Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Marjorie C. Rosiello

Marjorie C. Rosiello

September 10, 2018

Marjorie Cole Rosiello of Shrewsbury, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in the care of hospice and her loving family. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Emilio A Rosiello, and two sons, The Rev. Tom Rosiello, Minister Emeritus of The First Parish of Stow and Acton and his partner Malcolm Halliday, and Dr. Paul Rosiello, veterinarian at the...

Daniel F Conlin

Daniel F Conlin

September 10, 2018

Daniel “Dan” Francis Conlin, 83 of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September,10,2018 at UMMHC, Memorial Campus after a brief illness.

He was born in Worcester, son of  Daniel A. and Elizabeth M. (McCarthy) Conlin . He had resided in Worcester all his life. He graduated from St John’s High School in 1953 and earned his...

Donald J. MacMaster

Donald J. MacMaster

September 10, 2018

Donald J MacMaster of Shrewsbury, originally Nova Scotia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 10, 2018. He was 81.

 

Donald was born June 21, 1937 in Judique, Nova Scotia the son of the late Hugh MacMaster and Catherine MacInnis. Donald has been married to Mary MacMaster (MacEachern) for 55 years and was the proud Father of...

Joseph A Monfette III

Joseph A Monfette III

September 10, 2018

Joseph A. Monfette III passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 from injuries suffered in amotorcycle accident.Joe was born on July 10, 1960, to Joseph A. Monfette Jr. and Lorraine (Cariglio) Monfette.Raised and educated in Worcester, Joe joined the U.S, Air Force after high school serving hiscountry proudly in Massachusetts and on two deployment tours before retiring after 20 years asa...

Kristin Faith Rizzuti

Kristin Faith Rizzuti

September 9, 2018

Kristin Faith Rizzuti, 32 of Worcester a devoted, mother and daughter passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 9, 2018.

 

Kristin was born and raised in New England, a daughter of Rev. Joseph J. Rizzuti and Debra (Sumblin).  She graduated from North High School and furthered her education at Salters School.  

 

Kristin is survived by her loved ones John...

Lucinda Lee Vaudreuil

Lucinda Lee Vaudreuil

September 7, 2018

Lucinda L. Vaudreuil 61 of Worcester died suddenly at home on Friday September 7th.  Born in Worcester she was the daughter of Michael Sloitro and Gladys (Broquist) Evangelista, was a lifelong resident of the city and a waitress for local restaurants for many years.  She leaves one son Roger Vaudreuil, two daughters Renee Vaudreuil and Vanessa Freitas, two sisters Luanne...

Palma Arcuri

Palma Arcuri

September 7, 2018

Palma (Caliguri) Arcuri, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, surrounded by loving family at Care One in Millbury.

Palma is survived by her loving husband of nearly sixty-eight years, Angelo Arcuri, and the loving family that made their lives enriched with love, three sons, Santo Arcuri and his wife Teresa of Worcester, Salvatore Arcuri and wife...

William Octavio Roque

William Octavio Roque

September 6, 2018

William Octavio Roque, 68, of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, September 6th 2018.

William was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a son of William and Julia (Santos) Roque.  As a young child, with 15 siblings, Woody moved to New York City to live with his Aunt Ana Gonzalez who cared for and raised him as her own.  ...

Barbara (Mackenzie) Legassey

Barbara (Mackenzie) Legassey

September 5, 2018

Barbara A (Mackenzie) Legassey, age 81, a longtime resident of North Grafton, died peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2018 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Northbridge.  Her beloved husband, Edward J. Legassey passed away December 5, 1991.

Barbara was born in Worcester, daughter of George B. and Ruth E. (DeFosse) Mackennzie.  She was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School...

William C. "Bill" Feraco

William C. "Bill" Feraco

September 5, 2018

William C. Feraco, 83 of Holden formerly of 202 Plantation St., Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in the comforts of his own home surrounded by the ones he loved the most, his family.

