Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Paula M. Petrone
May 9, 2020
Paula M. (Molloy) Petrone, 83, of Shrewsbury, wife of the late Joseph V. Petrone, passed away peacefully on May 9, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a hard-fought battle with the COVID-19 coronavirus disease.
She leaves a son, Jon Petrone of Northborough, MA; three daughters, Ann Petrone Denny-Brown of Lunenburg, MA, Susan Petrone of Thorpe, England, and...
George R DeCoteau
May 9, 2020
George R. DeCoteau, 86, a long time Shrewsbury resident, beloved brother and uncle, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA.
George was born December 2, 1933 in Worcester, the oldest of three children of George L and Florence R. (Gaimari) DeCoteau. Graduating from North High School, Worcester, he furthered his...
Clara E Longone
May 8, 2020
Clara Emma Longone of Worcester died peacefully May 8, 2020 in St Mary’s Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by all her siblings of that great generation, brothers Albert, Daniel, Peter, Alfred, and Umberto and Alfredo who passed as infants. Her sisters Pina Pagazzo who resided in Italy, Ida Consiglio, Mildred Eisenstein, Eleanor Longone.
Clara was the beloved Aunt...
Frances DeSimone Tomaiolo
May 8, 2020
Frances A. (DeSimone), Tomaiolo, 95, Worcester died peacefully Friday May 8, 2020 in the Beaumont of Westborough. Her husband of 62 years Patsy “Bucko” Tomaiolo died August 1, 2010. Frances is survived by her loving children, her daughter Patricia “Patti” Pezzella and her husband Dr, Stephen Pezzella of Shrewsbury, Her sons, Ralph Tomaiolo and his wife Patty (Mulvey) of Shrewsbury,...
Dudley Francis Bowker
May 8, 2020
Bank President, Pilot, Helped Transform Worcester Airport
Dudley Francis Bowker, 92, died May 8, 2020 from complications of Covid-19. A lifelong resident of Worcester, Dudley served as president and CEO of Millbury Savings Bank. An accomplished pilot, he served as chairman of the Worcester Airport Commission and as a member of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, advocating for improvements that expanded...
Janet (Evangeline) Trottier
May 8, 2020
Janet A. (Evangeline) Trottier, 83, former registered nurse, a lifetime resident of Worcester has left us on Friday, May 8, 2020 to join her beloved husband Bob who is waiting for her on the dance floor.Janet was born and raised in Worcester the daughter of the late Peter and Ida (Claflin) Evangeline. She graduated from Commerce High School and Hahnemann...
Joan T. Marinello
May 8, 2020
Joan T. (Vayo) Marinello, 89, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020, in the Christopher House. She joins her husband, Natale R. Marinello, who passed away in 1998.
Joan was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the daughter to the late Emmette and Sophie (Matuszak) Vayo and has been a native to Worcester all her life. She was...
Jennie L Lopolito
May 8, 2020
Jennie C. Lopolito, 88, of Worcester passed away Friday, May 8th 2020.
Catherine (DiPierro) Rossetti
May 8, 2020
Catherine A. (DiPierro) Rossetti,100, longtime resident of Shrewsbury and Dennisport, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 with her devoted daughters at her side after a short period of declining health. Catherine rejoins in heaven her husband of 62 years Frank E. Rossetti who passed away in 2005, two sisters, Ida Gallo and Lucretia Porro and two brothers, Michael and...
Robert L Laraia
May 8, 2020
Robert Laraia, 75, of Worcester passed away May 8, 2020 after a brief period of declining health.
Robert was born in Worcester, one of six children of Artemio and Rose (Arello) Laraia, raised on St Anne’s Hill in the Italian section of Worcester, Robert graduated from Commerce High School. Robert furthered his education at Quinsigamond Community College, earning his bachelor’s...
Thomas P Feeny
May 7, 2020
Thomas P. Feeny, 80, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Notre Dame Healthcare in Worcester.
Tom is survived by the love of his life, Judy (Griffiths) Feeny; four children, Timothy M. Feeny and his wife Heather of Wareham, twin daughters, Kathleen Moon and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury and Maureen D. Travers and her...
Joann A. Cariglia
May 7, 2020
Joann A. (D’Amico) Cariglia, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Notre Dame Long-Term Care Center from complications after contracting COVID-19.Joann was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Campanello) D’Amico, owners of the former D’Amico’s Boston Bread bakery.Joann, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, was a graduate of Venerini Academy and...
John L Ronayne
May 7, 2020
The Ronayne Family lost their beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather on May 7, 2020 when John Leo Ronayne, 85, of Worcester, MA passed away.
John was born in Boston, MA and came to Worcester to live in 1945. He attended St. Paul's Grammar School, Classical High School and Worcester Jr. College. He worked for 20 years at the...
Sarah "Molly" Peterson
May 7, 2020
Sarah “Molly” Peterson, 90, of Worcester, returned home to be with the Lord, Thursday May 7th, 2020, at the Lutheran Home.
Born in Worcester, Molly was the daughter of Russian immigrants Morris and Sadie (Migdalevich) Levine. Molly had, two brothers, Louis, and Gus, and two sisters, Mary, and Rose. Molly was previously married to the late, Donald Peterson Sr. ...
Dr. Joseph Svagdys
May 7, 2020
Dr. Joseph Svagdys O.D.
August 12, 1930 – May 7, 2020
Joseph’s family was able to surround him with love and comfort with the sun shining by the window of his room on May 7, 2020. He passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia.
Joseph served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class in Bainbridge MD....
Lennie B. LeBlanc
May 7, 2020
Lennie B. LeBlanc, 45 of Fitchburg, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital from complications due to contracting COVID-19 and pneumonia which complicated his already existing health challenges.Lennie was born in Worcester with cerebral palsy. He resided at Seven Hills Foundation for many years where he was involved in activities. Lennie enjoyed visiting...
Joan H. Gentile
May 7, 2020
Joan Howe (Keirstead) Gentile, 86 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Life Care Center of Auburn from complications after contracting COVID-19.Joan was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Roland H. and Helen M. (Howe) Keirstead. She attended New Bedford High School. Joan worked for Price Chopper and Big D Supermarket for 19...
Martin "Marty" Harrity
May 6, 2020
Martin F. Harrity died in his home on May 6, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was 82. He was born in Worcester to Anne (Egan) Harrity and Peter Harrity.
He is survived by his former wife and still close friend, Dianne Harrity. Together they raised 6 children. He was pre-deceased by his son Martin (Bub) Harrity. He is survived...
Dorothy M. Stanton
May 6, 2020
A Mother’s Day Obituary which is somehow fitting.Dorothy M. (Buda) Stanton, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Notre Dame Long-term Care Center of complications after contracting COVID-19.Dorothy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Victor J. and Elsie M. (Kroll) Buda. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and later received...
Edith Jackson
May 6, 2020
Edith (Wright) Jackson, 79, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She joins her son, Gilbert F. Jackson, who pre-deceased his parents in 1990.
Edith is survived by her devoted husband of nearly fifty-five years, Frederick T. Jackson; a daughter, Sonya Parris and her husband Christopher, and their children,...