Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Shyne J Mancini

Shyne J Mancini

July 2, 2020

If Tears Could Build A Stairway  

If tears could build a stairwayand memories were a laneWe would walk right up to heavenAnd bring you back again.No farewell words were spokenNo time to say goodbyeYou were gone before we knew itAnd only God knows whyOur hearts still ache in sadnessand secret tears still flowBut now we know you want usTo...

Joel Abraham Remmer

Joel Abraham Remmer

July 1, 2020

Joel Abraham Remmer, March 8, 1944-July 1, 2020, (13 Adar 5704-9 Tamuz 5780) passed away at the age of 76. The only child of Saul and Anna Remmer, he was born in Worcester, MA, He lived in many places, including Albany, Binghamton, Lambertville, Norfolk Virginia, Santa Barbara, Austin TX, Brookline, and, since 2002 in Boston. He studied economics and sociology...

Dr. Ursula Shea PhDED

Dr. Ursula Shea PhDED

June 26, 2020

 

Dr. Ursula Shea (Toscano), RN, Ed. D., 86, of Worcester, Administrator and Registered Nurse of 50 years, beloved matriarch to her family, and dear friend to many, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020.

Born in Leominster, Ursula was one of three children of Emmett A. Shea and Linda (Lisziewski) Shea. Raised...

Courtney A Kalagher

Courtney A Kalagher

June 26, 2020

It is with a family’s broken heart we regrettably announce the untimely passing of our beautiful Courtney A. Kalagher at the age of 36 on June 26, 2020. Joining in heaven her father David R Kalagher who passed away just over 1 year ago on May 24th.

Courtney, a beautiful woman with a kind heart, gentle smile and infectious laugh...

Duong Thuy Phan

Duong Thuy Phan

June 24, 2020

Duong Thuy Phan, 74 of Worcester, an immigrant of Vietnam passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 23, 2020.

Duong was born in Hue, Vietnam, the daughter of Can Ba Phan and Thiu Thi Le. Raised in Hue, Vietnam, Duong immigrated to California in 1980 and began her life raising her family here in safety. A personally kind and gentle women, Duong...

John "Jack" Russell

John "Jack" Russell

June 23, 2020

John F. “Jack” Russell, 71 of Worcester, a local car salesman and local business owner passed away with his loved ones gathered at his side Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Jack was born in Worcester, one of three children of John F. Russell, Sr, and Lillian (George) Russell.  Raised in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Junior College. Jack began his career...

Robinson Marango Mayama

Robinson Marango Mayama

June 23, 2020

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Robinson Marango Mayama, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Robinson was born in Bungoma, Kenya, son of Samuel and Loice (Khandasi) Mayama, and lived there most of his life, settling in Worcester six years ago.

Robinson was a teacher in Kenya and an active member of the...

Richard A. Ferro

Richard A. Ferro

June 22, 2020

Richard A. Ferro, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

Richard is survived by his three children, Nicole M Ferro of Millbury, David R. Ferro of Holden, and Mark A. Ferro and his wife Jeane of Grafton; a sister, Louise Ferro of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren, Kailen, Kamiren, Braden, Angela, Dominic,...

Mark S. Nozzolillo

Mark S. Nozzolillo

June 22, 2020

Mark S. Nozzolillo "Nuzzy", 59 of Thompson, CT., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Mark was born in Worcester, to the late Vincent J. “Jim” and Esther M. (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo.  He was a graduate of North High, class of '78, attended Berkley College of Music in Boston pursuing his passion as a musician while working for Caprera...

Bertha (Nadeau) Peters

Bertha (Nadeau) Peters

June 22, 2020

Bertha R. “Bea” (Nadeau) Peters of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of her 100th birthday, June 22nd  at Goddard House, where a wonderful socially distanced birthday celebration was held outside of the facility earlier that day.   The event was attended by Mayor Petty who presented her with the key to the city, along with many...

