Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph R Coskie
October 23, 2020
Joseph R. Coskie passed away peacefully on October 23rd after a brief illness. He leaves behind his children Carol-Lynn Tomaiolo, Cindy Halloran, and Jay Coskie, his son-in-law Mark Tomaiolo, daughter-in-law Amy Lewis Coskie, and grandchildren Jack, Matthew, Charlotte and Rachel.
Joe spent much of his youth living with his mother Ellen and sister Beverley on Mendon Street in Worcester, and...
Virginia S Hearns
October 23, 2020
Virginia S. (Murphy) Hearns, 79, of Worcester died peacefully on October 23, 2020 in the UMASS Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her Husband John E. Hearns died in 1972. Virginia leaves her daughter Jean J. Hearns with whom she lived, a sister June Murphy-Katz and her husband Harvey of Wellesley, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graduate of...
Virginia G Engvall
October 23, 2020
Virginia G. (Hand) Engvall, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hermitage Healthcare. Her husband, Gene A. Engvall, predeceased her in December 1992.
Virginia is survived by a daughter, Gail S. Gerolomo and her husband John of Rutland; two sons, Gary A. Engvall and his wife Margaret of Cranston, RI, and Gregory M. Engvall and his...
Daniel Ruggieri, Sr.
October 22, 2020
Daniel Ruggieri, Sr. a lifelong Worcester resident, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was 98 years old.
Daniel was born in Worcester the son of Italian immigrants Domenic and Josephine (Martucci) Ruggieri. He grew up on Caprera Rd in Worcester, and attended Commerce High School. A proud American patriot, Daniel joined...
Lorrinda Marie Covello
October 21, 2020
Lorrinda Marie Covello, 59 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home.
Lorrinda was born in Worcester, where she graduated Doherty Memorial High School. Lorrinda worked as an administrative assistant for Fairlawn Rehabilitation for many years.
Lorrinda is survived by her brother, Richard T. Covello of Worcester; an uncle, Dean Dunn, Jr. of Bremerton, WA; many cousins...
Elizabeth Bonaventura
October 21, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” Bonaventura 91 of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at Umass Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Trenton NJ, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Dostal) Hanuschik. In 1953 Betty married the love of her life Frank Bonaventura, whom she leaves behind. Betty met...
Robert L. Primmer
October 20, 2020
Robert L. Primmer, 88 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at home with his family by his side.
A graveside service for Robert is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery, Section "M" in Shrewsbury. There are no calling hours.
If you would like to make a memorial contribution in his...
Glen Alan Zannotti
October 16, 2020
Glen Alan Zannotti, 58 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 16, 2020.
Glen was born in Worcester on June 10, 1962, one of three children of John and Inez M. (Jansson) Zannotti. He graduated from Auburn High School class of 1980, and went on to further his education finding his calling as a computer Technician for several companies...
Richard Ovian
October 15, 2020
Surrounded by his loving family, Richard (Dick) Ovian, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020, after courageously battling a prolonged illness. He was frequently referred to as the “comeback kid” by all witnessing his intense fight to beat the odds and strong will to live.
Born in Northbridge, MA, of Armenian immigrant refugees, Richard was a first-generation Armenian-American....
Lorraine R. Ricardi
October 15, 2020
Lorraine R. (St. Andre) Ricardi, 96, of West Boylston, died on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, after a short illness. Her husband of 57 years, James P. Ricardi died on September 24, 2002. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Edward W. St. Andre.
Lorraine was born on October 19, 1923,...
Linda R Garney
October 15, 2020
Linda R. (Howard) Garney, 73, of Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away at her home in Florida on Thursday, October 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda met the love of her life, Lawrence Garney when they were 17 years old and have been married fifty-four years. Along with her husband, Larry, she is survived by their three daughters,...
Antoinette (Etre) Mattero
October 15, 2020
Antoinette Susan (Etre) Mattero, 79 of Millbury, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2020, after a courageous 37-year battle with breast cancer.
Ann was born and raised in Worcester, one of three children of Victor and Philomena (Germain) Etre. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School...
Paula A Ward
October 10, 2020
Paula A. (Moquin)Ward, of Millbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
She leaves behind her loving daughters, Rose A. Finne and her significant other Jon-Michael Aiello of Millbury and Ashley M. (Ward)Bessette of Millbury; a dear friend who she though of as a daughter, Tasha Hayden of Shrewsbury; her two precious grandchildren,...
Patricia M. Bonczyk
October 10, 2020
Patricia M. (Fortin) Bonczyk, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of sixty-three years, Edward F. Bonczyk, predeceased her in June 2019.
Patricia is survived by three sons, Scott K. Bonczyk, Stephan E. Bonczyk and his wife Audrey, and Paul F. Bonczyk and his wife Aileen, all of Worcester;...
George M Hilow
October 7, 2020
George M. Hilow, 96 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Wednesday, October 7th after a period of declining health.
George was born in Worcester on March 29, 1924, one of five children of Lebanese immigrants Assad and Catherine (Aziz) Hilow. He graduated from Commerce High and earned additional skill training from Worcester Boys Trade. In 1952, George married the...
Roberto De Los Santos
October 6, 2020
Roberto De Los Santos 66 of Worcester died peacefully at his home on Tuesday October 6, 2020. Born in San Juan Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Roberto and Juana (Garcia) De Los Santos.
Roberto leaves a large and loving family that includes his wife, Evelyn (Quintana) De Los Santos, five sons, Benjamin Borrero, Roberto, Joel,...
Robert J Mulrain
October 5, 2020
Robert J. Mulrain, was a kind, loyal, and faithful family man. He was known for being a man of few words with a heart of gold. At the age of 88, Robert passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 5, 2020.Born and raised in Worcester, Robert was one of two sons of Arthur and Anna...
Haig Arakelian
October 4, 2020
Haig Arakelian, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at UMass Hospital.
Haig was born in Springfield, MA, son of the late Roxanne (McAlian) Warshaw, and grew up in Worcester. Haig was a well-known chef in Worcester and had spent ten years at the former Plaza Club. He also catered private events for many years with...
Joseph V Pusateri
October 1, 2020
Joseph V. Pusateri, 79 a longtime resident of Sterling and noted area car salesman, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2020, rejoining in heaven his wife, Jean, daughter Karen and five siblings.
Joseph was born, July 24, 1941 in Worcester, the youngest of six children of Italian immigrants, Joseph J and Rose (DiBlasi) Pusateri. Educated and raised in Worcester, ...
Levi Joshua Bouchard
September 30, 2020
Levi Joshua Bouchard was taken way too soon on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Levi was born on September 30, 2020 in Worcester. Levi was taken too soon and sadly enough; the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.
Levi leaves his parents, Zachary R. Bouchard and Virginia E. “Ginny” Graichen;...
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