Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Cheryl R. Barry
September 30, 2020
Cheryl R. Barry, 54, of Worcester, passed away into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She is reunited with her mother, Ethel I. (Richardson) Toney, who passed away on April 19, 2020.
She is survived by two brothers, Clarence Richardson and his wife Denice of Worcester, and Darryl Barry of Worcester; a sister,...
Grace H. Konisky
September 29, 2020
Grace H. (DiReda) Konisky, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She was predeceased by her first husband of 26 years, Raymond Humphreys and her second husband of 14 years, Anthony Konisky.
She is survived by her stepdaughter-in-law Linda Konisky, grandchildren, Stephen Grodzke of Southbridge, Melissa Doray, and her husband David...
Joanne Vincequere
September 29, 2020
Joanne (Kabachenski) Vincequere, 79, of Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Quaboag Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Joanne is survived by her loving and devoted husband of forty-four years, Timothy Vincequere; five sons, Paul Fournier and his wife Kathlene of Shrewsbury, David Fournier and his wife Kathleen, Michael J. Fournier of Worcester, James Fournier and his girlfriend Lisa Piermattei...
Mary (Guinto) Hovhannesian
September 29, 2020
Mary L. Hovhannesian, age 96, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully September 29, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice following a period of declining health.
Mary was born in Worcester to the late Rosario and Michelina (D’Ambra) Guinto and was the last surviving sibling of seven children. She was a longtime resident of Keene, NH, raising four children there with her...
Mary J Martin
September 28, 2020
Mary J. (Cassella) Martin of Worcester and Rutland, died on Monday September 28, 2020, at UMass Memorial Hospital-Memorial Campus, after a short illness. She is now reunited with her husband, Joseph Martin, who died on February 24, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother Richard S. Cassella in March, 2018.
Mary was born...
Israel "Ike" Garcia
September 25, 2020
Israel “Ike” Garcia, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Ike is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Mary M. (Semmann) Garcia; three children, Israel C. Garcia and his wife Jonelle of Bristow, VA, Benjamin D. Lane and his wife Lisa of Gorham, ME, and Catherine Lane of Bethel, ME; two...
Steven L. Clay
September 24, 2020
Steven L. Clay,51, of Auburn and Worcester died unexpectedly Thursday September 24,2020. Clay is survived by his mother June (Goddard) Grammatic of Auburn, his father David L. Clay,His loving Children Brittany Clay, and Andrew and Thomas Clay. He also leaves his brother David Clay and his wife Tara of Leicester, and his sister Melanie Morin and her husband Scott...
Philip J. Abisamra
September 23, 2020
Philip J. Abisamra, 80 of Beverly (formerly of Worcester and Framingham) passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a period of declining health and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Philip, born and raised in Worcester, was one of seven children of the late Emil and Lillian Abisamra. He graduated from North...
Theresa A. Logan
September 21, 2020
Theresa A. (Micillo), 86 of Playa del Rey, California died peacefully at home on September 21, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by her family.
She is predeceased by her husbands Thomas Logan and Matthew Mancini. Theresa was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Luigi and Anna (Amato) Micillo and lived here most of her life before moving...
Peter A Papagni
September 19, 2020
Peter A. Papagni, 95, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by the family he loved after a brief period of declining health.
Peter was born in and raised in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Angelina (DiPilato) Papagni. In 1946, Peter married the “Love of his Life” and partner for over 61 years...
Sandra (Jacques) Pace
September 18, 2020
Sandy A. (Jacques) Pace, 62 of West Boylston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, September 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sandy was born in Worcester and grew up in Quinsig Village, the daughter of the late John A. and Barbara A. (Rafferty) Jacques. She graduated from Holy Name High...
Christine Sbrogna
September 17, 2020
Christine (Russo) Sbrogna 94 of Worcester died Thursday September 17, 2020 at the Christopher House of Worcester. Born, and lived in Worcester her entire life, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Natalie (Lapriore) Russo. Christine was pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years, Andrew (Chico) Sbrogna.
Christine leaves two daughters, Judy Gedman and Patricia Bafaro, both...
Frank "Chick" Pavone
September 17, 2020
Frank J. “Chick” Pavone, 92 a longtime resident of West Boylston passed away surrounded by the family he loves Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.
Frank was one of five children of Antonio and Carmela (Cappucio) Pavone. Born in Worcester he met the love of his life, Priscilla M. Casello, in grade school. They were married Sept. 15, 1951, Soon after, he...
Lucille M. Lamoureux
September 16, 2020
Lucille Mildred (Jerome) Lamoureux, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
Lucille was born on July 2, 1953 in Burlington, Vermont, a daughter of the late George W. and Hilda Mae (Choiniere) Saltus. She loved reading, crossword puzzles and being with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.
Lucille...
Giannino "John" Luciani
September 15, 2020
Giannino A. “John” Luciani, 94 of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 with his devoted family by his side.
Giannino was born in Pescosansonesco, a province of Pescara Italy, the youngest of eight children of Nicola and Amalia (Laviano) Luciani. He grew up in Italy and served in the Italian Army. In 1948, Giannino married his love Maria N....
Marino "Marty" DeMango
September 14, 2020
Marino “Marty” DeMango, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home with his family by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Marino was born on January 18, 1930 in Worcester, MA., a son of the late Giuseppe and Lucrezia (Capoccia) DeMango. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade where he studied...
Karen L. Sitkowski
September 14, 2020
Karen L. (Larson) Sitkowski, 49, of Bradenton, FL, (formerly of Worcester, MA), passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020.
Karen is survived by her loving partner, Arlindo Oliveira; her daughter, Grace; her sister, Kristina Dobberpuhl of Hudson, MA, and her father, Stanley Larson, of Rochdale, MA. She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Larson.
Karen was a gentle soul...
Andrew "Andy" Collaro, Jr.
September 14, 2020
On Monday, September 14th Andrew Collaro, Jr. a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly, reuniting in heaven with his parents Andrew Collaro Sr and Rose (DiPilato) Collaro, his wife Annette, brother Richard, brother in law, Robert Carelli and granddaughter Courtney Kalagher who passed away June 26th. Andrew was born in Worcester, growing up in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury...
Gail F. Raymond
September 13, 2020
On Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Gail F (Jarvis) Raymond peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 76.
Gail was born on April 20th, 1944 in Worcester, MA to Roland and Lucille (Comtois) Jarvis. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School in 1962. After graduation she went to work for Worcester...
Louis A. Iacovone, Jr.
September 13, 2020
Louis A. Iacovone, Jr., 79, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Louie is survived by his loving wife, Linda J. (Bottomly) Iacovone; four daughters, Angela Hebert of Oxford, Debra Romero of Stafford Springs, CT, Dianne Choruzek and her husband Stanley of Worcester, and Jeanne Iacovone of Southbridge; three sons, Michael Iacovone...