Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Rita D Ritacco

Rita D Ritacco

July 20, 2018

Rita D. “Ma” (Mandella) Ritacco, 99, of Worcester, passed away in the peacefulness of her home, surrounded by loving family.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-one years, Anthony F. “Terry” Ritacco.

Ma, as she asked everyone to call her, is survived by a large loving family that she adored, including a son, Anthony F. Ritacco, Jr. and...

Michael R Revelli, Jr Esq.

Michael R Revelli, Jr Esq.

July 20, 2018

It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of Worcester Attorney Michael R. Revelli, Jr, of West Boylston, co-founder, senior partner and presently of Counsel of Revelli & Luzzo, PC.  Law offices, passed away peacefully Friday, July 20th 2018 with the family he dearly loved gathered at his side. 

Michael was born in Worcester on April 11,...

Robert R Henry

Robert R Henry

July 19, 2018

Robert R. "Bob" Henry, 76 of Worcester, a 47 year College of the Holy Cross employee, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 19, 2018.

Bob was born and raised in Worcester, one of three sons of Walter R. and Josephine D. (Marcinkiewicz) Henry.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School as an electrician. He then accepted a position as an...

Christine T. "Tina" Brown

Christine T. "Tina" Brown

July 18, 2018

 

Christine T. “Tina” Brown, 86, of Worcester went home to her lord and Savior Wednesday July 18,2018 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Christine is survived by her loving sister Antoinette Sarasin and her husband Joseph of Worcester, two nephews Joseph A. Sarasin and his wife Angela of Hilliard, Ohio, and Christopher F. Sarasin of...

Angelina (DiLeo) DiTullio

Angelina (DiLeo) DiTullio

July 17, 2018

Angelina M. (DiLeo) DiTullio, 88, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully with her loved ones gathered at her side. 

Angelina’s loving husband, Silvio DiTullio, passed away in 1970.  She is survived by her three devoted children, Michael A. DiTullio and wife Jane of Aiken, S.C. , Luann Baker of Yucaipa, California, and Linda M. Amorello of Worcester; a brother, Julio...

Gary Anthony Messenger

Gary Anthony Messenger

July 17, 2018

Gary Anthony Messenger, 56, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Gary joins his beloved parents, Gary A. and Carmella (Pellegrino) Messenger, in Heaven.

Gary is survived by his brother, Daniel J. Messenger; a sister, Gina Manning and her husband Billy, all of Westerly, RI; his God-daughter, Rebecca Manning of Central Falls, RI;...

Roland Boudreau

Roland Boudreau

July 16, 2018

Roland A. Boudreau, 96 of Morehead City, North Carolina formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. 

Roland was born on June 26, 1922, the only child of Wilfred and Amelia (Dube) Boudreau.  He graduated from Commerce High School and furthered his education at local colleges.  He lived in Worcester all his...

Leonard J Troio

Leonard J Troio

July 15, 2018

Leonard “Len” J. Troio 82 of Worcester, retired Supervisor for the United States Post Office, died July 15 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Len leaves his beloved companion of 38 years Karen Fors, three daughters, Lori Battista and her husband Fred, Debra Troio, Melinda Hnilica, a son John L. Troio, a brother John Troio, a sister Carolyn Padavano, 5 grandchildren and...

John F. Sadler

John F. Sadler

July 15, 2018

 

                              Mr. John F. Sadler of Worcester, passed away Sunday July 15,2018 at his home while in the care of Hospice. He was 66. John was born in Worcester on July 25th 1951, the son of the late Paul Sadler and Dorothy Belsito. John was able to live at home with his father and brother most of his life. In...

John Javaras

John Javaras

July 14, 2018

It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of John Charles Javaras, 70, of Worcester, Ma after a 7-month courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 14th, 2018. His final days were spent at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, in peace, surrounded by his loving family.John was born on March 27, 1948 and was a lifelong resident...

