Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Carleton E Dufresne, Jr.
October 5, 2017
Carleton E. Dufresne, Jr., of Venice, FL, formerly of Worcester, Leicester and Sutton, MA, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, just a day shy of his 95th birthday. Carleton was born in Worcester, MA, one of seven children, born to the late Carleton E. and Helena L. (Packard) Dufresne, Sr. Carleton was a graduate...
James J. Murray
October 3, 2017
James “Jimmy” Murray, Born October 23, 1946, Jim Murray passed away peacefully on October 3 at the age of 70. He is survived by his family: brothers and sisters Mark Murray of Worcester, MA, Sheila Murray of West Stockbridge, MA, Eileen Murray and husband Kurt Janson of East Calais, VT, Thomas Murray and finance Sydney Bacenas of Santa Monica, CA;...
Steven Johnson
October 2, 2017
Steven Johnson, 74, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 in Florida.Steven was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 1, 1943 to the late Ethel and George Johnson and lived many years in Florida. With Steven’s passing he leaves behind a daughter Marci Baker, a granddaughter, Rebecca, former wife Vida Osterberg and a brother, extended family and friends....
Mark D. "Chet" Prunier
October 2, 2017
Mark D. “Chet” Prunier, 55, of Boylston, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, at UMass Hospital, after becoming ill at home on Sunday evening. Mark is survived by his loves, his wife of twenty-five years, Teresa A. (Howley) Prunier, and their daughter, Ashley A. Prunier of Murphysboro, IL; his father Norman Prunier of Worcester; a brother, Norman Prunier Jr.,...
James Nozzolillo
September 30, 2017
James Nozzolillo, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother, Esther in October 2016, and by his brother, Vincent II in November 2016. James is survived by his former wife, Elaine A. (Jandrow) Nozzolillo of Millbury; two sons, James M. Nozzolillo of Honolulu, HI and Jared D. Nozzolillo...
Caroline "Carrie" (Caputo) Paldino
September 30, 2017
Caroline “Carrie” (Caputo) Paldino, 90, of Worcester, died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by loved ones. Her husband of 65 years, Peter P. Paldino, died May 2, 2014. Caroline is survived by her four sons, Patrick J. Paldino and his wife Shirley of Montgomery Center, VT, Peter A. Paldino and his wife Paula,...
Lillian K. Wood
September 27, 2017
Lillian K. (Smith) Wood, 56, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017, with her husband near to her. Lillian is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Richard F. Wood; their daughter, best friend and love of Lillian’s life, Jessica A.D. Wood of Clinton and her fiancé, Travis Perron of West Boylston; her precious...
Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla
September 24, 2017
Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla, after 90 years of life, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, September 24th 2017 with the family she loved gathered by her side. Mary was born in Aita-el-Fokar, Lebanon, one of seven children of Michael and Badeha (Dabaghe) Ansara. Raised, educated and married in Lebanon, Mary with her husband and children immigrated to the United...
Robert T. Aldorisio
September 24, 2017
Robert T. Aldorisio, 77 of Northborough, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Malden, a son of the late Vincent Alfred and Rose Marie (Tomasi) Aldorisio. He grew up in Braintree and was a graduate of Braintree High School where he excelled in...
Laura E. Pearson
September 24, 2017
WORCESTER – Laura E. Pearson passed away at home on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with her family at her side. She leaves her beloved children, Abdul-Babatunde Pearson and Benetta (Pearson) Kuffour of Worcester; R. Yaniyah Pearson of Newburgh , NY and Jewell Pearson of Inglewood, CA. She was loved by 37 grand, great and great-great grandchildren., many nieces, nephews and...
Dennis G. Morrissey
September 24, 2017
Dennis George Morrissey, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Dennis was born in Worcester, a son of the late William E. and Evelyn G. (Hudson) Morrissey. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester, the city he proudly claimed to be his home. Dennis was a business entrepreneur who explored many...
Lucrezia (Villani) Rocco
September 24, 2017
Lucrezia “Grace” (Villani) Rocco, 96 longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2017, with her devoted family gathered at her side joining in heaven her husband David Rocco and other family members. Lucrezia was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Francesca (DiPierro) Villiani. She graduated from Worcester Girls trade and accepted a...
Nicholas J. Carenzo, Sr.
September 23, 2017
Nicholas J. Carenzo, Sr., 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at home with his family by his side. Nicholas was born in Wortcester, a son to the late Anthony V. Carenzo Sr., and Santa (Fiorentino) Carenzo. He attended Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all is life. Nicholas was an operating engineer of...
Pantaleo "Leo" DiGioia
September 22, 2017
Pantaleo “Leo” DiGioia, 83 of Worcester, MA and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 in the arms of his son at UMass Hospital.Leo was born in Bisceglie, Italy on April 24, 1934 to the late Angela (DeCillis) and Pietro DiGioia. In 1970, he traveled to America and resided in Worcester with his family. Leo had the hands...
Russell C Smith
September 22, 2017
Russell C. Smith, age 62, succumbed to Glioblastoma a form of brain cancer after a courageous 13 month battle on Friday, September 22, 2017, surrounded by love and memories. Russ leaves behind his loving wife of 36 years, Lynda (Anderson) Smith, of Charlton, MA; his two daughters, Lynsey Grinstein and her husband, Aaron, of Ashfield, MA, and Carly Marazzi and...
Hilma K Selin
September 21, 2017
Hilma K. (Koskinen) Selin, 94, of Worcester, formerly of Baileyville, Maine and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 with the family she loved gathered at her side. Over the past year she greatly missed her husband of 67 years, L. “Oscar” Selin, who pre-deceased her passing away February 24, 2016. Hilma was born in Kalvola,...
Jay M. D'Andrea Sr.
September 20, 2017
Jay M. D’Andrea Sr, of Springfield Missouri formerly of Worcester died unexpectedly September 20, 2017 at home in Springfield. Jay is survived by his son Jay M D’Andrea Jr. of West Boylston, his brother Joseph D’Andrea and his wife Julie, and his sister Cheryl D’Andrea all of Worcester. Jay was also the proud uncle to Brian, Matthew, and James D’Andrea...
Frank Mungo
September 19, 2017
Frank Mungo, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017 after a period of declining health. Frank was born in Worcester on June 1, 1934, a son of Agazio ‘Gus” and Maria (Aloise) Mungo. Raised in Worcester, Frank graduated from Commerce High School. He worked his entire life in the Photography Industry as a lithographer for various companies...
Christopher A. Foley
September 19, 2017
After a courageous battle with cancer, Christopher A. Foley, 43, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Christopher was born in Worcester, graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University. Christopher was the owner of Foley’s Collision Center in...
Theresa M. Gracia Monopoli
September 19, 2017
Theresa (Gracia) Monopoli, 93 of Grafton formerly of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Theresa leaves her devoted husband of seventy years, Peter N. Monopoli, a daughter Diana G. Mitchell and her husband Joseph of Grafton, and her son Natale A.”Chris” Monopoli. Theresa was also the proud grandmother to Jessica...
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