Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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...
Francessca Ann "Frankie" Falcone
August 18, 2016
Francessca Ann “Frankie” Falcone, 31 of Webster, formerly on Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on June 24, 2016. Francessca is survived by two aunts, Patricia L. Falcone of Worcester and Maureen C. Shannon and her husband Paul of Centerville, two cousins, Keith R....
Laureen (Conlin) Riley
August 18, 2016
Laureen “Lori” Elizabeth (Conlin) Riley, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, August 18th, at the young age of 60, after a hard fought battle with a terminal illness. She left this life with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside. Lori, originally from the Columbus Park area of Worcester, is the daughter of Daniel and the late Carol (Sloan) Conlin....
Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa
August 16, 2016
Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa, 58 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at home. Maureen was born in Worcester, MA on September 19, 1957, graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Class of 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She worked 28 years in service for the City of Worcester as a Dispatcher at...
Mary Lou (leichtle) Bay
August 15, 2016
Mary Lou (Leichtle) Bay, 84, of Boylston passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15th 2016 at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester. Mary Lou was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Blondeck) Leichtle. Raised in Waterbury, she graduated from Crosby High School then graduated magna cum laude from University of Connecticut, where she also met her husband...
Joyce Curran
August 15, 2016
Joyce F. (Justavitch) Curran, 73, of Holden, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 15th 2016 in her home. Joyce’s husband of 31 years, Thomas F. Curran Jr. passed away in 2005. She is survived by many cousins and extended family members, especially a cousin who cared for and watched over her for years. Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of...
Noel J Paradis
August 12, 2016
Noel J. Paradis of Auburn MA, passed away peacefully Friday August 12, 2016 with his family by his side. Noel was 95 years old and born in St. Isadore, Canada. His parents, Pierre and Marie (Ferland) Paradis, moved the family to Worcester, Ma in the 1920's and settled in the Grafton Hill Area. He attended St Joseph's School and Boys...
James B. O'Brien
August 11, 2016
James B. O’Brien, 44, of Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. James is survived by his loving mother, Rita (Toscano) O’Brien of Worcester; a brother, John F. O’Brien, III and his wife Brenda of Worcester; a sister, Colleen O’Brien Rosales and her husband Benjamin of Sutton; three nieces Brigitte Dunagan,...
Edward J. Breau
August 11, 2016
Edward J. Breau, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, August 11, 2016, surrounded by his adoring family. Edward was born February 6, 1930 in Rumford, ME the son of the late Fabien and Elizabeth (Herbert) Breau. He and his family moved to Worcester in 1942, where he was raised...
Barbara J. Salem
August 11, 2016
Barbara J. (Solomon) Salem, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard D. Salem in 1994. Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her devoted daughter, Susan J. Evangelista and her husband Jay, of Southborough, owner of Dino’s Restaurant;...
James J. Beshai
August 10, 2016
James J. Beshai, Jr.,60, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home, on August 10, 2016, after his determined and courageous battle with cancer. He was blessed with support from his loving family and a circle of long-time friends. James was born in Holden on August 22, 1955 and lived in West Boylston all his life. He is deeply...
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