Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Rose A. Sands

Rose A. Sands

November 28, 2019

Rose A. Sands, 90, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and priest. The only love of her life, her husband Walter E. Sands Sr. died in 1990. She is survived by her three sons, Walter E. Sands Jr. and his wife Donna of Oakham;...

Fr. Michael P. Bafaro

Fr. Michael P. Bafaro

November 28, 2019

Reverend Michael P. Bafaro, 92, of Worcester, long-time Pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Anne Church, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. 

Father Mike was born in Worcester, son of the late, Victor and Rose S. (Pingatore) Bafaro, and has lived most of his life here.  He went to Worcester Classical...

Robert F. "Sonny" Rano

Robert F. "Sonny" Rano

November 27, 2019

Robert F. “Sonny” Rano, 88 of South Dennis formerly of Worcester passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Sonny was born in Worcester, a son of the late Peter and Sophie (Mastrapasqua) Rano. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 where he was on the USS Worcester until being discharged in 1952. During his time in...

Paula Kosky Hamann

Paula Kosky Hamann

November 27, 2019

Paula Kosky Hamann of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in the comfort of her home with her family after a brief battle with a reoccurrence of ovarian cancer. She was 46. Paula was born on March 26, 1973 in Mount Kisco, New York. She spent her childhood in Medway and attended high school in Worcester, graduating...

Paul P Boudreau

Paul P Boudreau

November 24, 2019

Paul P. Boudreau, 58, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Paul is survived by a son, Justin P. Boudreau and his wife Aleksandra of Sarasota, FL; two beloved grandsons, Ethan and Noah; his mother, Joan A. (Cournoyer) Boudreau of Worcester; two brothers, George E. Boudreau of Hamden, MA and Gerald A. Boudreau of...

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

November 24, 2019

Jose Gonzalez, 86, of Worcester, Massachusetts, went home to be with Jesus on November 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Rose Monahan Hospice facility in Worcester, MA.  

Jose was born in Havana, Cuba on February 2, 1933, A son of Basilio and Evangelina (Reyes) Gonzalez.  Raised in Cuba, Jose emigrated to the U.S in 1961, where...

Lena (Gentile) Terlizzi

Lena (Gentile) Terlizzi

November 23, 2019

 

Lena G. (Gentile) Terlizzi, 93, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Saturday November 23, in the St. Francis Home surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves her devoted children, her daughter Marie C. Terlizzi, two son’s Michael P. Terlizzi and Maurice A, Terlizzi, all of Shrewbury. Lena was the proud grandmother to Mario A. Terlizzi who is stationed in Japan with...

Theresa (Chase) Trapasso

Theresa (Chase) Trapasso

November 21, 2019

Theresa “Terri” (Chase) Trapasso, A loving wife, mother, daughter and friend left this earth on Thursday, November 21, 2019, unexpectedly in her sleep at home in Worcester, leaving heartache for family and friends.

Terri was born in Marlborough, on December 14, 1960, the eldest child of Francis “Topper” and the late Beverly (Dinsmore) Chase, Raised and educated in Hudson, Terri...

Luis A. Rosa

Luis A. Rosa

November 21, 2019

 

Luis A. Rosa, 58, of Worcester died peacefully on Thursday November 21, 2019 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Luis leaves his long time companion Joy Cayford,  five sons, Luis, Jonathan, Siul, Nick, and Ireal three daughters Melissa, Jessica, and  Marisol.  Luis also leaves four brothers, Santo, Eliseo, Eladio, and Martin. He is also survived by...

Marty R. Veroneau

Marty R. Veroneau

November 21, 2019

Marty Robert Veroneau, 57 of Leicester, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home, Thursday, November 21st, 2019. 

Marty was born in Worcester on February 6, 1962, the son of the late David Owen Veroneau and Linda May (Brown) Setaro.  He graduated from Burncoat Senior High, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard serving as a member of the 1st...

