Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Maurice Colonna
November 11, 2024
Maurice “Moe” Colonna, 93 of Worcester, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UMass Hospital.
Moe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Berardo and Carolina (Caprioli) Colonna. He worked a self-employed carpenter and contractor for several years until retiring in 1994. Moe served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Moe is...
John E. Settle, Jr.
November 11, 2024
John Edward Settle, Jr., aged 79, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was born in Worcester on November 27, 1944, to the late John E. and Doris (Falcone) Settle. He was also predeceased by his beloved sister, Joanne M. (Settle) Tinsley.
John was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School, class of 1962....
Arcadio "Papo" Santana
November 10, 2024
Arcadio “Papo” Santana, aged 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 13, 1947, to the late, Valentine Santana and Justina Alicea. Arcadio worked as a forklift driver for Rand Whitney for 28 years before retiring.
Arcadio is survived by his beloved...
Donald P. Shea
November 9, 2024
Donald P. Shea, aged 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Worcester on April 6, 1941, to the late, John and Hazel Shea. Donald enjoyed watching his favorite New England sports teams, movies, playing cards, and spending time with family. He especially enjoyed making cakes with his granddaughter.
Sadly, in addition to his...
Julia A. Richardson
November 8, 2024
Julia A. Richardson, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Julia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Vincent R. and Ann (DiLiddo) Richardson, Sr. She graduated from Girls Trade School and later earned her certificate in cosmetology from Leo’s Hair School. Julia was the owner of Miss Julie’s...
Salvatore F. DePari
November 8, 2024
Salvatore Frank DePari, 97, of Sutton formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester surrounded by his loving family.
Sal was born in Worcester on June 2, 1927, the sixth of eight children of Italian immigrants, the late Frank and Anna C. (Recca) DePari. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade...
Monica (O'Brien) Abdella
November 8, 2024
Monica H. (O’Brien) Abdella, 75, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home, Friday, November 8, 2024.
Monica was born in Worcester, the daughter of John and Jean (Carpenter) O’Brien. Raised on Vernon Hill, Monica graduated from South High School and earned her bachelors degree Magna Cum Laude proudly from Assumption University, after 13 years in the...
Robert Shakman
November 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” Shakman passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1958, the son of Robert C. and Margaret (Rimarchik) Shakman. He was a graduate of Brockton High School, Clark University and pursued a career in dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental where...
Michael J. Ursoleo
November 4, 2024
Michael J. Ursoleo, aged 67, of Worcester, passed away at home on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Worcester, MA.
He was born in Worcester on August 6, 1957, to the late, John J. and Sarah (D’Angona) Ursoleo. Michael was a graduate of North High School, class of 1975. He retired from the Worcester Department of Public Works after working there for...
Faye (Walsh) Cozzolino
November 4, 2024
Faye A. (Walsh) Cozzolino, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, and Lake Worth, Florida passed away surrounded by the family she loved Monday, November 4th 2024.
Faye was born in Worcester, the daughter of Nelson and Alice (Price) Walsh. She graduated from Commerce High school class of 1952, met and married the “Love of her life” Louis J. Cozzolino, Jr. on...
Enzo DR Capuano
November 2, 2024
Enzo Deacon Robert Capuano, infant son of Gino R. Capuano and Holly M. Ravish-Thayer, passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2024, from complications of child birth.
Enzo leaves behind, his parents, a brother, Carter Ravish-Thayer; paternal Grandparents, Deborah Capuano and her partner James Gerardi Jr., and Joseph Capuano; his maternal grandparents, Cindy Ravish and James Thayer; Aunts and Uncles including, Nicholas J....
Angela J. Saucier
November 2, 2024
Angela Jean Saucier, 41, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Angela face each day with strength, resilience, and grace, inspiring all who knew her. Born in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of Aurelia "Abby" Baldino and Norman T. Saucier Jr.
Angela dedicated her...
Olimpia (Salerno) Williams
November 2, 2024
Olimpia M. Williams, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with the family she loved gathered at her bedside, Friday, November 1, 2024.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Naples Italy immigrants Joseph and Teresa (Martello) Salerno. Raised here, Olimpia attended from Commerce High School, lived her life between Worcester and Shrewsbury.
Olimpia is survived by three children,...
Richard Trainer
October 31, 2024
Richard W. Trainer “The Big R” passed away on October 31, 2024, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center after a short battle with cancer. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Frank and Nancy (Benner) Trainer. His beloved wife Kerry Ann (Berry) predeceased him on July 31, 2021.
Richard leaves his sisters and brothers-in-law, Nicole and her...
Elias "Eli" Dahrooge
October 31, 2024
Elias Abraham Dahrooge, 82, of Tilton NH, formerly of Worcester MA, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday October 31st, 2024, after a brief illness.
Eli was born in Worcester, the only son of Abraham “Danny” and Gladys (Gabis) Dahrooge. Raised in Worcester, he married the love of his life Joan T. Lapriore in 1961 and spent the next 63 years...
Ret. Worcester Police Sergeant Arthur J Smick
October 30, 2024
Retired Worcester Police Sgt, Arthur J. Smick, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly at home, Wednesday, October 30th 2024
Arthur was born in Worcester, his mother was the late, Mary B. Smick. He was raised in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, and earned his associates degree in Criminal Justice from Quinsigamond Community College. Arthur first worked for the...
Barbara A. (Ure) McGlinchy
October 30, 2024
Barbara Anne (Ure) McGlinchy, 67, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Barbara was born November 3, 1956, in Somerville, MA, to the late William and M. Jeanne (Theriault) Ure. Barbara graduated from Westborough High School class of 1974 and later went on to own and operate a printing business...
Bernadetta "Bea" (Cancelmo) Socha
October 30, 2024
Bernadetta “Bea” (Cancelmo) Socha, 93, a longtime Millbury resident passed away at home, Wednesday, October 30th 2024, with loved ones gathered at her bedside.
Bea was born on October 9, 1931 in Worcester, MA, and was the oldest of five children of Joseph and Rose (Pirozzi) Cancelmo. Bea married the love of her life, Raymond J. Socha on April 27, 1957....
Gary F. Padavano
October 28, 2024
Gary F. Padavano, 62, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2024.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Lisa M. (Brunner) Padavano; his two children, Nicholas G. Padavano and his wife, Elizabeth of Worcester, and Amanda L. Padavano and her longtime partner, John Rivers; and his beloved grandchildren, Sophia, Cecilia, Nicholas, and Liana. He was preceded...
(Ret) Worc Police officer Michael A Portuondo
October 28, 2024
Retired Worcester Police Officer, Michael A. Portuondo, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family he loved Monday, October 28th, 2024, after a series of health challenges.
Born in New York City, Michael was the son of Miguel and Violet (Zapata) Portuondo. Raised and educated in New York, Mike joined the U.S. Marine Corps during...
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