Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Raina "Boozy Mou" Goritsas

Raina "Boozy Mou" Goritsas

April 1, 2018

Raina Goritsas, 18 was called home to heaven on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Raina born and resided in Worcester, and lived many of her childhood years in Greece.   She was the daughter of Dimitrios “Jimmy” Goritsas and Efthimia “Effie” Anifantis. Raina is survived by her father, Dimitrios “Jimmy” Goritsas and his wife Marina in Florida and her mother, Efthimia “Effie”...

Katherine L. Boria

Katherine L. Boria

April 1, 2018

Katherine L. (Budo) Boria, 88, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2018 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George S. and Margarita (Saradaris) Budo. She graduated from Commerce High School. Katherine was the Treasurer of Deerhill Dairy Inc. working alongside her husband for...

Gabrielle J. DiCicco

Gabrielle J. DiCicco

March 31, 2018

Gabrielle J. (Dionne) DiCicco, 99, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Saturday March 31, 2018. She was the wife of the late Dr. John P. DiCicco. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 5PM to 7PM in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Her funeral Mass will be held on Thursday Morning at 11:00AM in the Church...

Maureen B. Racicot

Maureen B. Racicot

March 31, 2018

Maureen B. (Hastings) Racicot, 57, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded by family at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, after living with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease for over seven years.   Maureen is survived by her loving husband of nearly thirty-three years, Kenneth A. Racicot; their children, Matthew J. Racicot and his girlfriend Emily M. Geer,...

Hyman H. Gordon

Hyman H. Gordon

March 31, 2018

Hyman H. Gordon, 93, of Worcester, passed away March 31, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester with his family at his side. Hyman was born in Worcester on November 18, 1924 to the late Samuel and Ressie (Cohen) Gordon.  Hyman’s wife of 56 years, Madeline (Segal) Gordan passed away in 2009.  He is survived by his two sons,...

Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado

Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado

March 29, 2018

Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital. Jessie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Hattie B. (Rainey) Kennedy and attended Commerce High School.  She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at Worcester State Hospital and the former Belmont Home before...

James Peter DuVarney

James Peter DuVarney

March 29, 2018

James Peter DuVarney, 69, of Worcester went home to Eternal Glory on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  After a long illness he has fallen asleep surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 34 years, Donna (Ducas) DuVarney, his son Brendon DuVarney and wife Rebecca, his two daughters Kellie Landrouche...

George Groccia

George Groccia

March 29, 2018

George Groccia, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at CareOne at Millbury. George was born in Worcester, one of ten children to the late Salvatore and Rose (Perri) Groccia.  He served his country proudly during the Korean War for the United States Army where he was the recipient of the Korean Service Metal with two...

Chad M. Rossi

Chad M. Rossi

March 29, 2018

Chad M. Rossi, 42, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 29,  2018.  Chad is survived by his loving wife, Gina (Mastrovito) Rossi; two  sons, Daniel and Jack Rossi, both of Worcester; a  step-daughter, Chelsea Smith of San Francisco; his parents, Leo Rossi and Jeanne (Dumas) Rossi of Worcester; a  sister, Jennifer O’Loughlin and her husband Stephen of  Charlton; two...

Kimberly Ann Walker

Kimberly Ann Walker

March 27, 2018

Kimberly Ann Walker, 49, of Webster, passed away Tuesday, March 27th 2018, losing a life-long battle with mental illness. Born in Worcester, Kimberly was the daughter of Robert H. and Beverly A. (Darling) Walker.  She attended Tahanto Regional High School and later earned a nursing degree. Kimberly went on to work in several positions in the healthcare field, most recently...

Carole T. Ginese

Carole T. Ginese

March 27, 2018

Carole T. (Stewart) Ginese, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester.  Her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Anthony J. Ginese, Jr., pre-deceased her in 2013. Carole is survived by her loving family including, a daughter, Karen Balcius and her husband Richard of Worcester; three sons, Mark Ginese and his wife...

Victor E. Brunelle

Victor E. Brunelle

March 26, 2018

Victor E. Brunelle, 95, a longtime resident of Boylston, passed away in the comforts of his own home on March 26, 2018. Victor was born in Worcester, the fifth child of nine to the late Albert V. and Viola (Cote) Brunelle.   Victor’s wife of 47 years, Frances E. (Dumas) Brunelle passed away on May 5, 1994.  He is survived by...

Rose M (Bronzo) Ricchuti

Rose M (Bronzo) Ricchuti

March 26, 2018

Rose M. (Bronzo) Ricchuti, 103, of Worcester and Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday March 26, 2018 at her home in the Southgate Community of Shrewsbury. Her husband Gerald Ricchuti predeceased her. Rose is survived by many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, among them nephew Dennis and his wife Linda Bronzo who were her loving caretakers. She also leaves...

Josephine D. Pietro

Josephine D. Pietro

March 24, 2018

Josephine D. (Rossetti) Pietro, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Beaumont of Worcester; joining her beloved husband of nearly sixty-five years, Ralph J. Pietro, Jr., who died in May 2015.   Josephine, a beloved mother and grandmother, is survived by her family; a son, Ralph J. Pietro, III and his wife Beth of East Dennis; two...

Rosemarie (Mangano) Boucher

Rosemarie (Mangano) Boucher

March 24, 2018

Rosemarie (Mangano) Boucher, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones gathered at her side Saturday, March 24, 2018.  One of eight children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Josephine (Romano) Mangano, she was born and raised in Worcester, and attended Worcester public schools.   In 1949, Rosemarie married, Albert H. Boucher and began a 46 year marriage...

Carmella M. Keyes

Carmella M. Keyes

March 24, 2018

Carmella M. (Palaio) Keyes, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  Her beloved husband of forty-six years, Willard E. Keyes, predeceased her in 1993.   Carmella is survived by her loving family including a daughter, Theresa F. Morin and her husband David of Worcester; two sons, William F. Keyes and his wife Joanne...

Dennis A. Breitenfeld

Dennis A. Breitenfeld

March 22, 2018

Dennis A. Breitenfeld, 79, of Fiskdale, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.   Dennis is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Phyllis T. (Masiello) Breitenfeld; a daughter, Laura Pauplis and her husband Mark of Cherry Valley; a daughter in law, April Breitenfeld, wife of his late son, Erik Breitenfeld, who predeceased...

Freddy Antonio Reyes

Freddy Antonio Reyes

March 19, 2018

Freddy A. Reyes, 54, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.   Freddy is survived by his loving wife, Alexandra Moreno; a step-son, Miguel Veras; a step-daughter, Ashley Veras, all of Worcester; his mother, Daniela Reyes in the Dominican Republic; two sisters, Diomaris Reyes and Joselinne Reyes, also in the Dominican Republic; his mother...

Nicole (Buduski) Beley

Nicole (Buduski) Beley

March 18, 2018

Nicole M. (Buduski) Beley, 46 of Southbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Brookside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Nicole was born in Worcester where she graduated high school.  She then graduated from Paul Mitchell Hair Design as a cosmetologist and hairdresser. Nicole was a hairdresser for various establishments.  She enjoyed horseback riding and spending quality time with...

Lucille M. Johnson

Lucille M. Johnson

March 18, 2018

Lucille M. Johnson, 83, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 18, 2018.   Lucille is survived by two daughters, Joan Barnes, and Charmaine Johnson-Kissi and her husband Albert, all of Worcester; eleven grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, seventeen great-great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by the sons, Carlos Johnson this past February 26, Eugene Johnson in...

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