Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
S. Douglas Alward
January 26, 2020
Douglas “Doug” Alward, 58, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by many loving family and friends at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a long battle with Lupus.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of thirty-one years, Antonette M. (Sciamacco) Alward; their two sons, D. Maxwell Alward and Alfred S. Alward, both of Shrewsbury; a brother, Paul...
Paul J. Savastano
January 24, 2020
Paul J. Savastano, 69 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.Paul was born in Worcester, the son of the late Paul F. and Anna (Titta) Savastano. He graduated from North High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Fitchburg State. Paul was a carpenter for the Local 107 Union for...
Harold James Smith
January 21, 2020
Harold J. “Smitty” Smith, 83, of Auburn died peacefully but unexpectedly on Tuesday January 21, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Harold is survived by a son Kyle Joseph Smith and his long time companion Tabitha Gayle of Augusta Maine, his daughters Dana Marie Mauro and her husband John Mauro Jr. of Auburn, Leslie...
Bernarda Fraioli
January 20, 2020
Bernarda (Fraioli) Fraioli, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at UMass Hospital. Her loving husband of forty-eight years, Stefano Fraioli, predeceased her in April 2001.
Bernarda is survived by two adoring sons, Mario Fraioli of Auburn, and John Fraioli and his wife Debra of Worcester; six grandchildren, Mario Jr. and his wife Christine Gould, Jayme and...
John V. Manzaro
January 19, 2020
John V. "Jack" Manzaro 68, of Sutton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born in Worcester on January 27, 1951 to Ralph C. and Helen P. (Bianco) Manzaro.
John is survived by his wife, Ilene Barako, his son Nicholas J. Manzaro and his granddaughter Valarie L. Manzaro...
Carol A Rizzuto Carlo
January 19, 2020
Carol A. (Batterson) Rizzuto/Carlo, 74, of Worcester, passed away with her loving sons at her bedside on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Carol is survived by her dedicated family, including three sons, Robert A. Rizzuto and his wife Rosemarie; Stephen Carlo and his wife Caitlin;...
Daniel R. Alicata
January 19, 2020
Daniel R. Alicata, 25, of Auburn passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, in St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
He is survived by his parents, James P and Maria (Puntillo) Alicata; two brothers James C. and Stephen Alicata and his fiancé’ Amy; his aunts Antonietta Poce Josephine DiPierro, Nunzia Contuzzi; his uncle Grazio, and aunt Jane...
Katherine M. Brosnan
January 19, 2020
Katherine M. (Parodeau) Brosnan, 78 of Worcester and Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth surrounded by her loving family.Katherine was born in Hartford, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Henry P. and Alice P. (Melikian) Parodeau and grew up in Worcester where she graduated from North High School. She was the...
John T Gentile
January 19, 2020
John T Gentile, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved Sunday, January 19, 2020 after a brief period of declining health.
John was born in Worcester, May 19, 1936, the son of Italian Immigrants Joseph and Margaret (Fiorillo) Gentile. Raised here in Worcester, John graduated from Commerce high school class of 1954 and joined the U.S....
Francis "Frank" Ermilio
January 18, 2020
Francis “Frank” R. Ermilio, 25 of Shrewsbury, passed away tragically Saturday, January 18th, 2020 in a skiing accident while vacationing in Winter Park, Colorado.
Frank is survived by his family; his loving parents, Francis P. “Bud” and Kathryn A. (Raymond) Ermilio and his three beautiful adoring sisters, Lydia, Alina and Patrice. His maternal grandmother, Mary I. (Morello) Raymond of...
Marino Piscitelli, Jr.
January 18, 2020
Marino Piscitelli, Jr., 85, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. His brother, Joseph Piscitelli, passed away several months later, on March 31, 2020.
Marino is now survived by a brother, Felix Piscitelli of Auburn; a sister, Ann Dempsey of Shrewsbury; niece and nephews. Marino was pre-deceased by two brothers and two...
Bradley N Folger
January 17, 2020
Bradley N. Folger 48 of the Fiskdale section of Sturbridge was taken far too early from his beloved family after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday January 17, 2020. Born in Sylvania Ohio, he was the son of David and Janice (Pratt) Folger. A graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Bradley was employed...
James H. Bailey,III
January 17, 2020
James H. Bailey, III,61, of Worcester, passed away on Friday at home with his family. He leaves his loving wife of 19 years, Priscilla (Givins) Bailey; three sons, James D. Payton and Jermaine Payton and his wife Jennifer all of West Virginia and Lamar Tetteyfio of Worcester; two daughters, Regina and Charisa White both of Worcester; three brothers, Preston Spurill,...
Mildred (Guercio) Gallo
January 15, 2020
Mildred A. (Guercio) Gallo, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center- Memorial Campus surrounded by her loving family.
Mildred was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Santo and Lena (Mazzone) Guercio. She attended Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Mildred worked as a secretary...
Richard H. White Sr.
January 14, 2020
Richard H. White Sr. 72 of Oxford died peacefully Tuesday January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 52 years Theresa E. (Sawicki) White, a son Richard H. White of Millbury, his daughter Gail R Hargrave and her husband Al Jr. of Charlton. He was the proud grandfather to Nicholas and Nathan White, and Sofia...
Margaret M Niedzinski
January 13, 2020
Margaret M. (Love) Niedzinski, 90, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, January 13, 2020. Her husband, John T. Niedzinski, predeceased her in 1986.
Margaret is survived by a son, Richard P. Niedzinski and his wife Vivian; a grandson, James P. Niedzinski; a dear friend and caregiver, Suzanne M.ndinda. Margaret was predeceased by an infant...
Gloria E. Mitchell
January 10, 2020
Gloria E. “Glo” (Chenevert) Mitchell, 92, of Worcester, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.
Glo was born on December 1, 1927 in Worcester, a daughter of the late Donat and Fabiola (Mercure) Chenevert. She previously lived in Boylston, MA.
Glo is survived by one son, Jeffrey Mitchell of Sterling; three daughters...
Jane (Braman) LaFlamme
January 8, 2020
Jane M. (Braman) LaFlamme, 71, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 8th, 2020.
Jane was born in Worcester, the only child of William G. and Michelina (Mancuso) Braman. Raised in the North Lake Ave neighborhood of Worcester, she graduated from North High School and earned her associate degree from Becker Junior College. Jane then accepted...
William "Bill" J Burke, Jr.
January 8, 2020
William J. “Bill” Burke, Jr., 73, of Worcester, passed away while surrounded by loving family in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-one years, Linda M. (Williams) Burke; their two children, Derek J. Burke and his wife Ruby of Auburn, and Nicole M. Turner and her...
Dorothy A Dimitry
January 7, 2020
Dorothy A. Dimitry 85 of North Grafton, wife of the late Peter V. Dimitry who died in 1985, died peacefully on January 7, 2020. Born in Worcester, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Alishausky)Veroneau. Dorothy grew up in Southbridge and later moved to Worcester until 1962 when she moved to Grafton. Dorothy was a bank teller...