Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Lynne (Steiman) Beando
May 19, 2018
Lynne R. (Steiman) Beando, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Her husband, James N. Beando, passed away in March 2014. She is survived by her best friend, sister-in-law and principle caregiver, Barbara Bantz of Rutland; her brother Mark Steiman and his wife Anita of Attleboro; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony and Deborah Beando; eight...
Kathleen (Hehir) Dagle
May 18, 2018
Kathleen “Kay” (Hehir) Dagle, 79 of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by family, in her home Friday, May 18, 2018, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Kay the matriarch of her family was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Thomas and Grace (Goechler) Hehir. On her birthday, September 27th...
Robert J Kazanovicz
May 17, 2018
Robert J. Kazanovicz, 57 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home, Thursday, May 17th 2018 after lifelong challenges. He met those challenges on a daily basis and overcame them with dignity and perseverance.
Robert was born in Worcester on February 2nd 1961, one of eight children of Adolph R. and Theresa M. (Miles) Kazanovicz. He graduated from Worcester Girls...
Alice (Wood) Johnson
May 17, 2018
Alice I. (Wood) Johnson, 86, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Thursday, May 17th, 2018.
Alice was born in Worcester on March 23rd 1932, a daughter of Samuel L. and Irma A. (Arnold) Wood. Raised in Shrewsbury, she graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1949, and earned her degree in nursing from City...
Donald C. Johnson
May 16, 2018
Donald C. Johnson, age 86, of Worcester passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 16, 2018 in UMASS Medical Center. His wife of 47 years, Lillie M. (Peoples) Johnson passed away in February 2012. Donald was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 19, 1931 and preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Ethel M. (Grady) Johnson. ...
Lula (Smith) Dyer
May 15, 2018
Lula (Smith) Dyer, 88, of Worcester, passed from this life having “fought a good fight and finished her course”, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her two sons Willie G. Pitts who passed away this past December and Philip Pitts who passed away in 1974.
Lula is survived by her devoted husband,...
Judith C. Rucho
May 13, 2018
Judith C. (Croteau) Rucho, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Rucho and by her son, David Deorcy.
Judith is survived by her daughter, Jessica Brunelle and her husband Richard of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren, Dimitri Brunelle and Gracey Brunelle; two brothers, Rudolph Croteau, Jr. of...
David M. Amato
May 11, 2018
Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the
world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”
-Margaret Mead
David M. Amato, 62 of Paxton, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
A devoted family man, David will be remembered for his strength, humor, and undying love for humanity, nature,...
Richard M. Trainor
May 10, 2018
Richard M. Trainor, 76, of Danielson, Connecticut, formerly a long-time resident of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn, Connecticut. His loving wife of thirty-two years, Judith A. (Kuusisto) Trainor, pre-deceased him in April of 2000. Richard is survived by a son, Bryan Trainor of Brooklyn, Connecticut; a daughter,...
Susan J. Bauman
May 10, 2018
Susan J. (Metcalf) Bauman a devoted mother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She was 62.
Susan was born July 9, 1955 in Worcester and was the daughter of the late Edwin C. Metcalf and Terese A. (Tonona) Metcalf. She was a graduate of St. Marian High School and...
Frank E. Milosh
May 9, 2018
Frank E. Milosh, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Masonic Home in Charlton. His loving wife, Matilda M. (Mobilio) Milosh, predeceased him in May 2008.
Frank is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Rose of Worcester; two sons, Stephen E. Milosh and his wife Cherie of Charlton, and David A. Milosh and his...
Rose A. (Terlizzi) Rutigliano
May 8, 2018
Rose A. (Terlizzi) Rutigliano, 87, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Tuesday May 8, 2018 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Mary (Zamarro) and Michael Terlizzi. Rose was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade, class of 1947, and worked for the Webster House Restaurant for...
Anthony P. Moossa
May 8, 2018
Anthony P. "Tony" Moossa, 73, of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at UMass Hospital.
Anthony is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Diane S. (Haddad) Moossa; two adoring daughters, Lauri A. Moossa and her husband Michael L. Georges of Millbury, and Kristin A. Moossa of Worcester; two grandsons, Anthony and Robert Moossa...
Mary R DiLiddo
May 8, 2018
Mary R. (Fantasia) DiLiddo, of Worcester, died peacefully on Tuesday (May 8, 2018) at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Graziano J. DiLiddo. Born in Worcester, Mary was the daughter of the late Domenic and Caroline (Scricco) Fantasia and lived in Worcester all of her...
Charles "Charlie" Martinelli
May 7, 2018
Charles J. “Charlie” Martinelli, 77, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpected in his home Monday, May 7th, 2018.
Charlie was born and raised in Worcester, his mother was the late Theresa Marotta. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and then began a lengthy, outstanding career that spanned over 40 years with Ostrow Electrical Contractors and with the IBEW Local 96.
Charlie...
Michele L. Cote
May 6, 2018
Michele L. Cote, 59 of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.
Michele was born in Worcester, a daughter of Robert J. Cote of Dudley and the late Beverly Ann (Thayer) Cote and was a graduate of Burncoat High School. She worked as a courier for FedEx for over 20 years before she retired in 2013. Michele especially loved...
Kathryn (Volpe) Giannetta
May 5, 2018
Kathryn M. (Volpe) Giannetta, 76 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5th2018, with those she loved by her bedside.
Kathryn was born on November 8, 1941, raised in the Italian neighborhood off of Shrewsbury Street, a daughter of Felix and Mary A. (Mancini) Volpe. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her cosmetology certificate from Broms Academy. ...
Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett
May 5, 2018
Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett, 68 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 5th 2018.
Sharon was raised in Athol, the youngest daughter of Alexander Shaw, Jr. and Evelyn (Burwood) Shaw. She graduated from Athol High School before moving to Worcester to raise her family. Sharon worked for 24 years as a bookkeeper at Camosse Masonry Supply...
Arline L. Carnevale
May 5, 2018
Arline L. (Jolly) Carnevale, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Arline was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Armand G. and Clara (Guertin) Jolly and graduated from Classical High School. Arline worked as a supervisor at Friendly’s on Park Ave in Worcester for...
Roland J Brouillard
May 3, 2018
Roland J. Brouillard, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 in the Jewish Health Care Center. He was 82 years old. Roland was born on December 11, 1935 in Worcester and was preceded in death by his father Emilian Brouillard and his mother Lucia (Allard) Brouillard. He is survived by his daughter, Sandy Miller and her...