Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
William R. Nimee
April 21, 2019
William R. Nimee, 87 of Waltham, formerly of Leominster and Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Sawtelle Family Hospice House.William was born in Leominster, a son of the late George and Mary (Peters) Nimee and graduated from Leominster High School. He later earned a bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross College in engineering. In 1953, William enlisted...
Michelina Brescia
April 21, 2019
On April 21, 2019, Michelina Brescia 84, loving mother of four, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at the Christopher House in Worcester.Michelina was born to Leonardo and Maria (De Feudis) Lorusso in Vieste, Provincia de Foggia, Italy. She emigrated to the United States in 1948 with her family. Later she worked as a seamstress in Worcester,...
Tara M Raymond
April 20, 2019
Tara M Raymond, 38 of Worcester a kind and gentle woman with a huge smile passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 20th, 2019.
Tara was born, raised and has lived her life in Worcester, one of two daughters of Richard F Raymond and Debra Ann (Pilat) Raymond. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools, attended Quinsigamond Community College and earned her associate...
Denise (Simoncini) Pappas
April 19, 2019
Denise E. (Simoncini) Pappas, 64 of Worcester passed away Good Friday, April 19, 2019 surrounded by the ones she loved after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Denise is survived by the love of her life and husband for the last 43 years, John T. Pappas; her two sons, Lee Pappas and his wife Jennifer, and Mark Pappas;...
Maria De Los Angeles Olivencia
April 18, 2019
Maria De Los Angeles Olivencia, 50 , also known as Angie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 18, 2019.
Maria was born on June 13, 1968 in caguas, Puerto Rico. Her and her big family came here to Worcester in 1978. She graduated from Burncoat High School and Quinsigamond Community College. She loved education, she pursued nutrition and also...
Gloria M Snape
April 18, 2019
Gloria M. Snape, 92, of North Oxford, formerly of Shrewsbury, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
She was born in Shrewsbury on April 24, 1926, the daughter of John L. and Catherine (Gualdi) Mero.She attended the Shrewsbury public schools and graduated from Beal High School in 1944. She went...
Barbara A. Dyer Smith
April 16, 2019
Barbara A. (Kneeland) Dyer Smith, 84, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Care One in Millbury. Her loving husband of fifteen years, William L. Smith, predeceased her in June 2008.
Barbara is survived by her loving family, including a son, Timothy Dyer and his wife Lynne of Southbridge; a daughter, Margaret “Peggy” (Dyer)...
Lemuel Lopez
April 15, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lemuel Lopez Feliciano, 30 of Webster on April 15, 2019.
Lemuel was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of Carlos Lopez, Sr and Maria Feliciano. He graduated from North High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. In 2006, Lemuel met Angelina Vessello and spent the next 13...
Linda C. Lazaro
April 15, 2019
Linda C. Lazaro, 63, of Everett, formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Monday April 15, 2019 in the Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Linda is survived by her loving siblings, Susan Witaszek and her husband Joseph of West Brookfield, Brenda McGrath of Millbury, Albert Lazaro and his wife Julianna of Grafton, Richard Lazaro and his wife Patricia of North...
John O. Faucher, Sr.
April 13, 2019
John O. Faucher, Sr., 98 of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the St. Francis Home.John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Ovida and Eva (Benoit) Faucher. He grew up in Worcester where he attended Worcester Public Schools and later moved to Boylston in 1957. John enlisted in the United States Army serving...
Florence L. Shanley
April 12, 2019
FLORENCE LOUISE SHANLEY – AKA “SANTA’S HELPER”
Florence Louise (Crespi) Shanley, 98, of Shrewsbury, MA (formerly of Northborough and Framingham, MA) was reunited with her beloved husband on Friday, April 12, 2019.
She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Lieutenant Colonel Irving Thomas Shanley, who died in 2012. The couple was married in Saint Leo the...
Edward B. Swalec, II
April 11, 2019
Edward B. Swalec, II, 60, of North Grafton, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, while at work.
Edward is survived by his mother, Isabel T. (Campanale) Swalec of North Grafton; his sister, Charlene M. Swalec and her husband John B. Francis of Grafton; a brother, David M. Swalec in Texas; two nieces and a nephew, Katie, Pamela, and Daniel. ...
Julio P. DiLeo
April 11, 2019
Julio Paul DiLeo, of Shrewsbury, left us unexpectedly on April 11, 2019. He was 2 months shy of his 81st birthday.Julio was born and raised in Shrewsbury and lived there his entire life. Julio graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon returning home he became a skilled machinist. After a formal...
Deacon Bruce R Vidito
April 10, 2019
Deacon Bruce R. Vidito, 73, of Leicester, MA, a Catholic deacon with the Diocese of Worcester, most recently St. Stephen’s Church in Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. To his family he was lovingly known as Pop or Dad and to the parishioners and students of St. Stephen’s...
Agapita Hernandez
April 10, 2019
Agapita Hernandez, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of sixty-two years, Pascual Rivera, predeceased her one year, one month, and one day ago.
Agapita is survived by her loving children, a daughter, Rosa Luz Rivera of Worcester; five sons, Pascual Rivera of FL, Antonio Rivera, Jose Ramon Rivera,...
Luke A Sacco
April 8, 2019
Luke A. Sacco, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Luke was born in Garzano, Italy, a son of the late Costantino and Angelina (DeMaio) Sacco and where he graduated high school. After the war, Luke and his family immigrated to Worcester where he has lived most of...
Sharon M. Mrugala
April 8, 2019
Sharon M. (Layte) Mrugala, 68, of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 8, 2019, in The Christopher House of Worcester.
She is survived by her loving children, Matthew J. Mrugala and his wife Joanne of Holden, Mark F. Mrugala of San Diego, Daniel J. Mrugala of Auburn, and Sarah E. Mrugala of Watertown; her mother, Gladys (Holmes)...
Alfred Toney
April 7, 2019
Alfred R. Toney, formerly of Worcester, passed away April 7th 2019 in Henderson, Nevada.
Alfred attended Worcester Elizabeth Street School and graduated from Commerce High School. A standout football player, he earned the All City award in his senior year. In the Worcester area, Alfred worked for various construction companies before moving to the West Coast where he became...
Collin C Williams, Jr.
April 7, 2019
Collin C. Williams, Jr. a gentle giant with a smile and sense of humor to match passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home.
Collin was born, raised and has lived in Worcester all his life, a son of Collin C. Williams Sr. and Cheryl Ann Cantiani-Williams. He graduated from North High School and furthered his education at...
Rosendo Ramos
April 5, 2019
Rosendo Ramos, 78 of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Rosendo was born on March 2, 1941, in Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Santiago & Theodora (Rivera) Ramos. He was predeceased by two brothers, Santiago and Nelson Ramos.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...
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