Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Patricia A. Juinta
November 12, 2018
Patricia A. Juinta, 59, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation of Worcester, after many years of valiantly battling a brain tumor.
Patty was born on Sept. 21, 1959 in Worcester, daughter of the late George and Pearl (Derosier) Guinto and lived here all her life.
Patty is survived by...
Cornelius B. Spencer
November 10, 2018
Cornelius Boyd “Neak” or “Connie” Spencer, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Cornelius was the son of the late, Flager and Lillie Spencer. He was born in Darlington County, SC.
Cornelius leaves his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Edna P. Spencer. He is survived by many nieces and nephews including, Tracey Hathaway,...
Laura A. Colombo
November 8, 2018
Laura A. (Lopriore) Colombo, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 8, 2018 with her daughter by her side.Laura was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Italian immigrants Pietro and Giovanna “Annie” (Tantimonaco) Lopriore. Raised here, she graduated from Commerce High School. Laura met the Love of her Life, Federico A. Colombo were married...
Joseph P. Prentiss
November 8, 2018
Joseph P. Prentiss, 54, of Shrewsbury died Thursday November 8, 2018. He was the loving husband of Dianne C. (Farland) Prentiss, and father to Andrew J. Prentiss serving in the United States Marines in Indian Head Maryland, and Benjamin T. Prentiss of Shrewsbury. Joseph also leaves his loving family, his mother Rita (Trudel) Prentiss of Worcester, two brothers Steven and...
Angelina Mary DiPilato
November 7, 2018
Angelina M. (Marotta) DiPilato, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, a month shy of her 90th birthday, in the Beaumont at University Campus of Worcester.
She leaves two daughters Roseann Rosales in Florida, and Theresa Casavant in Maine; a son, Albert DiPilato of N. Brookfield; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including Denise...
Susan B. Goodrich
November 7, 2018
Susan B. (Brewer) Goodrich, 70, of Leominster, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, her forty-ninth wedding anniversary, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Susan is survived by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Douglas C. Goodrich; a daughter, Carol A. Clouthier and her husband Robert Clouthier, Jr. of Worcester; a step son, Thomas Goodrich of Rutland; a brother, Herbert...
Deacon Paul J. Dacri
November 7, 2018
Deacon Paul J. Dacri, 65 of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late Michael J. and Ruth H. (Brouillette) Dacri, Sr. where he was a graduate of Holy Name Central Catholic High School. He was ordained a deacon for the Diocese of...
Josephine "Josie" (Papagni) O'Mara
November 6, 2018
Josephine “Josie” (Papagni) O’Mara, 89 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, George O’Mara, in 2012.Josie is survived by her five children: George O’Mara of Spencer, Rev. Dennis O’Mara of Blackstone, Kathleen Simonelli of North Grafton, Joseph O’Mara of North Brookfield, and Karen Wilson and her husband...
Ruth Ann Calo
November 6, 2018
Ruth Ann (Cournoyer) Calo, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 with her husband at her side and surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth Ann is predeceased by her daughter MaryAnn Calo.
She leaves behind her husband Robert Calo Sr. of Worcester, son Robert Calo...
Lillian A Rossetti
November 6, 2018
Lillian A (Morgo) Rossetti 86 of Worcester died peacefully at home on November 6, 2018. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Congetta (Pasquerella) Morgo , a graduate of Commerce High School and a life long resident of Worcester. Lillian was a long time member of the Christopher Columbus Lodge #168 Sons of Italy In...
Michelena Bibeau
November 2, 2018
Michelena (Protano) Bibeau, 98, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Friday November 2, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Henry Bibeau died in 1976. “Mickey” is survived by her daughter Linda Correia and her fiancé Ronnie Gerardi of Shrewsbury, and her sister Jennie Duncan of Shrewsbury. Mickey was the proud grandmother to Jeffrey Warfield and his wife Margaret,...
Attilio Hoxha
November 1, 2018
Attilio Hoxha, 21, of Worcester and Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, four days before his 22nd birthday.
Attilio leaves his parents, Enkelejd “Leo” and Domenica (Cosentino) Hoxha of Worcester; his brother, Davide Hoxha; his sister, Denise Hoxha, both of Worcester; his girlfriend, Desire D’Ambrogio of Cromwell, CT; his maternal grandmother, Natalina Olivieri wife of the late, Demetrio...
Jeannette (Skaff) MacKoul
October 30, 2018
Obituary for Jeannette (Skaff) MacKoul
“Every life is a Symphony, Listen to My Song”. Jeannette (Skaff) MacKoul, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed into the arms of God on October 30, 2018 at Orchard Grove Assisted living facility in Shrewsbury, MA. Jeannette lived a full and independent life for 91 years, composing a symphony of love that included...
Richard P. Lucia, Sr.
October 30, 2018
Richard P. Lucia, Sr., 86 of Boylston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. His wife of sixty-two years, Janet I. (McConnell) Lucia, predeceased him in 2014.
Richard is survived by two sons, Richard “Paul” Lucia, Jr., with whom he lived, and Kevin S. Lucia and his wife Debra of Middletown, NJ; a...
Sarah M Dipersia
October 30, 2018
Sarah “Sally” M. (Pignatiello) Dipersia, 92, died peacefully at Homestead Hall in Worcester on Tuesday October 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years Anthony X. Dipersia. Sarah was born in Fitchburg MA. the daughter of Leonard and Rose (Lanzilotti) Pignatiello and came to Worcester many years ago. She was a...
Ernest DeLibertis
October 29, 2018
Ernest DeLibertis, 82, of Worcester, Ma passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Rose Monahan Hospice Home on October 29, 2018.
Ernie was known by all as a soft-spoken, kind and gentle soul and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ernie leaves behind his two daughters, Karen E. DeLibertis...
James Celularo
October 29, 2018
James J. ‘Jimmy” Celularo, 80 of Worcester died peacefully at home on Monday October 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. James is survived by his wife of 56 years Beverly ( Hietala) Celularo, his daughters, Gia Celularo and Trina Celularo and son in law Keith Eastham. Jimmy also leaves a brother Raymond Celularo, and sisters, Irene Eucker, Eva Kiley,...
Janice L. McQuade
October 29, 2018
Janice L. (Raymond) McQuade, 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 29. Born in Worcester, Jan spent more than half her life as a Millbury resident. She was predeceased by her parents, Catherine (Howard) Raymond and Roland E. Raymond, Sr. She leaves behind her husband, Paul J. McQuade, Jr., of Millbury; her daughter and son-in-law, Meghan and Thomas Boyle...
Aric Angel Rosario
October 27, 2018
Aric Angel Rosario 28 of Worcester, a loving father, son, brother and family member to many, died suddenly on October 27th, 2018 at home. Taken far to early in life from his family who loved him dearly, Aric has left an empty place in the family that will ever be filled but will always be remembered with great love.
Aric...
Yefim Fater
October 27, 2018
Yefim Fater, 94 of Centerville, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018.Yefim was born in Odessa, Russia, a son of the late Marcus and Sprintza Fater. He worked as toolmaker for Norton Company for many years. Yefim served for the Soviet Army during WWII.Yefim’s wife of 66 years, Genya (Taub) Fater passed away in 2015. He...