Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Susan (Goulet) Renaud
December 24, 2019
Susan M. (Goulet) Renaud, 63 of West Yarmouth, formerly of Sutton and Grafton, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside after a sudden illness.
Susan is survived by the family she cherished. Her devoted husband of 41 years and “love of her life” Thomas H Renaud; her two children, Eric A....
Mihallaq Qeleshi
December 23, 2019
Mihallaq “Mike” Qeleshi, 65, an Auburn resident and business owner, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019 after being stricken ill at home. Mihallaq was born in Korce, Albania on August 31, 1954.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and member of St. Mary’s Albanian Orthodox Church. Mihallaq enjoyed music and loved to sing his favorite serenades...
Henry Pasquale
December 23, 2019
Henry “Hank” Pasquale, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 at St. Francis Home surrounded by his family.Henry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Andrea and Crestina (Lucci) Pasquale. He attended Adams Street School in Worcester and later went into the United States Army serving his country proudly in World War II. Henry...
Sharon (Ruszala) Maher
December 23, 2019
Sharon B. (Ruszala) Maher, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019 after becoming ill while visiting her daughter in Florida for Christmas. Sharon is survived by her three devoted children, Kelly A. Tremba, her husband Gregory and their children, Sydney and Austin with whom she lived; Courtney L. Maher of Tampa, Florida; and Worcester Police Sergeant...
George "Al" Valentino
December 22, 2019
George “Al” Valentino died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2019, with his beloved wife, Gloria by his side. Heaven gained another angel.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Al was a man of integrity and principle, devoting his early years to raising his young children, after the loss of his first wife, Helen (Banach)...
Therese O'Loughlin
December 21, 2019
Therese (Ledoux) O’Loughlin, 98 formerly of Shrewsbury died peacefully Saturday December 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John F. O’Loughlin died in 1996. Therese is survived by a son Dennis F. O’Loughlin of North Grafton, her daughters, Elaine F. Vezina wife of the late Raymond Vezina of North Grafton, Deborah C. Peris of Shrewsbury, Gail Carroll...
Rosalina M Johnston
December 20, 2019
Rosalina M Johnston 89 of Worcester died on Friday December 20, 2019 at UMass Hospital Worcester. Born in Palmer, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Albertina (Chaves) Santos. Rosalina's husband, the late Charles A. Johnston died in 2014. She leaves her one son Charles A. Johnston Jr, one daughter Carla Ouellette and her husband Rick, two grandchildren...
Mary (Catanzaro) Chilorio
December 19, 2019
Mary M. (Catanzaro) Chilorio, 98 years young passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Mary was born in Worcester on December 8, 1921, the daughter of Italian immigrants James and Regina (Gagliano) Catanzaro. Raised in Worcester, Mary had lived in the same neighborhood her entire life, and continued to live in her home to the...
John J. Clemente
December 18, 2019
John J. Clemente, 78 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at home.John’s wife of 52 years, Susan M. (Germaine) Clemente, passed away on December 11, 2015. John is survived by his four children, John Clemente and his wife Aileen of Shrewsbury, Darlene Huscha of Clermont, Fl., twins, Michael Clemente and his fiancé Manoela Montiero of Deerfield Beach,...
Cynthia M. Hassett
December 18, 2019
Cynthia M. (Davini) Hassett, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.Cynthia was born in Worcester, one of ten children to the late Paul and Claire B. (Smith) Davini. She attended Commerce High School and later worked to raise her four children. Cynthia was a member...
Mary A. Scricco
December 17, 2019
Mary A. (DiTaranto) Scricco, 92 of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 a UMass Medical Center with her family by her side.Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Frank and Madelaine (Lamonica) DiTaranto. She worked as a housekeeper for Adcare in Worcester for 10 years retiring in 1987. Mary was a member of the former...
Anthony E Penny
December 17, 2019
Anthony E Penny, 81 of South Yarmouth, formerly of Boylston and Worcester, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 after an illness.
Anthony one of five sons of the late Anthony and Lydia (Massei) Penny was born in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys trade where he was an all-star football player. Anthony began his career as an electrical supervisor, before purchasing...
Richard A. Bates
December 16, 2019
Richard A. Bates, 82, a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019 in the comforts of his home with his family by his side.Richard was born in Shrewsbury on May 20, 1937, a son of the late Earle C. and Hester R. (Sivret) Bates. He grew up in Shrewsbury where he graduated from Beal High...
Dorothy (Mangano) Evangeline
December 16, 2019
Dorothy A. (Mangano) Evangeline, 88, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Monday, December 16th, 2019 at home. Dorothy is survived by two children and their spouses; Gail A. and her husband Frederick A. Radcliffe Jr. of West Boylston and Charles W. Evangeline Jr. and his wife Doreen D. of Sutton; four grandchildren, Matthew Radcliffe, David Radcliffe and his...
Roland Louis Rizkalla
December 15, 2019
Roland Louis Rizkalla, 82, of Worcester, passed away peaceful in his home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Roland, a lifelong native of Worcester, was predeceased by his parents, George K. Rizkalla, Sr. and T. Catherine “Mae” (Haddad) Rizkalla; and by a nephew, David E. Rizkalla. He is survived by his brother George K. Rizkalla, Jr. of Tenants Harbor, Maine; his...
Judy (Direnzo) Greene
December 15, 2019
Judith “Judy” (Direnzo) Greene, 68, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the ones she loved Sunday, December 15th, 2019.
Judy was born April 1st, 1951, in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lyons) Direnzo. Judy married her love and neighborhood boyfriend, Kenneth J. Greene. They recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.
She...
Irene A. Brisebois
December 14, 2019
Irene A. (Szydlowski) Brisebois, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Coleman House. Her loving husband, Francis S. Brisebois, predeceased her in March 2017.
Irene is survived by three sons, John F. Brisebois and his fiancé Carol Musgrave of Shrewsbury, David F. Brisebois and his wife Linda of Hubbardston, and Mark F. Brisebois and his...
Marc V. Maneus
December 13, 2019
Marc V. Maneus, of Worcester, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Christopher House of Worcester after a short illness. He was 90 years old and was surrounded at the end by his adoring family. His wife, Marie Elvira Maneus, passed away on July 20, 2004.
Marc was born, raised and educated in Petit-Goave, Haiti, he came to the United...
Sandy (Novak) Heckman
December 13, 2019
Sandra “Sandy” (Novak) Heckman, 62 of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2019 after a period of declining health.
Sandra was born in Worcester, daughter of Edward C and Julia L. (Dondero) Novak. Sandy worked all her life in service to the general public. She notably owned and operated the Crescent Café for many years before retiring.
Sandra...
Jeannette M. Trudeau
December 13, 2019
Jeannette M. (Guilbeault) Trudeau, 95, of Worcester, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 13, 2019. Her husband of 44 years, Joseph A. Trudeau, passed away in 1986.
Jeannette was born on December 15, 1923, in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Guilbeault, and her mother, Amelia (St. Michell) Guilbeault.
She is survived by...
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