Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Maryrose Feraco

Maryrose Feraco

June 22, 2024

Maryrose (Ricardi) Feraco, 86 of Holden formerly of 202 Plantation St., Worcester, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband Bill on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by the ones she loved the most, her family.

Maryrose was born in Worcester, one of eight children to the late Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi, was a graduate...

Robert F Pellegrino

Robert F Pellegrino

June 21, 2024

Robert F. Pellegrino, 88, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, June 21st 2024, after a period of declining health.

Robert was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Italian Immigrants, Pietro and Angelina (Vitteritto) Pellegrino. Raised and educated in Worcester, Robert joined the U.S. Navy after graduation from Commerce High school, serving his country proudly during the...

Michael Algieri

Michael Algieri

June 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Algieri, 71, of Worcester, MA, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 with family gathered at his side. 

Michael was born on September 29, 1952, in San Giacomo, Prov of Cosenza, Italy, the son of Natale and Maria (Coschignano) Algieri. At the age of 5 in 1957, Michael's father immigrated his wife and children to the United States settling in...

Leah M. Belsito

Leah M. Belsito

June 19, 2024

Leah M. Belsito, born on June 3, 1990, in Worcester, was a cherished individual known for her bright spirit and love for cooking and art. She passed away on June 19, 2024, leaving a legacy of joy and creativity.

Leah graduated from Worcester Technical High School. Her vibrant personality, marked by an infectious smile that could light up any room, endeared her...

Dorothy (Brumm) Czinder

Dorothy (Brumm) Czinder

June 19, 2024

Dorothy Brumm Czinder, age 89, of Sutton, Massachusetts (formerly of Manassas and Bealeton, VA, and Whitehall, MI) passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2024, with her daughter by her side, in Westborough, MA.

“Dottie” was born in Muskegon, MI, on February 12th, 1935, the daughter of Maurice and Margaret (Gilmore) Brumm. After living her early life in Muskegon, her family moved...

Javon Tristan Holmes

Javon Tristan Holmes

June 18, 2024

Javon Tristan Holmes, 34, of Worcester, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from complications of lupus.

JT, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was born in Worcester on November 15, 1989, to Craig Holmes, Sr. and Samona (Bracey) Hammond. Raised in Worcester, Javon was a graduate of South High School and after graduating he spent a year...

Joseph E. Raad

Joseph E. Raad

June 18, 2024

Joseph E. Raad, 85 of Duxbury, formerly a resident of Sutton for 59 years, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph N. and Laura (Vautour) Raad. After living his early life in Worcester, Joseph was raised in Millbury and graduated from...

Paul G. Manna

Paul G. Manna

June 18, 2024

Paul G. Manna, 82, a longtime resident of Sterling, retired Massachusetts Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Tuesday, June 18th 2024, with family gathered at his bedside.

Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Genario J. and Celia J. (Ignatowski) Manna. Raised in Worcester, Paul graduated from Commerce High School and...

Leonard "Lenny" Busha, Sr.

Leonard "Lenny" Busha, Sr.

June 17, 2024

Leonard W. “Lenny” Busha, Sr., 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 17th 2024. Mr. Busha was a 20-year lung cancer survivor, whose health had been steadily declining in recent years.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Rose (Pozzi) Busha, with whom he would have celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary in October on Halloween; two...

John B Hughes, Jr.

John B Hughes, Jr.

June 17, 2024

John B. Hughes, Jr. 74 of Oakham, passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Monday, June 17th 2024, five days prior to his 75th birthday on June 22nd, after a period of declining health.

John was born, in Worcester, the son of John B. Hughes, Sr. and Eleanor (Thayer) Hughes. He graduated from St Peters High School where he played...

Victoria Y. Anim

Victoria Y. Anim

June 13, 2024

Biography of Mrs. Victoria Y. Anim: A Devoted Christian Matriarch

Early Life & Education 

Mrs. Victoria Y. Anim (née Yissifu) was born on July 22, 1944, in Gambaga, Ghana, to Corporal Salifu and Sofo Sibie, both of blessed memory. Growing up in Ghana, Victoria became the first female in the Kakara-Sibie & Salifu allied families to receive an education. She was a...

Gennaro T. Lapriore, Jr.

Gennaro T. Lapriore, Jr.

June 13, 2024

Gennaro T. “Jerry” Lapriore, Jr., 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with family by his side.

Jerry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Gennaro T., Sr., and Frances (Scirpoli) Lapriore. He grew up in Shrewsbury where he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and...

Albert F. Monfreda

Albert F. Monfreda

June 13, 2024

Albert F. Monfreda, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Albert was born in Worcester, a son of Albert G. and Elizabeth (Mastrodomenico) Monfreda. He earned his high school education from Commerce High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Becker...

Susanne Geddes

Susanne Geddes

June 13, 2024

Susanne “Sue” (Luukko) Geddes, 69, of Boylston, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Sue is survived by her husband of nearly forty-seven years, Henry Geddes; two daughters, Jenna G. Sweeney and her husband Phil of San Diego, and Chriseda R. Geddes of Boston; a sister, Alice Reilly and her husband Joe of...

Evandro P. Barroso

Evandro P. Barroso

June 12, 2024

Evandro P. Barroso, 59, of Worcester, passed away, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Evandro is survived by his wife, Tathyane Alves-Barroso; a son, Randy Barroso and his wife Vanessa; a daughter, Stephanie Barroso; six siblings, Elvio, Erasmo, Reuber, Elaine, Chenia, and Natecia; two granddaughters, Salomé and Solana; many nieces and nephews. He was born in Guanhães, Brasil,...

Linda (LaViolette) Driscoll

Linda (LaViolette) Driscoll

June 12, 2024

Linda J. (LaViolette) Driscoll, 71, of Treasure Island, FL, and Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Saint Anthony Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL.

 Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Arthur R. Driscoll, II; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Z. Driscoll and her partner Jon Stone, Jr. of Saint Petersburg; her granddaughter, Jordyn Z. Driscoll; her brother-in-law, James...

Deborha W. Dennison

Deborha W. Dennison

June 10, 2024

Deborha W. (Williams) Dennison, 74, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 10, 2024. She is now reunited with her husband, Raymond W. Dennison, who predeceased her in April 2023.

Deborha is survived by five children, Raymond E. Dennison and his wife Tracy, Michele R. Vazquez and her husband Felix...

Richard A. Sharameta

Richard A. Sharameta

June 9, 2024

Richard A. Sharameta, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, and is reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Rita (Cappabianca) Sharameta.



Richard is survived by many nieces and nephews, including his primary caregiver, Joseph Cappabianca Jr.  He was pre-deceased by his sister, Aldona Mastro.  Richard was born in Worcester,...

Esther (Marzilli) Fitzgerald

Esther (Marzilli) Fitzgerald

June 7, 2024

Esther (Marzilli) Fitzgerald, 90, of Brewster, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side.   

Esther was born in Worcester to Antonio and Michelina Marzilli who predeceased her. She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Albert B. Fitzgerald of Brewster. She also leaves behind her beloved children, Mary (Harvey) Fontaine of Bonita Springs,...

Robert L. Novia, Jr.

Robert L. Novia, Jr.

June 5, 2024

Robert L. Novia, Jr., 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Worcester, a son of Robert L. and Arlene (Arachikavitz) Novia, Sr. He graduated from Worcester schools and enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 13 years. Robert worked as an embroiderer for...

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