Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Thomas M. Walsh
October 31, 2017
Thomas M. Walsh, 82 of Daytona Beach, Florida, formerly on Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Thomas was born in Worcester, a son of the late Thomas J. and Rose E. (Gentile) Walsh. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1957, serving his country proudly until he was discharged to the Army Reserves in 1959. ...
Shirley (Garganigo) Frongillo
October 28, 2017
Shirley M. (Garganigo) Frongillo, 86 long time Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully with her family gathered at her side Saturday October 28th 2017 after a brief period of declining health joining in Heaven her daughter Nancy Coppellotti. Shirley was born in Worcester, one of three daughters of Salvatore and Theresa (Guerra) Garganigo. Raised in Shrewsbury, Shirley graduated from Shrewsbury High...
Debra Lee White
October 28, 2017
Debra Lee White, 56, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Debra is survived by her children, Christopher M. White of Worcester, and Ashley L. Renouf and her husband Mark of Somerville; her mother, Mary Ellen (Campbell) DiLiddo of Worcester; a brother, John P. DiLiddo, Jr. and his wife Audra of Worcester; two sisters,...
Mary Ann Hagerty
October 28, 2017
Mary Ann Hagerty, 60, of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday October 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann is survived by four sisters, Alice Murphy of North Oxford, Dorothy Capp of Windsor Locks CT, Elizabeth Berube of Worcester, and Marie Hagerty of Southbridge. Mary Ann also leaves her Brothers, Maurice Hagerty and his wife Rose, of...
Alfred "Foxy" Haddad
October 27, 2017
Alfred M. “Foxy” Haddad, 87 of Worcester former local business owner, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, October 27, 2017. Alfred was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Fred G. and Evelyn A. (Jalboot) Haddad. Raised in Worcester he attended commerce high school, opened businesses and raised a family with love, dedication and devotion. Foxy, worked all...
Dennis J Lucier
October 26, 2017
Dennis J. Lucier, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Saint Francis Home. Dennis is survived by his children, Elizabeth Verone and her husband Alan of Pennsylvania, Leah Langlois and her husband Timothy of Warren, and Mindy Parrish and her husband Jeremy of Florida; his mother, Nancy (Burbo) Burke of Worcester; a brother, David P. Lucier...
James M. Heenan
October 24, 2017
James Michael Heenan, 69, of Grafton Hill, Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on October 24, 2017 from complications following an illness. He was surrounded by his family. The wake calling hours will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 370 Plantation St. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The funeral will be held following...
John T. Campbell, Sr.
October 24, 2017
John T. Campbell, Sr., 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the comforts of his own home with his family by his side. John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Vincent C. and Catherine M. (Christman) Campbell. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and had lived all his life in...
Marie (Sainato) Lee
October 24, 2017
Maria Theresa (Sainato) Lee was born in Somerville, MA in 1917. The youngest child of Joseph and Annella Sainato-(Mallano) and sister to seventeen brothers and sisters, of which, eleven lived to full maturity. She was married to Thomas M. Lee, of Somerville. Marie, aka: Mary Lee, graduated from Somerville High School in 1935 and attended nursing training classes in Boston....
Courtney (Galvin) Baldino
October 24, 2017
Courtney E. (Galvin) Baldino, 33, of Worcester, a loving wife, mother, and daughter passed away peacefully with her family gathered by her side on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a long illness. Courtney was born in Worcester, the daughter of John E. and Beverly R. (Richardson) Galvin and was raised in Auburn. Growing up her passions were youth soccer and...
Elizabeth Boosahda
October 24, 2017
Elizabeth Boosahda, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Dodge Park Rest Home. She was born in Worcester on August 15, 1926, to Kalil and Nazira (Mishalanie) Boosahda. She grew up on Grafton Hill. She resided for many years at 80 Salisbury Street, Worcester, where she was instrumental in working with State and Local authorities to...
Mary-Ann (L'Esperance) Messina
October 23, 2017
Mary-Ann (L’Esperance) Messina, 60 of Worcester, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017, in the comforts of her home, with her family by her side. Mary-Ann was raised in Grafton by her parents, Paul and Mary-Ann L’Esperance. As a child, Mary-Ann discovered her love of music. She spent countless hours, throughout her life, developing her musical talents...
JoAnne Forson
October 23, 2017
JoAnne (Lannon) Forson, 62 of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. JoAnne was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late John J. Lannon, Jr. She grew up in Grafton and was a graduate of Holy Name Central Catholic High School. JoAnne was the director of Special Projects for Arcadia Healthcare...
Michael J Vuona, Jr.
October 22, 2017
Michael J. Vuona, Jr. 81 a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 after being stricken ill at home. Michael born in Worcester, one of eight children of Michael J. Vuona, Sr. and Lucy “Sally” (Abasciano) Vuona; He began his life in Worcester before moving to the Jordan Pond neighborhood of Shrewsbury at the age of 12. Michael...
Allan G MacDonald
October 21, 2017
Allan G. MacDonald, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Beaumont of Westborough, with his loving family at his side. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Doris P. (Riley) MacDonald; three sons, Allan G. MacDonald, Jr. and his wife Heidi of Boylston, Scott D. MacDonald and his husband Jonathan Smith of Worcester,...
Jason A. Cripps
October 19, 2017
Jason A. Cripps, loving and beloved husband, father and brother passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017, after a heart complication. He was 45 years young and was surrounded at the end by his loving family and close friends. Jason was born on March 20, 1972 in Worcester, Massachusetts and is survived by his wife of 12 years, Stephanie (Rauktis)...
Vincenzo "Vinny" Puntillo
October 19, 2017
Vincenzo “Vinny” Puntillo, 79, of West Boylston passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, October 19th 2017 with those he loved gathered at his side. Vinny was born and raised in Montescaglioso, Italy. He was one of six children of Vito and Lucia (Lospinuso) Puntillo. At the age of 20, Vinny immigrated to the United States . He met and married...
Jodi A. (Dowd) Gricci
October 18, 2017
Jodi Dowd Gricci passed away peacefully at home in Westborough surrounded by her family and dear friend on Wednesday, October 18th from metastatic breast cancer. Born on February 15, 1968 in Holden, Jodi graduated from Leicester High School. Her early career included positions as Marketing Coordinator at Boston Scientific in Natick and Marketing Manager at Cortek in Dedham. At the...
Kristy A. Grogan
October 18, 2017
Kristy Grogan, 45 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 18th 2017. Kristy was born in Worcester on May 12, 1972, a daughter of Eva Grady and Herbet S. Grogan. Raised in Worcester, she attended South High School and worked for Philip Morris Co. for some time. Kristy was devoted to her children and family and loved to dance, cook,...
Paul "Bluto" Bayrouty
October 18, 2017
Paul D. ”Bluto” Bayrouty, 55 of Somerset, passed away Wednesday October 18th 2017 while visiting in New Orleans. Paul was born in Worcester on August 29, 1962 to Robert M. and Joan M. (Dimitry) Bayrouty. He was raised in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School. Paul then earned his college degree from Northeastern University in Boston. At the age...