Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Ruth A. Mouid

Ruth A. Mouid

November 12, 2016

Ruth A. Mouid of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.  She recently celebrated her ninety-first birthday on September 30, with a family party at Christopher Heights, her residence for the past six months. Ruth is survived by a sister Marie Plante and several nieces and nephews and their...

Rose Barsoum

Rose Barsoum

November 12, 2016

Rose (Shabo) Barsoum, 89 of Wayland, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home. Rose’s husband of 61 years, Peter Barsoum, Jr. passed away in October of 2009. She is survived by her three devoted children, Diane Grossman and her husband David of Canton, Katherine Beesley of Marblehead and James Barsoum and his wife Susan...

Michael J Irvine

Michael J Irvine

November 10, 2016

Michael J. Irvine, 57 of Douglas, passed away Thursday November 10th 2016, suddenly at home after being stricken ill. Michael was born in Clinton, a son of George E. and Rosemary (O’Donnell) Irvine.  He grew up in Hudson, graduated from Minuteman Vocational Technical High School and has lived in Hudson, Mashpee and Worcester before moving to Douglas.   Michael worked the...

Thomas B. Esip

Thomas B. Esip

November 10, 2016

Thomas B. Esip 78, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 10, 2016 In UMass Memorial Medical Center. Tom grew up on Grafton Hill in Worcester and graduated from St. Stephen's High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the...

Vincent "Vincenzo" Nozzolillo II

Vincent "Vincenzo" Nozzolillo II

November 9, 2016

Vincent “Vincenzo” Nozzolillo, II of Worcester passed away suddenly in his sleep Wednesday, November 9, 2016, joining in heaven his mother Esther who passed away October 21st.  He was 53 years of age.    Vincent was born in Worcester on July 24th 1963, a son of the late Vincent “Jim” and Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo.  He graduated from North High School...

Domenic A. Caporelli

Domenic A. Caporelli

November 9, 2016

Domenic “Dom” A. Caporelli, 87, of Jefferson formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016 in the comfort of his home and loving family. His wife Joanna (Grampetro) Caporelli died 2013. Domenic leaves his Loving family; a son Joseph Caporelli of Jefferson, two daughters, Rosann Pezzella and her husband Ralph with whom he lived and Gail Caporelli of...

Vannie Lee Ball

Vannie Lee Ball

November 8, 2016

Mr. Vannie Lee Ball was born on February 25, 1942 to the late Floyd Ball, Sr. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Ada Mae Wilson who presently resides in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Ball departed this life on November 8, 2016 with his devoted wife and children by his bedside who he dearly loved. Mr. Ball confessed Christ at an early age at...

Jessica L Rawlston

Jessica L Rawlston

November 8, 2016

Jessica L. Rawlston, 31 of Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away after a battle with breast cancer at UMass Medical Center on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jessica is survived by her three sons, Caiden, Logan and Liam Valipour; her fiancé, Behnam Valipour all of Oxford; her parents, Timothy F. and Gail J. (Turner) Rawlston; her brother,...

Beverly (Ekberg) Yacuzzi

Beverly (Ekberg) Yacuzzi

November 7, 2016

WORCESTER - Beverly V. (Ekberg) Yacuzzi, 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016 at Webster Manor Healthcare Center.  Beverly was born on October 24, 1928 in Worcester and remained a lifelong resident of the City until moving to Webster Manor 4 years ago.  She was the daughter of the late Anton Ekberg and Corrine (Dube) Ekberg. She is survived...

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr.

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr.

November 7, 2016

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr., 70, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  His was predeceased by his loving wife, Christine R. (Bruso) Kosakowski (2003), and their daughter, Kimberly D. Gambaccini (2011). Vincent is survived by his best friend and son, Vincent R. Kosakowski; a beautiful granddaughter, Christina D. Gambaccini; and a sister,...

