Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Catherine Ann "Kay" Paparella
December 21, 2024
Catherine A. Paparella, 91, a lifetime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was the beloved matriarch of the Paparella family and was known as “Kay” by all who knew and loved her.
She was born in Worcester on July 24, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore Paparella...
Geraldine "Gerry" (Starkus) Zecco
December 21, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” A. (Starkus) Zecco, 86, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, December 21th, 2024, just over a month, since the “love of her life” and husband of sixty-two years, Francis A. Zecco, Sr. passed on November 18th.
She is survived by, a son, Francis A. Zecco, Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn; a...
John D Orrizzi
December 20, 2024
John “Jack” D. Orrizzi, 76, of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Jack was born in Worcester on April 5, 1948, to Hugo and Julia (Cilia) Orrizzi. He was raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Rutgers University and then was...
Ronald C. Mikelonis
December 20, 2024
Ronald C. Mikelonis, 75, of Middletown, R.I., formerly of Rutland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 20th, 2024, after succumbing to a lifetime of health challenges.
Ronald was born in Worcester, one of four children of the late, Charles A. and Jennie T. (Festa) Mikelonis. Raised in Worcester, Ronald attended Classical High School and graduated from Doherty...
John S. Ferdella
December 19, 2024
John S. Ferdella, 83, passed away at his home on December 19, 2024 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His absence will be deeply felt by his daughter Beth Ann and her husband James Moughan of Holden, MA and his son John Ferdella, Jr. and his wife Nicole of Paris, France. He was a proud and loving Grampy to his...
Edmund E. Robertson
December 19, 2024
Edmund E. Robertson, 96, of Millbury, reposed to the Lord on December 19th at home with his loving wife and daughter. He was known as “Papa” to all those who knew him and loved him.
Edmund was born in Worcester on June 2, 1928, son of the late Harry and Mary (Nichols) Robertson. He attended Commerce High School in Worcester, MA...
Shirley A. Rodgers
December 19, 2024
Shirley A. (Kniskern) Rodgers, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Born August 23, 1934, in Worcester to the late, Holmer Ralph and Irene (Brown) Kniskern. Shirley was an incredibly strong, kind, stubborn, and caring woman. You could often find her crocheting, making puzzles, or doing crosswords. Shirley also loved watching Hallmark, playing cards, collecting various items, reading the...
Theresa (DiPilato) Clancey
December 19, 2024
Theresa P. (DiPilato) Clancey, 67, a lifelong resident of Worcester, devoted soulmate, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, December 19th 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a series of health challenges.
Theresa was born in Worcester, the daughter of Guiseppi and Helen (Byczkowski) DiPilato. Raised and educated in Worcester, Theresa devoted her life to her family. In 1989, while attending a...
Tatum Jean Davenport
December 17, 2024
Tatum Jean Davenport, the beloved daughter of Devin and Mikaela Davenport of Oakham, passed away at a tender age on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on November 2, 2023, Tatum was the light of her family, the cherished only child of her parents and the only grandchild on both...
Nicolette B. Castellani
December 16, 2024
Nicolette B. “Betty” (Ciampaglia) Castellani, 102 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 at The Overlook in Charlton surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Orazio and Rosina (Troiano) Ciampaglia where she grew up and graduated from Commerce High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Memorial Hospital for...
Michael W. Lawrence
December 15, 2024
Michael W. Lawrence, 82, of Charlton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He is reunited with his wife of fifty years, Anne Marie (Picard) Lawrence, who predeceased him in April 2016.
Michael is survived by their daughter, Nicole Szretter and her husband Scott, with whom he lived; three grandchildren, Logan, Jordyn, and Kathryn;...
Fulvia D'Amico
December 15, 2024
Fulvia (Bruno) D’Amico, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Notre Dame Long Term Care, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Alexander D’Amico, predeceased her in September 2003.
Fulvia is survived by her daughter, Dolores M. Anderson and her husband Donald of Worcester; two cherished granddaughters, Adrienne Anderson and her husband Jack Walsh, and Roxanne Anderson...
Shirley-Jean Hassett
December 14, 2024
Shirley-Jean Hassett, formerly of Spencer, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at The Service League of Greenville Hospice House in Greenville, North Carolina on December 14, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 72.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edward Hassett and Louise Sacco Hassett and is dearly missed by her brothers Paul and James and her daughter...
Lance G. DesRosiers
December 12, 2024
Lance G. DesRosiers, of Worcester MA, passed away on Thursday morning December 12, 2024 after a brief illness.
He was born in Worcester, MA on March 10th, 1982. He was the beloved son to Sandee and Warren DesRosiers and little brother to his sister Charmane DesRosiers. In addition to his parents and family, Lance is survived by his forever love, girlfriend...
Richard L. Miles
December 11, 2024
Richard L. Miles passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 83 in his home (that he built) in Westport, MA. He is reunited with his high school love and wife of over 60 years, Marika C. (Folta) Miles.
Richard was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He is survived by three sons,...
Joseph P. Lombardi
December 11, 2024
Joseph P. Lombardi, 86, of Worcester, formerly Burlington, MA, passed away with his beloved wife of 20 years, Frances at his bedside, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Joe was born in Worcester, one of four children of Pasquale and Rose (Chioda) Lombardi. Raised in the Italian neighborhood of Grafton Hill. Joe graduated from North High School,...
Paul W. Kalinowski
December 11, 2024
Paul W. Kalinowski, 79, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Odd Fellows Home.
Born in Worcester, Paul was one of seven children of the late Edward and Gladys (Jakubowicz) Kalinowski. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and went on to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. During the Vietnam War, Paul proudly...
Robert D. Dell'Olio, Sr.
December 9, 2024
Robert "Bob" D. Dell’Olio, Sr., 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born in Worcester, one of five sons to the late Joseph and Maria Dell’Olio. He grew up in Worcester where he graduated from North High School and later attended Worcester State College. Bob worked as a...
Carmen A. Santiago
December 9, 2024
Carmen A. Santiago, 82, of Worcester, the family matriarch, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Carmen is survived by the family she cherished, including seven children, Elba Corrente, Hector Baez, both of West Warwick, RI, Marco Saez, Judith Maldonado, and Milagros Rivera, all of Worcester, Marta Saez Santiago, and Juan Ferrer, both in Florida; her...
Beverly Kneeland
December 8, 2024
Beverly May (Arnold) Kneeland, 95, formerly of Burncoat Street, died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at The Oasis at Dodge Park assisted living facility, Worcester.
Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert Joseph Kneeland, who died in 1993. She is survived by her two sons, Michael D. Kneeland, M.D., of Norfolk MA and Richard T. Kneeland, Esq., of Pomfret...
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