Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Marty M Macha

Marty M Macha

November 9, 2025

Marty M. Macha passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was cared for with compassion and kindness by the wonderful staff, for whom his family is deeply grateful.

He leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, stories, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life well...

Anthony M. Spalatro

Anthony M. Spalatro

November 9, 2025

Anthony M. “Tony” Spalatro, 77, a retired City of Worcester Fire Captain of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after complications from a 2017 spinal cord injury. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born in Worcester, the son of the late Michael and Philomena R. (Giovanelli) Spalatro. He grew up in Worcester, graduated...

Evelyn (Wells) Ferigno

Evelyn (Wells) Ferigno

November 9, 2025

Evelyn Wells passed away at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2025. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Novia) Wells. Evelyn was the beloved wife of 70 years to Anthony “Tony” Ferigno who passed in 2021. She is survived by her loving son, Mark Ferigno; her adored daughter, Mary-Lou Vitone and her husband...

Joseph O'Mara

Joseph O'Mara

November 8, 2025

Joseph W. O'Mara, 68, of North Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

He is survived by his brother, George J. O’Mara of Havelock, NC; his sisters, Kathleen Simonelli of North Grafton and Karen Wilson and her husband, Paul, of Worcester; nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his brother, Rev. Dennis T. O'Mara.

Joe was born in Worcester, the...

Carlos "Umpa" Morales, Sr.

Carlos "Umpa" Morales, Sr.

November 8, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carlos Morales, Sr., 66, of Worcester, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Born in the Bronx, New York on October 1, 1959, Carlos was the fourteenth of eighteen children to the late Pedro Ray Luna and Minerva Morales.

Carlos was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, but known as “Pops”...

Kenneth P. Cashman

Kenneth P. Cashman

November 8, 2025

Kenneth P. Cashman, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Westborough Healthcare Center. He was predeceased by two sons, Sean F. Cashman, who died in September 1996 and Kenneth P. Cashman, Jr., who died in November 2004.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rehimi of Millbury; three grandchildren, Priscilla Medina, Christopher Medina, and Ashely Goodwin;...

Sami M. Karam

Sami M. Karam

November 2, 2025

Sami Karam, 82, took his last breath at home surrounded by his loving family and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 2, 2025.

Born in Zahle, Lebanon, Sami was the son of Michel and Nazira (Norma) Karam. He came to America in 1968 and worked in the restaurant business, where he met the love of...

Benito Melendez

Benito Melendez

October 31, 2025

Benito Melendez, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his loving family at his bedside.

Benito is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosa (Valentine) Melendez; seven children, Debra Landry widow of Denis Landry, Wendy Pratte widow of Donald Pratte, Sandra Melendez, Peter Vasquez and his wife Margie, Benito Melendez, Jr., John...

Jean E. Violante

Jean E. Violante

October 30, 2025

Jean E. (Legor) Violante, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Knollwood Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Athanas and Elizabeth (Breen) Grigor. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Jean worked as a front-end associate...

Bruce E. Brown

Bruce E. Brown

October 29, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bruce E. Brown, 60, of Worcester, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Boston on November 14, 1964, Bruce was the son of the late John and Mary Climes.

Bruce is survived by his beloved wife Sheila Brown; his loving children, Bruce Jr., April, Ricky, John,...

Mark P. Belinskas

Mark P. Belinskas

October 29, 2025

Mark P. Belinskas, 53 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Mark leaves behind his cherished son, Zachary Belinskas, his wife Rae’Anne of Millbury and Zack’s mother, Erin Gregg of Worcester; his mother, Jeanne (Marino) Belinskas and his father, Paul Belinskas both of Worcester; a brother, Matthew Belinskas and his wife Stephanie of Worcester; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Elaine (Nigro) DonFrancisco

Elaine (Nigro) DonFrancisco

October 28, 2025

Elaine M. (Nigro) DonFrancisco, 86, of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 41 years to the late James J. DonFrancisco who passed in 2009.

Elaine is survived by her loving brother, Michael Nigro of Alaska; and her cherished nieces Jorden Nigro, and Megan Nigro.

Born in Worcester on April 21, 1939, Elaine was...

Dorothy Cybulski

Dorothy Cybulski

October 28, 2025

Dorothy (Gagner) Cybulski, 97, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband, Retired Worcester Police Lieutenant Raymond F. Cybulski, Sr. in 2012. Born February 25, 1928, Dorothy was the loving daughter of the late Wilfred and Anna (Wales) Gagner.

Dorothy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and...

Ann Marie (DiStefano) Troiano

Ann Marie (DiStefano) Troiano

October 28, 2025

Ann Marie (DiStefano) Troiano, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ann Marie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John and Sophie M. (Kamyck) DiStefano and lived in Worcester all her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, dedicating her life to raising her...

Pamela J. Whitney

Pamela J. Whitney

October 25, 2025

Pamela J. (Hill) Whitney, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mariam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. Her loving husband of thirty-three years, Scott A. Whitney, predeceased her in May of this year.

Pamela is survived by a son, Andrew S. Whitney of Worcester; her mother, Theresa (Bowen) Hill of Osterville;...

Paul R. Dansereau, Sr.

Paul R. Dansereau, Sr.

October 25, 2025

Paul Richard Dansereau Sr., 77, of West Boylston, passed away on October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Born on January 21, 1948, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Paul was the beloved son of the late Leo and Edith (Lassas) Dansereau. Paul educated in Worcester, graduated from High School and then proudly served his country as a veteran of the...

Charles "Ched" Fey

Charles "Ched" Fey

October 24, 2025

Charles E. “Ched” Fey, 77, of Worcester a former New York City, Police Officer, passed away peacefully October 24, 2025.

Ched was born in New York City, Charles was one of several children of the late Charles E. Fey, Sr., Raised in New York, after graduation from High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly. Upon discharge and...

Elucie Mondesir Covil

Elucie Mondesir Covil

October 23, 2025

Elucie Mondesir Covil, 94, of Framingham, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Elucie is survived by her loving children, Matthew, Eric, Samuel, and Edelina Angela Covil; her dear grandchildren, Ruth Ann, Joshua, Shelsea, Christopher, Tyler, and Anne. Sadly, in addition to her parents, Elucie was predeceased by her daughter, Rosemond Covil.

Born in Haiti on November 8,...

Marian R. Latino

Marian R. Latino

October 23, 2025

Marian R. Latino, 91, of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Charlton.

She is survived by her niece, Diane T. (Battista) Lockwood and her husband, David, and her nephew, David J. Battista and his wife, Kathi, and their daughter, Valerie Battista. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. and Mariangelo (Marzo) Latino, and her beloved sister,...

Lorraine Foster

Lorraine Foster

October 23, 2025

Lorraine (Mellor) Foster, 95, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Fusco and Charles Foster; a daughter, Darlene Foster; and a daughter-in-law, Alice Foster. Lorraine was predeceased by a son, James J. Foster, Sr., Horticulturist, in July 2007 and by a daughter, Diane F. Davis-Rose, in August 2007. She is also survived by...

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