Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Michael E. Bussolari
November 7, 2017
Michael Bussolari, 31, of Boylston passed away peacefully Tuesday November 7th at Umass hospital with those he loved gathered at his side. Mike leaves his mom Sue, his dad Rob, his sister Jamie Adams and her husband Mark who was always like a brother to him. He also leaves the true loves of his life, Nate and Anna Adams, many...
Lila (Sarb) Richards
November 6, 2017
Lila (Sarb) Richards, 91, of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, November 6th 2017, joining in heaven her love and only daughter, Kim Larson, who passed away in 1996. Lila was born in Worcester, one of four children of George and Josephine (Lian) Sarb. Raised in the city, she attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Worcester Business Science School. Shortly...
Clayton Philip Price
November 6, 2017
Clayton Philip Price, 28, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Clayton is survived by his loving wife, Sheyla E. (Nazario) Price; his parents, Philip C. “Puggy” Price, Jr. and Cynthia A. (Boucher) Price of Worcester; his paternal grandparents, Philip C. and Elsie Louise Price, Sr., of Worcester; his mother in law, Carmen Justiniano of Worcester; eleven siblings,...
Diane (Bisceglia) Heirtzler
November 6, 2017
Diane (Bisceglia) Heirtzler, 75 of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at home, surrounded by her large, loving family after a tragically short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, Diane was the only daughter of Leo and Josephine (Zona) Bisceglia. She graduated from Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1960, and went on to study hairdressing...
Lena M. Rhodenizer
November 4, 2017
Lena M. Rhodenizer, 28 of Charlton, MA and formerly of Shrewsbury unexpectedly yet peacefully passed away in her home Saturday morning November 4, 2017. Lena was blessed with a daughter, Ayla Maria Ducharme; her loving partner of 7 years, Joshua Ducharme; her mother Donna Liberty Duquette of Shrewsbury; her sister, Racquel Rhodenizer of Shrewsbury; her uncle, Arthur R. Duquette, Jr....
Rosemarie Veronica Chiancola
November 3, 2017
Rosemarie Veronica (Mandella) Chiancola went to be with the Lord on November, 3, 2017. She was a strong and independent woman who, at 102 years old, was able to remain living in her home until her death. She is survived by three sons, Charles, "Sal", of Florida, Sam of Sutton, Anthony of California, and one daughter, Mary of Worcester, six...
William F Rigere, Jr.
November 2, 2017
William F. Rigere, Jr. 56 of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 2, 2017. William is survived by his father, William F. Rigere, Sr. with whom he lived, a brother, Steven Rigere of Shrewsbury; Extended family members and friends. His mother, Lillian (Senkavitch) Rigere, passed away in 1988. Born and raised in Shrewsbury, William worked as a welder for various...
Maurice "Moe" Monopoli
November 1, 2017
Maurice “Moe” Monopoli, 65, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away Wednesday, November 1st with his family gathered at his side. Moe was born in Worcester, son of Luke A. and Catherine R. (Betti) Monopoli. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School class of 1970; attended Worcester State College and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Assumption College. Maurice then notably earned his...
Kimberly M. Goodrich
November 1, 2017
Kimberly Goodrich, loving mother, daughter, sister and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017, after a six-month battle against cancer. She was 46 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family. Kim was born on April 22, 1971 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Craig and Clifford Goodrich. ...
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...