Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Bonnie Lee (Bogosian) Hunt
June 7, 2017
Bonnie Lee (Bogosian) Hunt, 66 of Boylston passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, surrounded by family. Bonnie is survived by her husband and best friend of the past 33 years James Hunt; her three children, Joseph Bounville and his wife Jennifer of Boylston, Meghan McCann and her husband Denis of Cherry Valley , Brendan Hunt and...
Nicole L. Benoit
June 7, 2017
Nicole L. (Kennedy) Benoit, 42 of Uxbridge formerly of Shrewsbury died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Her Husband Steven Benoit Predeceased her. Nicole leaves her three loving daughters; Amy Desruisseaux, Tracy L. Desruisseaux, and Kerry L. Desruisseaux all of Uxbridge. She also leaves her twin sister Tammy L. Kennedy Santy and her husband Raymond of Shrewsbury, and uncle Walter Kennedy...
William J. Coonan
June 6, 2017
William J. “Crash” Coonan, 70, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. William was born in Worcester, son of the late Frederick and Charlotte (O’Connor) Coonan, and has lived in Worcester all his life. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Patricia M. (Stanick) Coonan; two daughters, Jennifer J. Coonan and her...
Robert C. Johnson
June 5, 2017
Robert C. Johnson, 71 of Worcester passed away after a long illness on Monday, June 5, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Worcester, to the late Carl W. and Alice M. (Christianson) Johnson. He graduated from North High School and was a firefighter for a brief period of time for the...
Joseph Francis DeSimone
June 5, 2017
Joseph F. DeSimone, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Rita P. (McQuaid) DeSimone; their three sons, Joseph F. DeSimone, Jr. and his wife Victoria, John P. DeSimone, and James M. DeSimone, all of Worcester; a brother, Richard DeSimone of Auburn; a sister,...
Chelestine E. "Chelly" Pignataro
June 4, 2017
Chelestine E. “Chelly” (Buonomo) Pignataro, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1926 in Tamaqua, PA to Elizabeth (Petrone) and James Buonomo. Her husband of 50 years, Henry C. Pignataro, Sr. died in 2000. She is predeceased by her brother, Valentino “Val” Buonomo. Chelly was a devoted mother and grandmother. ...
Anteo "Drops" Biancheria
June 4, 2017
Anteo “Drops” Biancheria, entering his 90th year, of Worcester and West Yarmouth on Cape Cod, a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4th 2017, with the family he cherished gathered around him. He will join in heaven his wife Ellen (Pedone) Biancheria, who passed away on January 26, 2015. Anteo was born in...
Mary G. Silva
June 4, 2017
Mary G. (Martinelli) Silva, 94 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Mary was born and raised in Bristol, Rhode Island to the late Sylvio and Christina (Vendetti) Martinelli. She was a pharmaceutical manufacturer for Astra Pharmaceutical for many years retiring in her 50s. She was a faithful member of St. Anne’s Church...
Rita (Trafecante) Leary
June 4, 2017
Rita T. (Trafecante) Leary, 87, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday June 4, 2017 with family gathered at her side. Rita was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Gennaro Trafecante and Helen (Parmenter) Trafecante. She grew up in Worcester, attended Worcester Public schools, worked several years as a sales rep for the John C. McGinnis Company, and as an...
Edward "Red" Gaulin
June 2, 2017
Edward “Red” Gaulin, 77, of Worcester passed away Friday, June 2nd at home after being stricken ill. Red was born in Worcester, a son of Francis and Edith (Mercurio) Gaulin. He grew up and lived in the Shrewsbury Street Area all his life and attended Worcester Public Schools. Red then accepted a position with the City of Worcester, Department of...
Anna Pillary
June 2, 2017
Anna (George) Pillary, 80, long-time resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017 at UMass Memorial Hospital. Her husband of 22 years, Constatine T. Pillary predeceased her in 1991. She is survived by her son, Thomas C. Pillary of Worcester; her beloved granddaughter, Hannah Pillary. She also leaves a brother, Gust George of Worcester; four sisters, Elaine...
George K. Moossa, Jr.
June 1, 2017
George K. Moossa, Jr, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away Thursday, June 1st 2017 after a battle with bone cancer. He was 69 years of age. George was born in Worcester, the son of George K. Moossa, Sr. and the late Mabel A. (Nader) Moossa. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School and entered the U.S. Air Force...
Rose (Tonelli) DiTerlizzi
June 1, 2017
Rose Z. (Tonelli) DiTerlizzi, 90 of Shrewsbury, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1st 2017. Rose was born in Worcester, one of three children of Italian immigrants, Joseph and Franca (Riga) Tonelli. She graduated from Commerce High School, met and soon after married the man who became the “Love of her life” for the...
Rose (Moschilli) Danna
May 31, 2017
Rose E. (Moschilli) Danna, 101, formerly of Shamrock St. in Worcester, and Milford, died peacefully on Wednesday May 31, 2017 in the Kindred Center South Dennis. Her Husband Nunzio Danna died in 1980. Rose is survived by her two loving children; A son Domenic Danna and his wife Helen of Florida, her daughter Barbara Breen of Marston Mills, her husband...
Roy A Therrien, Jr.
May 31, 2017
Roy A. Therrien, Jr. 28 of 48 Plantation St. Passed away unexpectedly May 31, 2017. Born in Worcester, Roy was the son of Roy A. Therrien, Sr and Donna (Iacovone) Therrien and has lived all his life in Worcester. Roy worked as a Sales Representative for the Diamond Chevrolet. He previously worked alongside his father at Roy Therrien Sealcoating. Besides...
Robert O Racicot
May 31, 2017
Robert O. Racicot, 91, a resident of Auburn passed away on Wednesday, May 31st 2017. Born in Worcester, Bob was one of five children of Joseph C. and Evelina (Jolicoeur) Racicot. At age 17, Bob joined the U.S. Navy, serving proudly during World War II aboard the USS Chester in the South Pacific. Upon his discharge, Bob was an electrician...
Mark Klein
May 30, 2017
Mark Klein, 72 of Westborough passed away peacefully Sunday, May 30, 2017. Mark is survived by a daughter, Tamira Klein of Brooklyn NY; a brother, Joel Klein and his wife Linda; sister Amy Pims and her husband Jerry; a granddaughter; his life partner Judith A. Shute; Many extended family members and friends. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, a...
Patricia M McKiernan
May 29, 2017
Dr. Patricia M. McKiernan, PhD, 76, of Cape Coral Florida and Wells Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Monday, May 29, 2017 in Cape Coral. Born in Worcester, Patricia was a daughter of John J and Rita F. (Murphy) McKiernan. Patricia graduated from St Stephen’s High School and entered the Sisters of St Joseph in Springfield, becoming a...
Diane (Prince) Grasseschi
May 29, 2017
Diane (Prince) Grasseschi, 74 of Worcester a devoted mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Monday, May 29th surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Diane a selfless, kind, generous and dedicated woman was born in Worcester, one of four children of the late, William T. Prince, Sr. and Marie (Russo) Prince. She graduated from Commerce High School...
Robert B. McKinlay
May 27, 2017
Robert Bruce McKinlay, 55, unexpectedly passed away on May 27, 2017 at his home in Sutton Massachusetts with his family near. Robert was born in Ogden, Utah, where he graduated from Ben Lomond High School and was the only son of the late Robert H. and Mary L. (Thornton) McKinlay. After high school, Robert graduated from Weber State University with...
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