Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Christie Goodspeed Pierce

Christie Goodspeed Pierce

July 15, 2017

Christie Goodspeed Pierce, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 15th 2017 at home. Christie is survived by a brother, Stephen M. Pierce and his wife Karin of Ashland Wisconson; nephews and nieces, Thomas Dexter, Kristina Seldal and Holly Pierce; Many extended family members and friends in the Worcester area.   A sister, Linda Dexter and niece, Katherine Ann “Kady”...

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Kniskern, Sr.

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Kniskern, Sr.

July 15, 2017

Robert Joseph “Bobby” Kniskern, Sr., of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was 35 years young. Bobby was born in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, Class of 2000. He worked alongside his family including his father and brothers for their family business, B.K & Sons...

Winifred M. McCarthy

Winifred M. McCarthy

July 15, 2017

Winifred M. (Keenan) McCarthy, 75, of Spencer and formerly of Worcester, passed away in her home on, July 15, 2017. She is survived by her children, Doreen M. Bauckman and her husband Bill of Spencer, John T. McCarthy and his wife Diane of Worcester and James R. McCarthy and his wife Lisa of Shrewsbury; eight grandchildren, Adam, Kyle and his...

Gloria (D'Errico) Frongillo

Gloria (D'Errico) Frongillo

July 14, 2017

Gloria R. (D’Errico) Frongillo, 88, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, July 14th 2017 joining in heaven the “Love of her life” for over 61 years, John R. Frongillo who passed away in 2012.  Gloria was one of five children of Italian immigrants Michael and Madeline (Terlizzi) D’Errico.  Growing up in the Italian neighborhood off...

Christopher J Fontaine

Christopher J Fontaine

July 12, 2017

Christopher J. Fontaine, 27 of Brookfield, Ma passed away Wednesday, July 12th 2017 as a result of an opioid overdose. Christopher was born in Worcester, June 2, 1990.  Chris graduated from Tantasqua High School class of 2008.  He has worked in several positions most recently for the Klem’s Department Store.  He’s lived in Brookfield all his life.  He is survived...

Mary K Markley

Mary K Markley

July 11, 2017

Mary K. Markley, 74, of Worcester, worked as a Case Specialist in the Worcester Superior Court Clerks Office, passed away with family gathered by her side Tuesday, July 11th 2017.   Mary was born on May 1, 1943, one of four children of Thomas and Alice (Fogarty) Markley.  She graduated from Commerce High School, and worked for the Polaroid Corporation for...

Alice (Migliorelli) Almonte

Alice (Migliorelli) Almonte

July 10, 2017

Alice (Migliorelli) Almonte, 97. Of Worcester passed away with family by her side Monday July 10th 2017.  Alice was born in Paris, France on July 5, 1920, one of three daughters of Antonio and Assunta (Guliardi) Migliorelli. As a young 10 year old child in 1930, Alice immigrated to the United States with her family and became a United States...

Mary (LeClair) Rennie

Mary (LeClair) Rennie

July 9, 2017

Mary Yvonne (LeClair) Rennie, 81, of Worcester, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Sunday, July 9th 2017 at home.  Yvonne was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada on September 27, 1935, one of seven children of John J. and Catherine (Gaudet) LeClair.   As a young woman in August of 1954, She immigrated to...

Joseph W. Biscardi

Joseph W. Biscardi

July 4, 2017

Joseph W. Biscardi, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the tender care of his daughter and the caring staff at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  His wife of fifty years, Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, predeceased him in September 2016. Joseph was born in Worcester, son of the late, Joseph and Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, and has...

Melvin John Winquist

Melvin John Winquist

July 3, 2017

Melvin John Winquist, 76, of Worcester, passed away in his home on Monday, July 3, 2017, with his loving wife at his bedside. Melvin is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Janet C. Winquist; a brother, Kenneth Winquist and his wife Louise of Millbury; and many cousins.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late, John A. and...

Nicholas J Catachio

Nicholas J Catachio

July 2, 2017

Nicholas J. Catachio, 95, passed away July 2, 2017 with his family by his side, after a brief period of declining health. His wife of sixty-two years, Anna C. (Caporelli) Catachio predeceased him in 2008.He leaves a daughter Susan Dinino, a son-in-law John Dinino and a son David Catachio, all of Naples, Fl; 3 grandchildren, Gregg Dinino of Maine, Jennifer...

Anthony L. Ferraro

Anthony L. Ferraro

July 2, 2017

Anthony L. Ferraro, 91, of Worcester, was surrounded by loving family members when he passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, in his home.  He joins his son, Michael T. Ferraro, who passed away in 2013, in Heaven. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Margaret “Nanny” C. (Porcaro) Ferraro; a son, Anthony Ferraro, Jr. and his...

Robert C. Riel, Sr.

Robert C. Riel, Sr.

July 1, 2017

 Robert C. Riel, Sr., 87 of Auburn, MA passed away Saturday, July 01, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation in Worcester. Robert was born in Worcester, son of the late Adolphus Riel and Eva A. (Riopel) Wheeler.  He graduated from South High School and continued his education from Worcester Junior College.  Robert joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving...

Manasha "Marty" Bilsey

Manasha "Marty" Bilsey

July 1, 2017

Manasha “Marty” Bilsey, 72, of Worcester, a scholar, philosopher and civil right's activist, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester after a brief battle with lung cancer. He is survived by a sister, Zelda Beatrice Bilsey Torna, currently residing in Israel; Christian Steinau of Worcester, MA; Dr. Andrew Fletcher of Dover-Foxcroft, ME and...

Paula M. Corio

Paula M. Corio

June 29, 2017

Paula (Mros) Corio, 71, of West Boylston and Harwich, passed away in her home on Thursday morning, June 29, 2017.  Her loving husband of thirty-eight years, Frank J. Corio, predeceased her in January 2014. Paula was born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of the late, Felix and Ann Mros.  She graduated from the University of Maine.  She shared her knowledge with...

Pasquale W. Loconto

Pasquale W. Loconto

June 28, 2017

Pasquale “Patsy” W. Loconto, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation.  His beloved wife, Joyce R. (Amberg) Loconto, predeceased him in 1999. Pasquale is survived by three children, David Ferrara of Clinton, Mark Ferrara of Texas, and Karen Ferrara and her spouse Noreen of Worcester; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  He...

Robert F. Michalowski, II

Robert F. Michalowski, II

June 27, 2017

Robert F. Michalowski, II, 62, of Auburn, formerly of Dudley, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Life Care Center of Auburn.  Robert is survived by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Judith A. (Sullivan) Michalowski; a daughter, Kelly Riendeau and her husband Michael of Rutland; four grandchildren, Paige, Michael, Gillian, and Zoe; his loving brother, Timothy Michalowski of...

Lillian M. Grandone Collinino

Lillian M. Grandone Collinino

June 24, 2017

Lillian M. (Grandone) Collinino, 98, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday June 24, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital.  Her Husband Victor Collinino died in 1990. Lillian leaves a son Victor M. Collinino and his wife Patricia of Stratham New Hampshire, a brother Michael Grandone and his wife Sandra of Worcester, and several nephews and nieces. Lillian was predeceased by her three...

Maryann Orrico

Maryann Orrico

June 24, 2017

Maryann Orrico, 64, of Worcester, passed away in her home, far too quickly, but in the loving embrace of her family, on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Maryann in survived by her loving sons, Jayme Burdett and his wife Clare of Charlton, and Jeffrey Burdett of Worcester; her two best friends and granddaughters, Abbey and Megan Burdett; three brothers, Paul Orrico...

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