Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Brenda Lee Givings Briddell
October 6, 2018
Brenda Lee Givings Briddell, 56, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, October 6, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family, including two sons, Daron Brown, John Paul Jones, Jr., three daughters, Kela Jones, Latonya Hazard and her husband Ras, and Candice Jones, all of Worcester; three brothers, James White and his wife...
Richard Kasprzak
October 6, 2018
Richard J. “Ricky” Kasprzak, 60 of Paxton, formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.He leaves two brothers, Lennie Kasprzak and his wife Dianne of Charlton and Edward Kasprzak and his wife Lois of Coventry, CT. He is predeceased by a sister, Elaine R. Deignan of Harwich. Richard was born and raised in Worcester,...
Dante F Quercio
October 6, 2018
Dante F. Quercio, 67, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at home after being stricken ill. Dante was born in California, the son of the late Dante J. and Rose (Morano) Quercio. Brought up in Shrewsbury, Dante graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1969 where he was a captain of the football team. He graduated from...
Helene P Manning
October 4, 2018
Helene Patricia Manning of Worcester, 90, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018 after a brief illness.
Helene was born on December 7, 1927 to Stanley M. Manning and Nora F. (Dowd) Manning. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Worcester State University in 1951. She went on to do graduate work at several Boston area universities. For a time,...
Anthony W Aiello
October 4, 2018
Anthony “Tony” W. Aiello, Sr., 93, of 89 Allston Avenue, Worcester, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He leaves behind his Beloved wife of 66 years, Angelina C. (Salemmo) Aiello, three sons, Anthony W. Aiello, Jr. and his wife Andrea of Sutton, David Aiello and his wife Darlene of Charlton, and John Aiello and his wife Linda...
Inez M Zannotti
October 2, 2018
Inez Mildred Zannotti, 92, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday. October 2, 2018 in CareOne at Millbury Senior living facility with her husband at her side of 64 years. Born and raised in Auburn, MA on August 23, 1926, Inez was the daughter of the late John Helmer and Marie (Erickson) Jansson who were both from Sweden. Inez was a member...
Judith A. D'Onofrio
October 2, 2018
Judith A. (Taylor) D’Onofrio, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, John A. D’Onofrio predecease as well as her son, Richard M. D’Onofrio and her sister Jean Webb. Judith leaves two sons, John A. D’Onofrio, Jr. and his wife...
Daniel P. Gabree
October 1, 2018
Daniel P Gabree, 57, of Worcester past away on October 1, 2018 surrounded with love by his wife and daughter. Dan was born and raised in Worcester and was preceded by death by his father William Gabree and his mother Gertrude (Healy) Gabree Condon, and his two brothers, Michael and Robert. Dan was a devoted husband and father. He leaves...
Captain Joseph E. Drummond, U.S. Army, Ret.
September 30, 2018
Captain Joseph E. Drummond, US Army, Ret., 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Beaumont of Northborough. His loving wife of forty-four years, Joan I. (LaPierre) Drummond, predeceased him in February 2013.
Captain Drummond is survived by two sons, Jason A. Drummond, who he lived with, and Michael Drummond of Texas; a daughter, Cheri Lynn...
Robert F Jaston, Sr.
September 30, 2018
Robert J. Jaston, Sr. a life long Worcester resident, and retired Worcester Police Officer passed away at home, Sunday, September 30th, 2018 with his loved ones gathered at his side.
Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Frank J. and Mary G. (Power) Jaston. Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from High School, joined the U.S. Navy during World War...
Catharine D. Clarke
September 29, 2018
Catharine D. “Kitty” (Valentine) Clarke, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Care One Millbury.Catharine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Robert Valentine and Doris (Flagg) Sargent. She attended North High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Kitty worked as an operator at Allegro Micro Systems for over 20...
Lucy A. D'Angelo
September 27, 2018
Lucy A. D’Angelo, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Christopher House.
Lucy was born in Worcester on June 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Bonifacio and Assunta (Curci) D’Angelo. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked as a secretary for 28 years for the Coca Cola Company before...
George D. Adams
September 27, 2018
George D. Adams, 57 of Boylston, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.George was born in Holden, the son of the late Donald F. and Ida M. (Fisher) Adams. He lived in Boylston all his life and was a long-time member of The First Congregational Church of Boylston. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School and...
Mabel (Forzley) MacKoul, Assad
September 26, 2018
Mabel Rachel (Forzley) MacKoul, Assad, age 95, of York Harbor, Maine formerly of 86 Commodore Road in Worcester, MA, fell asleep on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Mabel was the beloved matriarch and CEO of her large, extended family – “the heart, the soul and the brains”. She was an intelligent, articulate, gifted and dedicated business...
Kenneth "Ken" Perro
September 26, 2018
Kenneth D. “Ken” Perro, 77 of Pompano Beach, Florida formerly of Grafton passed away with his devoted wife Jean by his side Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a long battle with chronic illness. He is greeted in heaven by his son Keith D. Perro, who passed away in 1994.
Ken was born and raised in Worcester, the youngest of nine...
Barbara (Ricardi) Domiano
September 24, 2018
Barbara M. (Ricardi) Domiano, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, September 24th, 2018 surrounded by the family and friends she loved so much. Barbara has now joined in heaven her son, Bobby Domiano, Jr. who passed away in 1991. Barbara was born in Worcester, on Christmas day in 1933, one of seven children of Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. ...
William "Willie" Kingman Hamblin
September 24, 2018
William “Willie” Kingman Hamblin, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. He was predeceased by his loving wife of forty-three years, Kathleen C. (Kane) Hamblin, in January 2010.
Willie is survived by three sons, Michael K. Hamblin, with whom he lived, Kenneth Hamblin of California, and Thomas...
Gennaro "Jerry" Urso
September 24, 2018
Gennaro E. Urso, 89, of Worcester died peacefully Monday September 24, 2018 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. Gennaro is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Virginia M. (Navin) Urso, the two of them were inseparable. his three sons, Thomas E. Urso and his wife Cindy Furhman of Worcester, James W. Urso and his...
Jacinto Diaz
September 23, 2018
Jacinto Diaz, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of fifty-seven years, Christina Diaz.
He is survived by his seven children, Jacinto Diaz, Jr., and Josue Diaz, both of Florida, Minerva Aulet, Esther Diaz, Noemi Gonzalez, and Eliezer Diaz of Worcester, and...