Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Lena Barry
November 22, 2018
Lena D. (Cimato) Barry, 95, of Worcester died peacefully on Thursday November 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of nearly 60 years, James E. Barry, State Building Inspector, died in 2000. Lena leaves her devoted family, Ann Marie Gribbons and her husband Thomas of Worcester, Jeanne Barton and her husband Robert of West Boylston, Patricia Riggieri and...
George A. Barsoum
November 22, 2018
George A. Barsoum, 87, of Northborough, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Saint Vincent Hospital. His beloved wife, Mildred A. (Pajala) Barsoum, predeceased him in February 2015.
George is survived by two sons, Steven A. Barsoum, with whom he lived, and David B. Barsoum of Shirley; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...
Brandon Lee Nuzzolilo
November 22, 2018
Brandon Lee Nuzzolilo, 18, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, in the comfort of the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, while surrounded by his loving family; following a motorcycle accident and valiantly surviving a traumatic brain injury.
Brandon is survived by his loving parents, Dana A. and Adam L. (Bruso) Nuzzolilo; his brother, Jeremy J. Nuzzolilo; his God-parents,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Paquin
November 19, 2018
Elizabeth E. “Betty” Paquin, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Betty is survived by her loving family, including a son, Brandon G. Paquin and his wife Alexis of Leicester; two daughters, Stephanie M. Telemaque and her husband Reginald, and Nicole M. Gentile, all of Spencer; a sister, Donna M. Degnis of...
Francis J. Porcaro
November 19, 2018
Francis J. Porcaro, 88 of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born in Worcester, the son of the late Alphonse & Florence (Beando) Porcaro. His sister Rose predeceased him. He graduated from North High School, Class of 1948 and later enlisted in the United States...
Sally A. Kruczynski
November 18, 2018
Sally Ann (Feeherry) Kruczynski, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at the St. Francis Home in Worcester on November 18, 2018. Born on June 20, 1924 in Worcester to David A. and Julia E. (McCarthy) Feeherry, she is predeceased by her devoted and beloved husband of 62 years, Victor J. Kruczynski, Sr. Sally leaves her six children: Anne Brochu, Victor,...
Rose (Casello) Stachelek
November 18, 2018
Rose Louise (Casello) Stachelek, 88, of Leicester, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 18th, surrounded by her family.
Rose was born September 20, 1930, the fourth of twelve children to Nicolas and Emily (Sena) Casello of Gage Street, Worcester. She left formal schooling early to help take care of her younger siblings. On a warm summer evening in 1952, while walking...
Leyb Grinshpan
November 16, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leyb Grinshpan of Worcester, after a long illness, on November 15, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Leyb was born in Belarus and United States became his adopted home and place of residence since 1980. He loved life and took great pleasure in his family, children and grandchildren.
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Pasquale "Chuck" Chianese
November 16, 2018
Pasquale V. “Chuck” Chianese, 83, of Auburn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family he loved Friday, November 16th, 2018.
Born and raised in Worcester, the only son of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Antimina (Mozzillo) Chianese. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade class of 1952, as an electrician. Pasquale then joined the U.S. Navy reserve during the...
John V Murillo
November 15, 2018
John V. Murillo 74 of Worcester died Thursday November 15, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Born in Guayaguil Ecuador, he was the son of the late Juan V. and Ita Angelica (Pincay) Murillo. At the age of 22 John immigrated to this country with his wife Gladys A. Cruz who died in 2010, and together they raised...
Salwa Elmaalouf
November 13, 2018
Salwa Elmaalouf 64, of Worcester a unassuming, faith filled women passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 13, 2018 surrounded by the ones she loved.
Salwa was born in Aita Alfokhar Lebanon, one of 6 children of Elias and Hafitha (Kassis) Elmaalouf. Raised and educated in Lebanon, Salwa immigrated to the United States in the 1980’s to be with her sister...
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...