Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

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;...

Alan Lizotte

Alan Lizotte

April 16, 2017

It is with deep regret to announce that our brother, uncle and friend Alan has lost his battle with liver cancer. Alan was born in Worcester on April 29, 1961, and raised in Millbury where he attended Millbury Memorial High School. Alan worked for eight years at Bay State Sterling as a machine operator and as a transportation engineer at...

Margaret M. Ford

Margaret M. Ford

April 15, 2017

Margaret M. (Harmon) Ford, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as Easter was upon us; now joining her loving husband, John A. Ford, and their son, Richard J. Ford, in Heaven, along with the risen Christ.  She was surrounded by the loving family and extended family that always gave her great joy and comfort. Margaret is...

Paul F Pavone

Paul F Pavone

April 14, 2017

Paul F. Pavone, 61, of Sutton, died peacefully but too young on Friday April 14, 2017 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 33 years Audra Z. (Prapuolenis) Pavone, and his father Antonio Pavone. He was the proud father to Douglas F. Pavone and his wife Deanna of Webster, and Mark...

Nancy M. Rousseau

Nancy M. Rousseau

April 14, 2017

Nancy M. “Lucy” (Covello) Rousseau, 101, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on April 14, 2017 in Care One at Millbury Nursing Home.  Nancy was born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy and came to America at the age of five. Her parents were Antonio and Angelina (Marchese) Covello. She returned to school, in her 40’s and attended Girl’s Trade to...

Rita T. Herbert

Rita T. Herbert

April 13, 2017

 Rita T. (Sposato) Herbert, 94, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert W. Herbert, in 1978. Rita is survived by two daughters, Judith M. Daoust and her husband George of Milford, and Deborah A. Maynard and...

Isabelle A. Franson

Isabelle A. Franson

April 13, 2017

Isabelle A. (Grembla) Franson, 87 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Isabelle’s husband, John J. Franson passed away in 2010.  She leaves her beloved daughter and caretaker, Lois Alkhouri with whom she lived. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. in the...

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