Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

George M Hilow

George M Hilow

October 7, 2020

George M. Hilow, 96 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Wednesday, October 7th after a period of declining health.

George was born in Worcester on March 29, 1924, one of five children of Lebanese immigrants Assad and Catherine (Aziz) Hilow.  He graduated from Commerce High and earned additional skill training from Worcester Boys Trade.  In 1952, George married the...

Roberto De Los Santos

Roberto De Los Santos

October 6, 2020

Roberto De Los Santos 66 of Worcester died peacefully at his home on Tuesday October 6, 2020.  Born in San Juan Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Roberto and Juana (Garcia) De Los Santos. 

Roberto leaves a large and loving family that includes his wife, Evelyn (Quintana) De Los Santos, five sons, Benjamin Borrero, Roberto, Joel,...

Robert J Mulrain

Robert J Mulrain

October 5, 2020



Robert J. Mulrain, was a kind, loyal, and faithful family man. He was known for being a man of few words with a heart of gold. At the age of 88, Robert passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 5, 2020.Born and raised in Worcester, Robert was one of two sons of Arthur and Anna...

Haig Arakelian

Haig Arakelian

October 4, 2020



Haig Arakelian, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at UMass Hospital.

Haig was born in Springfield, MA, son of the late Roxanne (McAlian) Warshaw, and grew up in Worcester.  Haig was a well-known chef in Worcester and had spent ten years at the former Plaza Club.  He also catered private events for many years with...

Joseph V Pusateri

Joseph V Pusateri

October 1, 2020



Joseph V. Pusateri, 79 a longtime resident of Sterling and noted area car salesman, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2020, rejoining in heaven his wife, Jean, daughter Karen and five siblings.

Joseph was born, July 24, 1941 in Worcester, the youngest of six children of Italian immigrants, Joseph J and Rose (DiBlasi) Pusateri.  Educated and raised in Worcester, ...

Levi Joshua Bouchard

Levi Joshua Bouchard

September 30, 2020

Levi Joshua Bouchard was taken way too soon on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Levi was born on September 30, 2020 in Worcester.  Levi was taken too soon and sadly enough; the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.

Levi leaves his parents, Zachary R. Bouchard and Virginia E. “Ginny” Graichen;...

Cheryl R. Barry

Cheryl R. Barry

September 30, 2020





Cheryl R. Barry, 54, of Worcester, passed away into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She is reunited with her mother, Ethel I. (Richardson) Toney, who passed away on April 19, 2020.    

She is survived by two brothers, Clarence Richardson and his wife Denice of Worcester, and Darryl Barry of Worcester; a sister,...

Grace H. Konisky

Grace H. Konisky

September 29, 2020



Grace H. (DiReda) Konisky, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center.  She was predeceased by her first husband of 26 years, Raymond Humphreys and her second husband of 14 years, Anthony Konisky.

She is survived by her stepdaughter-in-law Linda Konisky, grandchildren, Stephen Grodzke of Southbridge, Melissa Doray, and her husband David...

Joanne Vincequere

Joanne Vincequere

September 29, 2020

Joanne (Kabachenski) Vincequere, 79, of Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Quaboag Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Joanne is survived by her loving and devoted husband of forty-four years, Timothy Vincequere; five sons, Paul Fournier and his wife Kathlene of Shrewsbury, David Fournier and his wife Kathleen, Michael J. Fournier of Worcester, James Fournier and his girlfriend Lisa Piermattei...

Mary (Guinto) Hovhannesian

Mary (Guinto) Hovhannesian

September 29, 2020

Mary L. Hovhannesian, age 96, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully September 29, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice following a period of declining health.

Mary was born in Worcester to the late Rosario and Michelina (D’Ambra) Guinto and was the last surviving sibling of seven children. She was a longtime resident of Keene, NH, raising four children there with her...

Mary J Martin

Mary J Martin

September 28, 2020

Mary J. (Cassella) Martin of Worcester and Rutland, died on Monday September 28, 2020, at UMass Memorial Hospital-Memorial Campus, after a short illness. She is now reunited with her husband, Joseph Martin, who died on February 24, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother Richard S. Cassella in March, 2018.

Mary was born...

Israel "Ike" Garcia

Israel "Ike" Garcia

September 25, 2020

Israel “Ike” Garcia, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Ike is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Mary M. (Semmann) Garcia; three children, Israel C. Garcia and his wife Jonelle of Bristow, VA, Benjamin D. Lane and his wife Lisa of Gorham, ME, and Catherine Lane of Bethel, ME; two...

Steven L. Clay

Steven L. Clay

September 24, 2020

 

Steven L. Clay,51, of Auburn and Worcester died unexpectedly Thursday September 24,2020. Clay is survived by his mother June (Goddard) Grammatic of Auburn, his father David L. Clay,His loving Children Brittany Clay, and Andrew and Thomas Clay. He also leaves his brother David Clay and his wife Tara of Leicester, and his sister Melanie Morin and her husband Scott...

Philip J. Abisamra

Philip J. Abisamra

September 23, 2020





 

Philip J. Abisamra, 80 of Beverly (formerly of Worcester and Framingham) passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a period of declining health and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Philip, born and raised in Worcester, was one of seven children of the late Emil and Lillian Abisamra.  He graduated from North...

Theresa A. Logan

Theresa A. Logan

September 21, 2020



Theresa A. (Micillo), 86 of Playa del Rey, California died peacefully at  home on September 21, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by her family.

She is predeceased by her husbands Thomas Logan and Matthew Mancini. Theresa was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Luigi and Anna (Amato) Micillo and lived here most of her life before moving...

Peter A Papagni

Peter A Papagni

September 19, 2020

Peter A. Papagni,  95, of Worcester,  passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by the family he loved after a brief period of declining health.

Peter was born in and raised in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Angelina (DiPilato) Papagni.   In 1946,  Peter married the “Love of his Life” and partner for over 61 years...

Sandra (Jacques) Pace

Sandra (Jacques) Pace

September 18, 2020

Sandy A. (Jacques) Pace, 62 of West Boylston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, September 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  

Sandy was born in Worcester and grew up in Quinsig Village, the daughter of the late John A. and Barbara A. (Rafferty) Jacques. She graduated from Holy Name High...

Christine Sbrogna

Christine Sbrogna

September 17, 2020

Christine (Russo) Sbrogna 94 of Worcester died Thursday September 17, 2020 at the Christopher House of Worcester.  Born, and lived in Worcester her entire life, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Natalie (Lapriore) Russo. Christine was pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years, Andrew (Chico) Sbrogna. 

Christine leaves two daughters, Judy Gedman and Patricia Bafaro, both...

Frank "Chick" Pavone

Frank "Chick" Pavone

September 17, 2020

Frank J. “Chick” Pavone, 92 a longtime resident of West Boylston passed away surrounded by the family he loves Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

Frank was one of five children of Antonio and Carmela (Cappucio) Pavone.  Born in Worcester he met the love of his life, Priscilla M. Casello, in grade school.  They were married Sept. 15, 1951, Soon after, he...

Lucille M. Lamoureux

Lucille M. Lamoureux

September 16, 2020

Lucille Mildred (Jerome) Lamoureux, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Lucille was born on July 2, 1953 in Burlington, Vermont, a daughter of the late George W. and Hilda Mae (Choiniere) Saltus.  She loved reading, crossword puzzles and being with her grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed by all.

Lucille...

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