Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Beverly (Capalbo) Adua

Beverly (Capalbo) Adua

December 21, 2017

Beverly (Capalbo) Adua, 80, lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Thursday December 21, 2017, in her home with her family there by her side. She joins in heaven her daughter Donna M. Johnson who passed away in 2011. Beverly was born in Worcester, daughter of Frank and Gladys (Erickson) Capalbo. Raised in Worcester she graduated from Venerini Academy, and married...

Pierre G. Chyoghly

Pierre G. Chyoghly

December 20, 2017

Pierre G. Chyoghly, 58 of West Boylston, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in UMass Medical Center.   Pierre was born in Aleppo, Syria, a son of the late Girgi Chyoghly.  He worked for 25 years at CARSTAR Waldron Auto Body in Marlborough as an Auto Body Professional.  Pierre was a dedicated and active member of St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox...

Annette (Sutherland) Chamberlain

Annette (Sutherland) Chamberlain

December 20, 2017

Annette M. (Sutherland) Chamberlain of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 20th 2017, after a brief battle with cancer.  She was born, August 19, 1951, the daughter of the now deceased Paul J. and Anna (Ramzell) Sutherland.  She was 66 years old. Annette is survived by her loving husband of 23 years Wayne Chamberlain; Two sons, Ryan Mancini and his...

Leatrice (Lubin) Palley

Leatrice (Lubin) Palley

December 20, 2017

Leatrice Palley, 87, of Worcester, MA, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of 60 years of the late Carlton L. Palley.  She is survived by her two sons, Gary Palley of Liverpool, NY and Warren Palley and his wife Jody of Southborough, MA, and two daughters,...

Mary (Foy) Catanzaro

Mary (Foy) Catanzaro

December 20, 2017

Mary A. (Foy) Catanzaro, 82 , longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20th 2017 with her family gathered at her side.  Mary was born in Millbury on February 6th 1935, one of three children of James J. and Mary Agnes (Berry) Foy.  Raised in Millbury, Mary graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and lived for a time on Franklin...

Christine C. Krilovich

Christine C. Krilovich

December 19, 2017

Christine C. (Giannino) Krilovich, 97, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Christine was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Bisceglia) Giannino. Christine’s husband and best friend of 64 years, Joseph J. Krilovich passed away in 2007.  She is survived by her three children, Paul...

Kenneth C Hull

Kenneth C Hull

December 19, 2017

Kenneth C. Hull, 77 of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday, December 19, 2017, joining in heaven his two infant children Daniel and Tracy. Kenneth was born in Worcester on September 24th 1940, the son of Viola Hull.  He graduated from North High School and earned his bachelor’s degree suma cum laude, attending night...

Jeanne E. Maspero

Jeanne E. Maspero

December 19, 2017

Jeanne E. (Moses) Maspero, 96, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Joseph “Joe” C. Maspero. Jeanne is survived by a son, Joseph C. Maspero, Jr., of Canton, MI; a daughter, Janet L. Maspero and her...

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem

December 18, 2017

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem, 84, long time Worcester resident passed away Monday, December 18th with her family gathered at her side after a period of declining health.  Born in Worcester, on December 28th 1932, Dorothy was the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Lavoie) Grandmaison.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Dorothy married Ferris Salem and began a 42 years marriage of Love...

Deborah S. Hazzard-McDonald

Deborah S. Hazzard-McDonald

December 15, 2017

  Deborah “Debby” (Follansbee) Hazzard-McDonald, 76, of Worcester, MA died on Friday, December 15, 2017.  She had special time with each of her sons and passed away with family by her bedside after her battle with ALS.  She was born in Manchester, CT on September 9, 1941.  She graduated from Manchester High School and spent many wonderful years raising her children...

Gerald F. "Gerry" Bartholomew, Jr,.

Gerald F. "Gerry" Bartholomew, Jr,.

