Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Katherine M. Puleo
December 1, 2016
Katherine M. (Galvin) Puleo, 74 of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her dedicated and loving family. Katherine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lucien P. “Lou” Puleo; two daughters, Joann Wilde and her husband Mark of Rutland and Jacqueline Degaetano of Port St. Lucie, FL; her brother,...
Melissa A Peters-Gonzalez
November 28, 2016
Melissa A. Peters-Gonzalez, 38, passed away into eternal rest Monday, November 28th 2016 with the ones she loved gathered by her side, after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Melissa was born in Worcester on October 17, 1978, the daughter of James and Debra (Shays) Peters. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and earned her cosmetology degree and several...
Marie N. McLean
November 26, 2016
Marie N. (Meringolo) McLean, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at home with her family by her side. Marie’s husband of 56 years, John B. “Jake” McLean, Jr. passed away on March 29, 2013. She is survived by her three children, Kim McLean and her partner David Germain of Worcester with whom she lived, Paul...
Grace T. Biscegli
November 26, 2016
Grace T. (Caruso) Bisceglia, 92, of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016, surrounded by her family at Golden Living Center in Worcester. Her husband of fifty-three years, Sylvester A. Bisceglia, predeceased her in 1996. Grace is survived by her loving daughter Priscilla “Pat” Barbato and her husband Robert of Worcester; twin brother, Matteo Caruso of...
Dorothy Vuona Skiest
November 24, 2016
Dorothy A. (Vuona) Skiest, 79, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Thursday November 24, 2016 in the Beaumont Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her five devoted sons; Kevin A. Skiest of Sarasota FL. Mark D. Skiesto and his fiancé Karen of Shrewsbury, Steven M Skiest and his fiancé Michele of Berlin Ma....
Pricilla L. Houle
November 24, 2016
Pricilla L. (Popham) Houle, age 94, a lifetime resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2016 in St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 59 years, Warren E. Houle passed away January 2, 2005. Priscilla is survived by her three sons, Richard E. Houle and his wife Jeanne of Auburn, Russell...
Steven Robert Cancelli
November 24, 2016
Steven “Steve” Robert Cancelli, 74, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marie (Picard) Cancelli, his three children, David and Karen Cancelli of Worcester MA, and Lisa Cancelli and partner, Peter Simpson of Prides Crossing, MA; his brother, Alfred Cancelli, Jr. of Melrose, MA; and...
Robert P. Muhr, Sr.
November 23, 2016
Robert P. Muhr, Sr., 89, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Celeste M. (Foley) Muhr; their dedicated children, Maureen Coakley and her husband Michael of Grafton, Kathleen LaRoche and her husband Paul of New...
Chris J. Engel
November 23, 2016
Chris Engel, 50, passed away on November 23, 2016, comfortably at home in the presence of his loving family and close family friend after an unfair battle with cancer. Chris left behind his best friend and wife, Melinda, his daughter Rebecca, son Max, and the greatest dog in the world, Marcy. Chris began his career in broadcasting at WRKI I-95...
Henry "Hank" G. Grosse
November 21, 2016
Henry “Hank” G. Grosse, 65, of Shrewsbury, joined his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of twenty-four years, Eileen “Ike” (Villatico) Grosse, in Heaven, on Monday, November 21, 2016. Hank leaves his only beautiful daughter, Ayla R. Grosse; a sister, Jane Grosse Fiumara, wife of the late, Fred Fiumara of Rockport; a brother, John J. Grosse and his wife Deborah of...
Nicholas "Nick" Renzoni, Jr.
November 21, 2016
Nicholas A. Renzoni, Jr. 67 of Worcester, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 21st 2016 after being stricken ill at home. Nicholas was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Nicholas A. Renzoni, Sr. and Louise (Szuba) Renzoni and has lived here all his life. In 1971, Nick married the love of his...
Nicholas Bombredi
November 20, 2016
Nicholas Bombredi, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully in Care One at Millbury on Saturday, November 20, 2016. His wife of 61 years, Grace (Prizio) Bombredi passed away June 20, 2011. Nicholas was born in Millbury, a son of Anthony and Josephine (Doda) Bombredi. He grew up Millbury and graduated from Millbury Junior High School. He has been a resident...
Cynthia Ann Wade
November 18, 2016
Cynthia Ann O’Garro Wade was born on July 9, 1964 in NYC, New York to Willie Jewell and Sammie McCrory. Cynthia was the youngest of four children, and was affectionately referred to as Peaches. Cynthia graduated from Reading High School in PA, and also attended Reading Community College. While attending Reading HS, Cynthia caught the eye of Charles Wade. He...
Gloria T. Vokes
November 17, 2016
Gloria T. (Latino) Vokes, 86 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Gloria’s husband, Ronald H. Vokes, passed away in 1976. She is survived by her three sons, John F. Dahlstrom and his wife Nancy of Shrewsbury, Robert Dahlstrom and his wife Susan and David Dahlstrom all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Carolyn Granberg and...
Victoria B. (Ayik) Bicknell
November 16, 2016
Victoria Barbara (Ayik) Bicknell, 93, passed away on November 16, 2016. She was born Sept.23, 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Mary and Salem Ayik. She is survived by her 3 children, Ronald and Richard Danshire , daughter Barbara Tyner and her grandchildren Aaron and Andrew. She is preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Bicknell, her brothers Norman and George...
Christy Belba
November 16, 2016
Christy L. Belba, 94, of Auburn, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Christy’s wife of thirty-seven years, Dhoksia Bana (Yanka) Belba passed away in 1984. He is survived by two sons, George C. Belba of Auburn and William C. Belba and his wife Maria of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Vera Marie Credit and her husband James of...
James V. Borbone
November 15, 2016
James V. Borbone, 67 of Worcester, MA, passed away Tuesday evening, November 15th, surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital University Campus. Jim was the first born son of Barbara A. (Guilfoyle) Borbone and Joseph Borbone. He attended and graduated from St. Stephen's Catholic High School and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute where he earned a degree in computer science....
Geraldine Ann Vitols
November 15, 2016
Geraldine Ann (DeMauro) Vitols, 82 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at UMass Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born in Worcester on June 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Natale and Anna M. (Campanille) DeMauro. Geraldine graduated from Worcester Commerce High School in 1952 and went on to work as an...
Maria (Lopriore) Blanchard
November 14, 2016
Maria J. “Dolly” Blanchard, 85, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully with family gathered at her bedside Monday, November 14th, 2016. Maria, a daughter of Vincenzo and Isabelle (Cavalieri) Lopriore, was born in Worcester and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. In 1952, Maria married Henry “Hank” Blanchard and together they began 49 years of love and devotion. Forty of those...
Angela G Manna
November 12, 2016
Angela G. Manna, 91, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Saturday November 12, 2016, in the Beaumont at University Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Angela is survived by her cherished sister, Nicola M. Wyman of Shrewsbury; her brother, Joseph Manna in Puerto Rico; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Three brothers, Angelo, Michael, and George Manna as well as...
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