Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Marsha D (Brown) Bombard
September 17, 2017
Marsha D. (Brown) Bombard, 63, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2017 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by her loving family. Marsha is survived by her husband of 46 years Wayne Bombard, her son Jason L. Bombard and his wife Jennifer of Sagamore, her daughter Candace L. Poudrier and her husband...
Walter W. Dover, Sr.
September 15, 2017
Walter W. Dover, Sr., 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Walter was born in Worcester, a son of the late Almon W. and Jean E. (MacLean) Dover. He graduated from Worcester Schools and later attended Worcester State College. Walter served his country for 6 years in the United States Navy...
Peter A. Buffone
September 12, 2017
Peter A. Buffone, 74, a longtime resident of Sterling died peacefully on Tuesday September 12, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 51 years Joan E.(Rickertsen) Buffone, a son David P. Buffone and his wife Megan of Grafton, a daughter Valerie E. Therrien and her husband Joseph of Ludlow. Peter was the proud grandfather to, Xavier,...
Michael Doan
September 10, 2017
Michael Doan, 43 of Worcetser passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2017 with family by his side. Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 14th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.
Michael A. Troiano
September 10, 2017
Michael A Troiano, 89, Worcester - Michael A Troiano, 89, of Worcester, following a battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, September 10, 2017, with family gathered at his bedside. Michael was born in Worcester on October 7, 1927, the son of Italian Immigrants, Vito Antonio and Liza (Martinelli) Troiano. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade becoming...
Cecile L. Lucas
September 9, 2017
Cecile L. (Letiecq) Lucas born November 22, 1919 mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning September 7th, at The Meadows in Rochdale, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Victor J. Lucas in 1998. Cecile enjoyed her working years as a medical aid in the Recovery Room at St. Vincent's Hospital on Providence Street....
Antonio F. DiReda
September 8, 2017
Antonio F. DiReda, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Antonio was born in Worcester, a son to the late Antonio and Grazia (Galantino) DiReda. He attended Commerce High School and had lived in Worcester all his life. He served his country proudly during the Korean War for the United States Navy....
Isabelle Muniz
September 7, 2017
Isabelle Muniz, 37, of Worcester, a simple, quiet and wonderful person passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2017 with the family she loved gathered at her bedside. Isabelle was born December 15, 1979 in Queens, New York a daughter of Aida F. (Aviles) Muniz and the late Jorge L. Muniz. Raised in Worcester, Isabelle graduated from South High School with...
Stephen C. Wamback
September 5, 2017
Stephen C. Wamback, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, in the comfort of his home. Steve is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Jean C. (Trudeau) Wamback; a daughter Michelle M. Campbell and her husband James of Honolulu, HI; three sons, Stephen C. Wamback and his husband Matthew Wall of Tacoma, WA, John J. Wamback...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...