Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

John C. Dufresne

John C. Dufresne

January 16, 2018

John C. Dufresne, 57, of Worcester, passed away in the peacefulness of his home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. John is survived by his daughter, Nicole R. Dufresne; his mother, Eleanor R. (Litvaitis) Dufresne, both of Worcester; three brothers, Daniel Dufresne and his wife Susan of Auburn, Paul A. Dufresne of Leicester, and Thomas E. Dufresne and his wife Lynne...

Christine Claire Marleau

Christine Claire Marleau

January 16, 2018

Christine Claire (Parent) Marleau, 50, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at UMass Hospital. Christine is survived by a son, Daniel S. Marleau of Worcester, two daughters, Courtney M. Marleau of Fort Myers, FL, and Samantha K. Marleau of Jefferson Ma; her mother, Maryann (Rines) Glinsky and her partner Ronald of Southbridge; a sister, Kathy Parent of...

Joseph Arcuri

Joseph Arcuri

January 16, 2018

Joseph D. Arcuri, 28, of Worcester passed away from injuries suffered in a car accident in Mississippi. Joey was born in Springfield, on December 27, 1989.  Raised in Worcester, as part of a large and extended family he graduated from North High and Jobs Corps with a focus on becoming a chef.  Joe then accepted a position with the University...

Noelle P. Juneau

Noelle P. Juneau

January 14, 2018

Noelle Patricia Juneau, precious infant daughter of Stephen P. and Alana (LeClaire) Juneau of Worcester, was born and became an angel on Sunday, January 14, 2018.   Along with her parents, Noelle is survived by her maternal grandparents, Jon and Tricia (Hersom) LeClaire of Fitzwilliam, NH; her paternal grandparents Richard E. and Judith A. (Horne) Juneau of Worcester; several aunts, uncles,...

Maj. Maureen Mullins, USA (ret)

Maj. Maureen Mullins, USA (ret)

January 11, 2018

Maj. Maureen Mullins, USA (ret), 73, of Jaffrey NH formerly of Worcester and beyond passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2018 in the Monadnock Community Hospital with family at her side, following a period of declining health.  Maureen was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Alfred J. and Hulda (Uppvall) Mullins.  She graduated from North High School, and...

Leo DiPilato

Leo DiPilato

January 11, 2018

Leo DiPilato, of Auburn formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully  Thursday, January 11, 2018. Leo was born in Worcester, on December 9th 1917, one of five children of Carlo and Maria (Musci) DiPilato.   Educated in Worcester, he enlisted in the U.S. Army a member of “the Greatest Generation”, serving his country proudly in the South Pacific taking part in the...

Albert Verdini

Albert Verdini

January 11, 2018

Albert Verdini, 94,(he would have been 95 in June 28) of Worcester passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 with his family gathered at his bedside.  Albert was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Guerino and Ida (Pascucci) Verdini.  He was raised in Worcester and for a time in Italy.  Albert graduated from Grafton Street Preparatory school and later...

Maria Tila Alvarez Escalada

Maria Tila Alvarez Escalada

January 10, 2018

Maria D. “Tila” Alvarez Escalada, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family at her side.  Her dear husband of fifty-three years, Otto Alvarez, predeceased her in November 2014. Tila is survived by her daughter, Maria M. Alvarez Kudron and her husband Philip, with whom she lived; her...

Haili Irene Asquith

Haili Irene Asquith

January 7, 2018

 Haili Irene Asquith, 37 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Haili was born in Worcester and graduated from Shepherd Hill Regional High School.  Haili was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She was a beautiful person taken from her family way too soon. Haili struggled with the disease of addiction did not define who she was. ...

Rose Mungo

Rose Mungo

January 7, 2018

Rose (Aloise) Mungo, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, January 7, 2018, with loving family members at her side.  Her Dear husband of Sixty-two years, Joseph N. Mungo, predeceased her in June 2013.   Rose is survived by her children, three sons and three daughters, Anthony N. Mungo of Rutland, Joseph Mungo of Princeton,...

