Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Lynn M Corey

Lynn M Corey

January 6, 2020

Lynn M. Corey, 63, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away home to the Lord peacefully, Monday, January 6, 2020 from cancer.

Lynn was born in Worcester on May 30th, 1956, the daughter of George Corey, Sr. and Josephine M. (Peters) Corey.   She graduated from Notre Dame Academy class of 1974 and from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s...

Wendy Ellen Wilson

Wendy Ellen Wilson

January 6, 2020

Wendy Ellen Wilson 69 of Worcester passed away quietly to God’s Mansion on Monday January 6, 2020.  Wendy, a lifelong resident of Worcester, was one of nine children.  She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas H. Wilson and Georgianna L. (Vinette) Wilson.  Her brother Thomas O. Wilson passed in 2014. 

Wendy leaves four sisters; Georgianna Wilson of Worcester, Carol...

Maryann J Ford

Maryann J Ford

January 3, 2020

Maryann J. (Caputo) Ford, 63, of Worcester, passed away with loving family at her bedside, in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 3, 2020, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, David Ford; two sons, Dana Ford of Leicester, and Joseph Ford of Worcester; a sister, Vera wife...

Donald R Paldino

Donald R Paldino

January 3, 2020

Donald R. Paldino, Sr. 81, of Worcester, above all a true loving family man, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020, surrounded by the ones he loved after a long illness. 

 

Born, raised and educated in Worcester, Donald was one of eight children of Pasquale and Mary (Generelli) Paldino. On September 6th, 1958, in Our Lady of Mt...

Norma June Mardirosian

Norma June Mardirosian

January 3, 2020

Norma June (Park) Mardirosian, 83, a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020 at UMass Medical Center, Memorial Campus surrounded by her loving family.Norma had an amazing memory and enjoyed reminiscing over stories from her earlier days filled with laughter and joy. Norma was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late David A. and...

Matthew "Matt" Gentile

Matthew "Matt" Gentile

January 3, 2020

Matthew R. Gentile, 69 of Worcester passed away at home on Friday, January 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Matt was born in Brooklyn, New York on January the 10th, 1950. Matt is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Bulak) Gentile; his two sons, Matthew R. Gentile Jr. of Worcester and Jeffrey Gentile of Leominster; two...

Rocky John Mercadante

Rocky John Mercadante

January 2, 2020

Rocky John Mercadante, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by his family.Rocky was born in Worcester, a son of the late Rocco A. and LaRue (Sutton) Mercadante. He graduated from North High School and later received his associate degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Rocky served his country during the Vietnam...

Debra (Dinino) Joubert

Debra (Dinino) Joubert

January 1, 2020

Debra (Dinino) Joubert, 62, of Whitinsville formerly of Worcester, a two time Cancer survivor, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home Wednesday, January 1st 2020.

Debra was born in Worcester, July 11th, 1957, one of five children of Joseph and Lucy (Garofoli) Dinino.  Raised in Worcester, Debra graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and in September of 1979, married the...

Lorraine C. Vayo

Lorraine C. Vayo

January 1, 2020

Lorraine C. (Gervais) Vayo, a loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 85 in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Lorraine was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Raoul and Doris (Boisvert) Gervais. She was a graduate of Commerce High School.  Lorraine worked for Neles–Jamesbury as a receptionist for many...

William M. Tuttle

William M. Tuttle

January 1, 2020

With much sadness we mourn the loss of William "Bill" M. Tuttle, 48, a wonderful husband, father, son and brother who died peacefully Wednesday January 1, 2020 after briefly fighting pancreatic cancer. Bill leaves his wife of three years Julie B. Tuttle, his daughter Emily, and his parents Alan and Barbara Tuttle. William is also survived by his brother James...

Ronald Leo Bullard

Ronald Leo Bullard

January 1, 2020

Ronald Leo Bullard, 86, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  He was pre-deceased by his wife, Barbara (Faucher) Bullard (2006).

