Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Richard W Brosnihan
August 7, 2018
Richard W. Brosnihan, of Holden, died peacefully on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of many years Elizabeth (DeMaio) Brosnihan, his two devoted daughters, Susan E. Pedone and her husband James of Holden, and Victoria A. McCarthy and her husband Brian of Worcester. Richard was the proud grandfather...
Grace E St. Thomas
August 5, 2018
Grace E. (Henegan) St. Thomas, 92, of Worcester died in the presence of her loving family on August 5, 2018 in St. Vincent Hospital. Born in New York City, Grace was the daughter of Stephen F. and Grace (Kane) Henegan. She was predeceased by her brother Paul Henegan, and two sisters, Stephanie Barry and Eileen Sullivan. Grace was a graduate...
Vincent A. DiBenedetto
August 3, 2018
Vincent A. DiBenedetto, 70, of Worcester died peacefully Friday August 3, 2018 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Vincent is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years Kathleen (Feeley) DiBenedetto, his son Anthony J, DiBenedetto and his wife Aileen of Worcester, two grandsons Nicholas and Francesco DiBenedetto, and his brother Mark DiBenedetto of Brookfield, and several...
Miriam Joyce Schrager
August 2, 2018
A Graveside Service for Miriam will be held at 3 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018at New Town Cemetery, 357 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Diana M. Comeau
August 2, 2018
Diana M. (Siauris) Comeau, age 70, of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 in the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. Her husband of 22 years, Joseph P. Comeau passed away in 1995. Diana is survived by her two sons, John S. Comeau of Worcester and Jim Comeau of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Joseph Siauris of Charlton and a sister,...
Ernest P. Brackett, Sr.
August 2, 2018
Ernest P. Brackett Sr., 85, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. His wife Jeanette (LaFond) Brackett predeceased him in 1967.
Ernest was born in Worcester, son of the late Arthur and Eliza (Lamoureaux) Brackett and has lived here all his life. He worked for many years as a machinist for NED...
Josephine B. (Daboul) Cote
July 31, 2018
Josephine B. (Daboul) Cote, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Her husband George E. Cote died in 1998. Josie is survived by 3 Daughters Mary Rose Casey and her late husband Michael of Shrewsbury, Patricia C. Cronin and her husband Daniel and Deborah A. Simone all of Shrewsbury....
Vangjo Konda
July 31, 2018
Vangjo Konda (aka Gjoleka Conda) 92 years old, of Worcester died Tuesday July 31st at Vibra Hospital in Leicester after a long illness. Born in Watertown MA he was the son of the well-known Albanian patriot George (aka Gjoleka) and Vasilo (Gliozheni) Konda. Vangjo graduated in Economics from University of Tirana, Albania in 1957 and lived and worked as an...
Jean George
July 30, 2018
Jean George, 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the Odd Fellow Home in Worcester.
Jean is survived by her brother, Gust George of Worcester; two sisters, Cleo George of Worcester, and Sophie George of Worcester; nieces and nephews, Eileen, Nancy, Karen, Steven, Mark, Andrea, Lynn, Chris, Peter, Lisa, John, and Thomas; God children,...
Joseph M. "Joe Magic" Lapomardo
July 30, 2018
Joseph M. Lapomardo “Joe Magic” 84, of Worcester died peacefully Monday July 30 2018 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years Carol A. (Berberian) Lapomardo, two sons, Joseph G Lapomardo and Michael J. Lapomardo both of Worcester, two daughters Stephanie A. Lystila and her husband Michael...
Angel A. DeCastro
July 30, 2018
Angel A. DeCastro, 29, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018, after an accident at his work. Angel is survived by his daughter, Sadeigh DeCastro of Worcester; his “wifey” and mother of his daughter, Mercedes Balcewicz, both of Worcester; his mother and step-father, Maria DeCastro-Velazquez and Ricardo Velazquez of New York City; his maternal grandmother, Leonor Cintron of Worcester; a...
Jampy Rivera
July 29, 2018
Jampy J. Rivera, 23, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at UMass Hospital.
Jampy is survived by his daughter, Sonayah Rivera and her mother, Liselys Cruz; his parents, Andres Rivera and Sonia Vega of Worcester; three brothers, Fernando Rivera, Jesen Rivera, and Yaret Rivera, all of Worcester; three nieces and a nephew, who adored their uncle...
Donalda Plouffe
July 27, 2018
Donalda M. Plouffe, 78, of Spring Hill Florida formerly of Worcester, died peacefully Friday July 27, 2018 in Florida. Donalda is survived by her daughter in law Kelly Plouffe of Worcester, her sister Frances Moroz, a sister in law, Charlotte Plouffe, and four grandchildren, Frank Cooney, Matthew Mott, Nicholas Plouffe, and Krystal. Donalda also leaves several great grandchildren, among them...
Michael A. Giard
July 26, 2018
Michael A. Giard, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-five years, Deborah M. (Arsenault) Giard; their four children, Taylor M. Giard and triplets, Julia M. Giard, Travis S. Giard, and...
Thomas J. Gentile
July 24, 2018
Thomas J. Gentile, 65, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the Hermitage in Worcester.
Thomas is survived by two daughters, Carolyn M. Gentile and Amy L. Gentile; a son, Eric T. Gentile, all of Worcester; two grandchildren, Israel A. Gentile and Khloe L. Lucier; four brothers, Wayne Gentile and his wife Rose of Worcester, Dennis...
James Patrick Salmon
July 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing on July 24, 2018 of James Patrick Salmon, 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Auburn, MA. Jim leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife of nearly 52 years, Elizabeth A. (Tirella) Salmon; his loving son, Todd Salmon and his wife, Kelly, of Hubbardston, MA; his devoted daughter, ...
Teresa M. Chiapulis
July 24, 2018
Teresa M. Chiapulis, 67, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday July 24th at Worcester Health Center. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph P. Chiapulis and Jean E. Beaulieu and her brother Peter J. Chiapulis.
Terry graduated from Ascension High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a surgical technician at St....
Jacqueline Anne Langlois
July 24, 2018
Jacqueline Langlois 83
Jackie died on July 24, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester, Ma. after a battle with respiratory illness. Born in Gardner, Ma. on October 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Ernest and Olivine Langlois, one of 13 children.
She is survived by three sisters, Simone Langlois of Worcester,Ma, Leonne Perreault of Gardner, Ma, and Paulette...
Domenica B Ciappenelli
July 24, 2018
Domenica B (Ruffo) Ciappenelli 99, wife of the late John S. Ciappenelli died July 24, 2018 at Beaumont of Worcester. She leaves her son Donald and his wife Gloria, two grandchildren Robert Ciappenelli and his wife Elizabeth and Leah Ciappenelli and her spouse Elizabeth Faherty. 3 great grandchildren Benjamin, Andrew, and Dakota. Her son Robert died in 1965.
Born...
Robert P. Sidloski, Sr.
July 21, 2018
Robert P. Sidloski, Sr., 67 of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, with his family by his side and after a heroic battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Worcester, where he graduated from Burncoat High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 at the age of 17, serving his...