Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Gail Lee Alexander
January 7, 2025
Gail Lee “Alex” Alexander, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born October 3, 1945, in San Antonio, TX to the late, Thomas and Cleo (Sherman) Alexander. Alex was an incredible man, with a strong faith in God and believed everyone deserved to be treated equally. A proud veteran of the United States Army, where...
Edna M. Bucciaglia
January 6, 2025
Edna M. (Conway) Bucciaglia, 89, of Webster, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband, Samuel Bucciaglia, Sr., predeceased her in 2002; she was also predeceased by their daughter, Diane Bucciaglia in 1973.
Edna is survived by her loving family, including four sons, Samuel Bucciaglia, Jr., Michael A. Bucciaglia, Joseph Bucciaglia and his...
Margo G. Richardson
January 5, 2025
Margo (Gaitwood) Richardson, 84 of Boylston, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Margo was born on August 31, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, the only child to Thomas and Maude (Rainey) Gaitwood. She worked for the Town of Boylston in the assessor’s office for over 30 years before retiring. Margo previously worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for...
Elena Robertson
January 4, 2025
Elena (Paladino) Robertson, 95, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at home with her adoring daughter by her side. Those closest to her lovingly called her “Memma”.
Elena was born on July 30, 1929, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Michael A. and Ermalinda (Volpicelli) Paladino. She attended Commerce High School in Worcester, MA.
Elena and her husband...
Theresa Girouard
January 4, 2025
Theresa Agnes (Mikolajczyk) Girouard, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late, Maurice E. Girouard.
Born March 29, 1929 in Worcester, MA to the late Felix and Emily (Miszkiel) Mikolajczyk. Raised in Worcester, Theresa was a graduate of David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls. She went on to work...
Roger A. Waite
January 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Roger A. Waite, 74, a longtime resident of Holden, who passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 surrounded by the ones he loved.
Roger was born in Worcester, the son of Roland C. and Claire (Edwards) Waite. Raised in Worcester and West Boylston, Roger...
Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier
January 4, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother and nana, Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier, a longtime Worcester resident who left us on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by the ones she loved after a series of health challenges.
Ann Marie was born on July 14, 1946, one of seven children...
Jean "Meema" (Frado) Baldelli
January 4, 2025
Jean M. “Meema” (Frado) Baldelli, 92, a longtime resident of Northborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 with loved ones gathered at her side after a period of declining health.
Jean was born in Marlborough, one of three children of John and Anne (Cunningham) Frado. She was raised in Marlborough, she graduated from Marlborough High, where she was a MHS...
Mary (Thomas) Daniel
January 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Thomas Daniel, who left us on January 3, 2025, at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Redondo Beach, California, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 17, 1931, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Walter J. Thomas and Rose (Harpie) Thomas....
Richard E Gingras
January 2, 2025
Richard E. Gingras, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by the family he loved.
Richard’s wife of 53 years, Nancy L. (Luzier) Gingras passed away May 5th, 2015. He is survived by four sons, Richard Gingras and his wife Luann of Georgia, Robert Gingras and his wife Elizabeth of Ohio, Marc...
Maria A. (Triola) Perry
January 2, 2025
Maria A. (Triola) Perry, 84, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family.
Born on March 26th, 1940, in Worcester, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Augustine and Doris (Buduo) Triola. A woman of unwavering love and devotion, Maria’s life was a true testament to faith, family, and service.
On October 12, 1963,...
Mitchell A. Burke
December 31, 2024
Mitchell A. Burke, 32, of Worcester, passed away on December 31, 2024
Mitchell is survived by his daughter and light of his life, Charlotte Burke and her mother Michelle Johnson; his mother, Karen Hill; his brother, Dennis Burke, Jr. and his wife Kaleigh; aunts on his mother’s side, Cheryl Leonard and her husband Robert and their son, Bryan Leonard; Susan McManus...
Linda A. Porcaro
December 27, 2024
Linda A. Porcaro, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Porcaro in 1999.
Linda is survived by two sons, James Porcaro and his wife Leighann of Old Saybrook, CT, and Michael Porcaro of Worcester; two brothers, Roger Rango and Kevin Rango; and a sister, Karen...
Lucia "Lou" Brescia
December 26, 2024
Lucia “Lou” Brescia, 77, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. She leaves a loving family and friends.
Lucia was born and raised in Worcester, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, Carlo and Josephine (Rigante) Brescia; her brother, Vincenzo Brescia; her brother-in-law, Donald Goodwin; and a nephew, Arthur Laflamme.
Lou shared a special bond with her sister, Julia...
Michael C Morrissey
December 26, 2024
Michael C. Morrissey, 74, of Hudson, NH, and Delray Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Mike was born in Worcester, MA, the son of William E. and Evelyn G. (Hudson) Morrissey. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College. Mike then began a long...
Augustine "Gus" Sbrogna, Jr.
December 25, 2024
” After a period of declining health, Augustine (“Gus”) Sbrogna, Jr., at age 98, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Gus was born in Worcester, the son of Augustine Sbrogna, Sr., and Philomena (DeMalia) Sbrogna and lived for over 90 years in the house where he was born on Shrewsbury Street, in...
Francis "Sam" Benoit
December 24, 2024
Francis “Sam” Benoit, 76, of Rochdale previously of Auburn, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved on December 24th, 2024.
Sam was born in Worcester, the son of Oliver and Evelyn (Arenburg) Benoit. He was raised in North Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School. Sam joined the U.S. Army in December of 1967, pursuing a career as a...
Ruth F. DeLuca
December 22, 2024
Ruth F. (Fiske) DeLuca, 80, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late, Ralph P. DeLuca.
Born August 9, 1944, in Worcester to the late, Carl and Barbara (Griffin) Fiske. Being with family was what she loved most. Family outings of beach trips, weekend camping, lighthouses, and eating lobster. She...
Astley Gordon
December 21, 2024
Pastor Elder Astley Gordon, aged 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Leicester, MA.
Born in Chester Castle, Jamaica, on August 10, 1930, he was the beloved son of the late, Ida Anglin of Jamaica.
Sadly, in addition to his mother, Astley was predeceased in death by his oldest son, Anthony Gordon of Jamaica.
Mr. Gordon came to the...
Catherine Ann "Kay" Paparella
December 21, 2024
Catherine A. Paparella, 91, a lifetime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was the beloved matriarch of the Paparella family and was known as “Kay” by all who knew and loved her.
She was born in Worcester on July 24, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore Paparella...
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