Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Donald D Henderson
June 13, 2018
Our Dear Lord, with his amazing grace has called Donald Henderson, The beloved brother of Sharon Henderson home to rest. Donald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at UMass Medical Center. Born in Asheville, North Carolina on March 16, 1955, to the late Frank Henderson and Carrie M. Muckelvene-Henderson, he grew up in Asheville and more recently resided...
Frank B Iaconi
June 12, 2018
Frank B. Iaconi, 75, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father and devoted grandfather passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12, 2018 with his family gathered at his side.
Frank was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Salvatore “Sully” and Adeline (Corio) Iaconi. He served for a time in the U.S. Army reserve and has lived here all his...
Gabriella "Gabby" Lowell
June 12, 2018
Gabriella V. “Gabby” Lowell, a vivacious, bright and loving young lady, passed away Tuesday June 12th 2018 from injuries, suffered when she was struck by an automobile while crossing Grafton St.
Gabriella was born January 11, 1998, in Worcester, the daughter of Alyson Lowell. She was raised in the Grafton St neighborhood of Worcester, attended North High School and...
Dawn M. Gentile
June 8, 2018
Dawn M. Gentile, 45, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018, at UMass Hospital.
Dawn in survived by three children, Anthony Gentile of Auburn, Michael Kostrzeba of Spencer, and Amber Gentile of Worcester; her parents, Joseph “Tom” Gentile and Donna (Fournier) Gentile, both of Worcester; two sisters, her twin, Dina Gentile Mulvey and her husband Thomas of...
Carol A. Jewell
June 8, 2018
Carol A. Jewell,74, of Worcester died peacefully Friday June 8, 2018 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Carol is survived by two daughters, Patricia Lanzillotti of Shrewsbury and Susan Shankle and her husband Kevin of Worcester. Carol was the proud grandmother to Rebecca and her husband Alex, Erika and her husband Shawn, Scott and his...
Robert J. Inangelo
June 7, 2018
Robert J. “Bob” Inangelo, 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1940 in Worcester, MA to the late Joseph and Julia (Francesco) Inangelo.
Bob attended the former Commerce High School in Worcester where he excelled in several sports, mainly basketball. After graduation, he proudly served his...
Danielle L. Messier
June 7, 2018
Danielle L. Messier, 38 of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with her beloved family and friends by her side.
Danielle was born on August 2, 1979 in Worcester. She has been a lifelong resident where she graduated from North High School, Class of 1997. Danielle worked...
Javier Pagan Rivera
June 5, 2018
Javier Pagan Rivera, 22, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Javier is survived by his parents, Carlos Pagan and Rosa Rivera; two brothers, Carlos Pagan, Jr., and Daniel Pagan; and his maternal grandmother, Agapita Hernandez, all of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His brother, Alexander Pagan, predeceased him...
James E. Connor
June 4, 2018
James E. Connor, 51 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.
James was born in Worcester where he has been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Saint John’s High School, Class of 1984 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from Nichols College in 1989. James worked as a...
David L. Wilson
June 3, 2018
David L. Wilson, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in the comfort of his home. His loving wife of fifty-eight years, Lola (Hughes) Wilson, predeceased him in May 2007.
David is survived by two daughters, Dorothy L. Diana and Thressa Corazzini; five sons, Samuel Wilson, Ernest Wilson, David Earl Wilson, Kent Wilson, and Patrick O. Wilson;...
Pauline (Garabedian) Fresolo
June 2, 2018
Pauline M. (Garabedian) Fresolo, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018.
Pauline was born and raised in Worcester. She was the eldest of nine children of Paul Garabedian and Christine (Anderson) Donoghue. In 1954, Pauline married Rocco A. Fresolo Jr. at Ascension Church. They were married for 36 years and raised their...
Wilfredo Colon
June 2, 2018
Wilfredo Colon, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at UMass Hospital with his family at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Maldonado; two sons, Wilfredo Colon and Eric Colon; two daughters, Carmen Colon and Ivelisse Colon, all of Worcester; six grandchildren, Luismael, Thomas “Topo”, Rochelly, Stephanie, Jalaneise, and Jalisa; four great...
Paul J LaViolette
June 2, 2018
Paul J. LaViolette, 60 of Brookfield, formerly of Grafton Hill passed away Saturday, June 2nd 2018 unexpectedly.
Paul was born and raised in Worcester, one of eighteen children of Bernard L. “Bernie” and Dorothy C. (Bouley) LaViolette. He was educated at Worcester Boys Trade and lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Brookfield in 2004. ...
Beverly (Avedisian) Sanderson
June 1, 2018
Beverly (Avedisian) Sanderson, 67, of Worcester, passed away with family gathered at her side, Friday, June 1st2018, joining in heaven with her beloved husband Phillip who passed away in 2012.
Beverly was born in Worcester on March 24th 1951 a daughter of Aaron and Ann Marie (Vaughan) Avedisian. Raised and educated in Worcester, Beverly met Phillip Sanderson in 1980. ...
Sean Peter Michaud
May 31, 2018
'Poet and author Kahlil Gibran says, 'When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.' Sean...
George "Duke" Antinelli
May 31, 2018
George “Duke” Antinelli, 74 of Holden passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31st 2018, with his loved ones gathered by his side.
George was born on October 23, 1943, a son of the late George Antinelli and Mary (Gentile) Antinelli. Raised and educated in Worcester, Duke graduated from Worcester Junior College and furthered his education at Clark University. In 1962, George...
Diva (Peruzzini) Barton
May 30, 2018
Diva (Peruzzini) Barton, 100 of Worcester passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 30th 2018 with those she loved gathered at her side.
Born and raised in Fano, province of Pesaro, Italy, Diva was one of thirteen children of Evaristo and Concetta (DioTallevi) Peruzzini. She began her employed life in Fano working with children, later in sericulture, producing silk. Diva the immigrated...
Francis "Frank" Pignataro
May 30, 2018
Francis J. “Frank” Pignataro, 63 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30th after being stricken ill while driving.
Frank was born and raised in Worcester, the son of John C. and Nina (Caligiuri) Pignataro. He graduated from Burncoat High School class of 1973 and has lived in the same home he grew up in ever since. Immediately after...
Nina (Shukeilo) Korotkaja
May 29, 2018
Nina (Shukeilo) Korotkaja, 81 of Shrewsbury formerly of Lithuania passed away Tuesday May 29th 2018, after being stricken ill.Nina leaves a daughter, Larissa Kashdan and her husband Val with whom she lived; grandchildren; other family members and extended relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31st at 11:30 am in The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St,...
Adrianna Colon
May 29, 2018
Adrianna Colon, 31, affectionately known as Addy, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Worcester, MA. Her life was tragically taken from injuries sustained in a car accident while riding her motorcycle. Addy was born in Worcester, MA on November 13, 1986. A graduate of Worcester Vocational High School, she worked at UMass Memorial Group as a lab technician....









