Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ralph L Walker
June 25, 2019
Ralph L. Walker 65 of Worcester died suddenly at his home on June 25, 2019. One of five born to the late Maurice and Pearl (Smith) Walker. Ralph moved to Worcester shortly after graduating High School, making Worcester his permeant residence. Ralph will be remembered by many for his full life of serving his community in various ways. Ralph was...
Shirley A Purnell
June 25, 2019
Shirley A. Purnell, 73 of Worcester beloved wife of John A. Purnell died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Robinson) Broyles. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the city and served her community as a nurse’s aide for the Visiting Nurses Association 120 Thomas...
Mary E. King
June 25, 2019
Mary E. (Donahue) King, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Her beloved husband, Ernest E. King, predeceased her in 2013.
Mary is survived by a family that thought the world of her, two sisters, Sheila Riendeau and her husband Roger of Tiverton, RI, and , Kathleen “Katee” Shepard, wife...
Omer E. Carbonneau
June 23, 2019
Omer E. Carbonneau, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home after a period of declining health.Omer was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, a son of the late Leo and Marie (Lavigne) Carbonneau. He moved to Worcester as a child and lived here his entire life. As a young man, he began his lifelong career...
Salvatore "Sal" Papandrea
June 23, 2019
Salvatore (“Sal”} Papandrea, 91, of Auburn, passed away peacefully, Sunday June 23, 2019, surrounded by the ones he loved, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
Sal is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Grace (Ventura) Papandrea; Their six children and their spouses, Elizabeth M. and her husband Leonard Lariviere of Groveland; Anna M. and her husband Richard Bellows...
MSgt Edward J Cote, Jr.
June 21, 2019
MSgt Edward L. Cote, Jr. (USAF ret), 89 of Worcester a U.S. Air Force retired Master Sergeant passed away Friday, June 21st, 2019 surrounded by loved ones, joining his daughter Jean Chabot who died in 1998 in heaven.
Ed was born in Gardner, the son of Edward L Cote, Sr and Mabel (Lemoine) Cote. Raised and educated in Worcester,...
Nancy M. Magaw
June 21, 2019
Nancy M. (Clark) Magaw, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 with her daughter Sandra “Sam” Magaw, her grandson Nick and Brittany by her side. Nancy was born in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of the late Harry H. and Constance (Fortin) Clark. At a young age, her family moved her to Worcester, where she has lived...
Joseph R.J. Riggieri, Jr.
June 18, 2019
Joseph R.J. Riggieri, Jr., 67, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with family at his bedside at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Mr. Riggieri graduated from Worcester Boys Trade in the Automotive Department and served our country in the US Air Force Reserves. Having been born in Worcester and living a great life, he was proud to say...
Harold J. Wallace
June 18, 2019
Harold J. “Wally” Wallace, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Eleanor R. (DiSilvestri) Wallace; a son, Michael A. Wallace and his wife Susan; a daughter, Kathleen Mary Fournier and her husband David, all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Nicolina, and...
Anthony J. Wyman
June 18, 2019
Anthony J. Wyman, 72 of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at UMass Memorial after a brief illness.
Anthony was born in Worcester where he graduated from Commerce High School, a son of the late Merrill J. and Palma R. (Cozzolino) Wyman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a...
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...
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