Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Rita (Sands) Riggieri
December 15, 2018
Rita A. (Sands) Riggieri, 93 a life-long Worcester resident passed away with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside, Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Rita was born and raised in Worcester, one of three daughters to Rose “Helen” (Gibbons) Rourke. She was predeceased by her sisters Helen Meskowski and Joann Rizzutti. Rita worked as a nursing assistant for many...
Theresa (Frazier) Bettencourt
December 15, 2018
Theresa E. (Frazer) Bettencourt, 78 of Worcester passed away with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside Saturday, December 15th, 2018.
Theresa was born in Fall River; her parents were the late Oveila and Jean (Crapeau) Frazier. Theresa worked as a Nurse aide for the Providence House Nursing Home.
Theresa leaves three children, two grandsons; a brother; two...
William P. Morrow, Jr.
December 15, 2018
William P. Morrow, Jr., 69, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
William is survived by his loving wife, Diane M. (Pats) Morrow, and her son, Kyle Paganelli of Worcester; a sister, Dorothy Pawlowski and her husband Joseph of Winnabow, NC; a brother, Richard Morrow of Saratoga Springs, NY; nieces and nephews. ...
John P Monopoli
December 12, 2018
John P. Monopoli, 94, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 after a brief illness.
John was born and raised in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, one of five children to Natale and Lucretia “Grace” (Pedone) Monopoli. Born under the Greatest Generation, John joined the U.S. Army during World War...
Anna Brignola
December 11, 2018
Anna (Dello Stritto) Brignola, 91, of Worcester died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday December 11, 2018. Her husband of 53 years Giuseppe Brignola pre deceased her.She is survived by two sons, Michele and his wife Antonietta of Worcester, Giovanni and his wife Barbara Jean of Rochdale, her daughter Maria Hamilton and her husband James Sr. of...
Anna (Frascolla) Nigro
December 11, 2018
Anna M.F. (Frascolla) Nigro, 83, of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 11, 2018 after a period of declining health.
Anna was born in Worcester, a daughter of Thomas and Raffaela (Ferro) Frascolla and lived here until moving to Florida in 1989.
Anna’s husband of 49 Years Dr. Aldo Nigro passed away in 2006, a...
Josephine (Vescera) Macaruso, Tomasetta
December 11, 2018
Josephine (Vescera) Macaruso, Tomasetta, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 surrounded by the ones she loved, joining in heaven her two husbands, Michael and Rudolph and son Michael Macaruso Jr.
Josie was born in raised in Worcester, the daughter of Andrea and Anna (Scarano) Vescara. She graduated from Commerce High School, married her Love, Michael...
Phyllis E. Hazard
December 11, 2018
Phyllis E. (Adamson) Hazard, 84, of Bethlehem, GA and Worcester, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the North East Medical Center in Winder, Georgia.
Phyllis was born in Worcester on July 12, 1934 to the late Beatrice and Charles Adamson. Beatrice later married Clarence Tolson, Sr., who was the only father Phyllis really knew. Clarence...
Jennie Acampora
December 10, 2018
Jennie (Danna) Acampora, 95, of Worcester died peacefully Monday December 10. Surrounded by her loving family and friends in the Holy Trinity Nursing Center. Her Husband Andrew “Hank” Acampora died in 2006. Jennie is survived by her loving and dedicated daughter and son in law,Patricia and William Dolan of Worcester, many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces...
George M Coleman
December 10, 2018
George M. Coleman, 83, A retired Worcester Police Officer died peacefully Monday December 10, 2018 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. George is survived by his wife of 60 years Aurelia “Deedy” (Simone) Coleman, His sons Francis J. Coleman of Worcester John P. Coleman and his wife Brenda of Oxford, a daughter...
Edward A Manzello
December 9, 2018
Edward A. Manzello, 87, a lifelong Worcester residence passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9th, 2018 with the ones he loved gathered at his bedside.
Edward was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Anthony and Elizabeth (Petrone) Manzello. In 1953, Edward married the “Love of his life” Janice M. Gamache and began a 66-year life together raising...
Christopher J Pantano
December 8, 2018
Christopher J. Pantano 41 of Paxton died suddenly on Saturday December 8, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. Born in Worcester, Chris was the son of Dr. Ronald and Mary (King) Pantano.
Chris has left an empty place in the hearts of those who loved him and knew him best. Chris will always be remembered as a loyal friend, for...
Agnes (Gibree) Novia
December 8, 2018
Agnes (Gibree) Novia, 96 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, December 8th, 2018 with the ones she loved gathered by her bedside.
Born and raised in Worcester, Agnes was one of seven children of Robert and Delia (Perry) Gibree. In 1947 shortly after the end of World War II, she married the “Love of her Life” Rocco “Rocky) Novia. ...
John R McNamara
December 7, 2018
John R. McNamara, 96 of East Douglas formerly of Millbury closed his eyes on Friday, December 7, 2018 and awoke in heaven, to the loving embrace of his God, Jesus Christ, and his beloved wife Margaret.
John was born in New Haven Connecticut, the oldest son of John and Elizabeth (Quinn) McNamara. He grew up in Millville, MA alongside...
Anna (Galantino) Baroni
December 7, 2018
Anna D. (Galantino) Baroni, 92 of Worcester, passed away with her loved ones gathered at her bedside, Friday, December 7, 2018.
Anna was born in 1926 and raised in Worcester; she was the daughter of Frank and Grace (Pedone) Galantino. In 1951, Anna married Matteo “Marty” J. Baroni and they began a life together in the Lake View neighborhood...
Emilia A. Ruzicka
December 6, 2018
Emilia A. (Costa) Ruzicka, 82 of Spencer, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Emilia’s husband of 47 years, Dane H. Ruzicka passed away on November 1, 2015. Emilia is survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Palermo and her husband Vincent of Leominster, and Michelle L. Ward of Spencer; a brother, Walter Costa of...
Eva D Karbowski
December 2, 2018
Eva D. Karbowski 94 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on December 2, 2018 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Westboro. Born in Worcester to the late Antonio and Lucy (Novia) DiPasquale, Eva was a long-time resident of Shrewsbury, a member of St Anne Church and a former inspector for Astro Pharmaceuticals. Her husband, the late Thaddeus G. Karbowski died in...
Joyce Marie Lavoie
December 1, 2018
Joyce Lavoie (Landry) passed away peacefully on December 1st, from complications related to her 40+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Joyce was born on March 29, 1946 . She was preceded in death by her mother Rita King Landry and her father Leon Landry. She is survived by Justin Lavoie (son), Steven Johnson (son), Carol Mercurio (sister), Judy Laukaitis (sister),...
Denise (Sinnott) Pisegna
December 1, 2018
Denise A. (Sinnott) Pisegna, 60, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 1st, 2018 in her home. Denise was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Mack) Sinnott. She graduated from Doherty Memorial High School and attended Worcester State College for several years. Denise worked as an office administrator at United Way and at the Better...
Jean (Brouillard) Pusateri
December 1, 2018
Jean C. (Brouillard)Pusateri, 74 of Sterling passed away unexpectedly Saturday,December 1st,2018, joining Karen her daughter whom passed away earlier this year
Jean was born and raised in Worcester,a daughter of Charles and Dorothy Brouillard.She graduated from the hair design program of Worcester girls trade.Shortly thereafter she met Joseph V. Pusateri and in 1966 they married and started their 53 year...
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