Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Maureen B. Racicot
March 31, 2018
Maureen B. (Hastings) Racicot, 57, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded by family at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, after living with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease for over seven years.  Maureen is survived by her loving husband of nearly thirty-three years, Kenneth A. Racicot; their children, Matthew J. Racicot and his girlfriend Emily M. Geer,...
Hyman H. Gordon
March 31, 2018
Hyman H. Gordon, 93, of Worcester, passed away March 31, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester with his family at his side. Hyman was born in Worcester on November 18, 1924 to the late Samuel and Ressie (Cohen) Gordon. Hyman’s wife of 56 years, Madeline (Segal) Gordan passed away in 2009. He is survived by his two sons,...
Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado
March 29, 2018
Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital. Jessie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Hattie B. (Rainey) Kennedy and attended Commerce High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at Worcester State Hospital and the former Belmont Home before...
James Peter DuVarney
March 29, 2018
James Peter DuVarney, 69, of Worcester went home to Eternal Glory on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After a long illness he has fallen asleep surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 34 years, Donna (Ducas) DuVarney, his son Brendon DuVarney and wife Rebecca, his two daughters Kellie Landrouche...
George Groccia
March 29, 2018
George Groccia, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at CareOne at Millbury. George was born in Worcester, one of ten children to the late Salvatore and Rose (Perri) Groccia. He served his country proudly during the Korean War for the United States Army where he was the recipient of the Korean Service Metal with two...
Chad M. Rossi
March 29, 2018
Chad M. Rossi, 42, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Chad is survived by his loving wife, Gina (Mastrovito) Rossi; two sons, Daniel and Jack Rossi, both of Worcester; a step-daughter, Chelsea Smith of San Francisco; his parents, Leo Rossi and Jeanne (Dumas) Rossi of Worcester; a sister, Jennifer O’Loughlin and her husband Stephen of Charlton; two...
Kimberly Ann Walker
March 27, 2018
Kimberly Ann Walker, 49, of Webster, passed away Tuesday, March 27th 2018, losing a life-long battle with mental illness. Born in Worcester, Kimberly was the daughter of Robert H. and Beverly A. (Darling) Walker. She attended Tahanto Regional High School and later earned a nursing degree. Kimberly went on to work in several positions in the healthcare field, most recently...
Carole T. Ginese
March 27, 2018
Carole T. (Stewart) Ginese, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester. Her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Anthony J. Ginese, Jr., pre-deceased her in 2013. Carole is survived by her loving family including, a daughter, Karen Balcius and her husband Richard of Worcester; three sons, Mark Ginese and his wife...
Victor E. Brunelle
March 26, 2018
Victor E. Brunelle, 95, a longtime resident of Boylston, passed away in the comforts of his own home on March 26, 2018. Victor was born in Worcester, the fifth child of nine to the late Albert V. and Viola (Cote) Brunelle.  Victor’s wife of 47 years, Frances E. (Dumas) Brunelle passed away on May 5, 1994. He is survived by...
Rose M (Bronzo) Ricchuti
March 26, 2018
Rose M. (Bronzo) Ricchuti, 103, of Worcester and Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday March 26, 2018 at her home in the Southgate Community of Shrewsbury. Her husband Gerald Ricchuti predeceased her. Rose is survived by many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, among them nephew Dennis and his wife Linda Bronzo who were her loving caretakers. She also leaves...
Josephine D. Pietro
March 24, 2018
Josephine D. (Rossetti) Pietro, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Beaumont of Worcester; joining her beloved husband of nearly sixty-five years, Ralph J. Pietro, Jr., who died in May 2015. Â Josephine, a beloved mother and grandmother, is survived by her family; a son, Ralph J. Pietro, III and his wife Beth of East Dennis; two...
Rosemarie (Mangano) Boucher
March 24, 2018
Rosemarie (Mangano) Boucher, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones gathered at her side Saturday, March 24, 2018. One of eight children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Josephine (Romano) Mangano, she was born and raised in Worcester, and attended Worcester public schools.  In 1949, Rosemarie married, Albert H. Boucher and began a 46 year marriage...
Carmella M. Keyes
March 24, 2018
Carmella M. (Palaio) Keyes, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her beloved husband of forty-six years, Willard E. Keyes, predeceased her in 1993.  Carmella is survived by her loving family including a daughter, Theresa F. Morin and her husband David of Worcester; two sons, William F. Keyes and his wife Joanne...
Dennis A. Breitenfeld
March 22, 2018
Dennis A. Breitenfeld, 79, of Fiskdale, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Â Dennis is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Phyllis T. (Masiello) Breitenfeld; a daughter, Laura Pauplis and her husband Mark of Cherry Valley; a daughter in law, April Breitenfeld, wife of his late son, Erik Breitenfeld, who predeceased...
Freddy Antonio Reyes
March 19, 2018
Freddy A. Reyes, 54, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Â Freddy is survived by his loving wife, Alexandra Moreno; a step-son, Miguel Veras; a step-daughter, Ashley Veras, all of Worcester; his mother, Daniela Reyes in the Dominican Republic; two sisters, Diomaris Reyes and Joselinne Reyes, also in the Dominican Republic; his mother...
Nicole (Buduski) Beley
March 18, 2018
Nicole M. (Buduski) Beley, 46 of Southbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Brookside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Nicole was born in Worcester where she graduated high school. She then graduated from Paul Mitchell Hair Design as a cosmetologist and hairdresser. Nicole was a hairdresser for various establishments. She enjoyed horseback riding and spending quality time with...
Lucille M. Johnson
March 18, 2018
Lucille M. Johnson, 83, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  Lucille is survived by two daughters, Joan Barnes, and Charmaine Johnson-Kissi and her husband Albert, all of Worcester; eleven grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, seventeen great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by the sons, Carlos Johnson this past February 26, Eugene Johnson in...
Felix J. Shilalie
March 17, 2018
Felix J. Shilalie formerly of Worcester and Auburn passed away peacefully on March 17, 2018 in Westborough at the age of 96. Felix was born on October 12, 1921 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Felix and Mary (Stuczynski) Shilalie. Felix is survived by his sons, Bob and his wife Jane of Holliston and Paul and...
Antoinette J. Lesperance
March 16, 2018
Antoinette J. (Piscitelli) Lesperance, fondly known as Toni, 69 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home surrounded by many of her loving family members. Toni was born in Natchez, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Anthony and Ellen (Breeland) Piscitelli. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School and later received her...
Hector S Melendez, Sr.
March 16, 2018
Hector S Melendez, Sr. 80, of Worcester passed away surrounded by loving family Friday, March 16, 2018, joining in heaven his son & best friend, Master Sergeant Hector Melendez, Jr. USArmy who passed away in 2012. Hector is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gloria E. (Lopez) Melendez; his three children, Jennifer Melendez, Tonita Melendez, Sean Melendez and...