Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Paul "Pete" S Ford

Paul "Pete" S Ford

April 5, 2020

Paul "Pete" Sheldon Ford of Worcester, Ma passed away peacefully on Sunday April 05,2020. Paul leaves to mourn his passing his devoted children Jacqueline Harris husband Delroy Harris of Worcester, Maria Cross husband Don Cross of Colorado, Dorian Ross spouse Wyatt of New Jersey. Paul was very proud of his grandchildren Letisha Amuwo husband Oluwafemi, Latricia Scicere, husband Stephan, Jessenia...

Roberto Costa

Roberto Costa

April 4, 2020

At the age of 88, Roberto passed peacefully after a long life of love, culture, and laughter. He was born in Milano, Italy and moved to Formia, Italy at a young age. It was in Formia where he met his beloved wife, Rita Nocella Costa. Roberto and Rita had four children, Enrico Costa, Maria Costa, Emily Callery, and Suzanne Brederson....

Frank D Liseno, JR.

Frank D Liseno, JR.

April 4, 2020

Frank D. Liseno, Jr, 75, a longtime resident of Holden passed away suddenly Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home. 

Frank was born in Worcester, the son of Frank D. “Midnight” Liseno, Sr. and Stella T. "Wally" (Wolochowicz) Liseno.  He graduated from St John High School and earning his bachelor’s degree from Boston College.  Frank began his employed years as...

John R Sullivan, Sr.

John R Sullivan, Sr.

April 4, 2020

John R.Sullivan ,Sr., 75 of Brewster, MA, formerly of Shrewsbury and Auburn, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4th 2020, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester.

John was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the oldest of four children of Robert J. and Lillian (Deskis) Sullivan. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, class of 1962, and earned his degree in Liberal...

Christopher D Tong

Christopher D Tong

April 3, 2020

Christopher Dail Tong, 41, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 3rd, 2020 after being stricken ill at home. 

Christopher was born on May 26, 1978, in San Diego, California.   In December, 1979, Christopher moved with his parents to the Worcester area where he has lived ever since.   He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School as a welder...

Joseph M Mikenas, Jr.

Joseph M Mikenas, Jr.

April 3, 2020

Joseph M. Mikenas Jr. of Shrewsbury, MA (formerly of Hudson, NH) was born August 11, 1981 in Concord, MA and passed away suddenly on April 3, 2020 at UMass in Worcester Massachusetts. He was 38 years of age.

Joseph was a talented musician, he loved music and playing many different instruments, especially guitar. He loved to draw and was an...

Dorothy A Pacillo Riggieri

Dorothy A Pacillo Riggieri

April 3, 2020

Dorothy “Auntie Dot” (Pacillo) Riggieri 88, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, of Worcester passed away at home on Thursday April 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Worcester, on February 11, 1932, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Sante and Celestina (Candelmo) Pacillo and lived her entire life in the city.  Dot was predeceased by her...

John A Mero

John A Mero

April 1, 2020

John A. Mero, 92 of Worcester passed away while in rehab at Jewish Health Services.  He passed away on April 1st 2020, his deceased wife’s birthday.  

 

John is survived by his son in law Dr. Stephen Mills, and his wife Kelle of Boylston; their six children, Christina Cotsoridis and husband Jason of Charlestown R.I., Tyler Mills and Elizabeth...

Marie Yvrose Bien-Aimé

Marie Yvrose Bien-Aimé

March 31, 2020

Ms. Marie Yvrose Bien-Aime, 69 died on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Brooklyn, NY.

Yvrose was born in Gonaives, Haiti, and moved to the United States in the early 1980s. She cared for the sick and disabled in her job as a private home health aide. She stood only at just...

Elaine (Yacino) Vezina

Elaine (Yacino) Vezina

March 31, 2020

Elaine E. (Yacino) Erickson-Vezina, 81 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones gathered at her side Tuesday, March 31st 2020  after a brief battle with cancer, joining in heaven a son Robert Vezina who passed away in October of 2012 and her husband George Erickson.

Born in Worcester, Elaine was the daughter of the late James P....

Joseph F. Piscitelli, Sr.

Joseph F. Piscitelli, Sr.

March 31, 2020

Joseph F. Piscitelli, Sr., 84, of Auburn, passed way on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Sterling Village Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He joins his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Jacqueline (Ryan) Piscitelli, who predeceased him in June 2003.

Joseph is survived by his loving daughter, Ann-Marie Tettis of Millbury; and a son, Joseph F. Piscitelli, Jr. of Rutland; a brother Felix...

Joseph M Sabatalo

Joseph M Sabatalo

March 30, 2020

Joseph M. Sabatalo, 92 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. 

Joseph was born in Worcester, one of five children of Angelo F. and Florence G. (DePalma) Sabatalo, and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade as a welder.  Joseph served in the US Army stationed at the Citadel in Ca.  Upon discharge and return home he...

Kim A. Nichols

Kim A. Nichols

March 29, 2020

Kim A. (Standring) Nichols, loving and beloved fiancé, mother, sister, and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, after a courageous battle against brain cancer. She was 63 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family.

Kim was born on January 30, 1957, in Panama and had lived in Worcester for most of her...

Stella Tiscione

Stella Tiscione

March 29, 2020

Stella (Haroutunian) Tiscione, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at home with her family by her side.Stella was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Tateos and Mary (Sisoian) Haroutunian, Armenian immigrants. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester, all her life. Stella worked as a medical record...

Wayne Anthony Kallio

Wayne Anthony Kallio

March 29, 2020

Wayne was born in Worcester on February 6th, 1978, notably during the “Blizzard of 78”.  Raised in Worcester, he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade with a focus on Electrical work.  He then began his career as an electrician, working for the IBEW electrical workers union local 96, before accepting other electrical positions, most recently as a Journeyman electrician for General...

Norman R. Bouffard

Norman R. Bouffard

March 28, 2020

Norman R. Bouffard, 54, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Worcester, son of Norman and Jeannine (St. Martin) Bouffard.  He leaves two sisters, Michele L. Yelmene and Cheryl A. Fedorczuk; two nieces and a nephew.

Services are private, a memorial will be held at a later date, to be...

Robert G. Moran

Robert G. Moran

March 28, 2020

Robert Moran passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 28, 2020 after a period of declining health.Bob was born in Barre, MA. The son of the late Clarence and Mary (Seymour) Moran. He was a graduate of Barre High School and resided in Barre until he was called to serve his country in the United States Army...

Joseph L. Belculfine

Joseph L. Belculfine

March 27, 2020

Joseph L Belculfine, 84, a lifelong resident of Worcester and construction company owner passed away Friday March 27th from complications of COVID-19.

Joseph was born in Worcester, one of five children of Louis A and Madalena (Aulizio) Belculfine.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Joe married the Love of Life Mary MacNutt and enjoyed over 47 years together before Mary passed...

Carol J Flynn

Carol J Flynn

March 27, 2020

 

Carol J. Flynn, 75, died peacefully Friday March 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with C.H.F. Carol was predeceased by her husband of 37 years Jeremiah T. Flynn Jr.  Carol is survived by daughters, Gina Hultgren, Tina Mastrototaro and her husband Michael, Sons Jeremiah T. Flynn lll, and Shaun P. Flynn with whom she...

Maria Romano

Maria Romano

March 27, 2020

Maria (DiNapoli) Romano, 88, of Natick, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2020 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Her beloved husband, Pietro Romano, predeceased her in January, 1994.

Maria is survived by her loving daughter, Catherine Cotton, and her husband, Robert, of Worcester and two grandchildren who were the lights of her life, Eric Cotton...

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