Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Denise E. Nangle

Denise E. Nangle

April 23, 2019

Denise E. Nangle, 66 of Worcester, MA and Castleton, VT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at UMass Memorial Hospital.Denise was born in Beverly, MA, a daughter of the late Leonard J. and Gloria B. (Richer) Nangle. She graduated from Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford and then earned her bachelor’s degree in botany from UMass Amherst, and...

Ralph A Raymond, Sr

Ralph A Raymond, Sr

April 23, 2019

Ralph A Raymond, 94yo, passed away peacefully April 23rd, 2019, in his favorite place of all; home. He was surrounded by loving family as well as his soulmate, Mary Irene, to whom he shared 70 wonderful married years. Ralph felt fortunate and grateful being able to travel the globe while coaching the sport he loved; softball. Coaching Team USA Softball...

Paul F Cantiani

Paul F Cantiani

April 21, 2019

Paul F. Cantiani, 79 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 21st 2019, at home with his loved ones at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be joining the love of his life for 54 years, Claire (Bern) Cantiani who passed away in 2015 along with his grandson, Collin Williams Jr. who recently passed away...

William R. Nimee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

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