Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Kirk D. Dalton

Kirk D. Dalton

August 25, 2018

Kirk D. Dalton 59 of Sturbridge Ma and Trinidad Colorado died suddenly on Saturday August 25th at Harrington Memorial Hospital Southbridge.  Born in Southbridge, he was the son of Richard E. and Betty L. (Sanchez) Dalton.                          . 

Kirk grew up in Sturbridge, was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School, and a Glass Tech in the area for many...

Cheryl A. Houlihan

Cheryl A. Houlihan

August 25, 2018

Cheryl A. Houlihan, 61., of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Health Care. Cheryl was born on February 22, 1957 in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late William N. and Antonette A. (Sangillo) Houlihan.  She was a 1977 graduate of North High School and has lived in Worcester all her life.  Cheryl...

Jerrene (White) Worthington

Jerrene (White) Worthington

August 24, 2018

Jerrene (White) Worthington, 94, of Natick, formerly of Worcester, passed away with her devoted husband by her side Friday, August 24th 2018.

Jerrene was born January 30, 1924 “six miles east of West,” Texas, a daughter of Chester and Effie (Sullivan) White. She married the “Love of her life” George A. Worthington on January 1st 1954, beginning a 64 year...

Patricia (Curran) Osper

Patricia (Curran) Osper

August 24, 2018

Patricia (Curran) Osper, 81, a longtime Boylston resident passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side Friday, August 24th 2018.

Patricia’s husband of 47 years, Robert J. Osper passed away March 7th 2009. She is survived by three daughters, Marion Young and her husband Michael of Sturbridge, Joanne Hilyard and her husband Jeffrey of Worcester, Becky Adams and her...

Robert "Bob" Bagdonovich

Robert "Bob" Bagdonovich

August 22, 2018

Robert J. Bagdonovich, 85 of Worcester, a devoted husband passed away with the loved ones in his family gathered at his bedside, Wednesday, August 22nd 2018.

Bob was born in Worcester, one of three sons of John and Bernice (Malinoski) Bagdonovich.  Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School, where he was an all-city football and baseball player....

Henry R Paolino

Henry R Paolino

August 19, 2018

Henry R. Paolino, 90, a lifelong Worcester resident the best husband, father, and grandfather we could ask for passed away with his loved ones gathered at his bedside Sunday, August 19th 2018, joining his daughter Kathleen A. Paolino in heaven who passed away in 1987.  

Henry was born, raised and lived his life in the Lake View neighborhood of...

George "Bob" Comptois

George "Bob" Comptois

August 18, 2018

George “Bob” Comptois, 82, of Worcester, a proud member of the teamsters local 170, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, August 18th 2018.  

Bob was born in Holden on October 8th, 1935 and raised in Worcester, one of three sons of Clifford and Clara (Blackmar) Comptois; He attended Worcesster Boys Trade, joined the U.S. Army serving for a...

Albert "Big Al" Castagna

Albert "Big Al" Castagna

August 17, 2018

Albert “Big Al” Castagna, 95 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away Friday, August 17th 2018 at home with his devoted wife Tina and loved ones gathered by his side.  

Al was born April 3, 1923, in Worcester one of fourteen children of Italian immigrants Rudolph A Castagna Sr. and Immaculata (Piscitelli) Castagna.  Raised in Worcester, Al graduated from...

Anne A. Dealy

Anne A. Dealy

August 17, 2018

Anne A. (Sullivan) Dealy of Shrewsbury, MA passed away peacefully August 17, 2018 at Notre Dame Health Care Center, Worcester, MA surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Nashua, NH on August 4, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Katherine Sullivan.  She was a graduate of Nashua High School and Nashua Business College.  After her...

Edward M Rizzuto Sr.

Edward M Rizzuto Sr.

August 16, 2018

Edward M. Rizzuto, Sr.  75, of Surf-side Beach, South Carolina, formerly West Boylston St passed away Thursday, August 16th at home with his devoted wife, son and daughter in law by his side.   Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Thursday, August 23rd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Mercadante funeral home & chapel, 370 Plantation St. ...

Matthew P. Guild

Matthew P. Guild

August 16, 2018

Matthew P. Guild, 37 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 16, 2018 after a long battle with opiate addiction.

Matthew was born in Worcester and grew up in Auburn where he graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1998.  After high school, Matthew enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in 1999.  He served his country proudly and...

Elizabeth (Daboul) Abdella

Elizabeth (Daboul) Abdella

August 14, 2018

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Daboul) Abdella,  103, a 66 year resident of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

Elizabeth (“Betty” as she was lovingly known as to her family and friends) was born on March 8, 1915, one of eleven children of Jacob and Mary Daboul.  She was raised on East Worcester Street in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury...

Robert A. Laudon

Robert A. Laudon

August 14, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Laudon, 31 of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at home.

Bobby was born in Pittsfield, MA and grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester where he attended North High School. Bobby shined in the kitchen. Aside from his natural born talent, he also graduated from the Salter School, with a certification...

Susan Marie Forand

Susan Marie Forand

August 13, 2018

Susan Marie (Kniskern) Forand, 56, of Upton, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at The Ledges in Hopedale after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma.

 

Susan is survived by her husband, Ronald Forand; two brothers, Robert Kniskern, Jr. of Holden, and Leonard Kniskern in North Carolina; four sisters, Brenda...

Attorney John Madaio

Attorney John Madaio

August 13, 2018

PAXTON—It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Francis Madaio, 63, of Paxton who died  Monday, August 13, 2018 in a tragic car accident.

Attorney John F. Madaio, son of the late Anthony and Anna (DeFosse) Madaio, was born July 5, 1955 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a proud graduate of North High School, class of...

Sylvia A. Payne

Sylvia A. Payne

August 11, 2018

Sylvia A. (Silverio) Payne passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Sylvia was born on March 22nd 1936 in Lynn, MA, daughter of Joseph and Olga Silverio.

Sylvia graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester MA. She was a medical records coordinator at UMass Medical Center for most of her...

Michael F. Richardson

Michael F. Richardson

August 10, 2018

Michael F. Richardson, 65, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 10, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was born and raised in Worcester and was a graduate of Worcester Vocational High School in 1972, trained in painting and wall papering.  He worked for...

Gregg A. Collins, Sr.

Gregg A. Collins, Sr.

August 10, 2018

Gregg A. Collins, Sr., 56, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by loving family.  His wife of thirty-seven years, Mildred C. (Faugno) Collins, predeceased him last year.

Gregg is survived by a son, Gregg A. Collins, Jr.; two daughters, Rebecca Collins-Ansah and her husband Kwabena, and Meagan C. Collins; his daughter...

Raymond J LeBlanc

Raymond J LeBlanc

August 8, 2018

Raymond J. LeBlanc, age 94, of Worcester, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather passed away surrounded by his adoring family on August 8, 2018. Raymond, the oldest of three children, was born in Gardner the son of Arthur and Melina (Allain) Leblanc.  He was a graduate of Gardner High School and joined the United States Army...

Anthony F. Maruca

Anthony F. Maruca

August 7, 2018

                         

Anthony F. Maruca, 64, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday August 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of 44 Years Brenda L. (Brophy) Maruca, Tony also leaves his loving children, A son Nicholas J. Maruca, daughters, Kimberly M. Brindisi and her husband Derek, and Allyson F. Sala and her husband...

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