Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

James "Jim" White

James "Jim" White

March 4, 2018

James “Jim” White, 92 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4th 2018 following a lifetime of challenges. James was a loyal friend of “Bill W”   He will be missed by all his friends at the “High Noon Group” including Marley, Joe, Kevin, Paul, Vinney, and Gerard.  With special gratitude to Bob Crown for his loyalty and continued care for...

Catherine (Shea) Montville

Catherine (Shea) Montville

March 4, 2018

Catherine M. “Kay” (Shea) Montville, 88, resident of Charlton, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4th 2018 with her beloved family at her side after a long battle with dementia. . Kay was born in Worcester, one of four children of Daniel and Mary (Kelly) Shea.   Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Classical High School Class of 1947...

Christopher M. "Boomer" Bosowski

Christopher M. "Boomer" Bosowski

March 3, 2018

Christopher “Boomer” M. Bosowski, 45, of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chris is survived by a daughter, Madison E. Bosowski of Dudley; his mother and step-father, Donna (Benoit) Simarano and John Simarano of Worcester; his father, Michael Bosowski in Florida; two brothers, Benjamin M. Bosowski of Worcester, and Jonathan P. Bosowski and his fiancé Tracy...

John R. Bisceglia

John R. Bisceglia

March 3, 2018

John R. Bisceglia, 86, of Worcester passed away March 3, 2018 after a period of declining health. John leaves his devoted wife of 46 years Grace (DiPierro) Bisceglia, his two loving daughters, Robin Murphy of Worcester, and Cynthia Cunnane and her husband Michael “Mick” of Shrewsbury. John was the proud grandfather to Jessica O’Malley and Brian O’Malley, Jamie Fife and...

Mary I. Belliveau

Mary I. Belliveau

March 3, 2018

Mary I. (Fraioli) Belliveau, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at UMass Hospital.   Mary is survived by two sons, John A. Belliveau and his wife Noella of Worcester, Mark A. Belliveau and his significant other, Michelle Gebo of Brimfield; two daughters, Linda Curran and her husband Wayne, and Mary Ann Saunders and her husband Mark, all...

Fiqiri Progri

Fiqiri Progri

March 3, 2018

Fiqiri Progri, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at UMass Hospital.   Fiqiri is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Lumturi Progri; a daughter, Adriana Dine and her husband Anesti of Worcester; a son, Ilir Progri of Worcester; a brother Robert Progri of Tirana, Albania; two granddaughters, Rafailia and Alexia Dine; a great grandson, Adonis...

Terese A Metcalf

Terese A Metcalf

March 2, 2018

Terese A. (Tanona) Metcalf, 91 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She is now with her true love, best friend and partner, Ret. Worcester Police Lieutenant Edwin C. Metcalf who passed away in 2013. Terri was born in Worcester the daughter of the late Hilary and Olga (Alchimowicz)...

Margaret M. Foley Fitzgerald

Margaret M. Foley Fitzgerald

March 2, 2018

Margaret M. (Lennon) Foley Fitzgerald, 84, of Charlton, died on Friday, March 2, 2018. Margaret was born on August 7, 1933 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Patrick J. and Helen T. (O’Connor) Lennon.   Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband, James J. Foley in 1967 and is survived by her husband, Robert W. Fitzgerald of Charlton; in...

Deanna M. Duffy

Deanna M. Duffy

March 2, 2018

Deanna M. (Zelenak) Duffy, 48 of Worcester formerly of Millbury, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side. Deanna was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eileen Zelenak and the late William J. Zelenak, Sr.  She grew up in Millbury where she graduated from Millbury High School in 1987.  Deanna worked...

Ronald C. "Butch" Baker

Ronald C. "Butch" Baker

March 2, 2018

Ronald C. “Butch” Baker, 80 of Millbury, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Friday, March 2, 2018. Butch was born in Worcester, a son of the late Dorothy (LaBuff) Baillargeon where he attended Worcester schools. He worked as truck driver for various companies but for the last 30 years for Redstar Express...

