Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Christine (Evangelista) Iaccarino
May 16, 2017
Christine D. (Evangelista) Iaccarino, 89 of Northborough, formerly a 50 year resident of Shrewsbury affectionally known to her family as “Nonna” passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, May 16th 2017, surrounded by her loving family, reuniting in heaven with her beloved husband of 68 years, Carl who passed away on September 1, 2014. Christine is survived by her devoted family;...
Sheila M. Smith
May 14, 2017
Sheila M. (Dowd) Smith, 46, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends. Sheila is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart , Matthew D. Smith; and their two sons, Daniel T. Smith and Ryan F. Smith, all of Shrewsbury. She is also survived by her mom,...
Ann M. Mastromatteo
May 14, 2017
Ann M. (Converse) Mastromatteo, 73 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Franklin W. and Theresa M. (Hubert) Converse. She attended Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Ann was the co-owner with her husband...
Lorraine (McDonald) Card
May 14, 2017
Lorraine (McDonald) Card,81, of Oxford died unexpectedly on Sunday May 14, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband Eugene L. Card Sr. died in 1987. Lorraine leaves her devoted family, sons; Eugene L. Card Jr. and his wife Sally of Charlton, Robert W. and Kevin Card, both of Worcester, Gary S. Card of Oxford,...
John "Monty" Motonari Jr
May 12, 2017
John ‘Monty” Montonari, Jr. 54, of Shrewsbury died unexpectedly at home Friday May 12, 2017. John is survived by his Father John Montonari Sr. of Shrewsbury, his son John-Michael Montonari of Worcester, his brother Anthony P. Montonari and his wife Kelly, two nieces, Erica, & Taylor and a nephew Anthony. John also leaves a great niece Gina Marie all of...
Joan M. Marengo
May 12, 2017
Joan M. (Deming) Marengo, 80 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by her children. Joan’s husband of 32 years, Donald R. Marengo passed away on December 5, 1989. She leaves her three children, Deborah M. Dunn of Shrewsbury, Sher A. Rossi of Harrisville, RI, and Michael D. Marengo of Auburn; her sister, Maida...
Ryan R. Manu
May 12, 2017
Ryan Richard Manu, 2, of Rutland gained his wings on Friday, May 12, 2017. Ryan's papa Ric, who pre deceased him, was waiting for him with open arms. Ryan was also pre deceased by his paternal grandfather, Paul. Ryan is survived by his parents Edmund Manu and Danielle John; his siblings who were his very best friends, Hailey and Sean;...
Richard "Rikk" Bilodeau
May 9, 2017
Richard (Rikk) Bilodeau, 75 of Shrewsbury, passed away all too suddenly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Rikk was born in Lowell, one of two sons, to the late William and Rachelle Bilodeau. Shortly after graduating from Lowell High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country during the Cuban Conflict on the coast of Cuba. He proudly...
William Richard Toney
May 9, 2017
William R. “Richie” Toney, 68, formerly of Worcester, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2017 in Sunrise Senior Living, in Haverford, Pennsylvania. William was also known as “Bill” to his friends and associates in Pennsylvania. “Richie” grew up and was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the second son of the late, Albert M. Toney, Sr. and...
Joseph B McNeil
May 8, 2017
Joseph B. McNeil, 68, of Worcester passed away Monday May 8th 2017, with his family by his bedside. Joe was born in Worcester Ma, one of six children of Joseph B. and Irene F. (Koslowski) McNeil. Educated in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Joe then accepted a position as an engineer for the...
Paul A. Baranauskas
May 8, 2017
Paul A. Baranauskas, 71 of West Boylston, longtime clothing sales associate passed away suddenly at home, Monday May 8th 2017. Paul was born in Worcester, one of two sons, Albert J. and Laura E. (Carbone) Baranauskas. He graduated from North High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Worcester Junior College. Paul then began a lifelong career, clothing customers for...
Robert L Frederickson
May 8, 2017
Robert L. Frederickson, 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 8th 2017 after a period of declining health. Robert was born in Worcester, on September 8, 1932, the son of Joseph L. and Emma (Ek) Frederickson. He graduated from Commerce High School. Robert then joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly during the Korean War aboard the USS...
Arthur G Monast
May 7, 2017
Arthur G. Monast, 84, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, May 7th 2017 in the arms of family after a brief illness. Arthur was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Canadian immigrants Emile and Mary (Pellerin) Monast. Educated in Worcester, Arthur joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving his country proudly. Upon his discharge from service, Arthur...
Felix L. Burgos
May 6, 2017
“Felix (TATO) was a shining light to all and a leader” Felix L. Burgos (TATO), 64 of Worcester, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 6, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his beloved family by his side. Felix leaves his loving wife of over 43 years Rosa M. (Rodriguez) Burgos, six children, Felix G. Burgos of Worcester, Luis J....
Andrew W Sibray
May 6, 2017
Andrew W. Sibray, 54, of Worcester, a hardworking, dedicated husband and father passed away suddenly on Friday, May 5 2017. Andrew was born in Bronxville, NY the son of the late, Donald “Bill” and Ellen Sibray. Raised and educated in Bronxville, Andrew earned his bachelors of Science degree from Lynchburg College. He then worked as an Inventory Analyst for the...
Michael A Macaruso, Jr.
May 6, 2017
Michael A. Macaruso, Jr. 62, of Worcester, a fun loving friend to all passed away Saturday, May 6th 2017 after complications of COPD. Michael is survived by his mother, Josephine (Vescera) Macaruso, Tomasetta; a sister, Linda Ann Marcaurso-Amorello and a brother Robert Macaruso and his wife Francy all of Worcester; two nephews and a niece, Robert J. Amorello, Christina Amorello,...
Harry e. Bates
May 6, 2017
Harry E. Bates, Sr., 83 of Farmington, CT died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at University of Connecticut John Dempsey Hospital. Among his many survivors, Harry leaves behind three sons, Kyle A. Bates Sr. of Bristol, CT, Eric L. Bates and his wife Rosaline of Chester, VA, and Harry E. Bates, Jr. and his wife Althea of Hartford, CT;...
Beverly (Gerardi) Kasprzak
May 5, 2017
Beverly (Gerardi) Kasprzak, 78, of Worcester died unexpectedly on Friday May 5, 2017 at home. Beverly is survived by a son Charles Kasprzak Jr. of Georgia, a brother Charles “Peter” Gerardi Jr. and his wife Hazel of Worcester, a granddaughter Shelby of Georgia, and several nephews, nieces, and also great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter...
Lorraine Irene Barnes
May 5, 2017
Lorraine Irene (Mandeville) Barnes, 74 of Worcester, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with Stage 4 Ocular Melanoma. Lorraine was born in 1942, the daughter of Mary (Morency) and Lawrence Mandeville. She began her career as a draftsman in the early...
Richard Dayton Gates, Sr.
May 4, 2017
Richard Dayton Gates, Sr., 91, of Boylston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, May 4, 2017, with his loving family at his bedside. Richard is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Jean H. (Nylander) Gates; two daughters, Dawn C. Jacobs and her husband Bill of Melrose, and Kimberly J. Kubert of Worcester; eight grandchildren,...