Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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...
Frances M. Fanelli
May 28, 2019
Frances M. (Campanale) Fanelli, 93, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Beaumont at The Willows in Westborough. Her husband, John F. Fanelli, predeceased her in 1990.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Frances M. Lindberg and her husband George of Pemaquid, Maine; four grandchildren, Heidi Kreft, Christopher Lindberg and his wife Betty, Peter Fanelli, and Jeremy...
Patricia (Heffron) Falcone
May 28, 2019
Patricia (Heffron) Falcone, 68, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went to bed and fell asleep, never to wake up Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Patricia (Patti) was born in Boston on October 15, 1950, daughter of William and Margaret (Savio) Heffron. Raised in a close-knit neighborhood in East Boston, she attended elementary school at St. Mary’s...
Louis Denis
May 27, 2019
Louis passed away peacefully after a struggle with dementia on May 27, 2019. Louis was being visited and comforted by his children, grandchildren and great grandchild at the Life Care Center of Auburn, MA at the time of his passing. Louis was 85 years old, born in Cap-Rouge Haiti.
Louis was predeceased by his father Etienne Denis, mother Arline Marcelin,...
Mary M Davis
May 26, 2019
Mary Madgelene Davis, 79 years of age, passed on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Christopher House Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Worcester, MA.
Mary was born October 22, 1939 in Bunn, North Carolina to the late Gavie and Lillian Baker.
She was the sixth child of seven, six preceded her in death.
Mary resided in North Carolina, and in her...
Alice (DiPietro) Dagostino
May 26, 2019
Alice M. (DiPietro) Dagostino,93, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday May 26, 2019 in the Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 48 years Italo Dagostino died in 1994. Alice is survived by her devoted daughter Jane Michaud and her husband Kenneth of Worcester, a brother Joseph DiPietro and his wife Mary of Leicester and her two...
Hildamarie Rose
May 26, 2019
Hildamarie (Dahl) Rose, 80, of Worcester, formerly of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Hilda is survived by two sons, Robert Lee Delano Milton, Jr. and his wife Karen of Attleboro, and Daniel Arthur Milton and his wife Guida of Hudson; four daughters, Cynthia Lee Fusco and her husband Joseph of Worcester, HollyAnne Knust Graichen and her husband...
Susan D. Mero
May 24, 2019
Susan D. Mero, 58, of Whitinsville, MA, passed away May 24, 2019, surrounded by love and light, in the loving arms of her of son in law, Nicholas Bengtson.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and was the daughter of her loving parents, Rosa Lee and Francis Mackey. Sue went to West Boylston High School where she made many friends...
David R. Kalagher
May 24, 2019
David R. Kalagher, 62, of Worcester, a retired Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
David is survived by his three children, Jamie M. Kalagher of Boston, Melissa K. Kalagher and her fiancé Nicholas Rivers of Vineyard Haven, and Courtney A. Kalagher of Worcester; his long-time girlfriend, Kim...
Algerd (Lamanuzzi) Lanava
May 23, 2019
Algerd “Al” (Lamanuzzi) Lanava, 95 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a recent illness.
Al was born in Worcester, September 15, 1923, one of four children of Italian immigrants Leo and Angela (Ricchiuti) Lamanuzzi. In 1950, Al married Danato “Al” Lanava, “the Love of her Life” for the next 63 years before Al passed away in...
John P. Riordan, Jr.
May 22, 2019
John P. Riordan, Jr., 58 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.John was born in Worcester, a son of the late John P. Riordan, Sr., where he graduated from North High School and has lived most of his life. John worked as a Mental Health Counselor for 25 years for Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was passionate in his career...
Helen R. (Vuona) Taddeo
May 21, 2019
Helen R. (Vuona) Taddeo, 88 of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones she loved, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Helen was born in Worcester, the youngest of eleven children of Italian immigrants Peter and Angelina (Ferraro) Vuona. She has lived in Worcester all her life. Helen spent over forty of her employed years in various positions for the Venerini Sisters...
G. Willard King, Jr.
May 21, 2019
George Willard King Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2019 surrounded by family love. Bill was born on March 18, 1928 in Worcester, MA, the son of G. Willard King and Minnie A. King. He was educated in Worcester public schools. He was a graduate of Worcester Academy and Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor's...
Joan F. Sullivan
May 19, 2019
Joan F. (Mikalauskas) Sullivan, 81 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the comfort of her home.Joan was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Anna C. (Antinovitch) Mikalauskas and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She worked for a brief period as a clerk for the Worcester County Abstract, retiring in...
Joseph P Vignaly, Jr
May 19, 2019
Joseph P. Vignaly, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was 59 years of age
Joe was born on April 24, 1960 in Worcester, son of Joseph P. Vignaly, Sr. and Phyllis (Baroni) Vignaly. He is survived by the family he cherished including the love of his life and he hers, his wife...
Carolyn L Shilale
May 19, 2019
Dear Mom,
I’m so happy to have been with you on your last day, Sunday, May 19th, 2019.
Back on February 3rd, 1943, John P and Eleanor (Moberg) Shilale gave birth to you, Carolyn A. Shilale. I remember you telling me you attended Commerce High and that you started working full time when you were 14 in a bakery. Your...
Rose M Morello
May 18, 2019
Rose M. (Calce) Morello, 96 of Worcester passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 18th, 2019 with her devoted daughters at her side.
Rose was born in Shrewsbury, the daughter of Italian immigrants John and Clorinda (Pacifico) Calce. Raised in Worcester, Rose graduated from Commerce High School, worked as a sales administrator for the Norton Company, before accepting a position as...