Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Giovanna (Simmarano) Morrissey
November 13, 2017
Giovanna (Simmarano) Morrissey, 72, of Worcester, MA, passed away on Monday, November 13, with her family gathered at her side, after a long courageous battle with MDS and Breast Cancer. Giovanna was born in Montescaglioso, Italy. The second daughter of Emanuele and Rosalia (Santeramo) Simmarano. In 1958, at the age of 13, Giovanna immigrated to the United States with her...
Robert W. Piltzecker
November 12, 2017
Robert W. Piltzecker, Sr, 78, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 12, 2017 after a brief illness. Robert was born on June 4, 1939 in Worcester, where he lived all his life. He was a graduate of Worcester Commerce High School in 1958 and served in the United States Army until 1961, and...
Matthew J. Wallace
November 11, 2017
Matthew J. Wallace, 31, of Spencer, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Lily Wallace; his parents, Michael and Susan (Denio) Wallace of Worcester; Lily’s mother, Brittany Higgins of Spencer; two brothers, Sean P. Wallace of Worcester, and Ryan M. Wallace and his wife Melissa and their children, Mackenzie and...
Souhaila M. Arraje
November 10, 2017
Souhaila “Sue” M. (Hajjar) Arraje, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10th 2017, after a long illness. Born in Mashghara, Lebanon, the daughter of the late Michael and Melia (Abou Arraje) Hajjar, Souhaila emigrated to Canada in 1956 and then to Worcester in 1958. She was predeceased by her husband John in 2000. She is survived by her daughters,...
Aiflin Sabbagh Saadi
November 10, 2017
Aiflin Sabbagh Saadi, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at UMass Hospital. Aiflin is survived by three sons, Bachir Saadi and his wife Norma Zayto, Saad Saadi all of Millbury and Abdulmasih Isaac Saadi and his wife Naila of Texas; five daughters, Bashira Saadi and her husband Joseph Masri of Syria, Souad Saadi and her...
Jerry L. Stevens
November 10, 2017
Jerry L. Stevens, 63, of Shrewsbury died peacefully but unexpectedly Friday November 10, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital. Jerry’s wife Lynn N. (Bonderman) Stevens predeceased him in 2000. He is survived by his loving family; two daughters, Andrea L.(Stevens) Rotolo and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury, and Jennifer R. Stevens of Shrewsbury. Jerry also leaves a brother Mark Stevens and...
John R. Stepp
November 9, 2017
John Raymond Stepp, 83, long time Worcester resident died Thursday November 9, 2017 at UMASS Medical Center Worcester of a heart attack. John Stepp was born October 4, 1934 in Inez, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University of Michigan (Master’s in Public Health). Friend’s and colleagues in Worcester may recall his loyalty to the UK...
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...
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