Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Victor L Salerno

Victor L Salerno

March 1, 2020

Victor L. Salerno, 96 of Worcester, passed away on March 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born to his parents Joseph and Teresa (Martello) Salerno of Caserta, Naples, Italy and resided in Worcester most of his life before moving to Shrewsbury.  He was the beloved husband to the late Rose (DiBenedetto) Salerno.  Vic and Rose were married...

André R. Gingras

André R. Gingras

March 1, 2020

André R. Gingras, 67, of Brimfield/Warren, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield.

André is survived by his adoring wife, who has been his greatest supporter for over fifty years, Margaret A. (Panzera) Gingras; their son, André R. Gingras, Jr. and his wife Amanda and their son, the apple of pépèr’s eye,...

Alfred A. Arena

Alfred A. Arena

March 1, 2020

Alfred A. Arena 96, born December 13, 1923, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away on March 1, 2020

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Margaret (Palumbo) Arena and son Donald of Lincoln Nebraska.  He is also survived by his grandchildren   Zachary and Nicholas Arena and Nicole Dispersio of Hudson, MA.  He has 4 great grandchildren: Miah, Jackson,...

Roseanne Venuti

Roseanne Venuti

February 29, 2020

Roseanne (Saksa) Venuti, 65 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with her family by her side.Roseanne was born in Worcester, one of seven children to the late Edward T. “Soxy” and Rose (Lanzillotti) Saksa. She worked as a clerk for the Worcester County Sheriffs Department for 20 years retiring in 2016. Roseanne...

Barbara A. Putes

Barbara A. Putes

February 28, 2020

Barbara A. (MacKoul) Putes, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.Barbara was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Michael G. and Adele (Aboody) MacKoul. She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Worcester State University. Barbara was the Vice...

Donald Francis Adams

Donald Francis Adams

February 28, 2020

Donald “Francis” Adams, 88, of Pawtucket, RI, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Bayberry Commons Nursing Home and Hospice in Pascoag, RI.

Donald, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, dedicated much of his professional career to aiding and guiding other veterans, while working as an administrator for the Veterans Administration, most recently in...

Shirley A. Pace

Shirley A. Pace

February 27, 2020

Shirley A. (Willey) Pace, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, February 27, 2020 with her family by her side.Shirley was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Stewart and Vera (Webber) Willey. She was a graduate of Commerce High School, Class of 1954 and has lived in Worcester all her life. Shirley worked various...

David E. Gregoire

David E. Gregoire

February 26, 2020

 

David E. Gregoire, 60, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

David is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Linda L. (Toney) Gregoire; a daughter, Ashley M. Belisle and her husband John-Paul of Leicester; two sons, Matthew D. Gregoire and Timothy E. Gregoire, both of Oxford; three sisters, Jacqueline Malone of...

James Saez

James Saez

February 24, 2020

 

James Saez, 32, a loving Son, Father, and Brother, died peacefully Monday February 24 surrounded by his loving family. James leaves a son Landen J. Saez of California, his mother Lisa S. (Lalmond) Saez and her Fiancé Michael Macaruso of Worcester, two brothers Anthony Saez of Auburn, and Daniel J. Groccia of Worcester. He also leaves a sister Rosie...

Diane A. Sheehy

Diane A. Sheehy

February 24, 2020

Diane (Aprea) Sheehy, 68 of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.Diane was born in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Eleanor M. (Malaguti) Aprea. She graduated from Canton High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from Keene State. Diane loved...

Tignell "Tig" Richardson

Tignell "Tig" Richardson

February 24, 2020

Tignell “Tig” A. Richardson, 91 an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, and a beloved volunteer for several community organizations of Worcester died at his home on February 24, 2020. 

Born in Camden N J he was the son of the late James and Ruth Richardson, and the Husband of Margo (Gaitwood) Richardson.  Besides his wife Margo, Tig...

Stephen B Frates

Stephen B Frates

February 23, 2020

Marine Veteran Stephen “Steve” B. Frates Jr. 64 of Worcester, died at his home with his family at his side on Sunday February 23, 2020.  Steve is survived by his two sons, Brian Frates and his wife Tammy, and Jason Frates.  He also leaves three brothers, Bobby, David, and Jimmy Frates.  All services will be private and provided by the...

Martin J Maynard

Martin J Maynard

February 22, 2020

Martin J. “Marty” Maynard, 63, of Northborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

Marty is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Deborah (Herbert) Maynard; their two children, Alyssa and Daniel; two brothers, Robert and Kevin Maynard;  sister-in-law, Elaine...

Marie L. Plante

Marie L. Plante

February 21, 2020

Marie L. (George Mouid) Plante, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family.  Her husband, George A. Plante, predeceased her in 1990.

Marie is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth (Charron) Plante of Spencer, Mary Halley and her husband Larry of Worcester, Christine Charette and her husband Dave of Millbury, and Constance  Plante-Sipos...

Steven C. Santos

Steven C. Santos

February 20, 2020

Steven C. Santos, 32 of Worcester, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 20, 2020.Steven was born in Worcester, a son of the late Carmelo Santos. He went to North High School and has lived in Worcester all his life. Steven worked in the deli department for Price Chopper and was a chef for...

Martin "Fitzy" Fitzpatrick

Martin "Fitzy" Fitzpatrick

February 19, 2020

Martin E. “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, 78, of Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Hermitage Health Care Center in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Carmella “Dolly” H. (Panarelli) Fitzpatrick.

Fitzy is survived by his sons, Martin Fitzpatrick and his wife Karen of Spencer and Sean Fitzpatrick and his husband Peter Juris of...

Charles E Ernenwein

Charles E Ernenwein

February 18, 2020

Charles E. Ernenwein 88 of Shrewsbury died at home with his family at his side on Tuesday February 18, 2020. Born in Rome New York, Charles was the son of the late George and Grace (Filkins) Ernenwein. His beloved wife Beverly R. (Christie) who he met and while serving in the US Army at Fort Devens preceded him in 1994....

Reverend Miguel A Rivera

Reverend Miguel A Rivera

February 18, 2020

Reverend Miguel A. Rivera 82 of Worcester was called home to his eternal reward on Tuesday February 18, 2020.  Born in San Sebastian Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gregorio and Maria Luisa Cortes Rivera.  Miguel moved to New York City at the age of 18 and later married the love of his life Natividad Rivera Sandoz. ...

Elizabeth "Betty" Allen

Elizabeth "Betty" Allen

February 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Pantanella) Allen, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester.  Her husband, Edward Allen, predeceased her in March 2003; and her son, Bruce E. Allen, predeceased her in December 2015.

Betty is survived by her two loving daughters, Linda Wooldridge and her husband Paul of Auburn, and Donna Allen...

Fr. Charles R. Armey, Jr.

Fr. Charles R. Armey, Jr.

February 17, 2020

Fr. Charles R. Armey, Jr., 79, of Shrewsbury, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Fr. Armey was born in Worcester, son of the late, Helen L. (Ross) Lane and the late Charles R. Armey.  He graduated from Saint Peter Central Catholic High School in 1960, and Magna Cum Laude...

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