Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill
December 8, 2016
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at The Christopher House of Worcester. Her loving husband of nearly sixty-two years, Thomas A. Gill, Sr., predeceased her in 2008. Carmela is survived by her loving children, including a daughter, Kathy Pedone and her husband Leo of Worcester; three sons, Thomas A. Gill, Jr., and his...
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote
December 8, 2016
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote, 83, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away to eternal life with the lord Thursday, December 8th 2016 with the ones she love gathered at her side. A period of calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 13th from 10 am to 11 am in St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Followed by her...
Margaret Adu-Frimpong
December 8, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Adu-Frimpong, 61, affectionately called Mummy, passed away on December 8th, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center after a long illness. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Thursday, December 22nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be held Friday, December 23rd from the funeral...
Michael G Salem Sr
December 8, 2016
Michael G. Salem, Sr. 64, of Sutton, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 8, 2016, after being stricken ill at home. Michael, one of two sons of Aziz “Ace” and Dorothy (Weiler) Salem, was raised in Dudley. He graduated from Bartlett High School and later from Northeastern University. In 1978, Michael married his best friend Rosemary Carter, and they established their...
Shirley (Legor) Goulet
December 7, 2016
Shirley A. (Legor) Goulet, 89, was called home to the Lord’s House on Wednesday December 7, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 67 years Paul Goulet Sr. Shirley leaves behind her two sons, Thomas Goulet and his wife Denise and Paul Goulet Jr, and his wife Frances. Shirley also leaves her daughter...
Patricia (Viens) Inangelo
December 7, 2016
Patricia (Viens) Inangelo, 78, of Rutland a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2016, surrounded by the ones she loved after a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Pat was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of Russell and Christine (Ferraro) Viens, and graduated from Commerce High School. Pat and John were married...
Vincent T Dagostino
December 6, 2016
Vincent T. Dagostino, 93, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He lived out his final days peacefully at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Vin was one of eight children to Frank and Catherine (Cataldo) Dagostino. His parents emigrated from Italy and raised their family in Worcester. After graduating...
Lisa L. Pacheco
December 5, 2016
Lisa L. Pacheco, 49, of Sterling, passed away at home, into the arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 5, 2016. Lisa was predeceased by her parents, Manuel A. Pacheco and Marguerite L. (Gaucher) Pacheco, whose eternal love brought forth six children whom they raised in Sterling. The fifth born, Lisa is survived by two brothers,...
Rose (Brescia) Patnod
December 4, 2016
Rose (Brescia) Patnod, 85, of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday December 4th 2016. Rose, one of four children of Francesco and Angelina (Capurso) Brescia was born, educated and has lived in Worcester all her life. Rose worked more than 28 years for the former Bradlees Department Store before retiring. She is survived by her...
Reva (Gaffin) Thomashow
December 4, 2016
Reva (Gaffin) Thomashow, 97 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday December 4th 2016. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 6th at 10:00 am in Holy Society Cemetery, Cemetery Road Leicester. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Marine (Maghazly) Wehbe
December 3, 2016
Marine Maghazly Wehbe, age 86, a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Marine's life was a true example of selfless dedication. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 30, 1930, and immigrated to Lebanon, her family’s homeland, as a child. In 1945, Marine was married to her one and only...
Anna Marie Daboul
December 2, 2016
Anna Marie (Mancini) Daboul 88, died on Friday December 2, 2016, at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, MA. In the presence of her loving family. Her last days were made easier by the compassionate attention of the staff of Beaumont. She spent her last five years there. Before moving to Beaumont she formerly lived at Frances Gardens in Shrewsbury, MA...
Stanley W. Stachelek
December 1, 2016
Stanley W. Stachelek, 85Leicester - Stanley Walter Stachelek, 85 of Leicester passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Saint Francis Home in Worcester with his loving family by his side.Among his many survivors Stanley leaves behind his beloved wife of over 63 years, Rose Louise (Casello) Stachelek; his son, Stanley J. Stachelek and his wife Karen of Philadelphia,...
Katherine M. Puleo
December 1, 2016
Katherine M. (Galvin) Puleo, 74 of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her dedicated and loving family. Katherine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lucien P. “Lou” Puleo; two daughters, Joann Wilde and her husband Mark of Rutland and Jacqueline Degaetano of Port St. Lucie, FL; her brother,...
Melissa A Peters-Gonzalez
November 28, 2016
Melissa A. Peters-Gonzalez, 38, passed away into eternal rest Monday, November 28th 2016 with the ones she loved gathered by her side, after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Melissa was born in Worcester on October 17, 1978, the daughter of James and Debra (Shays) Peters. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and earned her cosmetology degree and several...
Marie N. McLean
November 26, 2016
Marie N. (Meringolo) McLean, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at home with her family by her side. Marie’s husband of 56 years, John B. “Jake” McLean, Jr. passed away on March 29, 2013. She is survived by her three children, Kim McLean and her partner David Germain of Worcester with whom she lived, Paul...
Grace T. Biscegli
November 26, 2016
Grace T. (Caruso) Bisceglia, 92, of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016, surrounded by her family at Golden Living Center in Worcester. Her husband of fifty-three years, Sylvester A. Bisceglia, predeceased her in 1996. Grace is survived by her loving daughter Priscilla “Pat” Barbato and her husband Robert of Worcester; twin brother, Matteo Caruso of...
Dorothy Vuona Skiest
November 24, 2016
Dorothy A. (Vuona) Skiest, 79, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Thursday November 24, 2016 in the Beaumont Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her five devoted sons; Kevin A. Skiest of Sarasota FL. Mark D. Skiesto and his fiancé Karen of Shrewsbury, Steven M Skiest and his fiancé Michele of Berlin Ma....
Pricilla L. Houle
November 24, 2016
Pricilla L. (Popham) Houle, age 94, a lifetime resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2016 in St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 59 years, Warren E. Houle passed away January 2, 2005. Priscilla is survived by her three sons, Richard E. Houle and his wife Jeanne of Auburn, Russell...
Steven Robert Cancelli
November 24, 2016
Steven “Steve” Robert Cancelli, 74, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marie (Picard) Cancelli, his three children, David and Karen Cancelli of Worcester MA, and Lisa Cancelli and partner, Peter Simpson of Prides Crossing, MA; his brother, Alfred Cancelli, Jr. of Melrose, MA; and...









