Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ruth A. Nimee
February 1, 2019
Ruth A. Nimee, a resident of Worcester and Singer Island, Florida, passed away on her 94th birthday, Friday, February 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Worcester, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers.
Ruth was born in Leominster, daughter of the late, George and Mary (Peters) Nimee. She graduated from Leominster High School and attended Lasell and Simmons Colleges;...
Mary A. Leahy
February 1, 2019
Mary A. (Santoro) Leahy, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 61years, Vincent P. Leahy, and her devoted son, John V. Leahy, and his wife Theresa of Auburn, as well as several cousins from the Santoro family. Mary also leaves her nephews and nieces: John...
Lezora Carter
January 31, 2019
Lezora “Mommy” Carter ,79 a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Lezora Carter was born on August 12, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the parents of the late Reverend Robert and Florine Carter, she moved from Sunflower MS, to Worcester MA in 1968 to further her education...
Patricia A. Bazydlo
January 31, 2019
Patricia A. (Uglevich) “Pat” Bazydlo, 78 formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the home she shared in Charlton with her daughter, Angela, surrounded by her loving family. She drew great strength from her faith in God and now rests in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pat was born on January 22, 1941,...
Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr.
January 30, 2019
Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr. 96 of Dennis port, formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 surrounded by family.
Vincent was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Vito and Teresa (DeFalco) Ricciardi. He graduated from Commerce High, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving his country proudly in Europe taking part in the...
Angela Grace Chester
January 30, 2019
Angela Grace Chester, age 23, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Worcester MA.
Angela Grace was born in New Bedford but was raised in Auburn, where she was a 2013 graduate of Auburn High School. She went on to Quinsigamond Community College as a Business Accounting major and was graduating this semester. Angela Grace was a worldly...
Gail (Therrien) Gicas
January 29, 2019
After a lifetime spent defining the term “Family Matriarch,” Gail Gicas, 62, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 27, 1956 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Jalboot) Therrien. Gail was always about family. She married Dean Gicas on October...
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...
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