Joshua I. Calcano

Joshua I. Calcano

November 20, 2019

Joshua I. Calcano of Worcester passed away on his 54th birthday, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at UMass Medical Center. He was born in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Ramon A. and Luz P. (Matos) Calcano. Joshua and his family immigrated to New York City in 1973, where he lived the majority of his life. Joshua was a...

Brian P. O'Malley

Brian P. O'Malley

November 19, 2019

Brian P. O’Malley, 37, of Milford, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Brian is survived by his parents, Robin M. (Bisceglia) O’Malley Murphy and her husband Bill Murphy of Worcester and David M. O’Malley of Boynton Beach, Florida; his sister, Jessica M. O’Malley; grandmother, Grace Bisceglia, both of Worcester; several aunts, uncles including, Cindy and Mick...

Jennie (Cariglia) Stewart

Jennie (Cariglia) Stewart

November 19, 2019

 

Jennie A. (Cariglia) Stewart, 92, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday November 19, 2019 in the UMASS Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Her Husband Robert E. Stewart died in 2006. Jennie leaves her loving family, two sons, Robert J. Stewart and Michael H. Stewart of Worcester, two daughters, Lynne M. Stewart and partner John W. Brennan of Boston, and...

Barbara (O'Rourke) Thomas

Barbara (O'Rourke) Thomas

November 19, 2019

Barbara J. (O’Rourke) Thomas, 94, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home peacefully, Tuesday, November 19th 2019, surrounded by her husband, children and family.

Barbara was born one of seven children of Edward Rourke and Ellen (Magill) O’Rourke.  Raised in Worcester, Barbara married the love of her life and best friend, John “Sonny” Thomas. They settled in...

John MacKoul

John MacKoul

November 17, 2019

John MacKoul, Local Developer and former President of MacKoul Electric, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019, in The Jewish Healthcare Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

John is survived by his wife, Gloria (Elliott) MacKoul and his beloved daughter, Jennifer MacKoul.  He also leaves his sisters, Elinor Graves of Clinton and Mary Broderick of Shrewsbury; sisters in law,...

John Aulizio

John Aulizio

November 16, 2019

John Aulizio 84, an Army Veteran of Worcester died Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Masonic Home in Charlton Ma.  Born in Worcester he was the son of the late Pasquale and Antoinette (Cariglia) Aulizio.  Growing up in the city of Worcester, he attended the Rice Square Elementary School, the Grafton St. Jr High School, and graduated from the Commerce...

Phyllis A Sullivan

Phyllis A Sullivan

November 15, 2019

Phyllis Ann (Tomaiolo) Sullivan 96 of Worcester died peacefully on Friday November 15, 2019 after a brief illness surrounded by her devoted family at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester.  Phyllis was the loving wife of 34 years to the late Daniel F. Sullivan who died in 1977.  Born in Worcester, on February 1, 1923, Phyllis was the daughter of...

Michele D Dufresne

Michele D Dufresne

November 14, 2019

Michele D. (Beaupre) Dufresne 55 of Worcester died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home of Worcester.  Born in Worcester, Michele was the daughter of the late Jean Paul and Irene (Dupre) Beaupre.  Michele leaves her beloved daughter Nicole Dufresne and her 4 brothers William, Paul, Ernest, and Edward Beaupre

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Lt. Jason "Jay" Menard

Lt. Jason "Jay" Menard

November 13, 2019

Worcester Fire Lieutenant Jason James Menard, 39, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from injuries suffered when he became trapped in a four-alarm fire in Worcester, after helping his Ladder crew get to safety. Jason was born in Worcester, on April 4, 1980, the son of James Menard and Cheryl (Pike) Kelly. Jason graduated from Doherty Memorial High School, Class...

Dolores T Rano

Dolores T Rano

November 12, 2019

 

Dolores T. (Leonard) Rano, 88 of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday November 12, 2019. Her husband John A. Rano died in 2004. Dolores is survived by her loving grandchildren, Dianna and her husband Ryan, Jaclyn and her husband A.J. Nicholas Jr, and his wife Katie, and Jessica and her husband Eli. Dolores was the proud great grandmother to Wyatt, Elene,...

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