Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Robinson Marango Mayama
June 23, 2020
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Robinson Marango Mayama, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Robinson was born in Bungoma, Kenya, son of Samuel and Loice (Khandasi) Mayama, and lived there most of his life, settling in Worcester six years ago.
Robinson was a teacher in Kenya and an active member of the...
Richard A. Ferro
June 22, 2020
Richard A. Ferro, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, in the comfort of his home.
Richard is survived by his three children, Nicole M Ferro of Millbury, David R. Ferro of Holden, and Mark A. Ferro and his wife Jeane of Grafton; a sister, Louise Ferro of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren, Kailen, Kamiren, Braden, Angela, Dominic,...
Mark S. Nozzolillo
June 22, 2020
Mark S. Nozzolillo "Nuzzy", 59 of Thompson, CT., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Mark was born in Worcester, to the late Vincent J. “Jim” and Esther M. (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo. He was a graduate of North High, class of '78, attended Berkley College of Music in Boston pursuing his passion as a musician while working for Caprera...
Bertha (Nadeau) Peters
June 22, 2020
Bertha R. “Bea” (Nadeau) Peters of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of her 100th birthday, June 22nd at Goddard House, where a wonderful socially distanced birthday celebration was held outside of the facility earlier that day. The event was attended by Mayor Petty who presented her with the key to the city, along with many...
Peter G. Osborn
June 21, 2020
Peter Osborn passed away at UMass Memorial University Campus on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He passed peacefully with his loving family at his side after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Peter was well known to always say he was excellent, that is no longer true.
He leaves his family loving wife Lisa, sons Christopher Driscoll, Jake Osborn and...
Isabella (DeNicola) Chionchio
June 20, 2020
Isabella “Bella” (DeNicola) Chionchio, 80, is dancing to Anne Murray’s song “Can I have this Dance” with her husband Frank in a place of love and happiness eternal. On Saturday June 20 2020 our Mother, Aunt, Nonni and friend died peacefully with the grace of God Surrounding her while the Virgin Mary walked beside her, and was met by a...
Kwasi K. Osei-Boateng
June 20, 2020
Kwasi Konadu “KK” Osei-Boateng, 43 of Worcester, passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston due to complications from interstitial lung disease (ILD).
KK was born in London, England. He attended Achimota primary school at Achimota, Ghana, the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, (PRESEC) in Legon, Ghana, where he earned his O-level diploma, before coming to America in 1994. He...
Jean (Leslie) Bisson
June 20, 2020
Jean M. (Leslie) Bisson, of Manchaug formerly of Worcester and Westborough passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 20, 2020 after a period of declining health.
Jean was born in Worcester the eldest of five children of Joseph and Nellie (Tebo) Leslie. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and then furthered her education earning two Master’s Degrees,...
Peter V. Campanale, Sr.
June 19, 2020
Peter V. Campanale, Sr., 90, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.
Peter is survived by his wife, Dianne M. (Dion) Campanale; three sons, Peter Campanale, Jr. and his wife Rita of Florence, MA, Michael Campanale and his partner Dr. Gayle Gravlin of North Kingston, RI, and Paul Campanale and his...
Louise A. Scola
June 19, 2020
Louise Ann Gloria Scola, 94, of Worcester and Watch Hill, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 surrounded by family. One of eight children, she was raised in North Providence, where her family had an ice cream shop. Louise was accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design to study dress design. Later she would meet Atty. John...
Emmanuel A. Okrah R.N., M.S., C.I.C.
June 19, 2020
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Emmanuel A. Okrah, R.N., M.S., C.I.C., 67, of Rutland, MA, a Royal Descendent of Ghana, properly known as Chief Nana Baafour Asare Bediako, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at UMass Hospital, with his loving family at his bedside.
Emmanuel is survived by his loving wife, Lily (Ayertey) Okrah; two sons, Emmanuel A. Okrah, Jr....
Ann E. Chumsae
June 19, 2020
Ann E. (Stenman) Chumsae, 61, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Ann is survived by loving husband and high school sweet-heart, Michael W. Chumsae; their children, two sons, Jason M. Chumsae and his wife Jamie, and Adam R. Chumsae, all of Auburn; two daughters, Michelle L. Tessier and her...
Augustus Lawrence DeBella
June 19, 2020
Augustus (Gus) Lawrence DeBella loving son of John Lawrence DeBella (D), Concetta Maria Ribaudo DeBella (D), and brother to Constance Theresa DeBella (D). Gus is survived by his two sisters; Donna Marie DeBella of Waltham and Denise Rose DeBella of West Stockbridge.
Gus had a fun-loving spirit and lived life with zest. He lived in many different locations and traveled...
Eugene J. Binette
June 18, 2020
Eugene J. Binette, 82, a long time Worcester Firefighter died peacefully Thursday June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years Jean (Bourassa) Binette died July 19, 2017. Eugene is survived by his dedicated family, sons, Richard Binette of Oxford, Raymond Binette and his wife Aimee of Worcester, Joseph Binette and his wife...
Eugene J Binette
June 18, 2020
Eugene J. Binette, 82, a long time Worcester Firefighter died peacefully Thursday June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years Jean (Bourassa) Binette died July 19, 2017. Eugene is survived by his dedicated family, sons, Richard Binette of Oxford, Raymond Binette and his wife Aimee of Worcester, Joseph Binette and his wife...
Judith A. Monfreda
June 17, 2020
Judith A. (Bruso) Monfreda, 81 of Worcester passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband of 56 years, George Monfreda died on December 27, 2016
Judith is survived by her son, George J. Monfreda and his wife Susan M. Monfreda of Jefferson, her grandson, James A. Monfreda of Jefferson; three brothers, John Bruso and his partner...
Eduardo Franco
June 15, 2020
Eduardo Franco, 82, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his daughter’s home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 15, 2020.
Eduardo is survived by his loving wife, Maria Rivera Rodriguez; a son, Edward Franco and his wife Carmen Mejias-Franco; a daughter, Omary Franco, all of Worcester; a brother, Miguel Angel Franco; two sisters, Justina Franco and Maria...
Tony Simone
June 15, 2020
Tony Simone, age 96, of Worcester, formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on June 15, 2020.
His wife of 48 years, Esther, died on November 4, 1999. He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and John Simone, and by two sisters, Angela Buffone and Rose Pierce. Tony is survived by his sister, Mary Lalone and many devoted nieces and nephews.
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Mary (Simone) Salerno
June 14, 2020
Mary J. (Simone) Salerno, 92 of Worcester, formerly 50 Shrewsbury St passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14th, 2020.
Mary was born, November 18, 1927, one of five children of Italian immigrants Thomas and Armida (Monfreda) Simone. Raised in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury St, Mary graduated from The David Hale Fanning trade school specializing in sewing and as a seamstress. ...
James J. Nowosacki
June 13, 2020
James J. Nowosacki, 69 of Charlton, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Saturday, June 13, 2020 with his family by his side.James was born on August 13, 1950 in Worcester, a son of the late Edward J. and Adella J. (Dambruskie) Nowosacki and graduated from St. Mary’s School. He worked as a custodian for the City...