Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Olinda Calista
February 10, 2021
Olinda Clemente Andrade Calista, 88, of Worcester, formerly of Rumford, RI, passed away due to the physical and cognitive progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in hospice care in Worcester. Her beloved husband, and constant companion, of fifty-two years, Joseph Q. Calista, predeceased her in 2008.
Olinda is survived by her loving daughter, Joanne L. Calista...
Patricia Ann Kirkorian
February 10, 2021
Patricia Ann (Begonis) Kirkorian, 68 of Tempe, Arizona, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was 68 years old.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 48 years, Paul D. Kirkorian and their beloved dog Chippy; two sisters and two brothers, Denise Begonis Antoni and her husband Kenneth, Donna Begonis and her fiancé, Mario Montano...
Stephen A. Thoren
February 9, 2021
Stephen A. Thoren (1941-2021)
Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on February 9th at the age of 79. Stephen was born in Worcester, the son of Barbara (Dobson) & Chester Thoren. He is survived by his two sons, Stephen Thoren and his wife Christina (Prizio) and Paul Thoren, all of Worcester; his sister, Judy Dillon and her husband...
Sandra M Assad Johns
February 8, 2021
Sandra M. (Assad) Johns, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation with family by her side.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Andrew N. Johns, with whom she would have celebrated fifty-five years of marriage this coming May. She is also survived by a brother, John Assad of...
George A Marquis
February 8, 2021
It is with heart-felt sorrow, that I announce the passing of my brother, George A. Marquis, 65 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury who passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, after a long period of declining health.
George was born April 8, 1955 one of two sons of George R. and Lorraine G. (Caron) Marquis. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from...
Sharyn F. Harris
February 7, 2021
Sharyn F. “Dolly” (Tellier) Harris, 75, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Dolly was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Richards) Tellier. She attended Commerce High School and later moved to Denver, Colorado where she received her certification in cosmetology. Dolly was a hairdresser for many years...
Antonia Caputo
February 6, 2021
Antonia (DelloStritto) Caputo, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center in Framingham after a period of declining health.
Antonia was born in Caserta, Naples, Italy, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Squeglia) DelloStritto. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Antonia was...
Cornelia (Santa Maria) Martone
February 5, 2021
Cornelia F. “Nellie” (Santa Maria) Martone. 95 of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Friday, Feb 5, 2021 after a short period of declining health.
Cornelia was born September 27, 1925 at home in Shrewsbury into a large Italian family. Her parents Angelo A. and Nancy M. (Bisceglia) Santa Maria came to this country from Italy and raised her with a focus...
Gerald E Jones Sr.
February 4, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Jones Sr. 81 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, an Air Force Veteran, and a Certified Master Fire Fighter in Aircraft Crash and Rescue Operations, died Thursday February 4, 2021 at Memorial Hospital Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Russell G. and Mary E. (Soley) Jones.
After his service to his country in...
Anthony "Tony" Lanava
February 1, 2021
Anthony D. “Tony” Lanava, 65, of Auburn a beloved, husband, father and brother passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 1st, 2021.
Tony was born in Worcester, the oldest of two sons of Danato “Al” and Algerd “Al” (Lamanuzzi) Lanava. Raised in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester on Locust Ave, Anthony graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and attended Worcester Industrial Technical...
Bella (Trippi) Melikian
February 1, 2021
Bella (Trippi) Melikian, 98, of Shrewsbury , peacefully passed away of natural causes into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on February 1, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Los Angeles where she has resided for many years.
She was born in Worcester on April 12, 1922 to Giovanna Farina and Giuseppe Trippi who emigrated to America from...
James D. Long, Sr.
January 31, 2021
James D. Long, Sr., of Boylston, passed way on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Gloria; a son, James Jr.; a grandson, Justin, a granddaughter, Jillian; and a great granddaughter, Avyana; a brother, Paul; three sisters, Kathleen LaPerle, France Milionis, and Arlene Long; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a...
Sheila (Schwartz) Groccia
January 31, 2021
Sheila Ann (Schwartz) Groccia, 75 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 31st, 2021.
Born in Ayer, on June 24, 1945, Sheila was the daughter of Max and Mary (Daley) Schwartz. She moved to the Worcester area in 1970, met the “love of her life” Gerald “Jerry” Groccia. They married on June 27, 1971. Sheila was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Patrick D. Halvorsen
January 31, 2021
Patrick D. Halvorsen, 17, of North Brookfield, fought the good fight and maintained dignity throughout his battle with glioblastoma. Patrick passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his devoted parents, Margaret and Michael.
Patrick was born in Worcester to his loving parents, Michael and Margaret (Coomey) Halvorsen; and was a loving brother...
Elaine S. Gabriel
January 31, 2021
Elaine S. (Tetreault) Gabriel, 62 of Clinton formerly of Westborough passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Clinton Hospital.
Elaine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late David J. and Jean I. (Rabidou) Tetreault. She was a 1976 graduate of Westborough High School. Elaine worked for Raytheon for 32 years starting her career as a secretary...
Carol Ann Groccia
January 30, 2021
Carol Ann Groccia,75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at home after a lengthy courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born February 16, 1945 to James and Sophie (Covello) Groccia who predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted partner and best friend of 26 years Naomi Graves of Springfield MA. She also leaves three sisters and...
Shirley V. Small
January 28, 2021
Shirley Victoria Rosemary (Pearson) Small, 75 of Berlin, formerly of Arlington, MA and a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at UMass Memorial Campus.
Shirley was born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Pearson) Brydon and granddaughter to the late John and Esther (Stein) Pearson. She graduated from Arlington...
Barbara Miller
January 28, 2021
Barbara A. Miller, 57, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, January 28, 2020.
Barbara is survived by three sons, Maurice Miller and Nathan W. Miller, both of Worcester, and Demetrius Jones of Chicago; three daughters, Kathleen C M Miller of Worcester, Tia Benjamin of Worcester, and Elease Benjamin of North Oxford; four brothers, Irvin...
Maureen B. Lyon
January 27, 2021
Maureen B. (Mahan) Lyon, 68 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
Maureen was born on December 10, 1952 in Worcester, MA., one of five daughters to the late Robert and Mary (Morrissey) Mahan. She graduated from St. Stephen’s Catholic School. Maureen worked as a Nurses Aid at Worcester State Hospital and...
Louis "Bunzo" Roy, Jr.
January 27, 2021
Louis E. “Bunzo” Roy, Jr. 80 of West Boylston formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home surrounded by the ones he loved.
Louis was born March 24th,1940, in Worcester, one of seven children of Louis Roy, Sr. and Josephine (Loconto) Roy. Bunzo, grew up on St Anne’s Hill in the Eastside of Worcester, the famed Italian...
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