) Mandella Noponen, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.  Her husband, Henry Noponen, predeceased her in 2008; and her first husband of forty-two years, George Mandella, predeceased her in 1986.

Concetta is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Mandella) Jackson and her husband Freddie of Ware; twelve grandchildren; nineteen...

David A. Ward

David A. Ward

April 8, 2021

David A. Ward, 66, of Barre, co-owner of The Jenkins Inn, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

David is survived by his husband and business partner, Joseph F. Perrin; four brothers, Raymond L. Ward, Jr. of Narragansett, Jeffrey R. Ward of Northborough, Kenneth J. Ward of Thailand, and Mark...

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

April 7, 2021

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara, a son of Totoquelleh, Bopolu District, Gbarpolu County, Liberia was born on March 12, 1950, onto the union of Beyan Dartuwai Kamara and Moloweh Kanneh Kamara.   That birthdate can be marked as a great day because a true son of the soil was born!  As it is for everyone, once you are born, you must die and...

Earl Lee Brown

Earl Lee Brown

April 7, 2021

Earl Lee Brown, 76, of Worcester, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Earl was born March 14, 1945 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to the late Isaac (Ike) and Addie (Morrison) Brown.  Earl graduated from R.B. Hudson High School in Selma, Alabama.  Earl was the rock for his...

Richard L Bellenoit

Richard L Bellenoit

April 7, 2021



Richard L. Bellenoit, formerly of Hilton Ave, Worcester, passed away peacefully April 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving children.  He was 89 years old.  Richard was predeceased by his devoted wife of 62 years, Noella A. (Lemay) Bellenoit.  He was the son of Oscar and M. Albina (Cote) Bellenoit and brother to the late Raymond Bellenoit and Lucille Schendel....

Karin Bartrum

Karin Bartrum

April 6, 2021

On April 6th, 2021 Karin (Donaghy) Bartrum passed away at the age of 51 in her home in Gardner. Karin Bartrum was born to Rita and Richard Donaghy on March 30th, 1970 in Shirley and grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated with the class of 88' of Nashoba Valley High School and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at...

Daniel P. Dagostino

Daniel P. Dagostino

April 4, 2021



Daniel P. Dagostino, 95 of West Warwick, RI., formerly of Hamilton Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his devoted family.

Daniel was born in Worcester, a son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Catarina “Catherine” (Cataldo) Dagostino.  He attended Commerce High School and right before graduating he was drafted...

Louis P Naple, Jr.

Louis P Naple, Jr.

April 4, 2021

Louis “Louie” P. Naple,  Jr. 74, of Worcester, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 to guard the gates of Heaven. He courageously battled cancer, until the very end, when he passed with his loving wife and sister by his side.

He leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Patricia A. Naple, with whom he shared his life for 38...

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

April 3, 2021

Ozzy (Paul) T. Osborn, 78, of Worcester, Mass. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Denise (Favreau) Osborn; his children, Steven and his wife Kathy of West Boylston, David of Leicester, Kevin and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, and Jodi of Worcester.  His grandchildren, Erin, JJ,...

Anthony L Ferigno

Anthony L Ferigno

April 3, 2021

Anthony L. Ferigno, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a period of declining health.   

Anthony was born in Milford, the son of Frank and Josephine (LaPreste) Ferigno.  He attended Milford Schools, leaving early to join the U.S. Navy during World War II serving his country proudly aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Otterstetter.   Upon discharge...

Delfina Bermudez

Delfina Bermudez

April 3, 2021

Delfina Bermudez, 92, of Worcester, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.

Delfina is survived by her loving family, including, Juan J. Velez and his wife Stephanie of Millbury; four daughters, Blanca Haydee of Bayamon, PR; Ada N. Fulgham and her husband David of Worcester; Iris R. Arnal...

Luis A Fernandez

Luis A Fernandez

April 2, 2021

Luis A. Fernandez 88 of Worcester died peacefully on Friday April 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Born in the Dominican Republic, Luis has been a resident of Worcester for many years where he and his late wife Anna raised their family and watched them grow and have families of their own.  Luis was deeply loved by his family and...

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

April 1, 2021

On Holy Thursday, April 1st, 2021, Angels led Adrianna to heavens door.  Her Grammy and Papa, John, and Gilda Ritacco who both predeceased her were there to hold her hand. 

Adrianna’s 38-year journey began in Kodiak, Alaska.  In the summer of her second birthday, she and her mother Lynda Ritacco moved to Worcester.  They all lived in Lynda’s family...

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