Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

James H Miller, Sr

James H Miller, Sr

November 12, 2019

James H Miller, 83 a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved at home, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. 

Jim was born in Worcester, on February 7th, 1936, one of nine children of Joseph P and Charlotte (Phelps) Miller.   His parents then brought Jim  home to  a place and...

David John Payne

David John Payne

November 12, 2019

David John Payne “DJ”, the son of Deacon Anthony Payne and Ruth Payne, brother to Simon Payne died of natural causes on November 12th, 2019 at the age of 38, from complications arising from his lifelong battle with diabetes. Born in Singapore on December 2nd, 1980, DJ was proud to be a naturalized United States citizen, a graduate of UCSD...

Larry C. Bovaird

Larry C. Bovaird

November 11, 2019

Larry C. Bovaird, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Fitchburg Healthcare.

Larry, son of the late Charles and Naomi (McMinn) Bovaird of Brockway, PA was an outstanding athlete and award winning science student in his youth and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in the mid-1960s with a Bachelor’s degree in Botany. 

Following graduation, he...

Ryan W. Finnegan

Ryan W. Finnegan

November 11, 2019

 

Ryan W. Finnegan, “Porky” 24, of Worcester died unexpectedly Monday November 11, 2019 from Injuries from a Motorcycle accident. Ryan Leaves his devoted parents William and Deborah (Zdonczyk) Finnegan of Worcester, his loving sister Heather A. Finnegan-Campbell and her husband Patrick of Worcester. Ryan was also the proud uncle to his nephew Julian and his niece Aubrey, he loved...

Michelle L. Gallant

Michelle L. Gallant

November 10, 2019

Michelle L. Gallant, 48, of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away surrounded by her adoring family on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Hospital.

Michelle was born on July 28, 1971 in Milford, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father Regis Gallant and her mother Dorothy (Killmar) Gallant.  She was a graduate of...

Giuseppe DelloStritto

Giuseppe DelloStritto

November 9, 2019

Giuseppe DelloStritto, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Maria (Fierro) DelloStritto; two sons, Giovanni DelloStritto and his wife Kathleen of Worcester, and Frank DelloStritto and his wife Debra of Rutland; two daughters, Maria O’Malley and her...

Albert P Belsito, Sr

Albert P Belsito, Sr

November 8, 2019

Albert P. “Al” Belsito, Sr., a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA passed away Friday, November 8th 2019 with his devoted loved ones gathered at his side, after 96 years of a blessed life of family, joining in heaven the love of his life for 73 years, Theresa who left his side in 2017, a son Donald Belsito, and his cherished...

James F. Robinson, Sr.

James F. Robinson, Sr.

November 8, 2019

James F. Robinson, Sr., 79 of Worcester, formerly of Charlton passed away Friday, November 8th, 2019.

James was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Ernest J. and Margaret R. (Daley) Robinson.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade as a skilled machinist and accepted a position with Norton Company where he worked for over 40 years before retiring.  He...

John P Manning, Jr.

John P Manning, Jr.

November 7, 2019

John P. Manning Jr., 80 of Holden, formerly of Southborough passed away Thursday, November 7th surrounded by his family, after a more than courageous battle with cancer.

John was born in Marlborough, the only child of John P. Manning Sr. and Kathryn (Brown) Manning. Raised and educated in Marlborough, John graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester and earned...

Harry P Winslow Jr

Harry P Winslow Jr

November 6, 2019

Harry Parker Winslow Jr. of Shrewsbury died Wednesday November 6, 2019 at UMass Medical Center Hospital, Worcester.  He lived 100 years, 7 months, and a day.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Harry P. Winslow Sr. and Florence (Sherwood) Winslow. He was a 1937 graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester.

In 1939 he married Rita...

Eleanor J. Mancini

Eleanor J. Mancini

November 6, 2019

Eleanor Janet (Fulginiti) Mancini, 89, passed away peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, with her family by her side, on November 6, 2019, following a brief illness. She leaves her son, Dr. John F. Mancini and his wife Margaret of Chatham, Massachusetts and Venice, Florida, her grandson Joseph Mancini and his wife Jaqueline of Denver, CO, her grandson Michael Mancini...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lamusta

Elizabeth "Betty" Lamusta

November 5, 2019

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Carey) Lamusta, 81, of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, November 5, 2019. 

Betty was born and raised in Worcester a daughter of John J. and Arlene M. (Smith) Carey.  She graduated from Commerce High School and the former Ward school of Business and worked in a job she loved at Norton Company in...

Bernard R. Tedesco

Bernard R. Tedesco

November 5, 2019

Bernard R. Tedesco, 91 of Holden, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his own home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bernard was born in Newton, Massachusetts, one of nine children of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (DiMambro) Tedesco. He graduated from Newton High School and later attended UMass Amherst. Ben’s career in the lumber...

Francis W. Pedone, Sr.

Francis W. Pedone, Sr.

November 4, 2019

Francis W. “Babe” Pedone, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Charlton Manor Rest Home where he lived for the last year. He was 86 years old. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Nicola and Marie (DiGregorio) Pedone. He attended Gage Street School and in 1951 enlisted in the Marines and served in the Korean War....

Charles "Buddy" Villa

Charles "Buddy" Villa

October 31, 2019

Charles “Buddy” Villa, 95 of Worcester, a decorated WWII U.S. Navy Veteran passed away with loved ones gathered at his side, Thursday, October 31, 2019 after a brief illness. 

Buddy was born in Worcester, on March 29, 1924, the only child of James and Theresa (Santo) Villa.  Raised in Worcester, Buddy graduated from Commerce High School. He then enlisted...

Herbert L. Morris, Sr.

Herbert L. Morris, Sr.

October 28, 2019

Herbert L. “Herb” Morris Sr. of Worcester passed peacefully on Monday October 28, 2019 at home.  He leaves his loving children, Brenda Morris of Worcester and Herbie Morris of Stafford, Virginia.  Herb was a proud grandfather to Kara Andrea Squires of Worcester.   He leaves the mother of his children Andrea (Kallio) Morris (divorced) of Manchester, NH and Carol Hippert (divorced)...

Robert "Eddy" Canty

Robert "Eddy" Canty

October 28, 2019

Robert “Eddy” Canty, 79 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday October 28th, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.   

Eddy, was born in Worcester, the only child of Edward and Ellen (Jecketer) Canty.   Raised in the Columbus Park section of Worcester, he graduated from St Peter Central Catholic High School class of 1958.  He then accepted a position with the Worcester...

Waverly L. Taylor, Jr.

Waverly L. Taylor, Jr.

October 27, 2019

Waverly L. Taylor, Jr., (Joe) 95, of Worcester, a pillar of his church, Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Schuyler) Taylor in February 2018; his first wife, Anna (Teixeira) Taylor, predeceased him in 1985.

Waverly is survived by twin daughters, Laurie Riley and...

Sandra (Loomer) Quercio

Sandra (Loomer) Quercio

October 27, 2019

Sandra J (Loomer) Quercio, 75 of Harwich passed away with her beloved husband Frederick and loved ones gathered by her side.Sandra was born in Worcester, the daughter of Walter and Claire (DeLaurier) Loomer. She was raised and educated In Worcester where she met and married her high school sweetheart Frederick Quercio. They spent over 60 years together, dedicated to each...

Richard E. Amaral

Richard E. Amaral

October 26, 2019

Richard E. Amaral, 90, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, October 26, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his loving family at his bedside.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Margaret R. (Generelli) Amaral; a daughter, Sandra J. McGinn and her husband Thomas of Worcester; three sons, Richard P. Amaral and his wife...

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