Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Sarah M. Erricola
April 21, 2017
Sarah M. (Rafferty) Erricola of Worcester, MA went to be with the Lord on Friday April 21, 2017. Sarah was born in Worcester the daughter of James &Anne Rafferty on November 5, 1929. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Ascension High School. She married Robert D. Erricola on April 12, 1955 and had three loving children. She worked...
Gabriel "Gabe" Simon
April 21, 2017
Gabriel “Gabe” Simon, 87, longtime Shrewsbury resident, local businessman and generous philanthropist passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Friday, April 21st 2017 after a brief period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Gabe was one of two sons of Norman and Sadie (Chavoor) Simon. He grew up in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester graduated from South...
Robert D Long
April 21, 2017
Robert D. Long, 79 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Marlboro passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. Jewish funeral services will be held Monday, April 24th at 12 noon in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will follow with military honors in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Richard R Perron
April 21, 2017
Richard R. Perron, 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, April 21st 2017 at home surrounded by the family he cherished. Richard was born in Worcester, son of Roland and Isabelle (Chalifoux) Perron. He graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1956, and joined the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly, during the Korean War. Shortly after his discharge from...
Anthony "Tony" Serrato
April 21, 2017
Anthony “Tony” Serrato, 59, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep, Friday, April 21st 2017. Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of Louis and Marjorie (Schroder) Serrato. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School class of 1975 and attended Worcester Industrial Technical Institute. He has lived in Worcester most of his life and for five years...
Victoria L. Demers
April 20, 2017
Victoria L. Demers of Sutton sadly passed away after injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Victoria was 18 years old. Victoria was born on July 6, 1998 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the oldest of two children to Norman H. and Lisa M. (Marino) Demers, Jr. She attended Whitinsville Christian School...
Joyce A. Moore
April 18, 2017
Joyce A. (Harper) Moore, 72 of Worcester was called home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Joyce is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline E. Moore and A. Michelle Moore both of Worcester; two sons, Gregory L. Moore of Shrewsbury and Miles J. Moore of Worcester; three brothers; four sisters;...
Ruth E. Gentile
April 17, 2017
Ruth E. (Melican) Gentile, 66 of Worcester, passed away in her home on April 17, 2017 with family by her side after a courageous six year battle with multiple myeloma. Ruth leaves her husband, Joseph “Tommy” Gentile of 15 years and her caregiver for the past 6 years. She is survived by her son Michael A. Baer and his wife...
Robert S Pietrowicz
April 17, 2017
Robert S. Pietrowicz, 73 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, April 17th 2017 after a period of declining health. Bob was born in Worcester, one of six children of Stanley and Viola (Ouellette) Pietrowicz. He graduated from Classical High School, and served for a time in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. A hard worker to provide for his family, Bob...
Vito J Savage
April 16, 2017
Vito J. Savage, 92, a decorated World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16th 2017 with his devoted family gathered at his side. Vito was born in Worcester, one of four children, of Lithuanian immigrants Frank A Savage, Sr. and Domecella (Lakauskas) Savage. He grew up in Worcester graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and...
Benjamin W-P Smith
April 16, 2017
Benjamin W-P Smith, 20 a vibrant fun loving sweet young man passed away unexpectedly Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, joining in heaven his father Walter R. Smith who passed away in 2001 when Ben was a 5 year old child. Ben will be forever loved and missed by his mother, Kelley J. (Pike) Smith and his step father Robert Levins;...
Alan Lizotte
April 16, 2017
It is with deep regret to announce that our brother, uncle and friend Alan has lost his battle with liver cancer. Alan was born in Worcester on April 29, 1961, and raised in Millbury where he attended Millbury Memorial High School. Alan worked for eight years at Bay State Sterling as a machine operator and as a transportation engineer at...
Margaret M. Ford
April 15, 2017
Margaret M. (Harmon) Ford, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as Easter was upon us; now joining her loving husband, John A. Ford, and their son, Richard J. Ford, in Heaven, along with the risen Christ. She was surrounded by the loving family and extended family that always gave her great joy and comfort. Margaret is...
Paul F Pavone
April 14, 2017
Paul F. Pavone, 61, of Sutton, died peacefully but too young on Friday April 14, 2017 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 33 years Audra Z. (Prapuolenis) Pavone, and his father Antonio Pavone. He was the proud father to Douglas F. Pavone and his wife Deanna of Webster, and Mark...
Nancy M. Rousseau
April 14, 2017
Nancy M. “Lucy” (Covello) Rousseau, 101, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on April 14, 2017 in Care One at Millbury Nursing Home. Nancy was born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy and came to America at the age of five. Her parents were Antonio and Angelina (Marchese) Covello. She returned to school, in her 40’s and attended Girl’s Trade to...
Rita T. Herbert
April 13, 2017
Rita T. (Sposato) Herbert, 94, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert W. Herbert, in 1978. Rita is survived by two daughters, Judith M. Daoust and her husband George of Milford, and Deborah A. Maynard and...
Isabelle A. Franson
April 13, 2017
Isabelle A. (Grembla) Franson, 87 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Isabelle’s husband, John J. Franson passed away in 2010. She leaves her beloved daughter and caretaker, Lois Alkhouri with whom she lived. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. in the...
Mildred Lim Riley
April 13, 2017
Mildred Lim (Lee) Riley, 89, of Worcester, formerly of Newton, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was predeceased (1999) by her husband Lewis Riley, after fifty-six beautiful years of marriage. Mildred is survived by her four married children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; Alicia Bythewood (Daniel W....
Andrew J Cesnickas
April 13, 2017
Andrew J. Cesnickas, 67, longtime Shrewsbury resident and retired correction officer, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 peacefully at home. Andrew dedicated his life to his family and helping others. He was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph A. and Mary (Pisa) Cesnickas, Angelico. He graduated from North High School and earned his associates degree from Worcester Junior College,...
Robert F. Sullivan
April 12, 2017
Robert F. "Smoothy" Sullivan 59 passed away Wednesday night April 12 2017. He was born in Worcester, Ma. He was an alumni of Burncoat Senior High. He worked for Saint Go-Bain for 20 years as a lead operator. He leaves behind Rebecca (Hogan) Sullivan who he shared a 27 year matrimonial roller coaster ride. It was one hell of a...