Therese (DeJordy) Sullivan

Therese (DeJordy) Sullivan

January 7, 2018

Therese (DeJordy) Sullivan, 88, of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Sunday January 7, 2018 in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel G. Sullivan in 1992. Therese was born in Worcester on August 7, 1929 to the late Alfred and Irene (Alaire) DeJordy and lived in Shrewsbury for many years. Therese is survived by her loving family; her cherished niece,...

Karen A Pusateri

Karen A Pusateri

January 6, 2018

Karen D. Pusateri, 50 of S. Barre passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, Saturday, January 6th 2018.  Karen, born on July 13, 1967 and raised in Sterling the daughter of Joseph V. and Jean C. (Brouillard) Pusateri, she graduated from Wachusett Regional High School class of 1986.   Karen then lived in Sterling, Worcester, Gardner and South Barre.  Karen worked for...

Joseph P Froio

Joseph P Froio

January 5, 2018

Joseph P. Froio, 79, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, January 5th, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born and raised in Montauro, Province of Catanzaro, Italy, Joe was the oldest son of the late Francesco and Maria Grazia (Masciari) Froio.  He began his long and distinguished career as a Barber at the age of 12,...

Francis D. Giorgio

Francis D. Giorgio

January 3, 2018

Francis D. Giorgio, 83, of Worcester, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, with loving family at his bedside.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of thirty years, Virginia M. (Jurgiel) Giorgio.   Francis is survived by his loving family, a son, Christopher F. Giorgio and his wife Kim of Auburn; three daughters, Sharron F. Giorgio and...

Mary (Norton) D'Antonino

Mary (Norton) D'Antonino

January 2, 2018

Mary A (Norton) D’Antonino, 76 of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Mary, a daughter of Frank and Rowena (Mason) Norton was born and raised in Fitchburg.  She graduated from St Bernard’s High School class of 1960 and entered the, Sisters of the Presentation BVM Convent in Fitchburg. She then earned her education and...

Yolanda A. Minchillo

Yolanda A. Minchillo

January 1, 2018

Yolanda A. (Piccinino) Minchillo, 96, a long-time resident of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at the Knollwood Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family.  Her loving husband, Severo J. Minchillo, predeceased her in May 2005.   Yolanda is survived by three sons, Vincent J. Minchillo and his wife Tiziana of Shirley, James H. Minchillo of Worcester, and Raymond...

Carol J. Hopper

Carol J. Hopper

January 1, 2018

Carol J. (Swett) Hopper, 73, of Worcester died peacefully on January 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Hopper was born in Worcester the daughter of the late William Swett and Irene (Moore) Drake and has lived her entire life in Worcester.  She is survived by her sons, Patrick Swett and Shawn Hopper and her daughter, Kelly Ann McCoy. ...

Willie G Pitts

Willie G Pitts

December 31, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Willie  Gene Pitts Sr., 70 of Natick,  formerly  of Worcester, announces his peaceful passing after a brief yet terminal illness on Sunday, December 31st 2017.  He was surrounded by family when he passed and we know that he is now resting peacefully and without pain.    Willie was born in Oak Ridge,...

Dolores T. Gallo

Dolores T. Gallo

December 31, 2017

Dolores T. (Massad) Gallo, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning December 31, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family.  Her husband of forty-five years, Carmen Gallo predeceased her in 1995. Dolores is survived by her two loving children, Steven Gallo and his wife Lisa of Franklin, Diane LaBak and her husband Robert of...

Richard A. Zereski

Richard A. Zereski

December 31, 2017

Richard A. Zereski, 59, passed away on Sunday December 31,2017 after a battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Worcester the son of Mary (Masiello) Zereski. He leaves his nephews Keith Zereski of Worcester and Lee Zereski and his wife Kathleen and two great nieces Andrea and Hannah Zereski of Barre. He also leaves his friends and care...

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