Ronald is survived by three sons, Ronnie L. Bullard of Worcester, Mark R. Bullard of Hyannis, and Ronald L. Bullard, Jr. of Barre; three daughters, Cheryl Bullard of...

Katherine (Sevier) Marsella

Katherine (Sevier) Marsella

January 1, 2020

Katherine (Sevier) Marsella, 92 of Guilford, CT, formerly of Brewster and Shrewsbury, MA, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020, joining in heaven her beloved husband Robert and son Mark.

Katherine, born in Asheville, North Carolina, was the only child of Lyman C. and Mary (Siskron) Sevier.  In 1950, Katherine married Robert A. Marsella...

Dr. Danuta J Antkowiak

Dr. Danuta J Antkowiak

December 31, 2019

Dr. Danuta J. Antkowiak, 65 of Northborough died peacefully at her home from complications of pancreatic cancer while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday December 31, 2019.

Born in Środa Wlkp., Poland, Danuta was the daughter of the late Tadeusz and Jadwiga (Grabias) Kroczynski. Danuta earned her medical degree in 1981 from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. After...

John A Gagliastro

John A Gagliastro

December 30, 2019

John A. “Jack” Gagliastro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2019 at UMass Medical Center at age 79.  Jack was, above all, a true family man.  He leaves his wife of 52 years, Kathleen (O’Connor), his daughter, Mary; three sons, Christopher and his wife, Ronda; John and his wife, Jennifer; Steven and his wife, Annie; his three cherished grandchildren,...

Robert L. Tuttle

Robert L. Tuttle

December 30, 2019

 

Robert L. Tuttle “Bebop”,89, of Worcester died peacefully Monday December 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family. His Wife of 63 years Margaret T. (Hayes) Tuttle died July 29, 2017. Robert is survived by his children Roberta L. Brien of Barre, Robert L Tuttle Jr. and his wife Mary of Jefferson, Diane F. Tuttle of Worcester, Pamela J. Sandakli...

Elsie M. Moquin

Elsie M. Moquin

December 28, 2019

Elsie M. Moquin, 80

Born July 1st, 1939

Died December 28, 2019

Elsie M. Moquin, of Millbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Worcester, daughter to the late Ralph Gremo Sr. and Carmella (Marrandino) Gremo. She leaves her husband and the love of her life of sixty-one years Walter J. Moquin Sr. four...

Anthony M. Mancini

Anthony M. Mancini

December 27, 2019

Anthony Mancini, 75, from Sutton, MA, passed away on December 27, 2019. Tony was married to Valerie T. (Mingolla) Mancini on May 10, 1969. In May 2019, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends at Pleasant Valley Country Club, where they had their wedding reception. Tony is survived by his two daughters, Lisa A. Mancini of...

Spiridoula Anifantis

Spiridoula Anifantis

December 26, 2019

Spiridoula (Nasis) Anifantis, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, after an extended illness. 

She is survived by her loving husband of forty-six years, Sotirios Anifantis; a daughter, Efthimia Anifantis of Worcester; two sons, William Anifantis and his wife Sara of Spencer, and Jesse Anifantis of Worcester; eight grandchildren, Stergios, Aglaia, Mikah, Sotirios, Minos, Sadie, Matthaios,...

Mary Ciccarelli

Mary Ciccarelli

December 25, 2019

 

Mary A. (Esposito) Ciccarelli, 94, formerly of Lyon St. Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 58 years Frank “Chick” Ciccarelli died in 2009. Mary is survived by her 3 Loving daughters, Frances A. Ciccarelli, Joanne M. Ciccarelli of North Grafton, and Maryann Alfego and her...

Joseph J Statuta, Jr.

Joseph J Statuta, Jr.

December 24, 2019

On the morning of Christmas Eve 2019, Joseph James Statuta, Jr. left his earthly home on Lake Quinsigamond at age 75 following a brief illness and hospitalization.

Joe was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1944, as the eldest child of Joseph J. and Mildred Statuta.  He attended various local schools including North High and subsequently graduated from Worcester State Teachers’...

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