Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James V. Borbone
November 15, 2016
James V. Borbone, 67 of Worcester, MA, passed away Tuesday evening, November 15th, surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital University Campus. Jim was the first born son of Barbara A. (Guilfoyle) Borbone and Joseph Borbone. He attended and graduated from St. Stephen's Catholic High School and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute where he earned a degree in computer science....
Geraldine Ann Vitols
November 15, 2016
Geraldine Ann (DeMauro) Vitols, 82 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at UMass Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born in Worcester on June 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Natale and Anna M. (Campanille) DeMauro. Geraldine graduated from Worcester Commerce High School in 1952 and went on to work as an...
Maria (Lopriore) Blanchard
November 14, 2016
Maria J. “Dolly” Blanchard, 85, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully with family gathered at her bedside Monday, November 14th, 2016. Maria, a daughter of Vincenzo and Isabelle (Cavalieri) Lopriore, was born in Worcester and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. In 1952, Maria married Henry “Hank” Blanchard and together they began 49 years of love and devotion. Forty of those...
Angela G Manna
November 12, 2016
Angela G. Manna, 91, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Saturday November 12, 2016, in the Beaumont at University Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Angela is survived by her cherished sister, Nicola M. Wyman of Shrewsbury; her brother, Joseph Manna in Puerto Rico; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Three brothers, Angelo, Michael, and George Manna as well as...
Ruth A. Mouid
November 12, 2016
Ruth A. Mouid of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. She recently celebrated her ninety-first birthday on September 30, with a family party at Christopher Heights, her residence for the past six months. Ruth is survived by a sister Marie Plante and several nieces and nephews and their...
Rose Barsoum
November 12, 2016
Rose (Shabo) Barsoum, 89 of Wayland, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home. Rose’s husband of 61 years, Peter Barsoum, Jr. passed away in October of 2009. She is survived by her three devoted children, Diane Grossman and her husband David of Canton, Katherine Beesley of Marblehead and James Barsoum and his wife Susan...
Michael J Irvine
November 10, 2016
Michael J. Irvine, 57 of Douglas, passed away Thursday November 10th 2016, suddenly at home after being stricken ill. Michael was born in Clinton, a son of George E. and Rosemary (O’Donnell) Irvine. He grew up in Hudson, graduated from Minuteman Vocational Technical High School and has lived in Hudson, Mashpee and Worcester before moving to Douglas. Michael worked the...
Thomas B. Esip
November 10, 2016
Thomas B. Esip 78, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 10, 2016 In UMass Memorial Medical Center. Tom grew up on Grafton Hill in Worcester and graduated from St. Stephen's High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the...
Vincent "Vincenzo" Nozzolillo II
November 9, 2016
Vincent “Vincenzo” Nozzolillo, II of Worcester passed away suddenly in his sleep Wednesday, November 9, 2016, joining in heaven his mother Esther who passed away October 21st. He was 53 years of age. Vincent was born in Worcester on July 24th 1963, a son of the late Vincent “Jim” and Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo. He graduated from North High School...
Domenic A. Caporelli
November 9, 2016
Domenic “Dom” A. Caporelli, 87, of Jefferson formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016 in the comfort of his home and loving family. His wife Joanna (Grampetro) Caporelli died 2013. Domenic leaves his Loving family; a son Joseph Caporelli of Jefferson, two daughters, Rosann Pezzella and her husband Ralph with whom he lived and Gail Caporelli of...
Vannie Lee Ball
November 8, 2016
Mr. Vannie Lee Ball was born on February 25, 1942 to the late Floyd Ball, Sr. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Ada Mae Wilson who presently resides in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Ball departed this life on November 8, 2016 with his devoted wife and children by his bedside who he dearly loved. Mr. Ball confessed Christ at an early age at...
Jessica L Rawlston
November 8, 2016
Jessica L. Rawlston, 31 of Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away after a battle with breast cancer at UMass Medical Center on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jessica is survived by her three sons, Caiden, Logan and Liam Valipour; her fiancé, Behnam Valipour all of Oxford; her parents, Timothy F. and Gail J. (Turner) Rawlston; her brother,...
Beverly (Ekberg) Yacuzzi
November 7, 2016
WORCESTER - Beverly V. (Ekberg) Yacuzzi, 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016 at Webster Manor Healthcare Center. Beverly was born on October 24, 1928 in Worcester and remained a lifelong resident of the City until moving to Webster Manor 4 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Anton Ekberg and Corrine (Dube) Ekberg. She is survived...
Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr.
November 7, 2016
Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr., 70, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His was predeceased by his loving wife, Christine R. (Bruso) Kosakowski (2003), and their daughter, Kimberly D. Gambaccini (2011). Vincent is survived by his best friend and son, Vincent R. Kosakowski; a beautiful granddaughter, Christina D. Gambaccini; and a sister,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...