Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Arthur J. Remillard, Jr.
November 28, 2018
Arthur J. Remillard Jr. of Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Arthur is survived by Elizabeth Seraphin, his love and partner for over thirty years; his children Arthur J. Remillard III and his wife Debra of Sutton; Robert P. Remillard and his wife Deborah of Croydon,...
Rose (Santarufo) Turco
November 27, 2018
Rose Marie (Santarufo) Turco, 98, ascended to her final resting place on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 after a brief illness at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. As the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Paladino) Santarufo, she was born in Worcester, MA where with her husband, Henry C. Turco, she resided for many years. Following this, they ventured to make Ogunquit,...
Marcus B. Cannon
November 26, 2018
Marcus Barlow Cannon was born on September 13, 1955 in Seaford, Delaware to the late Doris A. Cannon. Marcus departed this life on November 26, 2018 after a long illness.
After the death of his mother, Marcus moved to Boston, Ma until his early 30’s when he moved to Worcester, Ma.
On August 16, 1988, Marcus married the love of...
Ryan T Benoit
November 25, 2018
Our bright and shining star, Ryan T. Benoit, 37, died in Newton on November 25, 2018 after a long and courageous fight against addiction. Although his addiction did not define who he was, it claimed his life and took that beautiful light away from so many of our lives.
Ryan was born in Worcester, MA on September 6, 1981. He...
Joyce L. Freeman
November 24, 2018
Joyce L. (Walker) Freeman, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.Joyce was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Marion L. (Walker) Jones. She attended from the former Commerce High School in Worcester and later in her 50s went back to school and graduated with...
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...