Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Angelina (D'Elia) Pepin
June 17, 2019
Angelina A. (D’Elia) Pepin, 96, of Worcester died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday June 17, 2019 in the Beaumont of Northbridge. Her husband Joseph D. Pepin died in 2006. Angelina is survived by her devoted son’s, Louis P. Pepin and his wife Nancy of Whitinsville and Joseph A. Pepin and his wife Christine of Douglas. Angelina was the...
Thomas N. Boyd
June 15, 2019
Thomas Nealon Boyd, 62 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 with his loving and dedicated wife and his two beautiful children right by his side.Thomas is survived by his best friend and caring wife of 37 years, Susan E. (Bentekovics) Boyd. Tommy was the extremely proud father to his son and “My Buddy”, Donny Boyd and...
John Zannotti
June 13, 2019
John Zannotti, 96 of Auburn, passed away peacefully home to his Lord, Jesus Christ, Thursday, June 13, 2019 with the ones he loved gathered at his side.
John was born, February 16th, 1923, in Worcester, one of five sons of Italian immigrants Amedeo and Filomena (Gagliardi) Zannotti. Raised here and in 1943, during the height of World War II,...
Luis D Santana
June 12, 2019
Luis Daniel Santana, 40, of Worcester, a loving son, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 surrounded by family after a short illness.
Danny was born in Paterson, New Jersey, the youngest son of Marcelina (Castro) Cay and Patricio Santana. As a young child, Danny came to the Worcester area with his family where he graduated from...
Joanne (Jacobson) Fenuccio
June 10, 2019
Joanne J. (Jacobson) Fenuccio, 79, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Monday, June 10th, 2019, after a valiant 3-year battle with cancer.
Joanne was born and raised in Worcester, one of three daughters of the late Ralph and Jennie (Humphrey) Jacobson. She graduated from Commerce high school class of 1957. In September of 1959, Joanne married...
Reggie P Gauthier
June 10, 2019
Don’t shed a tear for me, as I have gone home to a better place. My journey on Earth quickly ended on June 10, 2019.
Although I found it very hard leaving my loving wife Beverley, who has been by my side for 56 long years, my wonderful Son Gregory and his wife Patricia; my Grandsons, Vincent and his wife...
Rudolph V Mariano
June 10, 2019
Rudolph V. “Rudy” Mariano, 75, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, June 10th, 2019 after a period of declining health.
Rudy was born in Worcester, the son of Rudolph M. and Evelyn (Sarb) Mariano. Raised here, Rudy joined the U.S. Air force, after High School servicing his country proudly during the Vietnam war. Upon return and discharge, Rudy, graduated from...
Edward F. Bonczyk
June 8, 2019
Edward F. Bonczyk, 90, of Worcester, a retired Worcester Police Captain, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Oasis at Dodge Park, with his loving family at his bedside.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Patricia M. (Fortin) Bonczyk, with whom he would have celebrated sixty-three years of marriage this coming August. He is also survived by...
Olga Dwyer
June 7, 2019
Olga (Shabo) Dwyer, 93 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June7, 2019 at home.Olga was born and grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Shaya and Mary (Agaty) Shabo. She came to Worcester later in life where she has lived ever since. Olga worked as a lunch guard at Lincoln Street School for many years. She...
John F. DiPadua
June 7, 2019
John F. DiPadua, 77, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by loving family members.
John is survived by his loving wife, Patricia M. (Bonin) DiPadua, with whom he celebrated fifty-six years of marriage this past May; a son, John DiPadua of Worcester; a daughter, Marlene Dryden and her husband James of Cherry...
Gladys M. MacKoul
June 6, 2019
Gladys M. (Forzley) MacKoul, 87, of Brewster formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in the Maplewood Assisted Living Center, Brewster. Gladys is survived by her loving husband Albert P. MacKoul, her children Dr. David MacKoul and his wife Mary of Cape Coral, Florida, Dr. Paul J. MacKoul and his wife Natasha of Virginia, and Peter MacKoul...
Michael A. Robidoux
June 6, 2019
Michael A. Robidoux, 54 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at UMass Hospital after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Throughout his life he has overcome monumental challenges and has accomplished more than most. Over the past 30 years he has built his businesses of Central Mass Towing and S&M Cycles from nothing to one...
Robert Edward Loy
June 5, 2019
Robert Edward Loy, 84, of Worcester, formerly of Wading River, Long Island, and Hudson, Florida, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, surrounded by loving family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of nearly forty-six years, Elizabeth A. (Carni) Loy; six children, Robert Loy, Jr. of Ridge, NY, Michael D. Carni of Copaigue,...
Richard Rosario
June 4, 2019
Richard Rosario, 54 of Worcester passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Richard was born September 17, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a graduate of North High School.
Richard is survived by two sons, Michael Brown of Webster and Richard Rosario of Worcester; a daughter, Jenna Brown of Worcester; his parents, Richard Rosario of Florida and his mother, Elizabeth...
Gail (Wood) Sakaloglou
June 3, 2019
Gail Ann (Wood) Sakaloglou, 59 of Holiday Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away Monday, June 3rd, 2019 in Florida, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Born and raised in Worcester, Gail was the daughter of Frank E. Wood, Sr. and Marie (Canzano) Wood, while attending North High School, she met George, the “Love of Her Life”. After graduating from...
Paula J Torrey
June 2, 2019
Paula J. Torrey 59 of Worcester beloved wife of 38 years to Richard Torrey died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, she is the daughter of Ralph and Jean (Maenzo) Nuzzetti, mother of Keith Torrey and his wife Maria, Danielle Torrey and her fiancé David Fisher, sister of Anthony Nuzzetti and his...
Emilie Grace Fiore
June 1, 2019
Emilie Grace (Galli) Fiore, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at home with her beloved and devoted children by her side. Emilie was born in Worcester on October 30, 1926 a daughter of the late Albert B. Galli and Delia M. (Nicoletti) Galli and grew up on Lyon Place off of Shrewsbury Street. She attended...
Julia (Ryngiewicz) Latino
May 31, 2019
Julia (Ryngiewicz) Latino, 91 of Wayland, formerly Auburn and Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, May 31st, 2019.
Julia was born in Worcester on March 6, 1928, the daughter of Polish immigrants John and Eva (Waranowska) Ryngiewicz. Raised and educated in the Polish neighborhood of Vernon Hill, she graduated from St Mary’s High School. In 1951, Julia, married in Our...
Harold J. Werre
May 31, 2019
Harold J. “Harry” Werre, 57 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital.
Harold was born in Fitchburg son of the late Harold H. Werre on April 30, 1962. He was a graduate of North High School. Harold served our country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1985. Harry...
Hazel (Milby) Smith, Blackett
May 31, 2019
Hazel (Milby) Smith Blackett, 97, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones she loved dearly. She lived a meaningful and rich life, focused on what truly matters: family, faith, flowers, frosting, and fun.
Born in Stonington, Connecticut, on April 30, 1922, she was one of five children born to John and Dora (Richmond) Milby. Raised...