Phyllis (Farrell) Hughes

Phyllis (Farrell) Hughes

November 5, 2016

Phyllis A. (Farrell) Hughes, of Millbury,  passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in her sleep.  She was 85 years of age. Phyllis was born in Worcester, on June 24, 1931, a daughter of the late William “Duke” and Cecile (Vilandre) Farrell.  She was a graduate of Commerce High, Class of 1949.  Phyllis  joined the U.S. Air Force during...

Teresa J. Kellerman

Teresa J. Kellerman

November 3, 2016

Teresa J. (Mouid) Kellermann, 88, of Dartmouth, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was born and raised in Worcester, where she attended public schools before earnings degrees in nursing from Boston College and Boston University. She worked at Worcester City Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital, also in Worcester. In...

Grace (Francese) Casello

Grace (Francese) Casello

November 2, 2016

Grace A. Casello, 89 of Worcester a dedicated Mother  & Grandmother passed away Wednesday November 2nd with family gathered by her side.   Grace, the only daughter of Italian immagrants Giuseppe and Antoinette (Lopolito) Francese was born in Worcester on July 21, 1927.   She graduated from Commerce high school and earned her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College.   She has lived...

Michelena E. Montecalvo

Michelena E. Montecalvo

November 2, 2016

Michelena E. (Cataldo) Montecalvo, 93, of Westborough, a former long-time resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Her loving husband of sixty-three years, Anthony P. Montecalvo, predeceased her in April 2012. Michelena is survived by a son, Anthony P. Montecalvo, Jr. of Keene, NH; a brother, Anthony R. Cataldo and his wife Paula...

Rose Marie Schraffa

Rose Marie Schraffa

November 1, 2016

Rose Marie Schraffa passed away into eternal life after an extended period of declining health on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.   Rose Marie was born on May 30th 1945 in Worcester, daughter of the late Patsy and Mary (Minichello) Schraffa. She graduated from Classical High School in Worcester; then accepted a position in the...

Angela R. "Angie" DeAngelis

Angela R. "Angie" DeAngelis

November 1, 2016

Angela R. “Angie” (Flaminio) DeAngelis, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Christopher House of Worcester, surrounded by her devoted daughters and granddaughter. Angela's husband of 44 years, Albert P. DeAngelis passed away in November of 1986.  She is survived by her two daughters, Angela M. Casey and her husband Charles of Shrewsbury and...

Lucia (Melucci) Reno

Lucia (Melucci) Reno

October 30, 2016

Lucia (Melucci) Reno, 85, formerly of Worcester, peacefully departed Sunday, October 30th 2016 in Orlando Florida with her son Steven and his wife Lillian at her side.  Lucia, born in Worcester, was one of two daughters of Joseph and Mary (Cataldo) Melucci, and lived her entire life in Worcester raising her family and working before moving to Florida in 2014...

Antonio Di Rodi

Antonio Di Rodi

October 30, 2016

Antonio Di Rodi, of Worcester passed away Sunday, October 30th 2016.  He was 91 years of age. Antonio was born on January 22, 1925, one of three children of Vincenzo and Francesca (Dell’Erba) DiRodi.  In 1958, Antonio, immigrated to the United States where he raised his family and worked in the textile manufacturing industry. Antonio’s wife Michelina (Piracci) Di Rodi...

Lois Marie Wheeler

Lois Marie Wheeler

October 30, 2016

Lois Marie (Rogers) Wheeler, 69 of Webster, formerly of Oxford passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her adoring family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lois was born in Worcester on August 3, 1947, the only child of Louis W. and Grace M. (Caruso) Rogers. She was raised in Oxford and graduated...

Matthew Phillips

Matthew Phillips

October 27, 2016

JEFFERSON, MA.,_Matt Phillips, 62, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born and raised in Worcester, MA, son of Eugene and Olimpia (Salerno) Phillips; he moved to Jefferson in 1992 where he has resided since.    He leaves his wife Gail (Monopoli) and two children, Stephen and Lindsey.  He also leaves his mother Olimpia Williams of Shrewsbury, one brother, Mark...

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