Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George M DiTerlizzi
April 5, 2017
George M. DiTerlizzi, 88, of South Chatham, MA formerly of Villa Road in Shrewsbury passed away with his loved ones at his side Wednesday April 5, 2017. George is survived by his wife Lena, his two children, Maurice DiTerlizzi in West Yarmouth, Paula J. Donahue and her husband Stephen of Shrewsbury; two granddaughters, Brianna “Doll” and Devin “Pal” Donahue; a...
Rosemary (Finnegan) Cipro
April 4, 2017
Rosemary (Finnegan) Cipro, 77 of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4th 2017 with family gathered at her bedside. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Sunday, April 9th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street. A complete obituary will appear in Fridays edition.
Alfred A. Porcaro
April 3, 2017
Alfred A. Porcaro, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by loving family. Fred is survived by his loving children, including, four daughters, Robin Laurens with whom he lived, Pamela Riley and her husband James, of Auburn, Darlene Aiello and her husband Dave of Charlton, and Kimberly Direnzo and...
Richard S. Minor
April 3, 2017
Richard S. Minor, 71, of Douglas, passed away suddenly Monday, April 3, 2017. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, M. Bonnie (Brosnihan) Minor of Worcester; two sons, Richard P. Minor and his wife Melissa and their children: Madison, Molly and Maizey; Colin S. Minor and his wife Debra and their children, Nathan and Ryan. He also leaves...
James F Jennette
April 3, 2017
James F. Jennette, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday April 3, 2017 surrounded by family after a valiant battle with paralysis from a work injury. He was 57 years of age. James was born in Worcester, one of six children of Michael A. Jennette, Jr. and Mae Louise (Carey) Jennette. He graduated from Burncoat Senior High School and accepted a...
Mary Byther Brown, Solomon, Thorpe
April 2, 2017
Mary C. (Byther) Brown, Solomon, Thorpe, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday April 2, 2017. Mary is survived by her children; Karan Cuthbertson and her husband Harley, David Brown and his wife Frances, Marsha Bombard and her husband Wayne, Sherri Peterson and her husband Alfred, Mary Ellen FitzGerald, Wendy Halal and her husband Nicholas, Andrea Perrin and her husband...
Bernice (Bernier) Marzo
April 1, 2017
Bernice L. (Bernier) Marzo, 91, of Worcester passed away peaceful just prior to her 92nd birthday, Saturday, April 1st 2017, with the family she loved gathered by her side, joining in heaven her husband of 57 years, Joseph who passed away in 2008. Bernice was born in Worcester, one of six children of Alphonse and Leona (Benoit) Bernier. She graduated...
Jane (Coomey) Maguire
March 31, 2017
Jane A. (Coomey) Maguire, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who devoted her life to love and family passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2017 at home after 93 years of life. Jane was born in Worcester, one of four children of John J and Anna C. (Cummiskey) Coomey. She graduated from Commerce High School and went to...
Ronald C. Stanton, Sr.
March 30, 2017
Ronald C. Stanton, Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at home. Ronald was born in Worcester on December 7, 1932, one of two sons to the late George F.A and Mary H. (Gargolinski) Stanton. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and later received a certification in artistry from the Worcester...
Lillian C. Bolduc
March 28, 2017
Lillian C. (Merola) Bolduc, 97 of Worcester, formerly of Coburn Ave., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her family. Lillian was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Nicola and Lucia (Pomponio) Merola where she was a graduate of Commerce High School and has been a lifelong resident. Lillian...
Thelma (LaFontaine) Johnson
March 28, 2017
Thelma (LaFontaine) Johnson, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28th 2017, with her loving family by her side joining in heaven, her loving husband Myron who passed away in 2010. Thelma the daughter of Walter E. and Catherine E. (Alig) LaFontaine, was born May 16th 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Academy High School in Erie, and...
Nicola Smarra
March 27, 2017
Nicola Smarra, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 27, 2017 with his family gathered at his bedside. He joins his wife Addolorata and daughter Maria Smarra-Pierce in heaven at the age of 89. Nicola was born in San Clemente, province of Caserta, Italy, one of six children of Domenico and Maria (DiPazio) Smarra. Educated in Italy, Nicola joined the...
Francis S. Brisebois
March 27, 2017
Francis S. Brisebois, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Life Care Center in Leominster. Francis is survived by his wife of nearly seventy one years, Irene A. (Szydlowski) Brisebois; three sons, John F. Brisebois of Shrewsbury, David F. Brisebois and his wife Linda of Hubbardston, and Mark F. Brisebois of Houston, Texas; thirteen grandchildren;...
Jeannine M. Oslowski
March 27, 2017
Jeannine M. (Auger) Oslowski, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and in the comfort of her home. Her husband, Joseph Oslowski, predeceased her in February, 2011. Jeannine is survived by a son, Michael A. Oslowski of Worcester; two daughters, Lynda J. Brindisi and her husband Robert, with whom she resided, and...
Gerard F. Boucher
March 26, 2017
Gerard F. Boucher, 54, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in UMass Hospital. Gerry is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Dawn M. (Duggan) Boucher; a brother, Paul R. Boucher and his wife Ginny of Fallston, MD; two sisters, Michelle A. McGrath and her husband John of Charlton, and Theresa J. O’Malley and her husband...
Henry D Penny
March 25, 2017
Henry D. Penny, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully notably on his mother’s birthday with family at his side, Saturday, March 25, 2017. Henry was born in Worcester on May 30, 1933, a son of the late Anthony Penny, Sr. and Lydia (Massei) Penny. He was raised and educated in Worcester, accepted a position with Wyman-Gordon Company, Worcester Plant as...
Thomas N. Grassel
March 25, 2017
Thomas N. Grassel Jr. of Worcester, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center. He was 4 days shy of his 70th birthday at the time of his passing. Tommy is survived by his sister: Melissa (Grassel) White and her husband Nick of Brighton/Hove, United Kingdom; by Sharon Grassel, of Auburn; two nieces and three great...
Eleanor Helen Abdow
March 25, 2017
Eleanor Helen (Nassif) Abdow, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1931, in Montreal, Canada, daughter of the late Shakir and Skiee Nassif, from Damascus, Syria. She survived her only sister, Ethel Kattas, of Montreal, Canada, who she missed and loved dearly. Eleanor married Edward N. Abdow of...
Ann (Mercadante) Autorino
March 22, 2017
Ann Autorino, 95, of Montclair, New Jersey, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at Mountainside Hospital on March 22, 2017. Born May 26, 1921, at home, in Worcester, MA she was the daughter of the late Maria and Maurizio Mercadante. After graduating from high school Ann worked in retail. She also enjoyed the role of assistant to her brother...
Theresa Migliorelli Fulginiti
March 22, 2017
Theresa “Terri” (Migliorelli) Fulginiti, 100, of Worcester died Wednesday, March 22 at the Lutheran Home with her sister by her side. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Lavorante) Migliorelli. Her beloved husband Tony died in 1985. They were married for 37 years. Terri was a graduate of Commerce High. She worked for many years as...