Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Marie (Valery) Millette
July 19, 2019
Marie (Valery) Millette, of Grafton passed away peacefully Friday, July 19th, 2019, surrounded by the ones she loved in Florida. She was 89 years of age.
Marie was born in Worcester, on November 2, 1929, one of eight children of George and Dora M. (Duprez) Valery. She grew up in Worcester, worked for the former G.E. Telecron and the housekeeping...
Anna M Papagni
July 18, 2019
Anna (Ciance) Papagni, a life-long resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by family Thursday, July 18th, 2019, joining in heaven her husband and the “Love of her life” for 52 years who passed away on this day, July 18th in 2002, 17 years ago.
Anna was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Joseph and Jennie (Andolina) Ciance. ...
Roger N. Livingston
July 18, 2019
Roger N. Livingston, 76 of Worcester, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at UMass University Medical Center from complications of a heart attack.
He is survived by his partner and best friend, Sally Mitchell; two sons, Thomas Livingston of Webster and his wife Kim; Mark Livingston of Coventry, CT and his wife Lisa; his sister-in-law, Carol Livingston of Florida; his nephews,...
John "Jiggs" Rana
July 18, 2019
John J. “Jiggs” Rana, 93 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18th, 2019 after a brief period of declining health.
John was born in Worcester, August 13, 1926, the son of Italian immigrants, Paolo and Donata (Scaglione) Rana. He graduated from Commerce High School; then joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly during World...
Fred A Haas, Jr.
July 18, 2019
Frederick A. Haas, Jr. 96, of Westborough, late of South Hadley and Holyoke passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2019 with the “Love of his life Sonja at his side.
Fred was born in Holyoke, a son of Fred A. Haas, Sr. and Pauline (Durant) Haas. He graduated from High School in Holyoke, joined the U.S. Army, in 1942, serving...
Richard F. Patrone
July 17, 2019
Richard F. Patrone, 89 of Worcester, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by his family.Richard was born in Worcester, to the late Valentino “John” and Teresa (Paldino) Patrone. He graduated from the former Commerce High School, Class of 1947. He spent four years in the U.S. Army sometime of which...
Catherine "Kay" Trafecante
July 15, 2019
Catherine “Kay” Trafecante, 94, a resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 at UMass Hospital.Kay was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Bronzo) Trafecante and was a graduate of Worcester Schools. Kay managed her family business, Bronzo’s Inc in Shrewsbury until its closing. She was a member of St. Anne’s Church...
Stephanie B. Polaski
July 14, 2019
Stephanie B. (Rosochacki) Polaski, 97 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Her husband of 73 years, Frank J. Polaski passed away on January 22, 2016.
She leaves her two daughters, Carol Carmody and her husband Cornelius “Neil” Carmody of Worcester, and Barbara Gentile of Sanford, FL; four grandchildren, Daniel Carmody of...
Dorothy (Merbaum) Somer
July 13, 2019
Dorothy (Merbaum) Somer, 95, of Worcester formerly Manhattan, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones she loved. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 17th in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Fairview New Jersey. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to serve the family.
Virginia (Navin) Urso
July 13, 2019
Virginia M. “Ginny” (Navin) Urso, 90 of Worcester passed away Saturday, July 13th, 2019 with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside, joining in heaven her Love and husband of 63 years, Gennaro who passed away September 24th of last year.
Ginny leaves behind, her three devoted sons and their families, Thomas E. Urso and his wife Cindy...
Sandra L Bacon
July 12, 2019
Sandra L. Bacon 74 of Worcester died peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 12, 2019 with her son Barry by her side. Raised in Oxford, Sandra was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary (Garabedian) Grenon. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Worcester area and worked for 37 years at the Wyman-Gordon Company. She completed...
Steven A Barsoum
July 12, 2019
Steven A. Barsoum, 67, of Northboro, passed away on July 12, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Worcester on December 30, 1951, Steven was the son of the late George and Mildred (Pajala) Barsoum.
Steven will be missed by many and remembered for his love of golf, fishing, family and friends. He loved NASCAR and every New...
Carmela (Regina) Casicone
July 12, 2019
Carmela (Regina) Ferrante, Cascione, 96 of Worcester passed away at home surrounded by the ones she loved Friday, July 12th, 2019.
Carmela was born and raised in Bari, Italy. Her parents were the late, Tomaso and Maria Regina. She was educated in Italy and earned her nursing degree. Carmela married her love Gaetano Ferrante and began to raise their...
Christine (Mattero) Betti
July 11, 2019
Christine M. (Mattero) Betti, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Notre Dame Long Term Care surrounded by her family.
Born on July 29, 1920 in Warren, Ohio, she was the oldest daughter to her parents, Guisseppi Mattero and Angelina (Flaminio) Mattero. She leaves behind her daughter, Bridget A. Simoncini and her husband Joseph Simoncini...
Steven A Drake
July 11, 2019
Steven A. Drake, 71 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11th 2019 after being stricken ill at home.
Steven was raised and educated in Worcester and was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. He was also an active participant of scouting and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Steve proudly served six years in the Massachusetts...
Michael P. Ceredona
July 11, 2019
Michael P. Ceredona, age 64 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in his home.
Michael, son of the late Frank and Theresa (Bourke) Ceredona, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 7, 1954. Michael was the co-owner of Advanced Auto Body who has been servicing the Worcester area for over 30 years....
Vincent J Razzano, Sr.
July 8, 2019
Vincent J. Razzano, Sr. a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away with loved ones gathered at his side, Monday, July 8th, 2019. He was 87 years of age. Vincent was born on May 7th, 1932, in Worcester, one of four children born to Italian parents Vincent A. and Anna (Aquino) Razzano. Educated in Worcester, Vincent joined the U.S. Air Force out...
Francis Xavier Olson
July 8, 2019
Francis Xavier Olson, 59 of Holden, formerly of Worcester and Webster, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, on Monday, July 8th, 2019, after a long series of medical challenges, surrounded by his loving family.
Francis was born and raised in Worcester, one of five children of the late Robert F. Olson, Sr. and Frances M....
Timothy "Tippy" Dagle
July 8, 2019
Timothy F. “Tippy” Dagle, 81 of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved Monday, July 8th 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer, reuniting in heaven with his beloved wife, Kathleen “Kay” who passed away in May of last year and his two grandsons Brian and Timothy.
Tippy, born in Worcester, into a large, Irish family of...
Emilia T. Manzi
July 7, 2019
Emilia T. (Salvia) Manzi,92 of Worcester died peacefully on Sunday July 7, 2019 at the Beaumont of Worcester. Her husband Rocco Manzi died in 2002. Emilia is survived by her loving family, two son’s Joseph Manzi and his fiancé Bonnie D’errico of Auburn, Francesco “Frank” Manzi and his wife Traci of Charlton, and her daughter Maria Hagerty and her husband...
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