Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joan A. White
October 17, 2016
Joan A. (Boyle) White, 80 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert J. White; her son, Robert J. White, Jr. , his wife Michelle of Worcester; three daughters, Nancy J. Golas and her husband David of Boylston, Michelle...
Eleanor (Neal) Hawley
October 16, 2016
Eleanor T. Neal-Hawley passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at the age of 95. Mrs. Hawley was born on April 19th, 1921 in Connecticut. She was the fourth oldest of seven children and married to her sweetheart William affectionately known as “Poo” for the past sixty nine years. Mrs. Hawley graduated from UMASS...
Louis V Iovieno Sr.
October 16, 2016
He suffered patiently and long , His hope was bright , his faith was strong The peace of Jesus filled his breast and in his arms he sank to rest On October 16, 2016 at 7:30 , our beloved husband , father , grandfather and uncle , Louis V Iovieno, Sr lost his long and difficult struggle with vascular dementia....
Evalyn B Rapparlie
October 14, 2016
Evalyn Barbara Rapparlie, 85 passed away on October 14, 2016 at the UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. Evalyn was born March 10, 1931 in Lansing Michigan to Richard and Grace Rogers.Evalyn grew up in East Lansing and Midland Michigan, where she graduated high school. After high school she attended Michigan State University, Findlay College, Bowling Green State University and...
John A Clinton
October 14, 2016
John A. Clinton, 71, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 14th 2016. John was born in Worcester, the son of Arthur L. and Agnes (Kenneway) Clinton. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools. John then served for a time in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later earned a certificate in computer science from Worcester Industrial Technical...
Anthony M Covotta Jr.
October 11, 2016
Anthony M. Covotta jr. 87, of Worcester passed away with family by his side, Monday, October 11, 2016. Tony was born in Worcester; his parents were Italian immigrants, Anthony M. Covotta Sr and Raffaela (DeDonato) Covotta. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tony worked for the City of Worcester DPW many years before retiring. Anthony is...
Mildred M. Fuge
October 10, 2016
After Glow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done, I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and summer days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the...
Elizabeth A. "Libby" Brennan
October 9, 2016
Elizabeth A. "Libby" Brennan, 34, of North Grafton, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Northbridge, after a long illness. Libby was born in Worcester and was the daughter of the late Honorable Martha A. (Scannell) Brennan. She graduated from Bancroft School in Worcester in 2001, and later received...
Julia Kullman
October 9, 2016
Julia (DiTaranto) Kullman, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Beaumont Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Julia was born in Worcester on October 16, 1920 the daughter of the late Frank and Madelaine (Lamonica) DiTaranto. Her husband of twenty nine years John L. Kullman predeceased her in 1990. Julia is survived...
Armando "Bruce" E. Belmonte
October 8, 2016
Armando “Bruce” E. Belmonte, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. His beloved wife, Germaine T. (Granger) Belmonte, predeceased him in March 2012. Armando is survived by his loving children, a daughter, Cheryl A. Laganelli and her husband Bart of Holden; three sons, Richard B. Belmonte and his wife...
Vincent R. Giustolisi, MD, Col. U.S. Army
October 7, 2016
Vincent R. Giustolisi, MD, 79 of Leominster, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born in Brooklyn, New York, son to the late Angelo G. and Salvatrice (Bonvicino) Giustolisi. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University and graduated with his Bachelor of Science Degree...
Maria Piracci
October 7, 2016
Maria (Solitro) Piracci, 87, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 in the Christopher House surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 41 years, Giulio Piracci, predeceased her in 1998. Maria is survived by two brothers, Antonio Solitro and Nicholas Solitro, both of Worcester; one sister, Nina Santoro of Florida; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great...
Mary Elizabeth Lerit
October 7, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Lerit (née Sexton) passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Friday, October 7, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Bronx, NY in 1940 and was raised in the Catholic faith by her mother Jean Sexton and her grandmother Nannie with her sister Katherine “Kate” McAuliffe and her late brother, John “Jack” Sexton.Mary...
Mary Teresa Previe
October 7, 2016
Mary T. (Yirak) Previe, 90, of Worcester, died peacefully on Fri., 10-7-2016, at Beaumont Nursing Home, Northbridge. She is survived by her daughters, Mary E. Hough of Buzzards Bay and Lorraine A. Previe of Truro; a son, John J. Previe of Wichita Falls, Texas; three grandchildren, Michelle, Amie, and Kristen; four great grandchildren. Mary was born in Proctor, VT, the...
Lena (Simone) Caruso
October 5, 2016
Angelina “Lena” (Simone) Caruso, 84, of Bradenton, Florida and Shrewsbury, passed away Wednesday, October 5th 2016 with the family she cherished gathered at her side. Lena was born in Shrewsbury, one of five children of Ignazio and Margaret (Del’lorto) Simone. She grew up and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. In 1951, Lena married George “Chick” Caruso and for the next...
Dr. Robert V Wallen
October 5, 2016
Dr. Robert V. Wallen, 76, of South Grafton died peacefully on Wednesday October 5, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his wife Maria C. Fernandez-Wallen, a son Brian D. Wallen of Uxbridge, a daughter Vicki Courtney and partner Thomas, two brothers Scott Wallen and his wife Rita, and Craig Wallen. Bob also...
Frances J. Stakun
October 5, 2016
Frances J. (Hale) Stakun, 82 of Orchard Park, New York, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with her family gathered around her. Frances was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Catherine M. (Carr) Hale. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools and had lived here most of her...
Edwin M Santos
October 3, 2016
Edwin M. Santos, 54 of Worcester passed away with his family gathered by his side Monday, October 3rd 2016. Edwin was born in New York City, a son of Isabelino “Dino” and Gladys (Martinez) Santos. He grew up in New York, moving to Worcester in 1979. Seven years later, Edwin married Maria M. Perez and began a 30 year love...
Flora A. (DiTullio) Martocchio
October 2, 2016
Flora R. “Nonna” (DiTullio) Martocchio, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016 in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Flora was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Liberto and Dominica (Genovese) DiTullio. She graduated from David Hill Fanning/Worcester Girls Trade and has resided in Worcester all her life. She worked as...