Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James "Jim" Robert Galligan
August 9, 2024
James “Jim” R. Galligan, 79, of Spencer, MA and North Port, FL, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2024. Jim was born on October 29, 1944, to Dorthy Schenk-Galligan in Cresson, PA. At the age of seventeen he joined the military where he served in the Brown Water Navy in Vietnam. Jim served his country until 1966 upon which he...
Kevin Patrick Ryan
August 9, 2024
Kevin Patrick Ryan, 54, of Worcester, a kind and quiet soul, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Friday, August 9, 2024.
Kevin was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. Raised in Kentucky, Kevin found a calling to religion and entered Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. He left the seminary after earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology, and found his niche and passion in...
Craig A Furtado
August 9, 2024
On Friday, August 9th, 2024, the Lord came to Craig A Furtado, 48, and said, "take my hand good and faithful servant" and Craig took the Lord's hand and left this world to heaven after experiencing an unexpected medical incident.
Craig was born on July 14, 1976, in Boston, he was a lifelong resident in Charlton. Craig was the son of...
Frederick "Freddy" Mercadante
August 9, 2024
Frederick “Freddy” Mercadante, 75, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Friday, August 9, 2024 after a series of health challenges.
Freddy was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Querino and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. He grew up in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. Freddy in 1973, married the “love of his...
Hannalore Nixon
August 9, 2024
Hannelore (Bohn) Nixon, born in Stuttgart, Germany on October 2, 1932 passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug 9th 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease. She was grateful to all the dedicated staff at Fresenius Kidney Care in Framingham, MA, who lovingly cared for her for many years.
Hannelore loved life. Formerly a long-time resident of Worcester, she was an...
Cynthia A. Pedone
August 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my dear sister, Cynthia A. Pedone, into eternal life. Cynthia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Knollwood Nursing Home, Worcester, surrounded by family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Cynthia left us just a week after our brother, Michael,...
Grace M. Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli
August 4, 2024
Grace M. “Bessie” Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in the comfort of her own home.
Grace is survived by a son, George Maple, Jr. and his wife Robin of Worcester; two daughters, Margaret Whitson and her husband Michael of Iowa City, IA, and Jennifer Maple of Dudley; a step-daughter, Deb Mattison and her husband Mark...
Nicholas M. Leal
August 3, 2024
Nicholas M. Leal (Nick), aged 36, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center.
Nick is lovingly remembered by his mother, Kathleen Berthiaume Leal and his stepfather, Jeffrey Etzkin of East Greenwich, RI, his father, Michael J. Leal of Oakham, MA, and his stepbrother and best friend, Daniel...
Joan M. Ferraro
August 3, 2024
Joan (Haggerty) Ferraro, of Worcester, passed away August 3, 2024. She was born in Weymouth, MA, on January 5, 1938, the daughter of Thomas and Aline Leal.
Sadly, in addition to her parents Joan was predeceased by husband, Luigi Ferraro.
Joan is survived by her loving daughter, Ann Rhoades and her son-in-law Russell Rhoades; her brother, Thomas Haggerty and his wife Rosemary;...
Fred B. Hughes, Sr.
August 2, 2024
Fred B. Hughes, Sr., 99, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. His wife of seventy-eight years, Rita (Vigliatura) Hughes, predeceased him in June 2023.
Fred is survived by three sons, Fred B. Hughes, Jr. and his wife Ellie; Paul Hughes and his wife Norma, and John Hughes; a daughter Cheri Downer and...
Baheege Ayik
July 31, 2024
Baheege Ayik, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, July31, 2024, at River Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Baheege is survived by his son, Dr. Michael Ayik, DMD and his wife Randi Ayik; and their daughter, Savannah Ayik, of Stow; a brother, Henry Ayik and his wife Ellie of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Geroge...
Anthony R. Bonneville
July 31, 2024
Anthony R. Bonneville, 61, of Southbridge and Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a brief illness.
He is survived by a son, Anthony Bonneville, Jr.; six siblings, Gary Bonneville (Kathy), Mark Bonneville, Raymond Bonneville (Molly), Tina Gyamerah, Brenda Couture (Paul), and Lisa Pappoe (Rudy); two granddaughters, Ayla and Alyssa.
Born in Worcester, son of...
Michael T. Pedone
July 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Michael T. Pedone, into eternal life. Michael passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in his home. He was 68 years old.
Michael was born in Worcester on August 23, 1955, the son of Julio M. and Barbara A. (Potter) Pedone. He leaves behind his brother,...
Nicholas J. Perrone
July 30, 2024
Nicholas J. Perrone, 86, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Nicholas was born in Worcester on March 12, 1938, to Joseph and Marion (Anthony) Perrone. He attended Commerce High School in Worcester. After graduating high school, Nicholas then went on to attend Massachusetts School of Barbering in Boston where with his education and experience...
Patricia A. Cipro
July 27, 2024
Patricia A. Cipro, 77 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Patsy and Anne Marie (Stolpe) Cipro. She graduated from Worcester Schools and worked as a grocery stocker for Shaw’s Supermarket for many years.
Patricia is survived by her daughter and...
Juan-Carlos Sainz
July 27, 2024
Juan Carlos Sainz 61 of Oxford, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday July 29, 2024. Born in La Paz Bolivia on July 31, 1962, to Hernan Sainz Mercado and Mery Montero Rodriguez. He moved to the United States at the age of 18. Juan Carlos is survived by his two children, who he loved very much,...
Ronald C. Brownell
July 27, 2024
Ronald Brownell, 71, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in his home on July27, 2024. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1970 and was a dedicated musician, known for his talent as a drummer the Buggs Moran Band. Ronald was born to the late Ronald and Marjorie Brownell and was the eldest of eleven siblings.
He is survived by his high...
Robert "Bob" J. Osborn, Jr.
July 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” J. Osborn, Jr., 56, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Born in Worcester on August 23, 1967, to Robert Sr. and Gloria (Borden) Osborn. Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from Burncoat High School. He was a proud carpenter, doing what he loved for the entirety of his life starting in his teenage years.
Bob is survived by...
Andrew E. LaFlamme Jr.
July 22, 2024
Andrew E. LaFlamme, Jr. 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, July 22nd 2024, after a long period of declining health.
Andrew was born in Worcester, the son of Andrew E. LaFlamme Sr. and Bernice (Landry) LaFlamme. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Andy, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam...
James J. Leahey
July 21, 2024
James J. Leahey, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
James was born in Worcester, a son of the late William H. and Eva I. (St Thomas) Leahey. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he...
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