Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph Sherer
April 18, 2020
Joseph Sherer, 59 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, after a valiant fight from end-stage renal disease.
Joseph was born in Worcester, a son of the late Earl J. Sherer, Sr. and Antoinette M. (Fasano) Sherer, where he attended Worcester Schools.
Joseph is survived by a brother, Carl Sherer with whom he lived; a sister, Rose Marie...
Frederick L. Holovnia
April 17, 2020
Frederick L. Holovnia, 90, of Shrewsbury, a gifted musician and band leader, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife, Avis (Andersen) Holovnia, predeceased him in 1992, and his first wife, Patricia (Smith) Holovnia, predeceased him in 1965.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; Frederick is survived by a son,...
Shirley (Amaral) Viscosi
April 17, 2020
Shirley V. (Amaral) Viscosi, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17th, 2020 in St Mary’s Healthcare Center, Worcester, MA.
Shirley was born June 16, 1934, one of six children of Albert and Ruth M. (Wackell) Amaral. Shirley was born in Worcester and spent her early childhood years in the City. The family then purchased a home in Shrewsbury where she...
Michael J Flaherty Jr
April 17, 2020
Michael J. Flaherty Jr. 80 of Holden, formerly of Hyde Park Ma died Friday April 17, 2020 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Brookline Ma, he was the son of the late Michael and Bridget (Hernon) Flaherty.
Michael was a graduate of Bentley College with a BS in Accounting. Michael was a Corporate Field Agent for the IRS...
John P Coleman
April 17, 2020
John P. Coleman, 54 of Oxford, MA was called home Friday, April 17, 2020 after a brief illness.
John is survived by his wife of 26 years, Brenda (Rivers) Coleman, his two children, John Francis and Caliana Drew, both from Oxford, MA.
John is also survived by his granddaughter Cecilia Rose, his mother Aurelia “Deedey” (Simone), his sister Kim,...
Brian G Putnam
April 17, 2020
Brian G. Putnam, 54, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Brian was born April 3, 1966, the son of Martin G. and Janet C. (Pellerin) Putnam. Raised in Worcester, he graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School and worked as a mechanic for Standard Auto Parts in Worcester before becoming disabled.
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Robert W. LaBaire
April 16, 2020
Robert W. LaBaire, 83 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Northborough after contracting COVID-19.Bob was born in Worcester, one of six children to the late Wilfred and Eileen (Keenan) LaBaire. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, Class of 1955. Bob served his country during the Vietnam War...
Anesti Dine
April 16, 2020
Anesti Dine, 60 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the comforts of his home with his loving family by his side.
Anesti was born in Korca, Albania. He was a son of Lazi Dine and the late Jorgjia (Sumbulla) Dine. After graduating high school, he earned his bachelor’s degree in botany from the Institute of...
Haig Minasian
April 16, 2020
Haig Minasian, 95 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the comforts of his home with his loving family by his side. His wife of 47 years, Maxine (Belumeur) Minasian, predeceased him in 1996.
Haig was born in Worcester, one of three children to the late Hagop and Verkin (Simonian) Minasian. He was a graduate of...
Theresa A Johnson
April 14, 2020
Theresa A. (Maloney) Johnson, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at the High Pointe House-Hospice in Haverhill, after an illness. Her loving husband, Clifford F. Johnson, pre-deceased her in 2004.
Theresa is survived by two sons, Clifford Johnson and his wife Deborah of Worcester, and Dana Johnson of Webster; two daughters, Cynthia Perry of Wells, Maine, and...
Naphie (Aboody) Samara
April 13, 2020
Naphie Samara passed away on Monday April 13, 2020, at the age of 96 years.Naphie started her life in the roaring 20s and has been a lifelong resident of Worcester, beloved by family, friends and relatives. Naphie graduated from Grafton Street Elementary School and Commerce High. During her Commerce schooling, Naphie left her education to help support the family that...
Margaret M Arena
April 13, 2020
Margaret (Palumbo) “Peg” Arena, 92, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Beaumont Nursing Home in Westborough, Massachusetts, after a period of declining health. She was married for73 years to Alfred Arena, who passed away on February 29,2020.
Peg was the daughter of Giustina (Setta) and Vincenzo Palumbo. She grew up in the Shrewsbury...
Jeremiah "Jerry" Loconto
April 13, 2020
Jeremiah “Jerry” Loconto, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Jewish Healthcare Center from complications of contracting the Corona Virus/COVID-19.Jerry is survived by his dedicated and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nephews and great nieces. Jerry was predeceased by four brothers, Peter (Perry Conte) Loconto, Alfred and Andrew Loconto, and Anthony Loconto and...
Frances (Campanale) Trotto
April 13, 2020
Frances D. (Campanale) Trotto entered heavens gates on April 13, 2020 at the age of 92. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Saverio “Sam” F. Trotto. Frances was deeply loved and her memory will be cherished forever by her devoted family, daughters; Maureen Trotto, Marie-Annette Amato and her husband Gene Amato, Paula Murgo and her husband Dominic Murgo...
Siranoosh "Dottie" Surabian
April 11, 2020
Look out heaven, Hell on Wheels just burst through the door! S. Dorothy “Dottie” Surabian who was affectionately called Nooshy was reunited with her family on her 96th birthday, Holy Saturday, April 11th, 2020.
Dorothy was born Siranoosh Surabian in Worcester, one of three daughters of Karekin and Zaroohi (Balian) Surabian. Raised on Northboro Street, she graduated from Worcester Girls...
Barbara A Carraher
April 11, 2020
Barbara began her last journey on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice after a brief illness with her spouse Eleanor Palumbo, with whom she would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on April 15th by her side.
Barbara was a graduate of Worcester State College, earning her bachelor’s education degree. She then went on to study and...
Maria (Pulcini) Carnevale
April 11, 2020
Maria Carnevale, joined her husband Luigi on April 11, 2020
Lucy C Graziano
April 10, 2020
Lucy Graziano, A wonderful women and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10th, 2020. She was 93 years of age.
Born on January 11th, 1927, the daughter of Domenico and Marzia (Mascolo) Graziani; Raised and educated in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1946. Becoming challenged with sight loss at an early age, Lucy lived her life...
Isaira M. Garcia
April 10, 2020
Isaira M. (Gomez) Garcia, 98, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Webster Manor.
Isaira was born in Matanzas, Cuba, a daughter of the late Mario Gomez and Maria De La Fuente. Raised and educated in Cuba, Isaira immigrated to the United States in 1970. She...
Theresa (Consolo) Wickman
April 10, 2020
Theresa A. (Consolo) Wickman, 95, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10th, 2020.
Born on November 30, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Ferraro) Consolo. Raised and educated in Worcester, Theresa graduated from Commerce High School, worked many years for the Peoples Bank as a teller and later in the Insurance Department before retiring.
Theresa’s husband Emerson...
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