Bill was born in Norwich, Connecticut one of thirteen children to the late Frank and Mary (Sauro) Feraco.  He was a graduate of...

Cynthia J. Barlow

Cynthia J. Barlow

September 2, 2018

Cynthia J. (Colella) Barlow, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and devoted caretaker of any person or animal she ever found in need, passed peacefully into the arms of God on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home with the sunlight of a beautiful summer day upon her face.  She was...

Kathleen M. Boothby

Kathleen M. Boothby

September 1, 2018

Kathleen M. (McCloskey) Boothby, 89 of Hampton, NH formerly of Boylston passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at High Pointe Hospice Home in Haverhill.

Kathleen was born in Gardner and grew up in Athol where she attended Athol High School.  She was a resident of Boylston for 51 years until moving to Hampton, NH with her son three...

Shirley T. (McCann) Rezuke

Shirley T. (McCann) Rezuke

September 1, 2018

Shirley T. (McCann) Rezuke, 88 of Worcester died peacefully Saturday September 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Her husband George Rezuke died October 20, 1994.Shirley leaves her loving family; two sons, Paul G. Rezuke and his wife Donna of West Boylston, Michael J. Rezuke and his wife Janice of Shrewsbury. Shirley was the proud grandmother...

George J. Balcewicz ll

George J. Balcewicz ll

August 31, 2018

George J. Balcewicz II, 69, of Jackson, TN. formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Friday August 31, 2018 in Sequatchie County, TN. George is survived by his wife Judith and their four children, George J. Balcewicz lll , Jacqueline C. Balcewicz- Sundol, Barbra Ann and Amanda Rose Balcewicz, and a grandson Jacob. George also leaves his...

Christopher J. Sebring

Christopher J. Sebring

August 31, 2018

Christopher J. Sebring, 36, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Christopher is survived by his parents, Mary S. ( DiGiacomo ) Sebring of Shrewsbury, and Stephen H. Sebring of Worcester; his brother Andrew M. Sebring and his wife Jessica of Paxton, and their children, Christopher's adored...

John C. Demers, Sr.

John C. Demers, Sr.

August 31, 2018

John C. Demers, Sr., 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.

 

John is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers; their son, John C. Demers, Jr. and his wife, Victoria of Grafton; three grandchildren, Sarah, Danielle, and Ryan; two great grandchildren, Aiden and Rylie.  He is also...

Gerald Sherman

Gerald Sherman

August 31, 2018

Gerald Sherman, 87, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Brockton, after a long illness.

 

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Joanne (DeSalvio) Sherman; a son, Jonathan Sherman of Cherry Valley; two daughters, Janet Buckley of Leicester and Cheryl Ann Knapton of Auburn; six grandchildren, Katelyn,...

Vincenzo "Enzo" Angilella

Vincenzo "Enzo" Angilella

August 30, 2018

Vincenzo “Enzo” Angilella, 78, a loving husband and father and brother died peacefully on Thursday August 30, 2018 surrounded by his devoted family. His beloved wife Gina (Padua) Angilella died November 11, 2007. Enzo is survived by his son Andrew “Drew” Angilella of Worcester, a brother Giuseppe Angilella of Florida, and a sister Domenica Dumas in Texas, and several nephews...

Matthew James Covello

Matthew James Covello

August 29, 2018

It breaks our hearts to let you know that our loving husband, father, son, and brother, Matthew J. Covello, 34, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, in Yokosuka, Japan, on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, after a long battle with lymphoma.

Matthew was born March 26, 1984 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to a large, love-filled, and beautiful family. Raised in Auburn, Matt...

Henry J Wolik

Henry J Wolik

August 26, 2018

Henry J. Wolik, 89, a 55 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 26, 2018.  

Henry was born and raised in Maynard, one of five children of Frank and Dorothea (Maciora) Wolik.  He graduated from Maynard High School, where he was a standout football player.   Henry, a member of the “Greatest Generation”, joined...

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