December 15, 2017

Gerald F. “Gerry” Bartholomew, Jr., 61 of Auburn, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.Gerry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Gerald F. and Ruth Ann (Carelli) Bartholomew, Sr. where he was a graduate of St. Peter’s Central Catholic High School. He later received an associate’s...

Josephine (D'Errico) Notarangelo

Josephine (D'Errico) Notarangelo

December 15, 2017

Josephine  “Jo” (D’Errico) Notarangelo, 98, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, December 15th 2017, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Jo, was born and raised in Worcester, on September 30, 1919, the eldest daughter of eight children, of Italian immigrants, Peter and Lucia (d’Errico) D’Errico; she attended Worcester Girls Trade High School. ...

Philip C Price, Sr.

Philip C Price, Sr.

December 13, 2017

Philip C. Price, Sr. 84, of Worcester passed away peacefully December 13, 2017 with his family by his side.   Phil was born and raised in Worcester one of nine children of Elwood B. Price, Sr. and Muriel E. (Anderson) Price.  He graduated from Commerce High School class of 1951 where he was a standout  athlete and basketball player.  Phil then...

William "Billy" Erickson Jr.

William "Billy" Erickson Jr.

December 13, 2017

William “Billy” Erickson, Jr. 53 of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday December 13th 2017 after a period of declining health. Billy was born in Worcester, a son of William Erickson, Sr. and the late Rosemarie (Giorgio) Erickson.  Raised in Worcester, Billy owned and operated United Auto Sales many years before retiring.   He has lived here all his life. Billy is...

Margaret Tomaiolo Fortunato

Margaret Tomaiolo Fortunato

December 13, 2017

Margaret N. (Tomaiolo) Fortunato, 96, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret’s husband Joseph M “Joe Lucky” Fortunato died August 24, 2015. She is survived by her devoted children, a son Joseph M. Fortunato Jr. and his wife Susan of Millbury, and a daughter Mary M.  Fortunato-Habib of Paxton, and her son in...

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin

December 12, 2017

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin, 57, of Worcester passed away after a brief illness on December 12, 2017 with her beloved family gathered around her. RoseAnn was born December 27th, 1959, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, daughter of John C. Christopher and Rosemarie (Luisi) Christopher. As a young child she grew up in the Boston area and then settled in the Worcester...

Joseph A DePaoli

Joseph A DePaoli

December 12, 2017

Joseph A. DePaoli, 74, of Spencer, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in the presence of his loving family.  His wife, Pamela (Poirier) Magner-DePaoli, predeceased him in May 2014.Joseph is survived by his loving family, including, his son, Joseph J. DePaoli and his wife Amy of West Chester, PA; two daughters, Lisa J. Normandin and her husband Paul F....

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo

December 11, 2017

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo, 91 longtime resident of Millbury passed away peacefully Monday, December 11, 2017 with her devoted son by her side, joining in heaven The “Love of her Life”, her husband George.   Genevieve was born in Worcester on October 6, 1926, the daughter of Polish immigrants John and Viola (Walzack) Siminski.  Raised in Worcester, Genevieve graduated from St Mary’s...

Francine S. Coleman

Francine S. Coleman

December 11, 2017

Francine S. (Fernandes) Coleman, 66, of Rutland, a long-time HIV and drug addiction activist, counselor, and advocate, passed on Monday, December 11, 2017, in the comfort of her home. Francine is survived by her loving husband, Larry Coleman; her son, Steven Fernandes and his wife Jacqueline of Webster; four grandchildren, Darryl Mitchell of Boston, Steven Fernandes of Rutland, Monique Hill...

Louis A Prestes

Louis A Prestes

December 11, 2017

Louis A. Prestes, 84 of Worcester passed away with family gathered at his side Monday, December 11, 2017. Louis was born in Worcester, on May 9, 1933 the son of Anthony and Irene (Kallio) Prestes.  Raised in Worcester, Louis graduated from Commerce High School and joined the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly during the Korean War.    Louis then met...

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