Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Carolyn (Troio) Padavano

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Clifford P LaPan

Clifford P LaPan

May 13, 2020

Clifford P. LaPan, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Clifford is survived by his loving soul mate of sixteen years, Donna A. Damien; his children, Andrea Lennon and her husband Christopher of West Boylston, Joshua LaPan and his wife Kristina of Holden, and Nicholas Ellis-LaPan of Hudson; Donna’s children, Michael Damien and his...

Leona M. Smith

Leona M. Smith

May 13, 2020

Leona M.  (St. Denis) Smith, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. 

Leona “Lee” leaves seven children; Dorothy Stone and husband Bradford of Holden, Susan Mesale and her husband John “Jack” of Shrewsbury, Christine Hamm and her husband Joseph of Rochdale, George E. III and his partner Lisa of Shrewsbury, Kevin and his wife Marie...

Andrea Bordeau

Andrea Bordeau

May 12, 2020

Andrea Bordeau,93 of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Worcester, MA.

Andrea was born on August 12, 1926 in Duvalier Ville, Haiti.

Andrea had 13 children, 44 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Andrea was a very dedicated hard worker. She moved to the United States in 1989. She lived in New York for 7 years then...

Paul Bisceglia

Paul Bisceglia

May 11, 2020

Paul Bisceglia, 97 of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Christopher House from complications after contracting COVID-19.Paul was born in Mattinata, Foggia, Italy, a son of the late Domenic and Maria Michela Bisceglia. He came to Worcester in 1935 with his family and has lived here ever since. Paul worked for Crompton Knowles as a drill...

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