Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri
January 23, 2019
On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, Mrs. Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri at the age of 87, passed away peacefully with her devoted sons gathered at her side, joining in heaven her husband Aldo D. Ruggieri who passed away in 2008 after 52 years of marriage.
Born in Worcester, Albertine was the daughter of Charles “Leo” and Rose (Turcotte) Jolicoeur. Raised in Worcester,...
Richard J. Dumas
January 21, 2019
Richard J. Dumas, 63, of Leicester passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Dumas. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School and has lived in Leicester for most of his life.
The past 11 years, Richard worked as the housekeeping...
Lois L. Carey
January 20, 2019
Lois L. (Sawyer) Carey, 77of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at St. Francis Home.
Lois was born in St. Johnsberry, Vermont, a daughter of the late Gertrude L. (Flinn) Strew. She came to Worcester at the age of 13 and lived there most of her life, she lived with her daughter for 20...
Irene (Nelson) Cariglia
January 19, 2019
Irene E. (Nelson) Cariglia, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was one of five children of Carl G. and Elizabeth (Travers) Nelson. In 1953, Irene married Anthony P. Cariglia and for the next 29 years, raised their children with love and family until 1982 when Anthony passed...
Charles B. Price, II
January 19, 2019
Charles B. Price Sr., 96 of Bedford, Ma, formerly of Worcester passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Bedford VA Hospital.
Charles was born in Granbury Texas on May 20, 1922 to Charles Bert Price and Virgie Tidwell Price. He enlisted in the Army during World War II in the 36’th Infantry Division (Texas and Oklahoma) on January 24,...
Patricia A. Fitzpatrick
January 18, 2019
Patricia A. (Stubbert) Fitzpatrick, 70, a life-long Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Her loving husband of forty years, John F. Fitzpatrick, predeceased her in January 2005.
Patricia is survived by five children, two daughters, Kelly A. Ruttencutter and her husband Paul of Auburn,...
Eleanor B. Gregory
January 17, 2019
Eleanor B. (Bott) Gregory, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home at Tatnuck Park on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Her loving husband of fifty years, Edward Gregory, and their daughter, Doreen A. Needham, both predeceased her in 2002.
Eleanor was the loving mother of seven children, six of whom survive her; three daughters, Donna...
Jack G. DeCillis
January 17, 2019
Jack G. DeCillis 81 of Holden a retired Army Master Sergeant died Thursday January 17 in the comfort of his home with his wife Maria at his side. Born in Trani Italy, Jack was the son of Giovanni and Elizabeth (DiPilato) DeCillis.
As a cartographer, Jack spent his career producing maps and charts for 42 years retiring in 2004...
Mary (Rozzano) Mattero-Marengo
January 16, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary “Nana” (Rozzano) Mattero-Marengo 96, and her son, James M. Mattero Jr. 69, both of Worcester on January 16, 2019.Mary was born on July 17, 1922, in Worcester, one of eight children of Italian immigrants Domenico and Serafina (D’Angona) Rozzano. Raised and educated in Worcester, she married James M. Mattero...
James M Mattero
January 16, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary “Nana” (Rozzano) Mattero-Marengo 96, and her son, James M. Mattero Jr. 69, both of Worcester on January 16, 2019.Mary was born on July 17, 1922, in Worcester, one of eight children of Italian immigrants Domenico and Serafina (D’Angona) Rozzano. Raised and educated in Worcester, she married James M. Mattero...
Maria Gonzalez
January 15, 2019
Maria “MAMA” (Torres) Gonzalez, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Christopher House surrounded by her loving family.
Maria was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico where she graduated high school. She later received her certification in cosmetology where she worked for many years. Maria came to Worcester 39 years ago. She loved being with...
Anna Boyatzi
January 12, 2019
Anna (Mitrus) Boyatzi, 91 years old, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 12th at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Worcester Massachusetts. Anna was born in Permet, Albania; she moved with her parents to Istanbul, Turkey where she married her loving husband, Thomas before coming to the United States. She was a devoted wife to Thomas, and a loving mother...
SFC John R Valis Jr
January 12, 2019
United States Army Retired Sergeant First Class and Veterans advocate John R Valis Jr. (60) died Saturday January 12th, 2019 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. John was the son of John R. Valis Sr. and Eleanor (Benoit) Brennan.
John is survived by his mother, Eleanor (Benoit) Brennan and her husband Richard of Worcester. His wife of 24 years, Susan...
Betty (Ruddy) Mastro
January 12, 2019
Elizabeth "Betty" (Ruddy) Mastro always believed that her faith and prayer were the keys to the treasures of this world and life hereafter. On Saturday, January 12th, 2019, Betty's prayer of being blessed with a peaceful death at home with her family around her was answered by her loving God. She was 93.
On March 15, 1925 she was born...
Doris (Miller) Caruso
January 11, 2019
Doris M. (Miller) Caruso, 88, of Millbury Passed away January 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Miller. She grew up in Worcester. In 1952, she married the love of her life for the next 64 years, Peter Caruso. Together they settled in Millbury to raise their family and...
Nicholas A Astrella
January 9, 2019
Nicholas Astrella 85 of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones he loved Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 after a period of declining health.
Nick was born and raised in Worcester, one of ten children of Italian immigrants James and Josephine (Vinzi) Astrella. After graduation from High School, Nick joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving his country...
Paul K. Young
January 9, 2019
Paul K. Young, 87 died Wednesday, January 9 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a lengthy illness. His wife of 59 years Selma (Babe) Young died in April 2015.
He leaves his daughter Beth-Ann, wife of Steven Martunas of Worcester and three grandchildren, Jeremy Martunas and his wife Kaitlin, Joshua Martunas and his wife Lauren and granddaughter Melissa Owens.
He...
Felix C. Estrada-Perez
January 9, 2019
Felix C. Estrada-Perez, of Worcester, Massachusetts, born on January 20, 1945 in Loiza,Puerto Rico, to the late Marcela Perez and the late Bonifacio Estrada, passed away at age 73 on January 1, 2019. He was in the Construction industry as a carpenter at Self Employed. Felix was married to Miriam Estrada. He was preceded in death by his brother, Noel...
Jo-Ann (Ferguson) Fanion
January 8, 2019
Jo-Ann (Ferguson) Fanion, 68 of the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, formerly Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 8th, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, Jo-Ann was one of seven children of George and Ceclia (Pearson) Ferguson. On November 1st, 1968, Jo-Ann married Earl E. Fanion, Jr and they began their lives together raising their family...
Marie Antoinette "Toe" Cuccaro
January 8, 2019
Marie Antoinette “Toe” (Cusanello) Cuccaro, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, while surrounded by loving family. Her loving husband of forty-eight years, Robert A. Cuccaro, Sr., predeceased her in October 1994.
Toe, as she was lovingly called, is survived by three children, a daughter, Ann Marie Bodge and her husband...
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