Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette

Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette

September 3, 2017

Worcester - Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette 93, of Worcester, formerly of Sturbridge, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September, 3rd 2017 at Christopher Heights surrounded by loving family. Beatrice is survived by three daughters Claudette Wrubel and her husband Ben of Worcester, Antoinette Gallant and her husband Yvon of Rogersville N.B, and Pauline Gard and her husband Rendell of Lakeville, N.B: a...

Freda Jarrouche

Freda Jarrouche

September 3, 2017

Freda (Antar) Jarrouche , 77, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2017 in UMass Memorial Medical Center. Freda was born on October 21, 1939 in Damascus, Syria and was preceded in death by her father, Christopher Antar and her mother, Sarah (Chammas) Antar.   Freda’s faith was very important to her.  She enjoyed worshiping at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox...

Francesco X Lopriore, Sr.

Francesco X Lopriore, Sr.

September 3, 2017

Francesco Xavier Lopriore, Sr., 67 of Plymouth, MA, formerly a resident of both Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017. Francesco was born in Worcester, the son to the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Montecalvo) Lopriore.  He graduated from Shrewsbury High School.  Francesco was the former owner of F & D Motors in Shrewsbury as well as a...

Albert J. "Chic" Samara

Albert J. "Chic" Samara

September 2, 2017

Albert J. “Chic” Samara, age 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, September 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Chic was born in the Grafton Hill section and lived his whole life in Worcester.  He was the son of Alice (Zeena) and Abraham Samara of Homs and Damascus, Syria respectively. ...

William O. Dupuis

William O. Dupuis

September 2, 2017

  William O. Dupuis, 85, of Worcester, formerly of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at UMass Hospital.  His loving wife of fifty-two years, Marjorie M. (Granger) Dupuis, predeceased him in March 2011. William is survived by two sons, Marc W. Dupuis of Boylston, and Michael P. Dupuis and his wife Michele of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Michele Baird of...

Antoinette M. "Ann" Bonofiglio

Antoinette M. "Ann" Bonofiglio

August 30, 2017

Antoinette M. “Ann” (Prudenti) Bonofiglio, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.  Antoinette was born in Jefferson, Ma, a daughter to the late Carmeno and Maria (Solazzi) Prudenti.  She attended Worcester Schools and has lived here all her life.  Ann worked as a food service worker in...

Lily M. Walker

Lily M. Walker

August 28, 2017

Lily M. Walker of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2017.  She was 70 years old. Lily is survived by her loving son, Christopher J. Walker and his wife Deborah of Oakham; her cherished granddaughter , Ava M. Walker of Oakham; two brothers, Mylon Walker and Edward Longmier; five sisters, Dolores Oakes, Sharon Nagy, Alice Silva, Alma Bennett,...

Nina (Shinkaruk) Joseph

Nina (Shinkaruk) Joseph

August 27, 2017

Nina (Shinkaruk) Joseph, 80, of Leicester, formally of Newington, CT, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27th 2017.    Nina was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Nicholai and Ksania “Sophie” (Dimideke) Shinkaruk.  She lived in Newington and worked as a Clerk Typist for the State of Connecticut Department of Toxicology for over 25 years before retiring and moving to Leicester...

Michael A. Patruno

Michael A. Patruno

August 26, 2017

Michael A. Patruno, Jr., 87, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday, August 26, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  His wife of 59 wonderful years, Constance A. (Coons) Patruno passed away in 2012. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Shirley Pritchard and her husband Glyn of Fort Lauderdale, and Michele D’Amore of Worcester, Michael also leaves 3...

Paula (Hazzard) Rucker

Paula (Hazzard) Rucker

August 25, 2017

Paula E. (Toney) Rucker, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2017 after a long illness.  Paula’s husband James C. Rucker passed away in 2005.  Paula is survived by her beloved family; Her children, Patricia R. Rucker, and Michelle Johnson both of Worcester; her stepchildren, Andrea, Orlean, and James C. Rucker, Jr all of Springfield, Illinois; and Warren...

