Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
William M. Tuttle
January 1, 2020
With much sadness we mourn the loss of William "Bill" M. Tuttle, 48, a wonderful husband, father, son and brother who died peacefully Wednesday January 1, 2020 after briefly fighting pancreatic cancer. Bill leaves his wife of three years Julie B. Tuttle, his daughter Emily, and his parents Alan and Barbara Tuttle. William is also survived by his brother James...
Ronald Leo Bullard
January 1, 2020
Ronald Leo Bullard, 86, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Barbara (Faucher) Bullard (2006).
Ronald is survived by three sons, Ronnie L. Bullard of Worcester, Mark R. Bullard of Hyannis, and Ronald L. Bullard, Jr. of Barre; three daughters, Cheryl Bullard of...
Katherine (Sevier) Marsella
January 1, 2020
Katherine (Sevier) Marsella, 92 of Guilford, CT, formerly of Brewster and Shrewsbury, MA, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020, joining in heaven her beloved husband Robert and son Mark.
Katherine, born in Asheville, North Carolina, was the only child of Lyman C. and Mary (Siskron) Sevier. In 1950, Katherine married Robert A. Marsella...
Dr. Danuta J Antkowiak
December 31, 2019
Dr. Danuta J. Antkowiak, 65 of Northborough died peacefully at her home from complications of pancreatic cancer while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday December 31, 2019.
Born in Środa Wlkp., Poland, Danuta was the daughter of the late Tadeusz and Jadwiga (Grabias) Kroczynski. Danuta earned her medical degree in 1981 from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. After...
John A Gagliastro
December 30, 2019
John A. “Jack” Gagliastro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2019 at UMass Medical Center at age 79. Jack was, above all, a true family man. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Kathleen (O’Connor), his daughter, Mary; three sons, Christopher and his wife, Ronda; John and his wife, Jennifer; Steven and his wife, Annie; his three cherished grandchildren,...
Robert L. Tuttle
December 30, 2019
Robert L. Tuttle “Bebop”,89, of Worcester died peacefully Monday December 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family. His Wife of 63 years Margaret T. (Hayes) Tuttle died July 29, 2017. Robert is survived by his children Roberta L. Brien of Barre, Robert L Tuttle Jr. and his wife Mary of Jefferson, Diane F. Tuttle of Worcester, Pamela J. Sandakli...
Elsie M. Moquin
December 28, 2019
Elsie M. Moquin, 80
Born July 1st, 1939
Died December 28, 2019
Elsie M. Moquin, of Millbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Worcester, daughter to the late Ralph Gremo Sr. and Carmella (Marrandino) Gremo. She leaves her husband and the love of her life of sixty-one years Walter J. Moquin Sr. four...
Anthony M. Mancini
December 27, 2019
Anthony Mancini, 75, from Sutton, MA, passed away on December 27, 2019. Tony was married to Valerie T. (Mingolla) Mancini on May 10, 1969. In May 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends at Pleasant Valley Country Club, where they had their wedding reception. Tony is survived by his two daughters, Lisa A. Mancini of...
Spiridoula Anifantis
December 26, 2019
Spiridoula (Nasis) Anifantis, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, after an extended illness.
She is survived by her loving husband of forty-six years, Sotirios Anifantis; a daughter, Efthimia Anifantis of Worcester; two sons, William Anifantis and his wife Sara of Spencer, and Jesse Anifantis of Worcester; eight grandchildren, Stergios, Aglaia, Mikah, Sotirios, Minos, Sadie, Matthaios,...
Mary Ciccarelli
December 25, 2019
Mary A. (Esposito) Ciccarelli, 94, formerly of Lyon St. Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 58 years Frank “Chick” Ciccarelli died in 2009. Mary is survived by her 3 Loving daughters, Frances A. Ciccarelli, Joanne M. Ciccarelli of North Grafton, and Maryann Alfego and her...
Joseph J Statuta, Jr.
December 24, 2019
On the morning of Christmas Eve 2019, Joseph James Statuta, Jr. left his earthly home on Lake Quinsigamond at age 75 following a brief illness and hospitalization.
Joe was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1944, as the eldest child of Joseph J. and Mildred Statuta. He attended various local schools including North High and subsequently graduated from Worcester State Teachers’...
Susan (Goulet) Renaud
December 24, 2019
Susan M. (Goulet) Renaud, 63 of West Yarmouth, formerly of Sutton and Grafton, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside after a sudden illness.
Susan is survived by the family she cherished. Her devoted husband of 41 years and “love of her life” Thomas H Renaud; her two children, Eric A....
Mihallaq Qeleshi
December 23, 2019
Mihallaq “Mike” Qeleshi, 65, an Auburn resident and business owner, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019 after being stricken ill at home. Mihallaq was born in Korce, Albania on August 31, 1954.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and member of St. Mary’s Albanian Orthodox Church. Mihallaq enjoyed music and loved to sing his favorite serenades...
Henry Pasquale
December 23, 2019
Henry “Hank” Pasquale, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 at St. Francis Home surrounded by his family.Henry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Andrea and Crestina (Lucci) Pasquale. He attended Adams Street School in Worcester and later went into the United States Army serving his country proudly in World War II. Henry...
Sharon (Ruszala) Maher
December 23, 2019
Sharon B. (Ruszala) Maher, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019 after becoming ill while visiting her daughter in Florida for Christmas. Sharon is survived by her three devoted children, Kelly A. Tremba, her husband Gregory and their children, Sydney and Austin with whom she lived; Courtney L. Maher of Tampa, Florida; and Worcester Police Sergeant...
George "Al" Valentino
December 22, 2019
George “Al” Valentino died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2019, with his beloved wife, Gloria by his side. Heaven gained another angel.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Al was a man of integrity and principle, devoting his early years to raising his young children, after the loss of his first wife, Helen (Banach)...
Therese O'Loughlin
December 21, 2019
Therese (Ledoux) O’Loughlin, 98 formerly of Shrewsbury died peacefully Saturday December 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John F. O’Loughlin died in 1996. Therese is survived by a son Dennis F. O’Loughlin of North Grafton, her daughters, Elaine F. Vezina wife of the late Raymond Vezina of North Grafton, Deborah C. Peris of Shrewsbury, Gail Carroll...
Rosalina M Johnston
December 20, 2019
Rosalina M Johnston 89 of Worcester died on Friday December 20, 2019 at UMass Hospital Worcester. Born in Palmer, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Albertina (Chaves) Santos. Rosalina's husband, the late Charles A. Johnston died in 2014. She leaves her one son Charles A. Johnston Jr, one daughter Carla Ouellette and her husband Rick, two grandchildren...
Mary (Catanzaro) Chilorio
December 19, 2019
Mary M. (Catanzaro) Chilorio, 98 years young passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Mary was born in Worcester on December 8, 1921, the daughter of Italian immigrants James and Regina (Gagliano) Catanzaro. Raised in Worcester, Mary had lived in the same neighborhood her entire life, and continued to live in her home to the...
John J. Clemente
December 18, 2019
John J. Clemente, 78 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at home.John’s wife of 52 years, Susan M. (Germaine) Clemente, passed away on December 11, 2015. John is survived by his four children, John Clemente and his wife Aileen of Shrewsbury, Darlene Huscha of Clermont, Fl., twins, Michael Clemente and his fiancé Manoela Montiero of Deerfield Beach,...