Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Irmingard Hagl

Irmingard Hagl

September 14, 2016

Irmingard M. (Eberl) Hagl, 86 of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday September 14, 2016  at the St. Francis Home with her family at her side. Her husband George A. Hagl died in 2001. Irmingard is survived by her loving family, two sons, Peter J. Eberl and his wife Germaine of Worcester, and Stanley Hagl and his wife Michelle of West Boylston....

Vite J Pigaga

Vite J Pigaga

September 14, 2016

Vite J. Pigaga, 88, of Worcester, former State Senator and State Representative passed away peacefully at home Wednesday September 14th 2016, with his wife and daughter gathered at his side. Vite was born in Worcester, on January 2nd 1928, the son of Ignas and Eva (Tamulevich) Pigaga. At the age of 10, he suffered a compound fracture of his left...

Anna (Titta) Savastano

Anna (Titta) Savastano

September 14, 2016

Anna (Titta) Savastano, of Leicester formerly of Worcester passed away home to the Lord, Wednesday, September 14th 2016 with the family she loved gathered at her side.   Anna was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Peter and Carmella (Venetti) Titta.  She grew up in Worcester and at the age of 24, married the “Love of her...

Jeffrey Jean-Louis Lavoile

Jeffrey Jean-Louis Lavoile

September 9, 2016

Jeffrey Jean-Louis Lavoile, 21 of Worcester, formerly of Montreal, Quebec, Canada passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, as a result of injuries sustained from a senseless act of violence. Jeffrey was born on July 17, 1995 to the proud and adoring parents, Djherry Jean-Louis and Fadja Lavoile in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. There he...

Maria Biscardi

Maria Biscardi

September 9, 2016

Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, in the tender care of her daughter and the caring staff at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Jewish Health Care Hospice. Maria was born in Capua, Italy, daughter of the late, Raffaele and Vincenza (Vilardi) Caramiello. She came to live in the United States...

Edward J Weldon Jr.

Edward J Weldon Jr.

September 7, 2016

Edward J. Weldon, Jr. 78 of Worcester passed away with the ones he loved at his bedside Wednesday September 7, 2016 after a period of declining health.     Edward was born in Worcester, a son of Edward J. Weldon, Sr. and Irene (Duchesneau) Weldon.  He grew up in Worcester, joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly in the U.S. Army...

Mario L. Latuga

Mario L. Latuga

September 4, 2016

Mario L. Latuga, 83 of Worcester died peacefully Sunday morning September 4, 2016 with his loved ones around him in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Mario leaves his devoted wife of 54 years Joan M. (Pierce) Latuga, his loving son Robert P. Latuga and his wife Susan of Worcester. Mario was the proud grandfather of Daniel White and his wife...

Keith R. Wade

Keith R. Wade

September 2, 2016

Keith R. Wade passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2016 after fighting a long battle with kidney disease. He was 40 years old.   He leaves behind a loving Mother, Judith (Howe) Wade Ritchie of Worcester, Massachusetts; a devoted sister, Bonnie Lee Wade and a caring niece, Haley Lois Wade both of Brookfield Massachusetts; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased...

Anthony Joseph Puleo

Anthony Joseph Puleo

September 2, 2016

Anthony J. "Tony" Puleo, 45, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 2, 2016, surrounded by his family, including his English bulldog, Charlie.  Tony was born in Worcester on April 22, 1971 to his proud parents Anthony and Patricia (Smith) Puleo.  They are a loving family that includes Anthony and Patricia of Auburn; two sisters, Nancy Puleo...

Clifford Lee "Cliffy" Spencer

Clifford Lee "Cliffy" Spencer

August 30, 2016

Clifford Lee “Cliffy” Spencer, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after being stricken ill. Clifford was born on February 22, 1953, the son of the late Vernon Lee and Regina Mary (McNally) Spencer, Jr. He leaves behind three sons, Kurt Vernon, Craig Raymond and Keith Clifford Spencer all of Worcester; three grandchildren, Craig Raymond Spencer, Jr.,...

Carol Ann McKeon

Carol Ann McKeon

August 29, 2016

Carol A. (Battista) McKeon, 68 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at home. Carol is survived by her son, Christopher McKeon and his wife Karen of Smithfield, RI; a brother, Anthony J. Battista, Sr. and his wife Patty of Dudley; a niece, Gianna Battista of Westborough and a nephew, Anthony J. Battista, Jr. of...

Robert J. Guertin

Robert J. Guertin

August 29, 2016

Robert Joseph Guertin, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Bob leaves his wife and best friend of 42 years, Suzanne C. (Bartlett) Guertin; his son, Matthew Guertin and his wife Jessica; three grandchildren, Carter, Callie and Logan; his sister, Janet...

Kaliopi (Gero) Demma

Kaliopi (Gero) Demma

August 28, 2016

 Kaliopi Gero Demma of 40 Ellsworth street Worcester Ma.  previously of Southbridge Ma. and Fier, Albania, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Sunday morning in the arms of her youngest son Samuel her caregiver. Her name having been written in the Book of Life, she now resides in the kingdom of heaven with loved ones who have passed over...

Anthony Magro

Anthony Magro

August 27, 2016

Anthony “Tony” Magro, 91, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Saturday, August 27th 2016 surrounded by the family he loved. Tony was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Sebastian and Josephine (Curcino) Magro.   He attended the Worcester Public Schools, a member of the “Greatest Generation” he left school early to serve his country during World War II...

Shirley M. Kopiec

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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