Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett
May 5, 2018
Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett, 68 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 5th 2018.
Sharon was raised in Athol, the youngest daughter of Alexander Shaw, Jr. and Evelyn (Burwood) Shaw. She graduated from Athol High School before moving to Worcester to raise her family. Sharon worked for 24 years as a bookkeeper at Camosse Masonry Supply...
Arline L. Carnevale
May 5, 2018
Arline L. (Jolly) Carnevale, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Arline was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Armand G. and Clara (Guertin) Jolly and graduated from Classical High School. Arline worked as a supervisor at Friendly’s on Park Ave in Worcester for...
Roland J Brouillard
May 3, 2018
Roland J. Brouillard, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 in the Jewish Health Care Center. He was 82 years old. Roland was born on December 11, 1935 in Worcester and was preceded in death by his father Emilian Brouillard and his mother Lucia (Allard) Brouillard. He is survived by his daughter, Sandy Miller and her...
Alfred "Al" Cancelli, Jr.
May 1, 2018
Alfred “Al” Cancelli, Jr., died peacefully on May 1, 2018.
Al is predeceased by his father, Alfred Cancelli, Sr., his mother, Emmi Brasche, his brother, Steven Cancelli of Worcester, MA and his lifelong friend and companion, Marie “Ricki" Hayden of Stoneham, MA.
Al is survived by his sister in law, Marie Cancelli of Worcester; a nephew and two nieces,...
Leonilda Foggia
April 30, 2018
Leonilda (Scola) Foggia, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family.
Leonilda was born in San Giacomo, Acri Italy, a daughter of the late Eugenio and Annunziata (Celso) Scola. She came to Worcester in 1965 and has lived here ever since. Leonilda was a member of Our...
Virginia (Conboy) Pinto
April 30, 2018
Virginia (Conboy) Pinto, 89, of Worcester and Merritt Island Florida, passed away peacefully Monday, April 30th 2018, joining in heaven her husband of 64 years Arnold L. Pinto who passed away December 18, 2016.
Virginia was born in Boston, a daughter of Irish immigrants Thomas F. and Agnes (O’Malley) Conboy. Raised in Dorchester, Virginia married Arnold on August 30, 1952...
Faith (Connor) Wong
April 29, 2018
Millbury - Faith J. (Connor) Wong, 73, of Millbury passed away peacefully Sunday April 29th 2018 with her loved ones gathered at her side. Born and raised in Somerset, Faith was the daughter of Harold and Vera (Manley) Connor. Always enthusiastic about dance, at age 17 she founded Faith's Dance Studio. Faith was also a savvy, knowledgeable antique dealer and...
Demetrio Brindisi
April 29, 2018
Demetrio Brindisi, Sr., 67 of Worcester, devoted family man passed away suddenly Sunday, April 29th 2018 after being stricken ill at home. Demetrio was born January 6, 1951, in Acri, province of Cosenza Italy, the son of Natale and Nunuziata (Servidio) Brindisi. At the age of seven, Demetrio and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Worcester. ...
Rita F. Beauregard
April 28, 2018
Rita F. (Beando) Beauregard,93, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday April 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Her husband Albert Beauregard died in 2010. Rita is survived by her loving family, a daughter Deborah Whittle of Worcester, two sons Robert Beauregard of Worcester and Michael Beauregard of Bremerton Washington. Rita was the proud grandmother to Sara Jean,...
Michael J. Valery
April 28, 2018
Michael J. Valery, 81, a 30 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born in Worcester on December 5, 1936, one of eight children to the late George C. and Dora M. (Duprez) Valery, Sr. He was a graduate of Commerce High School. Michael...
Anna R. (Paquette) Whitney
April 27, 2018
Anna R. Whitney, 81 of Worcester died peacefully Friday April 27, 2018 in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband Ronald K. Whitney died in 2002. Anna is survived by three sons Louis Whitney and his spouse Michael of N.Y., Michael Whitney and his wife Kimberly of Oregon, Scott Whitney and his wife Pamela of Worcester, a daughter Sherry Whitney of...
Louise (Laflamme) Hashway
April 27, 2018
Louise M. (LaFlamme) Hashway, 68, of West Boylston formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully with those she loved gathered at her bedside, Friday, April 27th 2018, reuniting in heaven her husband of 40 years, George who passed away just over one year ago on April 9th.
She leaves three sons, Nathan and his wife Susan, her daughter Alexis Moscoffian and...
Worcester Police SGT Joseph C Legor
April 27, 2018
Retired Worcester Police Sergeant Joseph C. Legor, 83 of Worcester passed away peacefully with family gathered at his side Friday, April 27th, 2018.
Joseph was born and raised in Worcester, son of Athanas Grigor and Elizabeth (Breen) Grigor. After graduating from High School, Joseph joined the U.S. Air Force, serving his country proudly during the Korean War as part of...
Crystal C. Capman
April 26, 2018
Crystal C. (Emerson) Capman, 65 of Worcester, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at home.
Crystal was born in Malden, a daughter of the late Eugene and Claire (Byrne) Emerson where she graduated from Malden High School. She worked as an administrative assistant for New England Telephone for 20 years retiring in 1985.
Crystal is survived...
Pauline (Bucciaglia) LaRochelle
April 25, 2018
Pauline (Bucciaglia) LaRochelle, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away April 25th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family during time of passing.Pauline was born and raised in Worcester, one of six children of Samuel and Helena (Engle) Bucciaglia. She attended Worcester Public Schools, raised her family in Shrewsbury for over thirty years and worked as a sales representative for Raschel’s Clothing...
Lana Jones-D’Agostino
April 25, 2018
Lana Jones-D’Agostino died suddenly on Wednesday of an aortic tear. As a well-respected, award-winning journalist, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, friend, and strong, independent woman, Lana will be missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and by her husband of 35 years, Steven Jones-D’Agostino. Lana was born in Warren, Ohio to Agnes A. Jones (dec.), nurse, and Robert W. Jones (dec.), attorney...
Florence M (Lopriore) Lorusso
April 24, 2018
Florence M. (Lopriore) Lorusso,97, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Tuesday April 24, 2018 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by her loving family. Her Husband Anthony T. Lorusso died in 1980. Florence is survived by her devoted family, a daughter Patricia A. Porcaro and her husband James, three sons, Paul A. Lorusso and his wife Carol, Anthony T. Lorusso Jr....
Charlotte D. Brunelle
April 24, 2018
Charlotte D. (Zeveska) Brunelle, 91, died on Tuesday, April 24, after an illness. She is survived by her three children, Paula Lizotte, of Sandwich, Lynne Macedo, of Hyannis, and Paul Brunelle and his wife Mary Jane, of Westford; a brother, Robert Zeveska, of Auburn; six grandchildren, Craig Kasprzak and his partner Judit Torok, of Astoria, NY, Andrew Lizotte, of Worcester,...
Eleanor (Mangiulli) Lupisella
April 23, 2018
Eleanor I. (Mangiulli) Lupisella, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with family gathered by her side, Monday, April 23rd 2018 joining in heaven her husband, son, daughter and family members including her sister Gilda Iacovone who passed away April 11th.
Eleanor was born and raised in Worcester, on Adams street in the Shrewsbury street neighborhood, one of seven children of...
Michael A Perri
April 23, 2018
Michael A. Perri, of Shrewsbury beloved son of George and Theresa (Montecalvo) Perri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 23rd 2018 at home.
He was born in Worcester, raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School and has lived here all his life.
Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his fiancé Christina Taft; his five sisters, Anita Callahan and...