Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Patricia A. Cipro

Patricia A. Cipro

July 27, 2024

Patricia A. Cipro, 77 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Patsy and Anne Marie (Stolpe) Cipro. She graduated from Worcester Schools and worked as a grocery stocker for Shaw’s Supermarket for many years.

Patricia is survived by her daughter and...

Juan-Carlos Sainz

Juan-Carlos Sainz

July 27, 2024

Juan Carlos Sainz 61 of Oxford, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday July 29, 2024. Born in La Paz Bolivia on July 31, 1962, to Hernan Sainz Mercado and Mery Montero Rodriguez. He moved to the United States at the age of 18. Juan Carlos is survived by his two children, who he loved very much,...

Ronald C. Brownell

Ronald C. Brownell

July 27, 2024

Ronald Brownell, 71, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in his home on July27, 2024. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1970 and was a dedicated musician, known for his talent as a drummer the Buggs Moran Band. Ronald was born to the late Ronald and Marjorie Brownell and was the eldest of eleven siblings.

He is survived by his high...

Robert "Bob" J. Osborn, Jr.

Robert "Bob" J. Osborn, Jr.

July 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” J. Osborn, Jr., 56, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Born in Worcester on August 23, 1967, to Robert Sr. and Gloria (Borden) Osborn. Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from Burncoat High School. He was a proud carpenter, doing what he loved for the entirety of his life starting in his teenage years.

Bob is survived by...

Andrew E. LaFlamme Jr.

Andrew E. LaFlamme Jr.

July 22, 2024

Andrew E. LaFlamme, Jr. 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, July 22nd 2024, after a long period of declining health. 

Andrew was born in Worcester, the son of Andrew E. LaFlamme Sr. and Bernice (Landry) LaFlamme. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Andy, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam...

James J. Leahey

James J. Leahey

July 21, 2024

James J. Leahey, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

James was born in Worcester, a son of the late William H. and Eva I. (St Thomas) Leahey. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he...

Mildred "Millie" (DiCenzo) Bassan

Mildred "Millie" (DiCenzo) Bassan

July 21, 2024

Mildred “Millie” (DiCenzo) Bassan, 89, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21st, 2024, after a long period of declining health, Millie is welcomed into heaven by her daughter, Karen Alicandro who passed away in 1983, siblings, Shirley Battelle, Joseph DiCenzo, and Carol Naster.

 Millie was born in Worcester, the oldest child of Perry and Nellie (Patruno) DiCenzo....

Susana Alberty

Susana Alberty

July 20, 2024

Susana (Caraballo) Alberty, 89, of Albion, Rhode Island, formerly of Holyoke MA, Danielson CT, and Palm Bay Florida, passed away Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Susana was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Eladio Caraballo, Jr. and Lucilda (Martinez) Caraballo.

She is survived by her daughter, Claribel Alves and her husband Daniel Alves; her son, Raul Alberty; her brother, Rene...

Richard W Hall

Richard W Hall

July 20, 2024

Richard W. Hall, 69, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 20th, 2024, after being stricken ill at home. 

Richard was born January 18, 1955, the son of Harold and Sylvia (Jozefowski) Hall. He graduated from Doherty High School in 1973. Richard was a master electrician, and served as owner of Hall Electric for many years before retiring. 

Richard...

William "Bill" Maxwell

William "Bill" Maxwell

July 18, 2024

William “Bill” Edward Maxwell, 68, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18th, 2024. 

Bill was born in Ashiya Japan, the son of William and Yayoi (Nakamichi) Meshach. He was raised in Blairstown New Jersey. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). During his time as...

Tyler Richard Gaudet

Tyler Richard Gaudet

July 18, 2024

Tyler Richard Gaudet, 29, of Spencer, passed away with his mother by his side holding his hand on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Tyler was born in Leominster on March 9, 1995, to Kim Barnaby. Tyler enjoyed playing baseball during his childhood where his mother coached. Tyler loved camping, fishing, skateboarding, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Tyler...

William F. Hayes

William F. Hayes

July 18, 2024

William F. “Bill” Hayes, 90 of Worcester, passed away with loved ones gathered at his bedside, Thursday, July 18, 2024, after a lengthy period of health challenges.

Bill was born in Shrewsbury, one of twelve children of Patrick and Delia (Corcoran) Hayes. He was raised in Shrewsbury, and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Bill then joined the U.S. Navy serving his...

Patricia (Serra) McGrath

Patricia (Serra) McGrath

July 17, 2024

Patricia A. (Serra) McGrath, 94, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away at home surrounded by the family she loved, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Patricia is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 53 years, John J. McGrath, who passed away in 2004, her son, John J. Jr., who passed away in 1984, and other family members. 

Patricia was born in...

Dorothy Sands

Dorothy Sands

July 15, 2024

Dorothy Sands, 58, of Worcester, MA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Dorothy was born in West Hartford, CT on April 4, 1966, to John G.E. Sands and Louise K. (Strachan) Sands. Dorothy graduated from North High School, class of 1984. After graduating high school, Dorothy had gone on to Clark University where she was able to obtain her master’s...

Raymond A Zeena

Raymond A Zeena

July 14, 2024

Raymond A. Zeena, 85, of Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Worcester passed away at home Sunday, July 14,th 2024, with his devoted family gathered around him. 

Raymond was born in Worcester, the son of Ralph A. and Alice V. (Orfalea) Zeena. He graduated from Commerce High, served in The Mass Army National Guard and lived in the Worcester/Holden area before retiring to...

Ray W. Robinson, Jr.

Ray W. Robinson, Jr.

July 11, 2024

The beloved Ray or Diney as his friends and family called him leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth and devotion, touching countless lives, especially those children he adored and tirelessly supported. Ray W. Robinson Jr., 75, of Springfield, MD, died at Westborough Healthcare in Westborough, MA of spinal cord cancer on July 11, 2024. He was born in Springfield,...

Michael Francalangia, Jr.

Michael Francalangia, Jr.

July 11, 2024

Michael (Mickey Action) Francalangia, Jr., 83, of Millbury, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 11, 2024. 

Mickey was born in Worcester on September 5, 1940, to Michael, Sr., and Florence (Greene) Francalangia. He graduated early from South High School to enlist in the United States Navy, which he proudly served for two years of active and two years...

Carol Ann Gentile

Carol Ann Gentile

July 11, 2024

Carol Ann (Kuczka) Gentile, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Lifecare Center of Auburn.

 Carol was born in Worcester, on July 28, 1947, to John and Hattie (Tanona) Kuczka. She graduated from St. Mary's High School, Class of 1965 and later graduated from Salter Sec. as the Valedictorian of Class of 1967. Carol was the...

Robert W. Krusas

Robert W. Krusas

July 11, 2024

Robert W. Krusas, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at UMass Medical Center on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Robert was born on June 24, 1936 in Worcester, a son of the late Alphonse and Anna (Domeika) Krusas. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and later earned an associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Robert served...

Marilyn A. Sturgis-Mangano

Marilyn A. Sturgis-Mangano

July 10, 2024

Marilyn A. (Lowder) Sturgis-Mangano, 89, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Marilyn was born and raised in North Worcester, the daughter of Eveleth Lowder and Hazel Lowder (Palmer), who immigrated to the U.S. from Aylesford, Nova Scotia. As a young mother Marilyn moved to Shrewsbury seeking a supportive community where she could raise...

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