Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Jessie A. Johnson
January 1, 2017
Jessie A. (Waire) Johnson, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Worcester Health Center. Jessie was born in Aliceville, Alabama, a daughter of the late John and Rosie (Bell) Waire. She grew up in Alabama until moving to Worcester in 1965. Jessie worked for Dr. Rubin and other doctors as a domestic worker. Jessie was...
Ronald K. Greenhalge
December 28, 2016
Ronald Keith Greenhalge, born February 10, 1955, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester; a victim of the devastating crisis that is drug addiction and dependency. He leaves his parents, retired Worcester Police Sergeant, Ronald W. Greenhalge and Janet (Renaud) Greenhalge of Edgewater, Florida; a brother, Stephen J. Greenhalge of Worcester; three sisters, Susan Woolson, Leanne...
Brian A. Cerullo
December 27, 2016
Brian A. Cerullo, 62, of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, with loved ones gathered at his bedside. Brian is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Karen (Parretti) Cerullo; their daughter, Kim M. Cerullo of Windsor Locks, CT; a sister, Brenda A. Bye of Wakefield; three brothers, Brent A....
George Monfreda
December 27, 2016
George Monfreda, 81, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. George is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Judith A. (Bruso) Monfreda; their son, George J. Monfreda and his wife Susan M. Monfreda of Jefferson; his best friend and grandson, James A. Monfreda of Jefferson; his brothers and sisters in...
Barry E. Carmel
December 27, 2016
Barry E. Carmel, 71 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation, after a period of declining health. Barry was born on October 1, 1945 in Worcester, a son of the late Albert and Marguerite (Hosmer) Carmel. Barry attended Worcester Academy and went on to proudly serve his nation in the United States Marine Corp...
Richard "Ricky" Direnzo, Jr.
December 24, 2016
Richard C. “Ricky” Direnzo, Jr. 48, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in Worcester. Ricky was born in Worcester on February 12, 1968. His father was the late, Richard C. Direnzo, Sr. He grew up and attended North High School. As a young man, Ricky worked for the family business, Direnzo Brothers Sand & Gravel. He then accepted a position with...
Joanne C. Scampini
December 24, 2016
Joanne C. (Rizzuti) Scampini, 79 of Worcester, passed away on December 24, 2016 after a short illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Joanne is survived by her husband, Norman Scampini with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on November 2nd; her eight children, Debra and Vincent DiGregorio and their sons, Vincent III, Anthony...
Eugene "Gene" J. Richards
December 23, 2016
Eugene “Gene” J. Richards, 87, of Rutland, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Gene is survived by the love of his life for the past sixty-three years, Patricia A. (Bucciaglia) Richards; a sister, Judith Anderson of Leicester; six nieces and nephews that he cherished as his own children, Paul Capuano,...
Clarence W. Dyer, Sr.
December 22, 2016
Clarence W. "Wa Wa" Dyer Sr., 80 of Worcester, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Good Samaritan, Brockton. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late, Ralph W. Dyer and Lucy M. (Hazard) Waller. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Returning from active duty Clarence worked as a...
J. Raymond Bousquet
December 22, 2016
Raymond is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita C. (Bouthiller) Bousquet; his son, Brian Bousquet and his fiancé Mary Jane Cummings of Rhode Island; his daughter, Michelle A. Barnett and her husband Steven of North Grafton; two brothers, Roger Bousquet of Lompoc, CA and Richard Bousquet of Gorham, ME; three grandchildren, Joshua Bousquet of Dudley, Alyssa Dupont and...
Linda C. Forsman
December 22, 2016
Linda Forsman, 73, went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2016. She leaves her loving husband of 52 years, Wesson Forsman, Jr.; four children, Pam Mead and her husband John of Pittsfield, Mark Forsman and his wife Nancy, of Brimfield, Jeff Forsman and his wife Jenn, of Millbury, Melissa MacWade and her husband Jim, of Worcester; nine...
Louise J. (Paldino) Riopel
December 21, 2016
Louise J. (Paldino) Riopel, 86 of Worcester, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully with her family gathered at her side Wednesday December 21, 2016. Louise was born June 5, 1930 in Worcester, the first daughter of Pasquale and Mary (Generelli) Paldino. She grew up in the Holmes field neighborhood of Worcester on Plantation St, graduated from Commerce...
Janicie Ann Kulesza
December 19, 2016
Janice Ann Kulesza, 67 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, December 19th at home. Janice was born in Worcester, a daughter of Stanley and Frances (Kosiewski) Kulesza. She graduated from Auburn High School and earned her certificate as a LPN from Worcester Girls Trade. Janice then accepted positions with the former Worcester City Hospital and several area...
Ermite R. Benjamin
December 19, 2016
Ermite R. Benjamin, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her family. Ermite was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, a daughter to Nestor Benjamin and Theramene Daguerre. She grew up in Haiti and lived there until 1976 when she moved to New York City and later moved to...
Patsy J Mastrogiovanni
December 19, 2016
Patsy J. "Pat" Mastrogiovanni, 92, of Shrewsbury, passed away December 18th 2008, at the Radius Health Care, Worcester after an illness. Pat leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Stella M. (Turpin) Mastrogiovanni; his cherished daughter Patci Jean "Jeannie" Hebert, of Shrewsbury; two sons Howard A. Vosburg, Sr. and his wife Carole of Clinton, William V. Vosburg, Sr.,and his wife...
Rosalia Morales Rivera
December 19, 2016
Rosalia Morales Rivera passed away with her family gathered at her side, Monday December 19, 2016. Calling hours at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St will be held Tuesday, December 26th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28th at 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hope...
Arnold L Pinto
December 18, 2016
Arnold L. Pinto, 91, a long time Worcester School Teacher and Sports Coach, passed away December 18, 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Arnold was born January 11, 1925 in Medford, MA, a son of Arnold N. and Teresa (O’Donnell) Pinto. He graduated from Medford High School in 1943 and went on to join the US Marines. He served...
Alice C. Henry
December 17, 2016
Alice C. (Andrews) Henry, 89 of Millbury, formerly a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Alice, more commonly known as Nana, was born July 26, 1927 in Worcester Ma. She was the only child of the late Roland and Mildred (Martin) Andrews. She was raised...
Raymond T. Violante, Sr.
December 15, 2016
Raymond T. Violante,Sr. 86, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Worcester Health Center. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Jean E. (Legor) Violante, their dedicated two sons, Raymond Violante, Jr. of Worcester and Dominick Violante and his wife Jeanene of Avon, Connecticut; a brother,...
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