Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Jampy Rivera

Jampy Rivera

July 29, 2018

Jampy J. Rivera, 23, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at UMass Hospital.

 

Jampy is survived by his daughter, Sonayah Rivera and her mother, Liselys Cruz; his parents, Andres Rivera and Sonia Vega of Worcester; three brothers, Fernando Rivera, Jesen Rivera, and Yaret Rivera, all of Worcester; three nieces and a nephew, who adored their uncle...

Donalda Plouffe

Donalda Plouffe

July 27, 2018

Donalda M. Plouffe, 78, of Spring Hill Florida formerly of Worcester, died peacefully Friday July 27, 2018 in Florida. Donalda is survived by her daughter in law Kelly Plouffe of Worcester, her sister Frances Moroz, a sister in law, Charlotte Plouffe, and four grandchildren, Frank Cooney, Matthew Mott, Nicholas Plouffe, and Krystal. Donalda also leaves several great grandchildren, among them...

Michael A. Giard

Michael A. Giard

July 26, 2018

Michael A. Giard, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-five years, Deborah M. (Arsenault) Giard; their four children, Taylor M. Giard and triplets, Julia M. Giard, Travis S. Giard, and...

Thomas J. Gentile

Thomas J. Gentile

July 24, 2018

Thomas J. Gentile, 65, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the Hermitage in Worcester. 

Thomas is survived by two daughters, Carolyn M. Gentile and Amy L. Gentile; a son, Eric T. Gentile, all of Worcester; two grandchildren, Israel A. Gentile and Khloe L. Lucier; four brothers, Wayne Gentile and his wife Rose of Worcester, Dennis...

James Patrick Salmon

James Patrick Salmon

July 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing on July 24, 2018 of James Patrick Salmon, 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Auburn, MA. Jim leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife of nearly 52 years, Elizabeth A. (Tirella) Salmon; his loving son, Todd Salmon and his wife, Kelly, of Hubbardston, MA; his devoted daughter, ...

Teresa M. Chiapulis

Teresa M. Chiapulis

July 24, 2018

Teresa M. Chiapulis, 67, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday July 24th at Worcester Health Center. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph P. Chiapulis and Jean E. Beaulieu and her brother Peter J. Chiapulis.

Terry graduated from Ascension High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a surgical technician at St....

Jacqueline Anne Langlois

Jacqueline Anne Langlois

July 24, 2018

Jacqueline Langlois  83

Jackie died on July 24, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester, Ma. after a battle with respiratory illness.  Born in Gardner, Ma. on October 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Ernest and Olivine Langlois, one of 13 children. 

She is survived by three sisters, Simone Langlois of Worcester,Ma,  Leonne Perreault of Gardner, Ma, and  Paulette...

Domenica B Ciappenelli

Domenica B Ciappenelli

July 24, 2018

Domenica B (Ruffo) Ciappenelli 99, wife of the late John S. Ciappenelli died July 24, 2018 at Beaumont of Worcester.  She leaves her son Donald and his wife Gloria, two grandchildren Robert Ciappenelli and his wife Elizabeth and Leah Ciappenelli and her spouse Elizabeth Faherty.  3 great grandchildren Benjamin, Andrew, and Dakota.  Her son Robert died in 1965. 

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Robert P. Sidloski, Sr.

Robert P. Sidloski, Sr.

July 21, 2018

Robert P. Sidloski, Sr., 67 of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, with his family by his side and after a heroic battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Worcester, where he graduated from Burncoat High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 at the age of 17, serving his...

Rita D Ritacco

Rita D Ritacco

July 20, 2018

Rita D. “Ma” (Mandella) Ritacco, 99, of Worcester, passed away in the peacefulness of her home, surrounded by loving family.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-one years, Anthony F. “Terry” Ritacco.

Ma, as she asked everyone to call her, is survived by a large loving family that she adored, including a son, Anthony F. Ritacco, Jr. and...

Michael R Revelli, Jr Esq.

Michael R Revelli, Jr Esq.

July 20, 2018

It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of Worcester Attorney Michael R. Revelli, Jr, of West Boylston, co-founder, senior partner and presently of Counsel of Revelli & Luzzo, PC.  Law offices, passed away peacefully Friday, July 20th 2018 with the family he dearly loved gathered at his side. 

Michael was born in Worcester on April 11,...

Robert R Henry

Robert R Henry

July 19, 2018

Robert R. "Bob" Henry, 76 of Worcester, a 47 year College of the Holy Cross employee, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 19, 2018.

Bob was born and raised in Worcester, one of three sons of Walter R. and Josephine D. (Marcinkiewicz) Henry.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School as an electrician. He then accepted a position as an...

Christine T. "Tina" Brown

Christine T. "Tina" Brown

July 18, 2018

 

Christine T. “Tina” Brown, 86, of Worcester went home to her lord and Savior Wednesday July 18,2018 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Christine is survived by her loving sister Antoinette Sarasin and her husband Joseph of Worcester, two nephews Joseph A. Sarasin and his wife Angela of Hilliard, Ohio, and Christopher F. Sarasin of...

Angelina (DiLeo) DiTullio

Angelina (DiLeo) DiTullio

July 17, 2018

Angelina M. (DiLeo) DiTullio, 88, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully with her loved ones gathered at her side. 

Angelina’s loving husband, Silvio DiTullio, passed away in 1970.  She is survived by her three devoted children, Michael A. DiTullio and wife Jane of Aiken, S.C. , Luann Baker of Yucaipa, California, and Linda M. Amorello of Worcester; a brother, Julio...

Gary Anthony Messenger

Gary Anthony Messenger

July 17, 2018

Gary Anthony Messenger, 56, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Gary joins his beloved parents, Gary A. and Carmella (Pellegrino) Messenger, in Heaven.

Gary is survived by his brother, Daniel J. Messenger; a sister, Gina Manning and her husband Billy, all of Westerly, RI; his God-daughter, Rebecca Manning of Central Falls, RI;...

Roland Boudreau

Roland Boudreau

July 16, 2018

Roland A. Boudreau, 96 of Morehead City, North Carolina formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. 

Roland was born on June 26, 1922, the only child of Wilfred and Amelia (Dube) Boudreau.  He graduated from Commerce High School and furthered his education at local colleges.  He lived in Worcester all his...

Leonard J Troio

Leonard J Troio

July 15, 2018

Leonard “Len” J. Troio 82 of Worcester, retired Supervisor for the United States Post Office, died July 15 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Len leaves his beloved companion of 38 years Karen Fors, three daughters, Lori Battista and her husband Fred, Debra Troio, Melinda Hnilica, a son John L. Troio, a brother John Troio, a sister Carolyn Padavano, 5 grandchildren and...

John F. Sadler

John F. Sadler

July 15, 2018

 

                              Mr. John F. Sadler of Worcester, passed away Sunday July 15,2018 at his home while in the care of Hospice. He was 66. John was born in Worcester on July 25th 1951, the son of the late Paul Sadler and Dorothy Belsito. John was able to live at home with his father and brother most of his life. In...

John Javaras

John Javaras

July 14, 2018

It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of John Charles Javaras, 70, of Worcester, Ma after a 7-month courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 14th, 2018. His final days were spent at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, in peace, surrounded by his loving family.John was born on March 27, 1948 and was a lifelong resident...

Elaine T. Roach

Elaine T. Roach

July 13, 2018

Elaine T. (Garceau) Roach, 60 of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 13, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Elaine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George W. and Theresa (Gagne) Garceau and attended Burncoat High School. Elaine is survived by her husband of 10 years, John D. Roach; two...

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