Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Marilyn J. Colella
December 24, 2018
Marilyn J. (Desourdis) Colella, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center with her family by her side.Marilyn was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George O. and Lillian F. (Liberty) Desourdis where she was a graduate of Commerce High School. Marilyn worked as the Executive Assistant in...
Helen V. Grigas
December 22, 2018
Helen V. (Palubeckis) Grigas, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2018, in the comfort of her home, with her loving daughters at her side. Her husband, John J. Grigas, predeceased her in May 2000.
Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Susan G. Grigas and Kathryn E. Grigas, both of Worcester; several nieces and nephews. She...
Gladys L. Silva
December 20, 2018
Gladys L. (Banfill) Silva, 88 of Leicester, formerly of Worcester and Webster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at The Meadows of Leicester.
Gladys was born one of twelve children, to the late Fredrick L. and Martha L. (Russell) Banfill. She graduated from Worcester Schools and later worked as a housekeeper for various nursing homes for many years.
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Albina A. Bartkus
December 19, 2018
Albina A. (Matulis) Bartkus, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Care One in Millbury surrounded by her loving family.
Albina was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Maximas) Matulis and lived in Worcester all her life where she was a graduate of Commerce High School. Albina worked in the medical...
Biagio Girardi
December 19, 2018
Biagio Girardi,80, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 51 years Maria Antoinetta (Tempesta) Girardi, his son Giuseppe “Joey” Girardi and his wife Angelina, and a daughter Giuliana Romeo all of Worcester. Biagio also leaves two brothers Franco Girardi and his wife Giuseppina of Worcester, and...
Antonietta (Cardellicchio) Leone
December 18, 2018
Antonietta (Cardellicchio) Leone, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away home to the Lord Jesus Christ, in her home surrounded by the ones she loved on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018.
Born in the southern town of Italy, Lacedonia in the province of Avellino, she was the daughter of Rocco and Carmela (Abbate) Cardellicchio. Raised in Italy, Antonietta, married Antonio...
Ralph J. Ferraro
December 18, 2018
Ralph J. Ferraro, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Ralph was born in Webster, a son of the late Giacomo and Marie R. (Fournier) Ferraro and grew up in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He later entered the United States Army serving his country...
Shirley (Todd) Russo
December 18, 2018
Shirley M. (Todd) Russo, 83 of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Shirley was born in and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Louis and Marion (Webber) Todd and graduated from Worcester Girls Trade. Shirley then met the “Love of her Life” Thomas Russo and they married in...
Anthony Loconto
December 18, 2018
Anthony F. Loconto, 90, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday December 18, 2018 in the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony is survived by his dedicated brother Jerry Loconto, and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nephews and great nieces. Anthony was predeceased by three brothers, Peter (Perry Conte) Loconto, Alfred and Andrew Loconto, and three sisters, Rose...
Ruth E. Leone
December 16, 2018
Ruth E. (Desy) Leone, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.Ruth was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Paul D. and Blanche G. (Quillia) Desy. She graduated from Oxford High School and then entered the work force where she worked as a comptroller for Hillcrest Dairy and Crompton...
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...
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