Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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...
Virginia C. Zona
October 1, 2016
Virginia C. (Walkevich) Zona, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her devoted husband of sixty-four years, Mario V. Zona, predeceased her on August 6, 2016. Virginia is survived by two sons, Stephen Zona of Worcester, and Thomas Zona and his wife Kim (Gallagher) of Auburn; three...
Edwin E. Pike, Jr.
October 1, 2016
Edwin E. Pike, Jr., 73 of Leicester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Edwin was born in Worcester, a son of the late Edwin E. Pike, Sr. and Edith A. (Guglielmello) Pike. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and later attended Boston College and received an associate’s degree from...
Marco Antonio Ramos
October 1, 2016
Marco Antonio Ramos, Sr., 42, of Whitinsville, formerly of Worcester passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Marco was born on August 14, 1974 to Milagros Jimenez Ramos and Ernesto Ramos in Worcester where he was raised and attended Burncoat High School. After high school Marco proudly served his Country...
Eula Mae Waire
September 30, 2016
Eula Mae WaireEula Mae (Madison) Waire, of Worcester, cared about everyone. She loved her family and found great joy in their company, she cared for the sick and her elders, and brought a smile to those less fortunate. She passed away at the age of 83, on Friday, September 30, 2016, in the peacefulness of her home, surrounded by her...
James E. Fitzpatrick
September 29, 2016
James “Jim” E. Fitzpatrick, 70 of West Yarmouth, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Worcester, a son of the late James J. and Agnes A. (Curnin) Fitzpatrick. He graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester, MA and later received a master’s degree...
Angelo R. Pelosi
September 29, 2016
Angelo R. Pelosi, 68, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in the peacefulness of his home. He is survived by a son, Michael A. Pelosi of Shrewsbury; his former wife and friend, Carole A. (Janulavitch) Pelosi of Shrewsbury; two brothers and a sister, Peter, Richard, and Evelyn. Angelo was born in Worcester, son of the late, Peter...
Katherine M. "Katie" Berthiaume
September 28, 2016
Katherine M. Berthiaume, 27 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her family after a long fight with leukemia. Katie is survived by her mother, Suzanne M. (Staney) Briggs and her husband Donald of Worcester; her father, Bruce Berthiaume of Georgetown, KY; her brother, Christopher H. Berthiaume and his wife Alizabeth...
Kenneth F. Burns
September 27, 2016
Kenneth F. Burns, 69, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Tuesday September 27, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 29 years, Maryellen (Kennedy) Burns, His four beloved children, Alysa Lofstrom and her husband David of Kingston, Kenneth Burns and his wife Gaby of Worcester, Bridget Burns and her boyfriend Joseph Kelly of Worcester,...
Madeline (Tiscione) Carelli
September 25, 2016
Madeline J. “Nonnie” (Tiscione) Carelli, 83 of Worcester passed away Sunday, September 25th 2016 with her family gathered at her side. Madeline was born in Worcester, one of five children of Italian immigrants, Frank and Amelia (Gentile) Tiscione. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and accepted a position as a seamstress in the clothing manufacturing industry of Worcester, working many...
Carmela (Petrone) Fusaro
September 24, 2016
Carmela (Petrone) Fusaro, 81, of Southborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday, September 24th 2016 with her beloved sons gathered at her side. Carmela was born in Arci, province of Cosenza Italy, one of seven children of Vincenzo and Assunta (Plastena) Petrone. She grew up in Italy, immigrating as a young child with her family to Yonkers NY where she...