Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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,...
John A. Yuscinsky
December 14, 2016
John A. Yuscinsky, 71 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester and Rutland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at UMass Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kelly M. (Watters) Yuscinsky; two sons, John L. Yuscinsky of Worcester and Bobby A. Yuscinsky and his wife Nada of Irwin, PA; two daughters, Rheannon...
Katrina Leah Blanchard
December 14, 2016
Katrina Leah Blanchard, 31 of Oakham passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Katrina was raised in Oakham, attended Quabbin Regional High School and graduated with the class of 2003. She attended the University of Maine in Farmington, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Art. Katrina was a shining star whose light filled the room wherever she...
Stephen M. Brunner
December 13, 2016
Stephen M. Brunner, 56 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born in Worcester on April 12, 1960. Growing up Stephen attended Worcester Boy’s Trade High School where he got his start in Masonry. After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard, he went...
Doris A. Dufresne
December 13, 2016
Doris “Dot” Agnes (Berard) Dufresne, 90, of Worcester and Southport, North Carolina, died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 13th after a brief period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Doris was the daughter of Andrew and Agnes (Lucier) Berard. She attended St. Joseph’s School and Commerce High School and Becker Junior College. She married Bernard “Lefty” Dufresne in 1947....
Anthony J. Trafecante lll
December 10, 2016
Anthony J. Trafecante lll 57, died peacefully Saturday December 10th in the Brigham & Womens Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Gina (Sciascia) Trafecante; a son Anthony J. Trafecante IV, and his companion Kristen of Shrewsbury; 3 daughters, Carissa B. Coakley and her husband Timothy;...
Arthur F Korp Sr
December 10, 2016
Arthur F. Korp, Sr., 90 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday December 10th 2016 with his devoted and beloved family gathered by his side. Arthur’s wife of 43 years Rosalind M. (Festa) Korp passed away in 1996. Arthur is survived by his three devoted children, Arthur “Artie” Korp, Jr. and his wife Donna, Kevin J. Korp and...
Carmine J Laconte
December 9, 2016
Carmine J. Laconte, 99, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully Friday, December 9th, 2016 in his own home with family at his side. Carmine was born in Worcester almost 100 years ago, July 6, 1917, was one of six children of Italian Immigrants Joseph and Annina (Ferro) Laconte. Carmine joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during World...
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill
December 8, 2016
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at The Christopher House of Worcester. Her loving husband of nearly sixty-two years, Thomas A. Gill, Sr., predeceased her in 2008. Carmela is survived by her loving children, including a daughter, Kathy Pedone and her husband Leo of Worcester; three sons, Thomas A. Gill, Jr., and his...
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote
December 8, 2016
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote, 83, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away to eternal life with the lord Thursday, December 8th 2016 with the ones she love gathered at her side. A period of calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 13th from 10 am to 11 am in St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Followed by her...
Margaret Adu-Frimpong
December 8, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Adu-Frimpong, 61, affectionately called Mummy, passed away on December 8th, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center after a long illness. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Thursday, December 22nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be held Friday, December 23rd from the funeral...