Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Linh Duong
March 5, 2018
Linh Duong abruptly began his journey following in the footsteps of the great Buddha on March 5, 2018 at 48 years old. Linh leaves behind his wife Anh of almost 25 years, and two children: Derrick, 23, and Danielan, 20. Shortly before his passing, Linh suffered a stroke that pushed him to venture onto his path in the teachings of...
Maureen A. Gamache
March 5, 2018
Maureen A. (Miller) Gamache, 57, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family. Maureen is survived by her loving husband of twenty-four years, Philip R. Gamache; two step children, Justin Gamache of East Longmeadow, MA, and Michelle Gamache of MA; two brothers, John R. Miller,...
Elayne (Fulton) Griff
March 4, 2018
Grafton – Elayne (Fulton) Griff, age 70, passed away Tuesday the 6th of March at the Rose Monahan Hospice residence. Born and raised in Worcester, Elayne was the daughter of Charles R. and Doris (Hanson) Fulton. She lived many years in Paxton where she raised her children before moving to Grafton in 2002. Elayne worked in customer service most of...
James "Jim" White
March 4, 2018
James “Jim” White, 92 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4th 2018 following a lifetime of challenges. James was a loyal friend of “Bill W” He will be missed by all his friends at the “High Noon Group” including Marley, Joe, Kevin, Paul, Vinney, and Gerard. With special gratitude to Bob Crown for his loyalty and continued care for...
Catherine (Shea) Montville
March 4, 2018
Catherine M. “Kay” (Shea) Montville, 88, resident of Charlton, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4th 2018 with her beloved family at her side after a long battle with dementia. . Kay was born in Worcester, one of four children of Daniel and Mary (Kelly) Shea. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Classical High School Class of 1947...
Christopher M. "Boomer" Bosowski
March 3, 2018
Christopher “Boomer” M. Bosowski, 45, of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chris is survived by a daughter, Madison E. Bosowski of Dudley; his mother and step-father, Donna (Benoit) Simarano and John Simarano of Worcester; his father, Michael Bosowski in Florida; two brothers, Benjamin M. Bosowski of Worcester, and Jonathan P. Bosowski and his fiancé Tracy...
John R. Bisceglia
March 3, 2018
John R. Bisceglia, 86, of Worcester passed away March 3, 2018 after a period of declining health. John leaves his devoted wife of 46 years Grace (DiPierro) Bisceglia, his two loving daughters, Robin Murphy of Worcester, and Cynthia Cunnane and her husband Michael “Mick” of Shrewsbury. John was the proud grandfather to Jessica O’Malley and Brian O’Malley, Jamie Fife and...
Mary I. Belliveau
March 3, 2018
Mary I. (Fraioli) Belliveau, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at UMass Hospital. Mary is survived by two sons, John A. Belliveau and his wife Noella of Worcester, Mark A. Belliveau and his significant other, Michelle Gebo of Brimfield; two daughters, Linda Curran and her husband Wayne, and Mary Ann Saunders and her husband Mark, all...
Fiqiri Progri
March 3, 2018
Fiqiri Progri, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at UMass Hospital. Fiqiri is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Lumturi Progri; a daughter, Adriana Dine and her husband Anesti of Worcester; a son, Ilir Progri of Worcester; a brother Robert Progri of Tirana, Albania; two granddaughters, Rafailia and Alexia Dine; a great grandson, Adonis...
Terese A Metcalf
March 2, 2018
Terese A. (Tanona) Metcalf, 91 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is now with her true love, best friend and partner, Ret. Worcester Police Lieutenant Edwin C. Metcalf who passed away in 2013. Terri was born in Worcester the daughter of the late Hilary and Olga (Alchimowicz)...
Margaret M. Foley Fitzgerald
March 2, 2018
Margaret M. (Lennon) Foley Fitzgerald, 84, of Charlton, died on Friday, March 2, 2018. Margaret was born on August 7, 1933 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Patrick J. and Helen T. (O’Connor) Lennon. Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband, James J. Foley in 1967 and is survived by her husband, Robert W. Fitzgerald of Charlton; in...
Deanna M. Duffy
March 2, 2018
Deanna M. (Zelenak) Duffy, 48 of Worcester formerly of Millbury, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side. Deanna was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eileen Zelenak and the late William J. Zelenak, Sr. She grew up in Millbury where she graduated from Millbury High School in 1987. Deanna worked...
Ronald C. "Butch" Baker
March 2, 2018
Ronald C. “Butch” Baker, 80 of Millbury, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Friday, March 2, 2018. Butch was born in Worcester, a son of the late Dorothy (LaBuff) Baillargeon where he attended Worcester schools. He worked as truck driver for various companies but for the last 30 years for Redstar Express...
David B. Sutman
February 28, 2018
David Sutman has died at home in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 73.David grew up in Sheffield Village, Ohio, less than a block from his maternal grandparents' home on Lake Erie. His happiest childhood memories included his grandma baking raisin filled cookies and walking with his grandpa along Lake Erie looking for arrowheads. He went to Brookside High School...
Peter J Cosenza
February 27, 2018
Peter J. Cosenza, 71, of Dennis Port and formerly of Worcester, passed away peaceful Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 with the ones he loved surrounding his bedside after a valiant battle with cancer. Peter, born in Worcester, the only child of Natale and Rosalie (Bianco) Cosenza; he was raised in Worcester, graduated from North High School, and joined the U.S. Navy...
District Chief Joseph DiLiddo
February 27, 2018
Retired Worcester Fire District Chief Joseph A. DiLiddo, 97, the oldest living Worcester fire department retiree, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27th 2018 with his family gathered at his side. Joe was born in Worcester, January 11th 1921, one of three children of Giaquinto “George” and Rosa (Silvestris) DiLiddo. A gifted athlete, standout hockey player and Captain, he graduated from...
Paul E. Gaffney
February 25, 2018
Paul E. Gaffney, 48, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Paul is survived by his brother, Brian E. Gaffney and his wife Margaret M., and their three children, Neal, Sean, and Julia. He was predeceased by his sister, Jane Hill in 2010. Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late...
Lisa E. Madden
February 25, 2018
Lisa E. (Bullens) Madden, 63, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of forty-one years, Patrick Madden; a son, Domenico P. Madden of Spencer; four daughters, Antoinette M. Madden and Susan L. Madden, both of Spencer, Angela L. Madden and...
Gerald "Jerry" Vuona
February 24, 2018
Retired Worc Firefighter, Gerald “Jerry” Vuona, 62 of Worcester passed away with the ones he loved surrounding his bedside Saturday, February 24th 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jerry was born in Worcester, October 24th 1955 the youngest of three children of Samuel F. Vuona, Sr. and Virginia (Chilberto) Vuona. Raised in Worcester, Jerry graduated from North High...
Christin (Grigaitis) Adams
February 23, 2018
Christin Lee (Grigaitis) Adams, 43, of Worcester passed away suddenly in her sleep, Friday, February 23, 2018. Christin was born in Worcester, Ma on September 4th 1974, a daughter of Charles Grigaitis, Sr. and Glenda Zostant. Raised in Worcester and Ashland, she graduated from Ashland High School and later completed a medical program at Salter School in Worcester. She worked...