Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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