Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Roberta "Bobbie" (Sirotto) Gottlieb
April 15, 2025
Roberta Lee “Bobbie” (Sirotto) Gottlieb, 87, of Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born in Winthrop, MA, to Allen D. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Cohen) Sirotto, Bobbie spent her childhood years in Revere and Brookline, where she met the love of her life, Richard M. Gottlieb. They married on June 29, 1958, beginning...
Robert "Bob" W. Lee
April 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Lee, 77, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully with the family he loved at his side, Tuesday April 15, 2025.
Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Mayo) Lee. He graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge and return home, Bob worked...
Richard J. Higgins
April 14, 2025
It is with extreme sadness, we announce the passing of a husband, father and grandfather who believed he was living the dream in retirement. Richard J. Higgins, 74, of Shrewsbury passed away with the love of his life, Patricia, by his bedside on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.
Richard was born June 14, 1950, in...
Richard J Orabone, Jr.
April 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard J. Orabone, Jr.March 1967 – April 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard J. Orabone, Jr., 58, of Massachusetts, who died peacefully in April 2025 after a long and courageous journey with a rare progressive illness diagnosed in 2016. He is now reunited in eternal peace with his father.
Originally from...
Kevin David Morse
April 13, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Kevin David Morse, 84, of Worcester, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Donna (Scott) Morse of Worcester; his loving daughters from his previous marriage to Judy (Clifford) Morse, Michelle Morse and her friend Edguardo...
Ronald Carl Anderson
April 12, 2025
Ronald Carl Anderson, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Sima) Anderson; his loving children, Kenneth Anderson and his wife Michelle, and Karen Wilder; his adored grandchildren, Victoria and Nathan Wilder; and his caring sister Jant Kaszewski. He...
James W. MacDonald
April 11, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James W. MacDonald, 81, of Shrewsbury, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Webster, MA, surrounded by loved ones.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen (Driscoll) MacDonald of Shrewsbury; his loving children, Scott MacDonald and wife Nancy, Marc MacDonald, and wife Nancy and Tamara MacDonald. He...
Maria D. (Cimini) Gallucci
April 11, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maria D. (Cimini) Gallucci, 79, of Grafton, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Maria is survived by her beloved daughters, Lydia Capuano of Boston, MA and Diana Byron of Putnam, CT; her adored grandchildren, Alexandra, Julia and Sophia; her cherished sister, Christina (Cimini) Morgione of Highlands Ranch,...
Angelica Hazel Padilla
April 10, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter Angelica Hazel Padilla, 17, of Webster, on April 10th, 2025.
Angelica is survived and lovingly remembered by her father, Eriberto Padilla; her mother, Jessica Cepeda; her stepfather, Luis Cepeda; her brother, Eriberto Jr.; her sister, Yesenia; her stepbrother, Jayvian; and her grandfather, Steven Lizotte. Angelica...
Antonio J. Mattero
April 10, 2025
Antonio J. Mattero 84, of Shrewsbury, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with his family by his side.
Antonio was born in Italy, one of ten children to the late Pasquale Mattero and Angelina (Bosco) Mattero. He came to America in 1956 at the age of 15 and became a proud American citizen in...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Ryan
April 9, 2025
Gerald J. “Jerry” Ryan passed away at the age of 101 at Saint Francis Nursing Center on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on September 21,1923 to Frederick and Albertina (Carney) Ryan in Worcester, MA and became a resident of Shrewsbury in1943 where he remained for 81 years.
He is survived by his children Geraldine Bergeron and husband Arthur of...
Grace C. Feeley
April 7, 2025
Grace C. (Tarallo) Feeley, 96 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Grace was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (Bianco) Tarallo. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has resided in Worcester all her life. Grace started her career working in the office...
George D. Lukes
April 6, 2025
George Douglas Lukes, devoted husband, son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved.
George is survived by his loving wife, Deborah DiPilato Lukes, George was born in Worcester, the son of Albanian/Greek immigrants, he leaves his mother, Katherine (Pagios) Lukes of Auburn; three sisters, Debbie Horgan wife of the late Steven Horgan...
Mary Margaret Snow
April 5, 2025
Mary Margret (Meriano) Snow, 103, of Boylston MA passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Leominster MA. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Snow. She was also predeceased by brothers Henry, Orazio and Albert Meriano and sisters Philomena Shelby, Yolanda Meriano, Ellen Payne, and Josephine Turner. She was born in Worcester MA, the daughter...
Mary Ann Shakour
April 5, 2025
Mary Ann “Micki” (Kuzmicki) Shakour, age 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Born in Leicester, Micki was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary T. (Toloczko) Kuzmicki. A graduate of Leicester High School, she lived an adventurous life, including a memorable period in Venezuela where she...
Robert W. Card
April 3, 2025
Robert W. "Bob" Card, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Mandi-Lee Caporelli and her husband Eric, and their son, his “best friend” and grandson, Jacob Caporelli; a sister, Deborah Card; four brothers, Eugene Card Jr., Kevin Card, David Card, and Gary Card; nieces, nephews, and...
Richard J Muello
April 2, 2025
Richard J. Muello, 92, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, beloved father, grandfather, husband, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 after a period of declining health.
The son of William A. and Mary (Connelly) Muello, and step-mother Madeline (Picardi) Muello, Richard was born in Cambridge and raised in Arlington.
A formidable athlete and standout football player, he attended Arlington...
Daisyane Vazquez
April 1, 2025
Daisyane Vazquez, 36, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025.
Daisyane was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, and grew up in Worcester, where she attended Doherty High School. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, known for her love of life, her creativity, and her passion for helping others.
She is survived by her two children, Luzcia Rose...
Lisa (Lariviere) Perreault
March 31, 2025
Lisa Jean (Lariviere) Perreault, 64, a devoted mother and friend, passed away with loved ones gathered at her side, Monday, March 31, 2025.
Lisa was born on September 11, 1960, the daughter of Carol (Faxon) Lariviere-Tremblay and the late Russell Lariviere. Raised in Southbridge, she graduated from Tantasqua High school and married Brian Perreault. They began a life of raising their...
Walter J. Moquin
March 30, 2025
Walter J. Moquin, 88, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in Worcester surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to the late Elsie M. (Gremo) Moquin, and dedicated father to the late Paula A. Ward of Millbury.
Sadly, in addition to the love of his life, and his daughter; Walter was predeceased...