Peter G. Osborn

Peter G. Osborn

June 21, 2020

Peter Osborn passed away at UMass Memorial University Campus on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He passed peacefully with his loving family at his side after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Peter was well known to always say he was excellent, that is no longer true.

He leaves his family loving wife Lisa, sons Christopher Driscoll, Jake Osborn and...

Isabella (DeNicola) Chionchio

Isabella (DeNicola) Chionchio

June 20, 2020

Isabella “Bella” (DeNicola) Chionchio, 80, is dancing to Anne Murray’s song “Can I have this Dance” with her husband Frank in a place of love and happiness eternal. On Saturday June 20 2020 our Mother, Aunt, Nonni and friend died peacefully with the grace of God Surrounding her while the Virgin Mary walked beside her, and was met by a...

Kwasi K. Osei-Boateng

Kwasi K. Osei-Boateng

June 20, 2020

Kwasi Konadu “KK” Osei-Boateng, 43 of Worcester, passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston due to complications from interstitial lung disease (ILD).

KK was born in London, England. He attended Achimota primary school at Achimota, Ghana, the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, (PRESEC) in Legon, Ghana, where he earned his O-level diploma, before coming to America in 1994. He...

Jean (Leslie) Bisson

Jean (Leslie) Bisson

June 20, 2020

Jean M. (Leslie) Bisson, of Manchaug formerly of Worcester and Westborough passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 20, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Jean was born in Worcester the eldest of five children of Joseph and Nellie (Tebo) Leslie. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and then furthered her education earning two Master’s Degrees,...

Peter V. Campanale, Sr.

Peter V. Campanale, Sr.

June 19, 2020

Peter V. Campanale, Sr., 90, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. 

Peter is survived by his wife, Dianne M. (Dion) Campanale; three sons, Peter Campanale, Jr. and his wife Rita of Florence, MA, Michael Campanale and his partner Dr. Gayle Gravlin of North Kingston, RI, and Paul Campanale and his...

Louise A. Scola

Louise A. Scola

June 19, 2020

Louise Ann Gloria Scola, 94, of Worcester and Watch Hill, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 surrounded by family.  One of eight children, she was raised in North Providence, where her family had an ice cream shop.  Louise was accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design to study dress design.  Later she would meet Atty. John...

Emmanuel A. Okrah R.N., M.S., C.I.C.

Emmanuel A. Okrah R.N., M.S., C.I.C.

June 19, 2020

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Emmanuel A. Okrah, R.N., M.S., C.I.C., 67, of Rutland, MA, a Royal Descendent of Ghana, properly known as Chief Nana Baafour Asare Bediako, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at UMass Hospital, with his loving family at his bedside.

Emmanuel is survived by his loving wife, Lily (Ayertey) Okrah; two sons, Emmanuel A. Okrah, Jr....

Ann E. Chumsae

Ann E. Chumsae

June 19, 2020

Ann E. (Stenman) Chumsae, 61, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Ann is survived by loving husband and high school sweet-heart, Michael W. Chumsae; their children, two sons, Jason M. Chumsae and his wife Jamie, and Adam R. Chumsae, all of Auburn; two daughters, Michelle L. Tessier and her...

Augustus Lawrence DeBella

Augustus Lawrence DeBella

June 19, 2020

Augustus (Gus) Lawrence DeBella loving son of John Lawrence DeBella (D), Concetta Maria Ribaudo DeBella (D), and brother to Constance Theresa DeBella (D).  Gus is survived by his two sisters; Donna Marie DeBella of Waltham and Denise Rose DeBella of West Stockbridge.

Gus had a fun-loving spirit and lived life with zest.  He lived in many different locations and traveled...

Eugene J. Binette

Eugene J. Binette

June 18, 2020

 

Eugene J. Binette, 82, a long time Worcester Firefighter died peacefully Thursday June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years Jean (Bourassa) Binette died July 19, 2017. Eugene is survived by his dedicated family, sons, Richard Binette of Oxford, Raymond Binette and his wife Aimee of Worcester, Joseph Binette and his wife...

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