Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ellen M. Papaz
December 9, 2017
Ellen M. (Spain) Papaz, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 surrounded by her loving family at the Dodge Park Rest Home. She was predeceased by her devoted husband George “Pappy” Papaz in 2015 and son David in 1993, identical twin sister Elinor in 2014, and other siblings. She is survived by her children and their spouses,...
Michael D. Palmer
December 9, 2017
Michael D. Palmer, 58, of Worcester, formerly a long-time resident of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Michael is survived by the many people that loved him, including his children, Stefani, Nicole, and Matthew Palmer, all of Auburn; his parents, Clayton and Carol (Carter) Palmer of Worcester; his former wife and still close friend,...
Estella Mae (Bush) Speight
December 9, 2017
Estella Mae (Bush) Speight, 59, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home in her husband’s arms Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Estella was born and raised in Noxubee County, Mississippi, one of eight children of Roosevelt Bush Sr. and Nina (Robinson) Bush. She married Auguster Speight Jr. in 1973 and together moved to Worcester in 1974. ...
Diane "DeDe" Pilat-Roberts
December 9, 2017
Diane N. “DeDe” (Pilat) Roberts, 62, of Brooksville Florida formerly from the Worcester area died peacefully Saturday December 9, 2017 in the Sturgill Hospice Center Brooksville FL. DeDe is survived by her mother Evelyn (Sarbentos) Pilat of Worcester, her son Jason LaPorte of Rutland, a brother Glenn F. Pilat and his wife Kim of Millbury, her sisters, Debra A. Raymond...
Anthony A. Lewis, Jr.
December 9, 2017
Anthony A. Lewis, Jr., 44, of West Boylston, formerly a long-time resident of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the loving arms of his wife, Jennifer L. (David) Lewis. Along with his wife, his beloved dog Chief Brody, and step-son, Cameron Grant of Ashland; he is survived by his mother, Christine (Cleary) Lewis of Ashland; his father,...
Joseph R. Blondin, Jr.
December 8, 2017
Joseph R. Blondin, Jr., 56, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at UMass Hospital, with his loving mother and his long-time companion Paula Giangregorio at his bedside. He is survived by his son, Joseph R. Blondin, III of New York City; a daughter, Sarah Beauregard and her husband Matthew of Assonet, MA; his mother, Dorothy “Dot” (Varin)...
Luigi Mari
December 7, 2017
Luigi Mari, 97 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Oasis at Dodge Park with his family beside him. Luigi was born in Sicily, Italy, a son of the late Alberto and Giuseppina (Laveccia) Mari. He graduated from high school in Italy and later joined the Italian Army where he was a prisoner of war for...
Richard H. Ekberg
December 7, 2017
Richard H. Ekberg, 90, of Worcester passed away into restful sleep and peace on Thursday morning, December 7, 2017 at the Soldiers’ Home In Holyoke. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Anton P. and Corrine V. (Dube) Ekberg. After high school, Richard served in the United States Navy, during World War II. He went on to work...
Peter D. Rigero
December 6, 2017
Mr. Peter D. Rigero, Esq. former Clerk Magistrate of Uxbridge District Court, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Boylston, after a period of declining health. He was 84. Born in Worcester on June 29, 1933 to the late, Dominic P. and Mary A. (Roncone) Rigero, Mr. Rigero was a life-long resident and...
Violet Miranda Bragg
December 5, 2017
Violet Miranda (Wright) Bragg, 59 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family.Violet was born in New Bern, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Bishop Wright where she was a graduate of New Bern Senior High School. She moved to Worcester in 1980 where she has lived...
Carole (Gagner) Harpie
December 1, 2017
Carole A. (Gagner) Harpie, 80 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2017 following a lengthy illness fought with courage, dignity, and determination. Carole was born in Worcester, one of two children of Edmond J. and Isabelle (Bedard) Gagner. Raised in Auburn, Carole graduated from Auburn High School and began a career as a Jazz Vocalist with the stage...
Rose (Antonucci) Vaillette
November 30, 2017
Rose J. (Antonucci) Vaillette, 87, formerly of North Grafton, passed away Thursday, November 30th 2017 after a period of declining health. Rose is survived by her husband of 63 years Paul H. Valliette; her three devoted children, Kathleen Anne Holland and her husband John of Wakefield, David P. Vaillette and his wife Carolyn of Milford, NH, and Stephen J ....
Nicholas J Rossetti, Sr
November 30, 2017
Nicholas J. Rossetti, Sr. 92, formerly of Windbrook Estates in Auburn, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 30th 2017, one week prior to his 93th birthday on December 7, 2017. Nicholas was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Maria (Giaquinto) Rossetti. Nicholas served his country proudly during War II, before returning home where...
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