Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

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...

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier

October 27, 2016

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier, 92, of Worcester passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, October 27, 2016, joining her husband Harold and son Robert in heaven. Phyllis one of eight children of Italian immigrants, Antonio and Rose (DiLillo) Gallicchio was born in Worcester and has lived here all her life.  In 1948, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church...

Ricky C. Weatherspoon

Ricky C. Weatherspoon

October 26, 2016

Ricky C. Weatherspoon, 28, of Worcester, has sadly passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Ricky leaves behind two daughters, Aaliyah R. Weatherspoon and Jadalise M. Bonaporte; his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his daughters, Arlines Davila; his mother Rachel (Jewett) Pettiway and his step-father, Kenneth R. Pettiway all of Worcester;...

Peter P. DiTaranto

Peter P. DiTaranto

October 26, 2016

Peter P. DiTaranto Sr. 94, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday October 26, 2016 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 65 years, Edna (Rodnick) DiTaranto, his loving children, Donald Wade of Pennsylvania, Peter P DiTaranto Jr. of Worcester, Bonnie M. Dupont and her husband Ronald of Shrewsbury, and a sister Rose DiPilla...

Ferdinand "Fred" Anthony Ross, Jr.

Ferdinand "Fred" Anthony Ross, Jr.

October 26, 2016

Ferdinand “Fred” Anthony Ross, Jr., 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Fred was born on July 21, 1929 in New Orleans, LA a son of the late Ferdinand A. and Christine (Mitchell) Ross. He attended school in New Orleans and later went on to honorably serve...

Grace Aboody

Grace Aboody

October 25, 2016

Grace Aboody, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, October 25th 2016, joining in heaven, her parents and seven siblings.  Along with her family, Grace co owned the famous El Morocco Restaurant in Worcester.  She was one of nine children of the late Paul and Helen (Kalil) Aboody.  Her brother, Paul “Butchie” Aboody, Jr....

Donna-Lee (Tiesler) Perro

Donna-Lee (Tiesler) Perro

October 24, 2016

Donna-Lee (Tiesler) Perro, 73 of Safety Harbor Florida and Worcester passed away peacefully Monday,October 24th 2016, with her children gathered by her side.Donna-Lee one of four children of the late Clarence W. and Eleanor (Polselli) Tiesler, was born in Worcesteron November 9th 1942. Donna-Lee graduated from Commerce High School, and was employed by RyanBake Shop Inc. In 1962 at the...

Michael E. Towle

Michael E. Towle

October 22, 2016

Michael E. Towle, 54, of Millbury, died October 22, 2016 at his home. He was born in Worcester, MA on August 14, 1962 to Everett & Janet Towle of New Mexico He graduated from Sutton High School in 1980 and continued his education at the University of Connecticut where he graduated Sum Cum Laude in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Rodrigue Sylvain Robert

Rodrigue Sylvain Robert

October 22, 2016

“…Show me your faith without your works and I will show you my faith by my works.” (JAMES 2:18) Truly Rodrigue Sylvain Robert lived his faith through his works and now God has called him home to Heaven to share in his Eternal Glory. Rodrigue Robert passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2016 in Saint...

Augusto "Gus" Cutillo

Augusto "Gus" Cutillo

October 21, 2016

Worcester - Augusto "Gus" Cutillo, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family four days after he celebrated his 90th birthday. Gus was born in San Clemente, Provincia Di Caserta, Italy one of four children of Pietro and Concetta (Natale) Cutillo. In 1952, he married Anna Natale and together immigrated to the United States in 1953, beginning a 64 year...

Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo

Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo

October 21, 2016

Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo, a devoted mother and grandmother passed away with the family she cherished gathered by her side Friday, October 21st 2016.   She was 85 years of age.   Esther on of eleven children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Nancy (Bisceglia) Santa Maria was born in Worcester, lived and educated in Worcester.  In 1952, Esther married Vincent “Jim” Nozzolillo...

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