Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Yolanda "Viola" Loconto

Yolanda "Viola" Loconto

February 11, 2019

Yolanda “Viola” (Vitello)  Loconto, 99, of Worcester died peacefully Monday February 11, 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John N. Loconto died in 1985.Viola is survived by a son Patrick J. Loconto and his wife Beverly of Southbridge, her daughter Constance “Connie” Caffone and her husband Francis with whom she lived with. Viola...

Richard P O'Malley

Richard P O'Malley

February 10, 2019

Richard P. O’Malley, 80 of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, February 10, 2019 after a brief illness.  

Richard was born in Worcester, one of six children of Irish immigrants, Anthony and Kathleen (Brennan) O’Malley.  Raised in Worcester, he met and later married Janet Joliceour.  The settled in the Plantation St neighborhood to raise their children over...

Kathleen J Barron

Kathleen J Barron

February 9, 2019

Kathleen (Kate) Northrup Barron, 83, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on February 9, 2019, after a brief illness.

Kate is survived by those she loved deeply: her son, James Michael Barron and his wife Bianca, of Pepperell, her son John Guilford Barron and his wife Cheryl, of Shrewsbury, her son Patrick Joseph Barron,...

Janet M Cocker

Janet M Cocker

February 8, 2019

Janet M. (McGovern) Cocker, 82, of Worcester formerly of Paxton, died peacefully with family on February 8, 2019 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester due to complications from Alzheimer’s.  Born and raised in Clinton, MA, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Kowalczyk) McGovern. Janet was the wife of the late Robert A. Cocker...

Aladino Castillo Jr

Aladino Castillo Jr

February 6, 2019

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David W. Knight, Sr.

David W. Knight, Sr.

February 5, 2019

David W. Knight, Sr., 70, of Winegard Road, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albany.Born July 8, 1948 in Mastic, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Adams) Knight.David was a self-employed contractor for many years prior to a tragic accident in 1991 that caused him to be a paraplegic. Following the life changing event,...

Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio

Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio

February 4, 2019

Eleanore “Derry” (D’Errico) Dell’Olio, 90, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday February 4th, 2019

Eleanore leaves the “Love of Her Life” of 66 years, Andrew J Dell’Olio; a son, Joseph Dell’Olio; grandson Derric Dell’Olio; Nieces, nephews and extended family.  Two sons, Andrew and Peter Dell’Olio pre-deceased her. 

Graveside services for Eleanore will be held Friday,...

Ramonita Virola Garcia

Ramonita Virola Garcia

February 1, 2019

Ramonita Virola Garcia, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband, Luciano Rodriguez, predeceased her in 1979.

Ramonita is survived by her children, three son, Luciano Rodriguez, II and his wife Migda of Adjuntas, PR, Andres Rodriguez, and William Rodriguez both of Worcester; six daughters, Merlyn Salas...

Ruth A. Nimee

Ruth A. Nimee

February 1, 2019

Ruth A. Nimee, a resident of Worcester and Singer Island, Florida, passed away on her 94th birthday, Friday, February 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Worcester, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers.

Ruth was born in Leominster, daughter of the late, George and Mary (Peters) Nimee.  She graduated from Leominster High School and attended Lasell and Simmons Colleges;...

Mary A. Leahy

Mary A. Leahy

February 1, 2019

Mary A. (Santoro) Leahy, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 61years, Vincent P. Leahy, and her devoted son, John V. Leahy, and his wife Theresa of Auburn, as well as several cousins from the Santoro family. Mary also leaves her nephews and nieces: John...

Lezora Carter

Lezora Carter

January 31, 2019

Lezora “Mommy” Carter ,79 a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Lezora Carter was born on August 12, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the parents of the late Reverend Robert and Florine Carter, she moved from Sunflower MS, to Worcester MA in 1968 to further her education...

Patricia A. Bazydlo

Patricia A. Bazydlo

January 31, 2019

Patricia A. (Uglevich) “Pat” Bazydlo, 78 formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the home she shared in Charlton with her daughter, Angela, surrounded by her loving family. She drew great strength from her faith in God and now rests in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Pat was born on January 22, 1941,...

Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr.

Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr.

January 30, 2019

 Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr. 96 of Dennis port, formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 surrounded by family.  

Vincent was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Vito and Teresa (DeFalco) Ricciardi.  He graduated from Commerce High, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving his country proudly in Europe taking part in the...

Angela Grace Chester

Angela Grace Chester

January 30, 2019

Angela Grace Chester, age 23, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Worcester MA.

Angela Grace was born in New Bedford but was raised in Auburn, where she was a 2013 graduate of Auburn High School. She went on to Quinsigamond Community College as a Business Accounting major and was graduating this semester. Angela Grace was a worldly...

Gail (Therrien) Gicas

Gail (Therrien) Gicas

January 29, 2019

After a lifetime spent defining the term “Family Matriarch,” Gail Gicas, 62, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 27, 1956 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Jalboot) Therrien.  Gail was always about family. She married Dean Gicas on October...

Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri

Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri

January 23, 2019

On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, Mrs. Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri at the age of 87, passed away peacefully with her devoted sons gathered at her side, joining in heaven her husband Aldo D. Ruggieri who passed away in 2008 after 52 years of marriage.

Born in Worcester, Albertine was the daughter of Charles “Leo” and Rose (Turcotte) Jolicoeur.  Raised in Worcester,...

Richard J. Dumas

Richard J. Dumas

January 21, 2019

Richard J. Dumas, 63, of Leicester passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in UMass Memorial Medical Center. 

Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Dumas.  He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School and has lived in Leicester for most of his life.

The past 11 years, Richard worked as the housekeeping...

Lois L. Carey

Lois L. Carey

January 20, 2019

Lois L. (Sawyer) Carey, 77of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at St. Francis Home.

Lois was born in St. Johnsberry, Vermont, a daughter of the late Gertrude L. (Flinn) Strew. She came to Worcester at the age of 13 and lived there most of her life, she lived with her daughter for 20...

Irene (Nelson) Cariglia

Irene (Nelson) Cariglia

January 19, 2019

Irene E. (Nelson) Cariglia, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was one of five children of Carl G. and Elizabeth (Travers) Nelson.  In 1953, Irene married Anthony P. Cariglia and for the next 29 years, raised their children with love and family until 1982 when Anthony passed...

Charles B. Price, II

Charles B. Price, II

January 19, 2019

Charles B. Price Sr., 96 of Bedford, Ma, formerly of Worcester passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Bedford VA Hospital.

Charles was born in Granbury Texas on May 20, 1922 to Charles Bert Price and Virgie Tidwell Price. He enlisted in the Army during World War II in the 36’th Infantry Division (Texas and Oklahoma) on January 24,...

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