David B. Sutman

David B. Sutman

February 28, 2018

David Sutman has died at home in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 73.David grew up in Sheffield Village, Ohio, less than a block from his maternal grandparents' home on Lake Erie. His happiest childhood memories included his grandma baking raisin filled cookies and walking with his grandpa along Lake Erie looking for arrowheads. He went to Brookside High School...

Peter J Cosenza

Peter J Cosenza

February 27, 2018

Peter J. Cosenza, 71, of Dennis Port and formerly of Worcester, passed away peaceful Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 with the ones he loved surrounding his bedside after a valiant battle with cancer.    Peter, born in Worcester, the only child of Natale and Rosalie (Bianco) Cosenza; he was raised in Worcester, graduated from North High School, and joined the U.S. Navy...

District Chief Joseph DiLiddo

District Chief Joseph DiLiddo

February 27, 2018

Retired Worcester Fire District Chief Joseph A. DiLiddo, 97, the oldest living Worcester fire department retiree, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27th 2018 with his family gathered at his side. Joe was born in Worcester, January 11th 1921, one of three children of Giaquinto “George” and Rosa (Silvestris) DiLiddo.  A gifted athlete, standout hockey player and Captain, he graduated from...

Paul E. Gaffney

Paul E. Gaffney

February 25, 2018

Paul E. Gaffney, 48, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Paul is survived by his brother, Brian E. Gaffney and his wife Margaret M., and their three children, Neal, Sean, and Julia.  He was predeceased by his sister, Jane Hill in 2010.  Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late...

Lisa E. Madden

Lisa E. Madden

February 25, 2018

Lisa E. (Bullens) Madden, 63, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her loving husband of forty-one years, Patrick Madden; a son, Domenico P. Madden of Spencer; four daughters, Antoinette M. Madden and Susan L. Madden, both of Spencer, Angela L. Madden and...

Gerald "Jerry" Vuona

Gerald "Jerry" Vuona

February 24, 2018

Retired Worc Firefighter, Gerald “Jerry” Vuona, 62 of Worcester passed away with the ones he loved surrounding his bedside Saturday, February 24th 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.   Jerry was born in Worcester, October 24th 1955 the youngest of three children of Samuel F. Vuona, Sr. and Virginia (Chilberto) Vuona.  Raised in Worcester, Jerry graduated from North High...

Christin (Grigaitis) Adams

Christin (Grigaitis) Adams

February 23, 2018

Christin Lee (Grigaitis) Adams, 43, of Worcester passed away suddenly in her sleep, Friday, February 23, 2018. Christin was born in Worcester, Ma on September 4th 1974, a daughter of Charles Grigaitis, Sr. and Glenda Zostant.  Raised in Worcester and Ashland, she graduated from Ashland High School and later completed a medical program at Salter School in Worcester.  She worked...

Josephine B. "Pepi" Corio

Josephine B. "Pepi" Corio

February 23, 2018

Josephine B. “Pepi” (DeQuattro) Corio, 96 formerly of 9 Angela Ave., passed away at 12:15 am on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Lutheran Rehabilitation in Worcester from progressive dementia.  She was on March 18, 1921 in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Francesca (Ricciardi) DeQuattro.  In addition to her parents, Pepi is predeceased by two brothers, Andy and...

Arthur B. Patterson

Arthur B. Patterson

February 22, 2018

Arthur “Artie” B. Patterson, 60, of Shrewsbury passed away, February 22, 2018 in his home.  Arthur was born on November 2, 1957 in Brighton, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father James A. Patterson and his mother Pauline (Miller) Patterson.   Artie was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years,...

Marcia F. DiLeo

Marcia F. DiLeo

February 22, 2018

WORCESTER - Marcia F. DiLeo, 74, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on February 22, 2018 after a period of declining health. Marcia was born on January 14, 1944 in Worcester, where she lived all her life. She is predeceased by her parents, Harold T. Richmond and Estelle M. (Sirk) Richmond. Marcia was a graduate...

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