Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Janet A. Holm
December 25, 2018
Janet A. (Lowe) Holm, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 25, 2018. Born in Clinton, raised in Sterling, Janet spent most of her life as a Worcester resident. She was preceded by her parents, Perley F. and Mildred L. (Connelly) Lowe.
A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend she will be sadly...
Gladys T Bello
December 25, 2018
Gladys T. Bello, 103, passed peacefully on Christmas night at Christopher House in Worcester with her loving family at her side.
Gladys was born Allegra Bello on December 5, 1915 in Oxford to Salvatore and Carmela (Deliseo) Bello. Her education started in Southbridge and continued in the Worcester public schools. Gladys worked as Office Manager at Worcester County Hospital in...
Loretta Merty
December 25, 2018
Loretta (Dono) Merty,87, of Worcester, died peacefully in the morning of Christmas Day December 25,2018. Loretta is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years Theodore R. Merty. Loretta is also survived by her loving children, a son Harry T. Merty of Worcester, two daughters Robin C. Ryan, and Kimberly C. McCrohon and her husband Steven all of Worcester. Loretta...
Raymond Yanni
December 24, 2018
Raymond Yanni, 83, of Worcester passed away home to the lord, Christmas eve, December 24, 2018 with the ones he loved gathered at his side. Friends and relatives are invited to a period of calling hours, Thursday, December 27th 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:45 am in St George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St Followed by his funeral service at...
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...
Felix A. Laurent
December 24, 2018
Felix A. Laurent, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Margarette Leveque, with whom he enjoyed twenty-two years of companionship.
Felix is survived by two sons, Evens Laurent in New York and Wagnel Laurent in Haiti; six daughters, Marie Carmelle Laurent, Marie Mercie...
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...
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