Elaine T. Roach

Elaine T. Roach

July 13, 2018

Elaine T. (Garceau) Roach, 60 of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 13, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Elaine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George W. and Theresa (Gagne) Garceau and attended Burncoat High School. Elaine is survived by her husband of 10 years, John D. Roach; two...

Pasquale 'Pat" Lopolito

Pasquale 'Pat" Lopolito

July 12, 2018

Pasquale “Pat” Lopolito, 83, formerly of Clark Street in Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, July 12, 2018, with the ones  he loved gathered at his side, joining in heaven his wife Norma and daughter Gina.

Pat was born in Worcester and grew up a member of the Italian community of Shrewsbury St. Pat was the son of Francesco and Lucrezia...

Barbara Ann Lacosse

Barbara Ann Lacosse

July 12, 2018

Barbara Ann (Watson) Lacosse, 88, of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Beaumont at University Campus.  Her husband, Francis J. Lacosse of 31 years passed away in 1980.

Barbara was born on April 18, 1930 in Southbridge, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father George A. Watson...

Patricia (Boothby) Ferraro

Patricia (Boothby) Ferraro

July 11, 2018

Patricia Ann (Boothby) Ferraro, 63, of Auburn, formerly Worcester, passed away Wednesday, July 11th 2018, with her much loved family by her side after a brief illness. 

Patricia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the Late Albert Boothby Sr. and Kathleen (McCloskey) Boothby.  Educated and raised in Worcester, Patricia earned her certificate as a PCA, from Quinsigamond Community...

Dorsen (Smith) Buffone-Berthiaume

Dorsen (Smith) Buffone-Berthiaume

July 9, 2018

Dorsen J. (Smith) Buffone-Berthiaume, 82, of Oldsmar, Florida formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, Monday, July 9th 2018 in her home. 

Dorsen’s husband of 28 years, Thomas Berthiaume, passed away in 2007.  Her first husband, Joseph Buffone passed away in July of 1976.   She is survived by three daughters, LeeAnn Buffone-Gervais and her husband Paul of...

Caterina (Conti) Minardi

Caterina (Conti) Minardi

July 7, 2018

Caterina (Conti) Minardi, 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 with the family she loved gathered around her.

Caterina was born and raised in St Pietro, province of Arcevia, Italy, the daughter of Secondo and Lucia (Giuliani) Conti.  In the late 1940’s as a young women, Caterina married Alfonso Minardi  and began to raise their family in...

Annette M. Bodinizzo Pellegrino

Annette M. Bodinizzo Pellegrino

July 7, 2018

 

Annette M. (Bodinizzo) Pellegrino, 83, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister died peacefully Saturday July 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at home. Annette leaves her dedicated family, A daughter Janice Hinson with whom she lived, two sons, Raymond Pellegrino and his wife Robin of Worcester and Nicholas Pellegrino and his wife Christine of West Boylston....

William P Loughlin

William P Loughlin

July 7, 2018

William P. Loughlin, 64  formally of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully July 7, 2018, with his devoted sister and family gathered at his side.  

William was born and raised in the Worcester Area, one of two children of the late William Loughlin and Lillian M (Scirpoli) Loughlin.  He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School class of 1971 and earned...

Omari C Hector

Omari C Hector

July 5, 2018

Omari C. Hector, 13 of Worcester, a 7th grade student at Forest Grove School died suddenly July 5th at U-Mass Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a tragic accident at Bell Pond.  Born in Worcester, Omari is the son of Schnelle Ravenelle and Alton Hector.  Besides his mother and father, Omari leaves six brothers and sisters, Alyssa Hector, Robert Hector,...

Julia L Herne

Julia L Herne

July 5, 2018

 Julia L. Herne, 44, of East Walpole, formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, July 5th 2018, at peace now among the Angels, her predeceased daughter Courtney and other family members.

Julia is survived by a son Nicholas Gedman of Rutland; her mother, Dianne J. (Meek) Herne of Gardner; a sister, Michelle Sherman of Maynard; two grandchildren, Aniyah and Nicholas Jr.;...

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