Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Jennifer Jean Hefti
February 16, 2020
Jennifer J. (May) Hefti, 58, of Wales, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, while holding her Daughter’s hand. She succumbed to her illness.
Jennifer leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Peter Hefti of Wales, a daughter, Monique Hefti of Wales, and a son, Jakob Hefti of Southbridge; her mother, Creamy (Caddell) McKinney of Worcester; a brother, Theodis May,...
Orlando Federico
February 16, 2020
Orlando Federico, 87, of New London CT, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Orlando was born in Sulmona, Aquila, Italy on April 24, 1932, one of four children of Panfilo “Benny” and Filomena Federico. As a young child, Orlando immigrated with his family to Worcester where he earned his degree in Welding from Worcester Boys Trade....
William M. "Billy" Ritacco
February 16, 2020
William M.”Billy” Ritacco, 57 of Worcester died peacefully but unexpectedly on Sunday February 16, 2020 at home. William leaves his Mother Mary (Girardi) Ritacco, a son William J. Ritacco and a daughter Leah M Ritacco both of Auburn. Billy was the caring brother to Roseann M Ritacco and her husband Keith Bacon, and Dr. Donna Ritacco and her...
Elijah Michel Laroche
February 14, 2020
Elijah Michel Laroche, 7 weeks old, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii.Elijah was born in Honolulu, Hawaii at Tripler Army Medical Center on December 22, 2019. A life short lived but loved by so many. He brought great joy to a large family including his parents: Christopher C. and Yaritza N. (Campos) Laroche; his paternal...
Neil E. Tainter
February 14, 2020
Neil E. Tainter, 27 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.
Neil was born on February 23, 1992 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Worcester Technical High School where he studied automotive. Neil was a self-employed mechanic and also worked as a plasterer. He loved fishing, playing the guitar, working on cars, as well...
Nicholas "Nick" Mazzamurro
February 13, 2020
Nicholas J. “Nick” Mazzamurro, 82 of Worcester a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died peacefully Thursday February 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Nick leaves his devoted wife of 61 years Leona T. (Dattis) Mazzamurro, daughters Leona A. (Lee) Joseph and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury. Donna Mazzamurro and her partner Jill Brooks of Plymouth, Wanda...
Phyllis M. LeMay
February 13, 2020
Phyllis M. (Schnare) LeMay, 89, of Dudley, formerly a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Care One in Millbury.
Phyllis was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harry H. and Dorothy G. (Gissler) Schnare and graduated from Commerce High School. She was a homemaker for much of her life, and also...
Lucy R. O'Connor Moran
February 11, 2020
Lucy R. (Adua) O’Connor-Moran, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Care One in Millbury. Her husband, Austin Moran, predeceased her in 2014; and her first husband, John F. O’Connor, Sr., predeceased her in 1980.
Lucy is survived by a son, John F. O’Connor, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Sutton; two daughters, Nancy J. Candela...
Betty Mae Ober
February 10, 2020
Betty Mae (Gasser) Ober, 94, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday February 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph F. and Eulalia B. Gasser. She graduated from Mercy High School in Chicago. During WWII she volunteered with the USO, which she supported throughout her life. In 1946...
Arthur J. Tremblay
February 10, 2020
Arthur John Tremblay, 80 of Titusville, FL., formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Vista Manor in Titusville.Arthur was born in Worcester where he grew up on Bell Hill and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He was one of ten children to the late Julius J. and Helga V. (Ericson) Tremblay. Arthur was a resident...
Michael A. Salvidio, CPA
February 10, 2020
Michael A. Salvidio, CPA, 83, a lifelong Worcester resident, business owner and former Chairperson and member of the City of Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 10th, 2020.
Born and raised in Worcester, Michael was the son of Anthony and Rose (Vuona) Salvidio. Mike graduated from Commerce High School and furthered his...
Marnie Tomasian
February 10, 2020
Marnie Tomasian, 46, of Framingham, formerly of Medford and Worcester, passed away, on Monday, February 10, 2020, after many years of struggling with addictions.
Marnie is survived by her brother, Thomas Tomasian of Everett; her step-mother, Carolyn J. Smith-Tomasian of Worcester; and uncle and aunt, Richard and Pamela Prader of Cape Cod; cousins and friends. Marnie was born in...
Pauline T. Robertson
February 9, 2020
Pauline T. (Gosselin) Robertson, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home, while surrounded by loving family.
Pauline is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-five years, Ronald H. Robertson, Sr.; three sons, Ronald H. Robertson, Jr. and his wife Carrie of Boynton Beach, FL, Michael J. Robertson and his wife Jennifer...
Dorothy C Ferguson
February 9, 2020
Dorothy C. Ferguson 90 of Worcester died Sunday February 9, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center of Worcester. Born in Natick, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Boleslaw and Mary (Kuchnicki) Izbicki. Dorothy’s Husband Howard M Ferguson died in 1998. Dorothy leaves one brother Richard Izbicki and three nephews, Thomas, Michael, and Richard Izbicki
Dorothy spent...
Karen E. Hearn
February 7, 2020
Karen E. Hearn, 62 of Worcester passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, after a short illness. She was born in Worcester, one of six children of James J. Hearn, Sr. and Janet (Lemoine) Hearn.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Kaitlyn Meservey; two sisters, Lynda F. Cote and Susan M. Pressey and her husband George. She leaves a brother-in-law, Donald...
Michael Francis Clancy
February 7, 2020
Michael Francis Clancy, 39 of Westborough formerly of Worcester passed away Friday, February 7th, 2020 after suffering a heart attack at home.
Michael was born in Worcester on June 29, 1980, the second son of Paul P. Clancy, Jr. and Patricia (Celularo) Clancy. Raised and educated in Worcester, Michael graduated from St John’s High School (1998) and Westfield State College...
Ralph J Lazzaro
February 5, 2020
Retired Worcester Police officer, Ralph J. Lazzaro, 101, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 with the family he cherished gathered at his side.
Ralph was born in Worcester, on November 15, 1918, one of five children of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Margaret (Pasquarella) Lazzaro. Raised on Seward Street off Shrewsbury Street in the Italian neighborhood...
Karen Wheeler
February 5, 2020
Karen (Rigiero) Wheeler, 66, of Worcester, a retired Nurse at UMass, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.
Karen is survived by her son, Shane M. Wheeler and his wife Katherine of Worcester; her father, Michael A. Rigiero of Worcester; a brother, Michael Rigiero and his long-time partner Sharon Dalgeliwicz of New...
Jason S Mastrovito
February 4, 2020
Jason Salvatore Mastrovito 43, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2020. Jason was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and had relocated with his family to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area in November of 2018.
Jason is survived by wife, Allison (Santom) Mastrovito, his two beautiful daughters, Hannah and Harper, his mother, Maureen (Santa Maria) Mastrovito of Shrewsbury, his sister, Lisa (Mastrovito) Wilhelmsen,...
Justin T. Fillios
February 3, 2020
Justin T. Fillios, 20, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by the loving presence of his family and friends.Justin was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on July 12, 1999. Justin was proud of his time as a student at the Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough. He had a spirit to serve...
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