Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Nicholas "Nick" Renzoni, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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