Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Michelle M Camosse

Michelle M Camosse

October 7, 2026

Michelle Camosse, 40, a lifelong resident of Dudley, a sweet girl with a bright smile and kind heart, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after a life of health challenges.

Michelle was born in Worcester on December 11, 1985, the daughter of John Camosse and the late Patricia (Cote) Camosse. Challenged all her life with Down Syndrome,...

Linda M. Gaimari

Linda M. Gaimari

October 5, 2026

Linda M. (Eager) Gaimari of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital, just two days after celebrating her 78th birthday. Her passing concluded a long, valiant, and protracted battle with cancer, which she faced with unwavering fortitude.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, and caregiver. She leaves behind her beloved husband...

Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers

Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers

October 5, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marguerite J. (Lantagne) Demers, 90, of Worcester, on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Demers, Sr.

Born September 21, 1936, in Newport, Vermont, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mathilda (Hupe) Lantagne.

Marguerite met the...

Sharon "Sherry" Wyman

Sharon "Sherry" Wyman

October 5, 2026

Sharon “Sherry” A. (Robinson) Wyman, 82, of Millbury, formerly of Grafton and Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2026, after living with colon cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her daughters.

To almost everyone, she was simply "Sherry." She had an easy smile, a quick sense of humor, and a remarkable ability to strike up a...

Gail S. Patterson

Gail S. Patterson

October 5, 2026

Gail S. (Mancuso) Patterson, 65, of Millbury, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at CareOne in Millbury. Her husband, Arthur Patterson, predeceased her in February 2018.

Gail is survived by her brother, Peter Mancuso, Jr. and his partner Andrea Gianino of Cherry Valley; sister-in-law, Beth Wasson and her husband Scott; nephews, Nicholas and Jeffrey Mancuso, and James Wasson; aunts, uncles,...

Jean Mulkay

Jean Mulkay

October 4, 2026

Jean M. (DeParolis) Mulkay, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Her husband, Richard Mulkay, predeceased her.

Jean is survived by two sons, David E. White and his wife Lynn Carpenter-White, and Joseph P. White and his wife Silvana; a brother, Joseph DeParolis; five sisters, Frances Gedzium, Theresa Saab, Bertha...

Barry P. Posterro

Barry P. Posterro

October 4, 2026

Barry P. Posterro, 84, of North Grafton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his beloved wife of nearly fifty-four years, Constance (Copper) Posterro; their four children, Tracy Kirkpatrick, B.J. Posterro, Jamie Posterro, and Kristy Kielbasinski; nine grandchildren; and his brother, Kenneth Posterro.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Barry was the son of the late...

John A Delgado

John A Delgado

October 3, 2026

John A. Delgado, 67 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly, on October 3, 2026. John, affectionately remembered by many as “Johnny”, was a beloved father, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His passing leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of those who loved him, but also gratitude for the memories, laughter, strength and love he shared throughout his life.

Born in...

Anthony Paul Reno

Anthony Paul Reno

October 2, 2026

Anthony P. Reno, 52, of Fiskdale, Ma a dedicated husband, father, brother and mentor to hundreds of athletes passed away October 2, 2026, in his home in Fiskdale, surrounded by the family and friends he loved.

Funeral plans are private and a memorial service will be held in the coming months, according to Yale. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370...

Robert T. Shakour

Robert T. Shakour

October 2, 2026

Robert T. Shakour, 94, of Auburn, formerly of Brewster, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. He is reunited with his loving wife, Phyllis (Stevens) Shakour, who predeceased him in September 2012.

Robert is survived by two children, Thomas Shakour of Clover, SC and Eileen Shakour of Mashpee; three grandchildren, William Shakour of Gastonia NC,...

William "Billy" "Mingum" Massey

William "Billy" "Mingum" Massey

October 1, 2026

it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Billy” “Mingum” Massey, 73, of Worcester, on Thursday, October 1st 2026 surrounded by his beloved family and devoted friends. Billy fought over a 16-year battle with cancer, notably beating and surviving Pancreatic Cancer in 2011

He was born in Worcester, the son of William and Rose (Norwicki) Massey. He...

Thomas J. Legere

Thomas J. Legere

October 1, 2026

Thomas J. Legere, 78 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday. October 1, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph Legere and Jane (Naumiec) Legere Skog. He attended Worcester Schools and later enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country during the Vietnam War. Thomas worked as a...

Phyllis B. (Markiewicz) Wielgoreski

Phyllis B. (Markiewicz) Wielgoreski

September 30, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Phyllis B. (Markiewicz) Wielgoreski, 97, of Grafton, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, Chester J. Wielgoreski, sharing 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2007.

Born in Worcester, in October of 1928, Phyllis was...

Artine "Harry" Gorgodian

Artine "Harry" Gorgodian

September 29, 2026

Artine “Harry” Gorgodian, 89, of Worcester, passed away on September 29, 2026. He will be remembered for his quick wit, generous heart, love for God, and kindness he showed to those around him.

Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Harry came to Massachusetts and made his home in Worcester. He spent much of his working life as a taxi driver- lovingly remembered as...

Marcelino Olazabal

Marcelino Olazabal

September 29, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Marcelino Olazabal, 92, of Worcester, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Camagüey, Cuba, on January 3, 1934, Marcelino was the beloved son of the late Marcelino Olazabal and Angela Luna. In 1968, he left Cuba seeking freedom from the communist regime and traveled...

JoAnn Wiwatowski

JoAnn Wiwatowski

September 29, 2026

JoAnn Wiwatowski, 86 of Worcester passed away on September 29, 2026, at Christopher House. She was the beloved wife of the late, Thomas P. Wiwatowski.

Born in 1939, daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie Yucatonis of Worcester. JoAnn was predeceased by her brother, Richard Yucatonis.

JoAnn worked at Guaranty bank, Department of Revenue and Filenes basement. In her later years volunteered...

Paula M. Esper

Paula M. Esper

September 28, 2026

Paula M. Esper, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

Paula is survived by her three daughters Tara DiTaranto and her fiancé Dan, Janna DiTaranto, and Alana Giagni and her husband Stephen; her three sisters, Phyllis Callan and her husband Steven, Linda Esper, Maria Schramm and her husband Richard. She...

Norma (Perotto) Sardagnola

Norma (Perotto) Sardagnola

September 28, 2026

Norma F. (Perotto) Sardagnola, 98, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Duxbury and Worcester passed away with loved ones gathered at her side, Monday, September 28, 2026.

Norma was born October 1, 1928, in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Michael Perotto and Margaret (Covello) Morrone, Perotto. She graduated from Commerce High School, met and married the “love of her...

Ralph D Casey

Ralph D Casey

September 27, 2026

Ralph D. Casey, 84, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Ralph was born in Worcester, the son of John and Marie (Campanello) Casey. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from Commerce High and earned his bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College. Ralph went on to have a long career with Micro Tech Corporation as a...

Paul J Giorgio

Paul J Giorgio

September 26, 2026

Paul J. Giorgio, 75 of Worcester a local business owner and political advocate passed away surrounded by loved ones Saturday, September 26th, 2026.

Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late Joseph F. and Rose (Arena) Giorgio. He graduated Worcester North High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Assumption College and a Master of Arts degree in criminal justice...

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