Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John "Johnnie Radiator" Vecchio
July 12, 2020
John Vecchio, aka “Johnnie Radiator”, 98, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 with the ones he loved at his bedside. He is now joined in heaven with the love of his life, Ann T. (DiSilvestri) Vecchio with whom he spent 53 years of devoted married life until Ann’s passing in 2001.
John was born in Worcester,...
Dominic Quagliozzi
July 12, 2020
Dominic Quagliozzi, 67, passed away at home on July 12, 2020. He was born January 21, 1953 in Roccasecca, Frosinone, Italy. He emigrated to the United States in 1966. He leaves his children, Tina Mancini, wife of Donald Mancini in Holden; Julie Mintiens, wife of Jeffrey Mintiens in Towson, Maryland; Dominic Quagliozzi, Jr. and his wife Debra in Burbank California. ...
Carol Ann Littizzio
July 11, 2020
Carol Ann (MacDonald) Littizzio, 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Howard D. and Elizabeth V. (Quader) MacDonald of Athol, Ma where she grew up and graduated from Athol High School, Class of 1960.
She later...
Theodore R. Merty
July 8, 2020
Theodore R. Merty passed peacefully in the morning of July 8, 2020. Ted is survived by his children Harry T. Merty, Robin C. Ryan and Kimberly C. McCrohon and her husband Steven all of Worcester. He was predeceased by his loving wife Loretta (Dono) in 2018. They shared 65 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his parents Harry...
Brandon N Fernandes
July 8, 2020
Brandon N. Fernandes, 38, a lifelong resident of Worcester with a huge smile and giant heart passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 at home of an apparent overdose due to substance abuse.
Brandon was born October 2, 1981, the son of Beverly Wallace and Donald Fernandes. He graduated from Burncoat High School class of 2000 and earned his certification...
Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr.
July 7, 2020
Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr., of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, just a day before his 88th birthday, at Sterling Village Nursing Home.
Vinny is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Ellen C. (Flaherty) Alicandro; two daughters, Kathleen A. Alicandro of Worcester, and Rosemarie Nyman and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury; three sons, Vincent P. Alicandro,...
Edna P. Spencer
July 7, 2020
Edna P. (Thompson) Spencer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Edna was born in Chattanooga, TN. As a child she endured the loss of both her parents, Frances and Joe Thompson and experienced poor health herself. However, despite the obstacles she faced, Edna was able to soar. Her life story is one of a shy gifted individual with...
Peter A. Shays
July 7, 2020
Peter A. Shays, 47, of Worcester died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 26, 1972, the son of the late Linda M. (Chiras) Bandilla and Harry L. Shays, Sr. He was raised with Linda and the late Stephen F. Bandilla, Jr
He leaves two sons, Peter A. Shays Jr., and Christopher R. Shays: a daughter, Angela R. Harvey...
Rachel Johnson
July 7, 2020
Rachel Johnson 85 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at St. Vincent hospital after a brief illness. Born in Casablanca Morocco, Rachel was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mesodah Ellouk and wife of the late James Johnson who predeceased her in 2009.
Rachel leaves a loving and devoted family. Her son David A. Johnson and...
Aurelia "Abby" Baldino
July 6, 2020
Aurelia “Abby” Baldino 76 of Worcester died peacefully at home on Monday July 6, 2020. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Julia (Delaney) Baldino. A graduate of Commerce High School, Abby was a lifelong resident of Worcester. As a young woman she was an avid dancer and taught dance for many years at the...
William P. Mohr, Jr.
July 4, 2020
William P. Mohr, Jr., 89 of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in his home.
William was born in Belleville, Illinois, the son of the late William P. Mohr Sr. and Grace T. (McNiel) Mohr. He grew up in St. Louis where he was a graduate of Cleveland High School. William...
Beverly O'Brien Bertrand
July 4, 2020
Beverly J. O’Brien Bertrand, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard M. Bertrand in January 2016.
Beverly is survived by a son, James A Brown, Jr. and his wife Toni of Milton, FL; a daughter, Helen Fisher and her husband Peter, with whom she lived;...
Avon Wilcox, III
July 3, 2020
Avon Wilcox, III, also known as, Richie Dolan, 57, of Worcester passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Avon is survived by a brother and two sisters, including Patricia M. Luperchio of Worcester; several nieces and nephews, including, Marina and Kenneth Hamilton and their children, Meagan, Conor, and Patrick, all of Midlothian, VA. He also...
Shyne J Mancini
July 2, 2020
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairwayand memories were a laneWe would walk right up to heavenAnd bring you back again.No farewell words were spokenNo time to say goodbyeYou were gone before we knew itAnd only God knows whyOur hearts still ache in sadnessand secret tears still flowBut now we know you want usTo...
Joel Abraham Remmer
July 1, 2020
Joel Abraham Remmer, March 8, 1944-July 1, 2020, (13 Adar 5704-9 Tamuz 5780) passed away at the age of 76. The only child of Saul and Anna Remmer, he was born in Worcester, MA, He lived in many places, including Albany, Binghamton, Lambertville, Norfolk Virginia, Santa Barbara, Austin TX, Brookline, and, since 2002 in Boston. He studied economics and sociology...
Dr. Ursula Shea PhDED
June 26, 2020
Dr. Ursula Shea (Toscano), RN, Ed. D., 86, of Worcester, Administrator and Registered Nurse of 50 years, beloved matriarch to her family, and dear friend to many, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Born in Leominster, Ursula was one of three children of Emmett A. Shea and Linda (Lisziewski) Shea. Raised...
Courtney A Kalagher
June 26, 2020
It is with a family’s broken heart we regrettably announce the untimely passing of our beautiful Courtney A. Kalagher at the age of 36 on June 26, 2020. Joining in heaven her father David R Kalagher who passed away just over 1 year ago on May 24th.
Courtney, a beautiful woman with a kind heart, gentle smile and infectious laugh...
Duong Thuy Phan
June 24, 2020
Duong Thuy Phan, 74 of Worcester, an immigrant of Vietnam passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 23, 2020.
Duong was born in Hue, Vietnam, the daughter of Can Ba Phan and Thiu Thi Le. Raised in Hue, Vietnam, Duong immigrated to California in 1980 and began her life raising her family here in safety. A personally kind and gentle women, Duong...
John "Jack" Russell
June 23, 2020
John F. “Jack” Russell, 71 of Worcester, a local car salesman and local business owner passed away with his loved ones gathered at his side Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Jack was born in Worcester, one of three children of John F. Russell, Sr, and Lillian (George) Russell. Raised in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Junior College. Jack began his career...