Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Dr. Robert V Wallen

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Edward Joseph Mott, Jr.

Edward Joseph Mott, Jr.

September 23, 2016

Edward J. Mott, Jr., 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Friday, September 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on February 19, 1944 in Worcester, MA to the late Edward J. and Jeannette (Bazin) Mott and he was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Edward honorably served his...

Robert P Sposato, Sr.

Robert P Sposato, Sr.

September 23, 2016

Robert P. Sposato, Sr. 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully September 23rd 2016, with his family gathered at his bedside.  Bob, was born in Worcester, a son of the late Angelo and Josephine M. (Forleo) Sposato. He grew up on the eastside of Worcester and in 1965 married the Love of his Life and best friend of the next 51...

Wendy K. O'Connor

Wendy K. O'Connor

September 22, 2016

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.  The world was brighter for many generous gifts we all received from Wendy. Wendy K. (Majcher) O’Connor, 65, of Shrewsbury died with her family at her side in Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital of Westborough the morning...

Susan (Russell) Bonofiglio

Susan (Russell) Bonofiglio

September 21, 2016

Susan (Russell) Bonofiglio, 64 of Worcester passed away Wednesday, September 21st with the ones she loved gathered by her side after being stricken earlier in the week. Susan was born in Worcester one of eight daughters of the late William and Katherine (Wrenn) Russell.  She graduated from St Peter’s High School and earned her certificate as a registered Phlebotomist in...

Valentina Selezneva

Valentina Selezneva

September 20, 2016

Afterglow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of...

Francis "Michael" Lacosse

Francis "Michael" Lacosse

September 18, 2016

Francis "Michael" Lacosse, 62 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester.   Francis is survived by his mother, Barbara A (Watson) Lacosse of Worcester, his sister, Barbara Clayman of Port Charlotte, Florida; two nieces, Janine Soffron of Weare, NH and Kelley Boyle of Pawtucket, RI. He is also survived by five great...

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