Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Maria Biscardi
September 9, 2016
Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, in the tender care of her daughter and the caring staff at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Jewish Health Care Hospice. Maria was born in Capua, Italy, daughter of the late, Raffaele and Vincenza (Vilardi) Caramiello. She came to live in the United States...
Edward J Weldon Jr.
September 7, 2016
Edward J. Weldon, Jr. 78 of Worcester passed away with the ones he loved at his bedside Wednesday September 7, 2016 after a period of declining health. Edward was born in Worcester, a son of Edward J. Weldon, Sr. and Irene (Duchesneau) Weldon. He grew up in Worcester, joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly in the U.S. Army...
Mario L. Latuga
September 4, 2016
Mario L. Latuga, 83 of Worcester died peacefully Sunday morning September 4, 2016 with his loved ones around him in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Mario leaves his devoted wife of 54 years Joan M. (Pierce) Latuga, his loving son Robert P. Latuga and his wife Susan of Worcester. Mario was the proud grandfather of Daniel White and his wife...
Keith R. Wade
September 2, 2016
Keith R. Wade passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2016 after fighting a long battle with kidney disease. He was 40 years old. He leaves behind a loving Mother, Judith (Howe) Wade Ritchie of Worcester, Massachusetts; a devoted sister, Bonnie Lee Wade and a caring niece, Haley Lois Wade both of Brookfield Massachusetts; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased...
Anthony Joseph Puleo
September 2, 2016
Anthony J. "Tony" Puleo, 45, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 2, 2016, surrounded by his family, including his English bulldog, Charlie. Tony was born in Worcester on April 22, 1971 to his proud parents Anthony and Patricia (Smith) Puleo. They are a loving family that includes Anthony and Patricia of Auburn; two sisters, Nancy Puleo...
Clifford Lee "Cliffy" Spencer
August 30, 2016
Clifford Lee “Cliffy” Spencer, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after being stricken ill. Clifford was born on February 22, 1953, the son of the late Vernon Lee and Regina Mary (McNally) Spencer, Jr. He leaves behind three sons, Kurt Vernon, Craig Raymond and Keith Clifford Spencer all of Worcester; three grandchildren, Craig Raymond Spencer, Jr.,...
Carol Ann McKeon
August 29, 2016
Carol A. (Battista) McKeon, 68 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at home. Carol is survived by her son, Christopher McKeon and his wife Karen of Smithfield, RI; a brother, Anthony J. Battista, Sr. and his wife Patty of Dudley; a niece, Gianna Battista of Westborough and a nephew, Anthony J. Battista, Jr. of...
Robert J. Guertin
August 29, 2016
Robert Joseph Guertin, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Bob leaves his wife and best friend of 42 years, Suzanne C. (Bartlett) Guertin; his son, Matthew Guertin and his wife Jessica; three grandchildren, Carter, Callie and Logan; his sister, Janet...
Kaliopi (Gero) Demma
August 28, 2016
Kaliopi Gero Demma of 40 Ellsworth street Worcester Ma. previously of Southbridge Ma. and Fier, Albania, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Sunday morning in the arms of her youngest son Samuel her caregiver. Her name having been written in the Book of Life, she now resides in the kingdom of heaven with loved ones who have passed over...
Anthony Magro
August 27, 2016
Anthony “Tony” Magro, 91, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Saturday, August 27th 2016 surrounded by the family he loved. Tony was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Sebastian and Josephine (Curcino) Magro. He attended the Worcester Public Schools, a member of the “Greatest Generation” he left school early to serve his country during World War II...
Shirley M. Kopiec
August 27, 2016
Shirley M. Kopiec, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, in the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was born in Boston, on September 14, 1921, the only child of the late, Rupert C. and Ethel (Pero) Moore. She spent most of her life in Worcester. After attending Classical High School, she graduated from Dean Academy in...
Ann (Lanava) Walsh
August 26, 2016
Ann (Lanava) Walsh, 83, of Worcester passed away Friday, August 26th with family gathered at her bedside. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
John J Stellato
August 26, 2016
John J. Stellato, 84, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Friday, August 26th 2016 following a period of declining health. John was born in Worcester, the only son of Joseph and Rose (Caccialino) Stellato. He graduated from North High School where he earned Captain and All-City Football honors during the 1949 season. John then joined the U.S. Army serving...
Rose A Ventura
August 25, 2016
Rose A. (Capurso) Ventura, 86, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday August 25 2016 in the Hathaway Manor Extended Care, New Bedford. Her husband Frank Festa died in 1976, and her second husband Louis C. Ventura died in 2013. Rose leaves her loving family; a daughter Diane F. “Dee” Downey and her husband Matthew of Mattapoisett, her two loving granddaughters, Katherine...
Josephine A. Baril
August 23, 2016
Josephine A. (Malcangi) Baril, 78, of Southbridge, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-four years, John R. Baril, this past October 2015. Josephine is survived by two sons, John Baril of Millbury, and Robert Baril and his wife Dalaine of Sturbridge; a daughter, Rozlyn...
Joseph M. Ricard, Sr.
August 23, 2016
HJoseph M. Ricard, Sr., 61, of Worcester, loved his sons. It was with his beloved sons at his bedside that Joseph passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Joe lived a great life, surrounded by dear friends and a loving family; he loved to gather with family and friends to...
Georgette A. (Cloutier) Camere
August 23, 2016
Georgette A. (Cloutier) Camere, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Worcester Healthcare Center. Georgette was born in Brunswick, Maine, a daughter to the late Joseph and Victoria (Earl) Cloutier. She grew up in Maine where she attended Saint John’s High School but left school early to work in the mill to help support...
Joseph Andre Zeno
August 20, 2016
Joseph Andre Zeno, 88, of Worcester, passed away on the morning of Saturday August 20, 2016. He was born on March 20, 1928 in Haiti, and was the eleventh of twelve children in his family fathered by Ste Elois Zeno and mothered by Mercedesse Milien. In Haiti, he was a regional supervisor for a company that made products from lemon...
Ida "Nita" DeMauro
August 20, 2016
Ida J. “Nita” (Mastrototaro) DeMauro, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20th 2016, in Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her five children and other family members by her side. Ida is survived by her devoted five children, Deborah DeMauro with whom she lived, Christopher DeMauro of Worcester, twins Dino DeMauro and his wife Denise of Holden and Dora...
Franklyn J Scola, Jr.
August 19, 2016
Franklyn J. Scola, Jr. 85, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening. Franklyn was born in Worcester, one of five children to Franklyn J. Scola, Sr. and Catherine (Carrigan) Scola. He attended Worcester Academy, and graduated from Commerce High School. Franklyn then pursued his passion for knowledge by attending the University of Rhode Island where he met...