Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...