Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Clyde "Coop" Cooper
May 23, 2020
Clyde H. “Coop” Cooper, 65 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home on the shores of Lake Quinsigamond, with his loving husband at his bedside.
Coop, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, was a gregarious person who delighted in being surrounded by friends and family. He always enjoyed...
Ali Daneshmand
May 23, 2020
Ali Daneshmand, 100 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in his home while surrounded by his devotedly loving family.
Ali was born in Shahrood, Iran, on October 26, 1919, to his mother, Hamideh Hossaney, and his father, Taghi Daneshmand- a prominent France-educated attorney who was the chief legal counsel and a friend to Reza Shah, the...
Marie Lourdes Moise
May 23, 2020
It is with great sadness we share with you that our loving mother Marie Lourdes Moise passed away May 23, 2020; 11 days after her mother, Andrea Bordeau.
Marie was born on January 21, 1951 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She was one of 13 children.
Marie leaves behind her son Emmanuel Moise, daughter Annie Moise and her daughter Josiah Point-du-jour, her...
Josephine Rivers
May 21, 2020
Josephine (Groccia) Rivers, 79, of Worcester, passed away in her home, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, May 21, 2020, three days from celebrating her eightieth birthday.
Josephine is survived by her loving family including, two daughters Susan Lier and her husband Stephen of Auburn, and Maria Solitro and her husband Pasquale in Texas; two sons, Michael Rivers and his...
Carolyn (Troio) Padavano
May 20, 2020
Carolyn (Troio) Padavano, 85, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and long-time resident of Shrewsbury, passed away, May 20, 2020, after complications from COVID-19. She joins in heaven the love of her life, Joseph A. Padavano.
She was born to the late John and Melinda (Ciullo) Troio, March 12, 1935 in Worcester. Carolyn graduated from Commerce High School and Salter...
Jose Alfredo Henriquez
May 20, 2020
Jose Alfredo Henriquez, 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at UMass Hospital.Jose was born in San Vicente, El Salvador. He came to America and settled in Boston where he worked as a machine operator at Nabisco for over 20 years before he retired. He later moved to Worcester. He loved sports, especially soccer. Jose was...
Denyse A. Moran
May 19, 2020
Denyse A. (Wambach) Moran, 65 of Worcester died peacefully at home Tuesday May 19, 2020 surrounded by her loved one’s. Her husband Hugh Moran predeceased her. Denyse leaves her loving family, her daughter Tyna Moran and her fiancé David, her sons, Stephen Moran and his wife Kim of Sturbridge, Brian Moran of Utah, Joseph Wambach of Worcester, Joshua Moran...
Eduvino Ramos
May 19, 2020
Eduvino “Edwin” Ramos, 67, of Worcester, was called to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
Edwin was born and raised in Cataño, Puerto Rico, son of the late, Santiago Ramos and Teodora Rivera. He later moved to Worcester in the early 1970’s, where he has resided ever...
Isabel (Rana) Raffa
May 19, 2020
Isabel (Rana) Raffa, one hell of a run. 36,757 days, 100 & 3/4 years, 3 ½ months shy of her 101st birthday and never a complaint; Lots of yelling at three boys but never heard a complaint passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, after a brief illness, joining in heaven her husband Philip and son, Steven.
Isabel born in...
Pauline T. Thorndike
May 18, 2020
“Just remember in the Winter, far beneath the bitter snowsLies the seed, that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the rose.”- Bette Midler, “The Rose”Pauline “Polly” Louise (Turner) Thorndike of Holden, aged 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Christopher House in Worcester, MA after contracting COVID-19. She was a loving wife, a proud,...
Ophelia P Chaban
May 18, 2020
Ophelia Phyllis (Thamel) Chaban, 92, of Worcester, passed away on May 18th, 2020, of natural causes after a period of declining health.
Phyllis leaves behind her son, Yosef Chaban and his wife Kathleen, along with her beloved grandchildren, Armeline Molly and Leo Vasil, all of Worcester. She also leaves her wonderful nephew, Stephen Thamel and his wife Gina, of Auburn,...
Carol (Fenuccio) Iaconi
May 18, 2020
Worcester- Carol A. (Fenuccio) Iaconi, 75, of Worcester passed away Monday, May 18th, 2020 after a period of declining health. Carol was born in Worcester the daughter of Raymond and Isabel (Paolucci) Fenuccio. Raised in Worcester she graduated from Commerce High, married the "Love of her life" Frank B. Iaconi and lived a life of love and family for over...
Deacon Anthony L James
May 18, 2020
Deacon Anthony L. James, 64 of Worcester went home to the Lord, with his loved ones gathered at his side, Monday, May 18th, 2020.
A man of deep faith, Deacon Anthony was born in Waterbury CT, a son of Cecil James Sr .and Nancy (Long) James. Raised in Waterbury, he received his associate degree from Waterbury College. On May 20th ...
Martha Haddad
May 17, 2020
Martha (Haddad) Haddad, 96 of Millbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, May 17th, 2020.
Martha was born in Worcester, the last of eleven children of Moses and Mary (Boosahda) Haddad. She graduated from Girls Trade School in Worcester. She worked many years as a stitcher in various factories in the Worcester Garment District.
Martha’s...
Robert J Phaneuf Jr.
May 16, 2020
Robert J. Phaneuf Jr, 63 of Auburn, a beloved brother and special friend to many died on Saturday May 16, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital of Worcester. Born in Worcester to Robert J. and Alice E (Sullivan) Phaneuf. A graduate of North High School, Robert was employed by Building 19 for many years and attended the Seven Hills Aspire of...
Marilyn V. Ward
May 15, 2020
Marilyn V. (Wilson) Carlos Ward, 89, of Worcester, passed away in her sleep on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Christopher House in Worcester. She is reunited with her beloved son, Philip E. Carlos, and her first husband, Horace Carlos who both pre-deceased her.
Marilyn is survived by four children, Chuck H.S. Carlos and his wife Maryann of Worcester, Maureen L....
Richard J Lazaro
May 15, 2020
Richard J. Lazaro, 90, formerly of Worcester, a member of the greatest generation, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15th, 2020, after a period of declining health.
Richard was born and raised in Worcester, one of six children of Italian Immigrants Samuel and Josephine (Camilloni) Lazaro. He grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, graduated from Commerce High...
Judy J Morse
May 15, 2020
Judy (Clifford) Morse, 78 of Fiskdale, formerly of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones she loved, May 15th, 2020.
Judy was born in Scranton, PA a daughter of John and Doris (Lippiette) Clifford. Raised in Hackensack, NJ, Judy graduated from high school, married and moved to Worcester to raise a family. Notably, she continued her education earning her bachelor’s...
Dr. Anthony J Polito, Sr
May 13, 2020
Dr. Anthony J. Polito, Sr., 95, a noted area educator and decorated WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Oakdale Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. He is now reunited with his loving wife of 67 years Florence M. (Donnelly) Polito, who predeceased him just nine days earlier on May 4th also at Oakdale...
Steven L Macduff
May 13, 2020
Steven R. Macduff Sr., 62 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Born in Marlborough, Steven was the son of Donald H. Macduff, Sr., and Jane L (Tee) Macduff. He graduated from Assabet High School. He then met and married the love of his life, Deborah L....
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