Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Giannino "John" Luciani
September 15, 2020
Giannino A. “John” Luciani, 94 of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 with his devoted family by his side.
Giannino was born in Pescosansonesco, a province of Pescara Italy, the youngest of eight children of Nicola and Amalia (Laviano) Luciani. He grew up in Italy and served in the Italian Army. In 1948, Giannino married his love Maria N....
Marino "Marty" DeMango
September 14, 2020
Marino “Marty” DeMango, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home with his family by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Marino was born on January 18, 1930 in Worcester, MA., a son of the late Giuseppe and Lucrezia (Capoccia) DeMango. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade where he studied...
Karen L. Sitkowski
September 14, 2020
Karen L. (Larson) Sitkowski, 49, of Bradenton, FL, (formerly of Worcester, MA), passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020.
Karen is survived by her loving partner, Arlindo Oliveira; her daughter, Grace; her sister, Kristina Dobberpuhl of Hudson, MA, and her father, Stanley Larson, of Rochdale, MA. She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Larson.
Karen was a gentle soul...
Andrew "Andy" Collaro, Jr.
September 14, 2020
On Monday, September 14th Andrew Collaro, Jr. a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly, reuniting in heaven with his parents Andrew Collaro Sr and Rose (DiPilato) Collaro, his wife Annette, brother Richard, brother in law, Robert Carelli and granddaughter Courtney Kalagher who passed away June 26th. Andrew was born in Worcester, growing up in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury...
Gail F. Raymond
September 13, 2020
On Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Gail F (Jarvis) Raymond peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 76.
Gail was born on April 20th, 1944 in Worcester, MA to Roland and Lucille (Comtois) Jarvis. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School in 1962. After graduation she went to work for Worcester...
Louis A. Iacovone, Jr.
September 13, 2020
Louis A. Iacovone, Jr., 79, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Louie is survived by his loving wife, Linda J. (Bottomly) Iacovone; four daughters, Angela Hebert of Oxford, Debra Romero of Stafford Springs, CT, Dianne Choruzek and her husband Stanley of Worcester, and Jeanne Iacovone of Southbridge; three sons, Michael Iacovone...
Ebenezer Gibbons
September 13, 2020
Ebenezer R. Gibbons, 87 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.
Ebenezer was born in Mahaicony, Guyana, South America son of the late Eleazer and Hetty (Reece) Gibbons. He worked as a carpenter and joiner Supervisor for many years at the Guyana Bauxite Company. Migrating to the USA in 1978, he worked at...
Beverly J Laliberte
September 11, 2020
Beverly J. Laliberte 90 of Longs South Carolina formerly of Springfield Ma, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2020. Born in Springfield Ma, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (McCarthy) Swenor.
Beverly affectionately known as Mom, Mema, and Grandma, was an avid animal lover and will be missed dearly by her loving family. She leaves...
Ronald "Scotty" S Scott
September 10, 2020
Ronald “Scotty” S. Scott, 68, of Worcester passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Thursday September 10, 2020. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ronald “Count” and Jacqueline (Holmes) Scott.
Scotty is survived by his beloved children, Wendy Bonin, Alex Scott, Andrew Slowaski, Vaughn Slowaski, Allison Darling, Benjamin Darling, Noah Darling and...
Catherine Njeri Gittao
September 10, 2020
Catherine N. (Njeri) Gittao, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center.
Catherine was born in Nairobi, Kenya, a daughter of the late George Thairu Mutura and Susanah Wanjiru Kaheni. She received her high school diploma and later went on to earn her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Catherine worked as a C.N.A for several years...
Thomas J. Quinn, Jr.
September 6, 2020
Thomas J. Quinn, Jr., 60, of Worcester, formerly of Long Island, New York, passed from life to life on Sunday September 6, 2020, where the arms of His Savior and thunderous applause awaited him. Tommy had placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ many years ago which rendered his death one that was swallowed up in victory. Tommy is...
Rosemarie Gordon
September 5, 2020
Rosemarie (Vigliatura) Gordon, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing in Northborough.
Rosemarie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late John F. and Rose A. (Hurtubise) Vigliatura. She worked as a driver for Park Trans. Rosemarie was a member of One Family Church in Shrewsbury.
Rosemarie’s husband of 45 years,...
Louis J Cozzolino, Jr.
September 5, 2020
Louis J. Cozzolino, Jr. 87 a lifelong resident or Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2020 with family by his side.Lou was born on September 10, 1932, in Worcester, one of seven children of Luigi J. Cozzolino, and Rose (DiGiorno) Cozzolino. Raised here, Cuzzy graduated from Commerce High class of 1951. He then joined the U.S. Navy serving his...
Rosemary Bailey
September 5, 2020
Rosemary Bailey, 65, of Worcester, died on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Weymouth, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rita (Duggan) Cirigliano. Rosemary leaves the love of her life, her husband of 42 years, Thomas Bailey, one daughter Tina Stamatakis, one...
Christopher "Chris" Zenaro
September 4, 2020
Christopher H. “Chris” Zenaro 54 of Pembroke NH formerly of Worcester, passed away suddenly on September 4th. 2020.
Chris was born, April 11th, 1966 in Worcester, one of three sons of the late Leonard Zenaro and Viola (Berard) Zenaro. He graduated Wachusett Regional High school and is an electrician with the IBEW local 96 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) for...
Julien L Boucher
September 2, 2020
Our perfect little angel, Julien Lukas Boucher, beloved infant son of Lukas and Kelly (Lavin) Boucher of Boylston, MA, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on July 10th. Although his journey was short, Julien touched the hearts of so many people.
In addition to his parents, Julien leaves his loving and adoring...
Theresa A Shimkoski
September 1, 2020
Theresa A. Shimkoski of Worcester died peacefully at the age of 98, on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at the Jewish Health Care Center of Worcester. Born in Worcester, Theresa was the daughter of the late Mauro and Maria (DePasquale) DiLiddo and was a lifelong resident of the city. Her husband of 72 years Henry W. Shimkoski died in 2014. Theresa...
John R Mahassel
August 29, 2020
Wells, ME: John R. Mahassel at the young age of 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving friends and family. John was born in Worcester, MA to Raymond and Gladys (Kourey) Mahassel, who predeceased him. John had a zest for life. He was funny, witty and always the life of the party. ...
Karen E Sherback
August 29, 2020
Karen E Sherback, passed away August 29, 2020 after an illness. She leaves her Husband Charles J. Sherback. A Mass of remembrance will be held on Sunday September 13, 2020 at 8:AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at Our Lady of Loreto 33 Massasoit Rd. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. is assisting...
Douglas A. Santimore
August 28, 2020
Douglas A. Santimore, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully and with dignity on Friday, August 28, 2020, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after courageously battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Douglas is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Elaine (Martucci) Santimore; a daughter, Michelle Lee Ward and her husband Jeffrey of Mansfield; a son, John Andrew...