Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Roderick Joseph Morgan, III
December 1, 2024
Roderick J Morgan, III passed away on December 1, 2024, in Cape Coral, FL, at the age of 67. Born on January 15, 1957, in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Roderick J Morgan Jr. and Frances E (Levesauskas) Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Angela M Mietkiewicz.
A lifelong follower of New England...
James "Jimmy" Docimo, Sr.
November 29, 2024
James V. “Jimmy” Docimo, Sr. 89, of Worcester, devoted husband, father, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Friday, November 29, 2024 at home. Jimmy is welcomed into heaven by his cherished wife and partner of 51 years Barbara, his two sons, Stephen and Matthew, and numerous other family members.
Jimmy is survived by his beloved...
Ann (Germain) Rucci
November 29, 2024
Ann D. (Germain) Rucci, 92, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
Ann was born in Worcester to a large Italian family, one of fourteen children of Italian immigrants, John and Tarquinia (Velletri) Germain. Raised and educated in Worcester, Ann married the “love of her life”...
Susan M. Jennette
November 27, 2024
Susan M. (McNutt) Jennette, 64, of Charlton, passed away on November 27, 2024 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Susan was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Robert E. and Joan (Cronin) McNutt.
Susan worked for many years as a Teacher’s Aide for the Worcester Public School System, where she was able to connect with students with various special needs. She...
Loretta Robinson
November 27, 2024
Loretta Rose Robinson, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Loretta was born in Holden, MA., the daughter of the late Joanna (Bagdonovich) and Fremont Willey. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School, Class of 1962. Loretta worked as the Commissioner’s administrative assistant...
RoseMarie D. Stanton
November 26, 2024
RoseMarie D. (Zona) Stanton, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Beaumont Rehabilitation in Westborough. Her husband of sixty-three years, Ronald C. Stanton, Sr., predeceased her in March 2017.
RoseMarie is survived by a son, Ronald C. Stanton, Jr. and his wife Tracey; three daughters, Roseann Brindisi and her husband Dominic of Uxbridge, Rachael Rossi and her...
James E. Flint
November 23, 2024
James E. Flint of Worcester, Ma passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St Mary's Hospice Care in Worcester.
At the time of his death, James was a recovery support specialist for Catholic Charities working at The Crozier Recovery House for Men having previously worked for many years as an administrative assistant for APW in Worcester.
James was a proud member...
Susan Brote-Guinto
November 23, 2024
Susan Brote-Guinto, 57, a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at home after being stricken ill. Susan is welcomed into heaven into the arms of her son, Matthew Brote who passed away in 2014 and her father, Raymond R. Brote, who passed away in 2015.
Susan was born in Worcester, February 7, 1967, the daughter of...
Edna I. DiTaranto
November 22, 2024
Edna I. (Rodnick) DiTaranto, 99 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family.
Edna’s husband of 65 years, Peter P. DiTaranto Sr. passed away on October 26, 2016. She is survived by her loving children, Donald Wade, Sr. of Florida, Peter P. DiTaranto, Jr. of Worcester, Bonnie M. Dupont...
Evan Ashton Landry
November 21, 2024
Evan Ashton Landry, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, alongside his mother, Tracy Landry (58). Evan was 31 years old.
Born in Lynn, MA on June 11, 1993, he was the beloved son to Arthur Rosenberg and the late, Tracy Landry. Evan was a 2012 graduate from North High School.
Evan cherished nothing more in life than his children, they...
Irene J. DiPadua
November 20, 2024
Irene J. (Caika) DiPadua, 97, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Her husband of 53 years, Leo F. DiPadua, died in 2012. Irene is survived by many nieces and nephews, including her caregivers Donna Laramee and her husband Kenneth of Leicester, Linda Aho of Holden, and Jane Faucher of Shrewsbury.
Irene was born in Worcester to the late,...
Daniel G. Maurice
November 18, 2024
Daniel Gerald Maurice, 65 a resident of Mendon and formerly Northborough passed away suddenly on November 17, 2024. He was born in Hudson, the son of the late Gerald and Muriel (Cummings) Maurice. He leaves his wife of 24 years Susan (Short), his beloved dog Snowball and a recently adopted cat Princess.
He also leaves his siblings Pamela Dietz her longtime...
Francis A. Zecco, Sr.
November 18, 2024
Francis A. Zecco, Sr., 84, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, November 18, 2024.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty-two years, Geraldine A. (Starkus) Zecco; a son, Francis A. Zecco, Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn; a dear friend who was more like a daughter, Lucy Panagoulopoulos and her husband...
SFC Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (ret)
November 17, 2024
SFC, Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (Ret), 77, of Ocala Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th, 2024, in Florida after a series of health challenges. Jeffrey served in the Mass Army National Guard, 1st bn 181st infantry many years before retiring. Funeral services and cremation were held in Florida. Visit www.mercadantefuneral.com to leave a message.
Patricia M. Richards
November 17, 2024
Patricia M. (Bucciaglia) Richards, 93, formerly of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Eugene “Gene” J. Richards, predeceased her in December 2016.
Patricia is survived by five nieces and nephews, Kelly Lanier, Lori Caravalho, Susan Gravel, Theresa Pike, and Paul Capuano; many grand...
Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert
November 17, 2024
WORCESTER - Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert, 80, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Betty Lou was born in Worcester, one of the three daughters of Edward M. and Mary A. (Sacco) Dorsey. She grew up in West Boylston, and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in early childhood education from Worcester State University. Betty Lou...
John "Jack" Marino, Sr.
November 17, 2024
John D. “Jack” Marino, Sr, 86, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th 2024, after a brief illness.
Jack was born in Worcester, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Cabot) Marino. He graduated from Commerce High and earned his associates degree from New England School of Accounting. Jack then began his career with the David Clark Company as information systems manager...
Maria (Pimentel) Cazares
November 17, 2024
Maria (Pimentel) Cazares, 62 of Shrewsbury, formerly of California and Mexico passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Maria was born December 18, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico one of seven children of Jose and Angelina (Valencia) Pimentel. Educated, and raised in Mexico, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1978. She then married Jose D. Cazares, in 1979. They...
John "Jack" A. Barrell
November 16, 2024
John “Jack” Barrell 93 of 16 Perry Rd, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Christopher House of Worcester.
Jack was born on January 21, 1931, the third child of Amos and Mary Barrell, and lived most of his life on Coburn Ave in Worcester. Jack is predeceased by His mother and father and his brothers Howard of Spencer and...
Rita A. Phifield
November 16, 2024
Rita A. (McCarthy) Phifield, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Warren V. Phifield. Sadly, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne J. Ablondi, who died in 2019.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Sharon R. Cardoza of Ocala, FL and Traci M....