Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Theodora G. Budo
March 10, 2017
Theodora G. Budo, 79, died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, Worcester after a long illness. She is survived by her sister, Katherine L. Boria of Paxton; her nieces, Carolyn A. Boria, Joan M. Boria and Roberta E. Boria, all of Paxton, Julie L. Pando of Watertown; and her nephew, Robert M. Pando of Watertown....
Hanan (Gharghour) Rizkalla
March 9, 2017
Hanan (Gharghour) Rizkalla, 65, of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9th 2017, with her devoted husband and family by her side after a brief illness. Hanan was born in Hadath, Lebanon, a daughter of Elias and Marie (Zeilah) Gharghour. In 1973, Hanan married her love, Checri B. Rizkalla, and lived in Worcester, where they have dedicated their lives to...
Olympia G. Fusco
March 9, 2017
Olympia G. “Limpy” (Boyers) Fusco, a loving person full of smiles and love for her family and close friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, just a few days shy of her eighty-ninth birthday, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester. Olympia joins her son, Robert J. Fusco and her former husband, Joseph...
Norman G Salamy
March 9, 2017
Norman G. Salamy, 85, of Shrewsbury and Tequesta, Florida passed away peacefully home to eternal rest Thursday, March 9th 2017 with the family he loved gathered by his side. Norman was born in Fall River, one of four children of Richard and Margaret (Salloum) Salamy. As a young child, Norman moved with his family to Worcester to the Lebanese neighborhood...
Catherine M. Gleason
March 8, 2017
Catherine M. (Rugg) Gleason, 86, of North Oxford and Clearwater Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. Her devoted husband and partner of 54 years, Warren V. Gleason passed away in 2009.Catherine is survived by her four children, Warren V. Gleason, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Charlton, Robert Gleason and...
Shelly A Telesco
March 7, 2017
Shelly A (Rasmussen) Telesco, 32 of Northborough, MA formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her devoted family. Shelly is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Timothy P. Telesco; her parents, Roger R. Rasmussen and Marion C. (Kraning) Kraning-Rasmussen; her sister, Angela D. (Kraning) Delveaux...
Elmer R. Burbo, Jr.
March 7, 2017
Elmer “Allen Reeves” Burbo, Jr., passed away on March 7, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on October 23, 1941 and lived in Krum, Texas with his wife. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Ann Canady, three sons, two daughters, eight sisters, Nancy Burke, Marie Ames, Claire Baez, Sheila Colby, Agnes Burbo,, Sandra Carey, Linda...
Joseph A Sacco
March 7, 2017
Joseph A. Sacco, 61, of Worcester, passed away with family gather by his side, Tuesday March 7, 2017. Joseph was born in Worcester, May 28, 1955, one of three sons of Mary “Pat” (Nugent) Sacco and the late Alfred J. Sacco. He graduated from North High School class of 1973, worked all his life as a construction Worker, most notably...
Carolyn E. (Hanson) Graves
March 6, 2017
Carolyn E. (Hanson) Graves, 73, of Worcester died peacefully on Monday March 6, 2017 in the Spring Valley Nursing Center. Carolyn is survived by her loving family; her daughters Debra Burlingame and her spouse Scott of Charlton, and Pamela Lovejoy and her spouse Kim Vasseur of Paxton. A granddaughter Sara Lovejoy of Paxton, and a brother Ronald Hanson and his...
Rose M. Bushe
March 6, 2017
Rose M. (Salerno) Bushe, 86 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rose joins her husband, John Bushe, who passed away in 2001. They were married 44 years. Rose was born in Worcester on June 2, 1930, a daughter of hardworking Italian immigrant parents, Joseph and Theresa (Martello)...
Julia M. Senckowski
March 6, 2017
Mass Postponed for Tuesday. Mass re-scheduled for Wednesday 10 a.m. Saint John's Church 40 Temple Street Worcester, MAJulia Kahikina M. (Stein) Senckowski 1924 – 2017 Worcester, MA – Julia Kahikina M. (Stein) Senckowski, lovingly known as “Tutu” 1924 – 2017 For those of you who have read the poem, “The Dash – Making a Difference with Your Life”, by Linda...
Arlene R Haddad
March 4, 2017
Arlene R. Haddad, 72 of Worcester passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 with her devoted sons gathered at her side. Services and burial with her parents will be held privately.
John L. Smith
March 2, 2017
John L. Smith, 86, of Worcester, passed away in St. Vincent’s Hospital on March 2, 2017, peacefully with his family by his side after suffering a stroke and a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Delores “Dee” (Sbrogna) Smith, and his two children Michael J. Smith and Deborah C. O’Loughlin. ...
Sophie Christo
March 1, 2017
Sophie (Geotis) Christo, 91 formerly of 11 Fairlawn Drive, Worcester MA died peacefully on Wednesday March 1st surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 66 years Peter J. Christo died in 2013. Sophie was born on March 16, 1925 in Fabyan, Ct. The youngest child of Theodore and Mary (Christo) Geotis. She was raised in Webster, MA, and graduated...
Michele "Michael" Viapiano
February 28, 2017
Michele “Michael” Viapiano, 85, of Worcester a Master Custom Tailor, passed away in his home Tuesday February 28th 2017 with his devoted family gathered at his side. Born in Cassano delle Murge, Province of Bari Italy, Michele was one of eight children of Nicola and Maria (De Santis) Viapiano. Raised, educated and trained in Italy, he served in the Italian...
Patricia C. Benoit
February 28, 2017
Patricia C. (Hallahan) Benoit, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at her home, surrounded by loving family members. Her husband, Joseph W. Benoit, predeceased her. She was also predeceased by three of their children, Mark A. Benoit, Denise Benoit, and Timothy C. Benoit. Patricia is survived by two daughters, Donna L. Simarano (John) of Worcester, Christine...
Margaret (Murphy) Kearney-Lutz
February 27, 2017
Margaret M. “Peg” (Murphy) Kearney-Lutz, 93, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away with her daughter and best friend Mary at her bedside Monday, February 27th 2017. Margret was born September 13th 1923 in Worcester, one of seven children of Irish immigrants John and Elizabeth (Brosnihan) Murphy. She graduated from Classical High school and earned her associates degree from New England School...
Daniel T. Grady
February 27, 2017
Daniel T. Grady, 60, of Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. Dan was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn S. (Levy) Grady. Dan is survived by his mother, Margaret Ellen (LaBossiere) Grady of Fitchburg; three brothers, Raymond M. Grady of Clinton, John P. Grady of Virginia, and James R. Grady of Worcester; nieces and nephews. He...
Sean P. Nelson
February 27, 2017
Sean P. Nelson, 48 of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2017 at home. Sean was born in Malden, Ma., and resided in Shrewsbury most of his life where he was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School. He worked for Analog Devices in Cambridge for 18 years as a manufacturing technician. He enjoyed being outdoors hanging with family...