Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Raymond "Benny" Bellenoit

Raymond "Benny" Bellenoit

April 26, 2017

Raymond O. “Benny” Bellenoit, 93, of Douglas, formerly of Grafton Hill in Worcester, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26th 2017.   Ray was born on January 20, 1924 in Worcester, the son of Oscar L. and Marie A. (Cote) Bellenoit.  As a student, he was editor of the "Red and White" school newspaper and graduated Salutatorian from St John’s High School...

Robert Joseph Semon, Sr.

Robert Joseph Semon, Sr.

April 25, 2017

A Korean War U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a longtime compositor at "The Evening Gazette" (later, the "Worcester Telegram & Gazette") and a working class hero to his children is gone but not forgotten. One of six siblings, father of three children and husband of one great lady, Robert J. Semon Sr., 84, died peacefully April 25 at UMass Memorial Hospital–Memorial...

Mary (Migliorelli) Carbone

Mary (Migliorelli) Carbone

April 24, 2017

Mary V. (Migliorelli) Carbone, who celebrated her 100th birthday this past January 12, passed away peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Home Monday April 24th 2017 with the family she cherished gathered at her side. Mary was born in Pontecorvo, Italy January 12th 1917, one of three daughters of Antonio and Assunta (Gugliardi) Migliorelli.  She grew up and educated in Italy, immigrating...

Peter A. Ranucci

Peter A. Ranucci

April 24, 2017

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Jean G Feild

Jean G Feild

April 22, 2017

Jean G. Castagna, 82, of Holden passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at her home she shared with siblings Rita and Louis.  Jean was born to the late Rudolph and Immaculata (Piscitelli) Castagna of Worcester.  She is survived by 7 siblings:  Albert Castagna of Shrewsbury, Gensie Bouffard of Keene, NH, Rose Lucier of Milford, Frances Perrone of Worcester, Louis Castagna...

Grace Locantore Almonte

Grace Locantore Almonte

April 22, 2017

Grace (Locantore Braio) Almonte, 92, of Jefferson died peacefully on Saturday April 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her devoted husband of 70 years John R. Almonte Sr., her loving children John Almonte Jr. and his companion Kathryn O’Leary, and Marilyn Downey. Grace was the proud grandmother to Kathleen Downey, Thomas Downey and his fiancé  Vickie Atwater,...

Junior N. Beltre

Junior N. Beltre

April 22, 2017

Junior N. Beltre, 28 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2017. Junior was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.  At the age of 8, Junior and his family settled in Worcester where he graduated from South High School and later attended Quinsigamond Community College for a brief period.  Junior worked as...

Helen M. Armendo

Helen M. Armendo

April 22, 2017

Helen M. (Niedzinsky) Armendo, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at UMass Medical Center after a period of declining health, six days after celebrating her 79th birthday. Helen is survived by her two sons, Michael J. Armendo of Milford and Dale A. Armendo and his wife Tina of West Brookfield; her sister Theresa Kuchnicki; three grandchildren,...

Alice B. Falcone

Alice B. Falcone

April 22, 2017

Alice B. (LaCasse) Falcone, 96 years young, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital with her loving family by her side. She joins her husband Michael S. Falcone who predeceased her in 1974. Alice is survived by two sons, John E. Falcone and his wife Marge of California and Paul R. Falcone and...

Sarah M. Erricola

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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