Vito J Laganelli

Vito J Laganelli

August 24, 2017

Vito J. Laganelli, 86 a long time resident of Quinsigamond Village passed away with his family gathered at his bedside Thursday, August 24th 2017 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Vito was the son of Ralph and Angelina (Lavanga) Laganelli.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, joined the U.S.  Navy serving his country during the...

Michael A. Drohan

Michael A. Drohan

August 23, 2017

 Michael A. Drohan, 62, of Worcester died peacefully on Wednesday August 23, 2017 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.      Michael leaves behind his wife and best friend, Diane (Blondin) Drohan, a son Michael Drohan of Worcester, two stepsons, Bill Shultz and his fiancée, Kaitlyn Folds of Concord, New Hampshire, Michael Shultz of Worcester, one stepdaughter, Keri...

Frank C Gaskell Jr.

Frank C Gaskell Jr.

August 23, 2017

Frank C. Gaskell, Jr.  65,  a 34 year resident of Millbury, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 22nd 2017.    Born in Holden and raised in Auburn, Frank was one of four children of Frank C. Gaskell, Sr. and P. Jean (Drury) Gaskell-Cournoyer. He graduated from Auburn High school and worked as a dispatcher for Worcester County Air Freight for almost 40...

Barbara A. Michalak

Barbara A. Michalak

August 23, 2017

Barbara A. (Heron) Michalak, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away in her home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.  Her loving husband, George S. Michalak, predeceased her in 2012.   Barbara is survived by her devoted daughter, Diane L. Michalak of Shrewsbury; son in law, John P. Duquette of Northborough; two brothers, John Heron of Milford, and David Heron...

John R Ruggieri

John R Ruggieri

August 20, 2017

John R. Ruggieri (Jack), 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20th 2017 with his family gathered at his side.  He joins in heaven his daughter Deborah Lazzaro who passed away in 2010, his grandson Jeffrey McLaughlin and other family members.        Jack was born May 25, 1933, in Worcester, a son of Domenic and Gladys (White) Ruggieri.  He was...

Rose M. Balsamo

Rose M. Balsamo

August 19, 2017

Rose M. (Casillo) Balsamo, 93, of Worcester and Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at her home in Florida, with her daughter at her bedside.  She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony S. Balsamo. Rose is survived by a daughter, Josephine Balsamo of Coconut Creek, FL; three sisters, Amelia Sachetto, Mary Amato, and Gloria Schofield.  She...

Mary A Lorusso Ciuffredo

Mary A Lorusso Ciuffredo

August 19, 2017

Mary A. (Lorusso) Ciuffredo,91, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully on Saturday August 19,2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband Matteo Ciuffredo died in 1989. Mary is survived by three daughters Lois D. Ciuffredo, Susan Healy and her husband Jack of North Brookfield, Mary Ann Bardier and her husband Ernie of Charlton, and...

Jeanne M. Hanam

Jeanne M. Hanam

August 18, 2017

Jeanne M. (Brunette) Hanam, 90, a 60 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Jeanne was born in Worcester, one of 8 children to the late Joseph N. and Delia M. (Malboeuf) Brunette.  She was a graduate of Commerce High School and later worked for New England...

Kenneth Curry, Jr

Kenneth Curry, Jr

August 18, 2017

Kenneth M. Curry, Jr., 43, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017.  His wife, Kelly A. (Cesaitis) Curry, predeceased him in 2014. Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Brianna M. Curry and Kailee Rose Curry; his mother, Rosemary (Roncone) Curry; a sister, Maria Calcagni and her husband Jason and their daughter, Jayden, all of Worcester.  Kenneth was predeceased...

Frances L. Flanary

Frances L. Flanary

August 17, 2017

Frances L. Flanary, 79, 32 Duxbury Rd. Worcester Ma. (formerly of Uniondale, NY,)   entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 17, 2017.  She was born in Dryden, VA to Virgie (Pennington) and Kermit Flanary on January 18, 1938, the family later settled in Pennington Gap, VA where she spent the majority of her young adult life. She moved to Hempstead,...

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