Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Georgette A. (Cloutier) Camere

Georgette A. (Cloutier) Camere

August 23, 2016

Georgette A. (Cloutier) Camere, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Worcester Healthcare Center. Georgette was born in Brunswick, Maine, a daughter to the late Joseph and Victoria (Earl) Cloutier. She grew up in Maine where she attended Saint John’s High School but left school early to work in the mill to help support...

Joseph Andre Zeno

Joseph Andre Zeno

August 20, 2016

Joseph Andre Zeno, 88, of Worcester, passed away on the morning of Saturday August 20, 2016.   He was born on March 20, 1928 in Haiti, and was the eleventh of twelve children in his family fathered by Ste Elois Zeno and mothered by Mercedesse Milien. In Haiti, he was a regional supervisor for a company that made products from lemon...

Ida "Nita" DeMauro

Ida "Nita" DeMauro

August 20, 2016

 Ida J. “Nita” (Mastrototaro) DeMauro, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20th 2016, in Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her five children and other family members by her side.   Ida is survived by her devoted five children, Deborah DeMauro with whom she lived, Christopher DeMauro of Worcester, twins Dino DeMauro and his wife Denise of Holden and Dora...

Franklyn J Scola, Jr.

Franklyn J Scola, Jr.

August 19, 2016

Franklyn J. Scola, Jr. 85, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening. Franklyn was born in Worcester, one of five children to Franklyn J. Scola, Sr. and Catherine (Carrigan) Scola. He attended Worcester Academy, and graduated from Commerce High School.  Franklyn then pursued his passion for knowledge by attending the University of Rhode Island where he met...

Francessca Ann "Frankie" Falcone

Francessca Ann "Frankie" Falcone

August 18, 2016

Francessca Ann “Frankie” Falcone, 31 of Webster, formerly on Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on June 24, 2016. Francessca is survived by two aunts, Patricia L. Falcone of Worcester and Maureen C. Shannon and her husband Paul of Centerville, two cousins, Keith R....

Laureen (Conlin) Riley

Laureen (Conlin) Riley

August 18, 2016

Laureen “Lori” Elizabeth (Conlin) Riley, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, August 18th, at the young age of 60, after a hard fought battle with a terminal illness. She left this life with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside.   Lori, originally from the Columbus Park area of Worcester, is the daughter of Daniel and the late Carol (Sloan) Conlin....

Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa

Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa

August 16, 2016

Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa, 58 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at home. Maureen was born in Worcester, MA on September 19, 1957, graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Class of 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She worked 28 years in service for the City of Worcester as a Dispatcher at...

Mary Lou (leichtle) Bay

Mary Lou (leichtle) Bay

August 15, 2016

Mary Lou (Leichtle) Bay, 84, of Boylston passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15th 2016 at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester.  Mary Lou was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Blondeck) Leichtle.  Raised in Waterbury, she graduated from Crosby High School then graduated magna cum laude from University of Connecticut, where she also met her husband...

Joyce Curran

Joyce Curran

August 15, 2016

Joyce F. (Justavitch) Curran, 73, of Holden, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 15th 2016 in her home. Joyce’s husband of 31 years, Thomas F. Curran Jr. passed away in 2005.  She is survived by many  cousins and extended family members, especially a cousin who cared for and watched over her for years.    Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of...

Noel J Paradis

Noel J Paradis

August 12, 2016

Noel J. Paradis of Auburn MA, passed away peacefully Friday August 12, 2016 with his family by his side. Noel was 95 years old and born in St. Isadore, Canada. His parents, Pierre and Marie (Ferland) Paradis, moved the family to Worcester, Ma in the 1920's and settled in the Grafton Hill Area. He attended St Joseph's School and Boys...

James B. O'Brien

James B. O'Brien

August 11, 2016

James B. O’Brien, 44, of Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. James is survived by his loving mother, Rita (Toscano) O’Brien of Worcester; a brother, John F. O’Brien, III and his wife Brenda of Worcester; a sister, Colleen O’Brien Rosales and her husband Benjamin of Sutton; three nieces Brigitte Dunagan,...

Edward J. Breau

Edward J. Breau

August 11, 2016

Edward J. Breau, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, August 11, 2016, surrounded by his adoring family. Edward was born February 6, 1930 in Rumford, ME the son of the late Fabien and Elizabeth (Herbert) Breau. He and his family moved to Worcester in 1942, where he was raised...

Barbara J. Salem

Barbara J. Salem

August 11, 2016

Barbara J. (Solomon) Salem, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard D. Salem in 1994. Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her devoted daughter, Susan J. Evangelista and her husband Jay, of Southborough, owner of Dino’s Restaurant;...

James J. Beshai

James J. Beshai

August 10, 2016

James J. Beshai, Jr.,60, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home, on August 10, 2016, after his determined and courageous battle with cancer. He was blessed with support from his loving family and a circle of long-time friends. James was born in Holden on August 22, 1955 and lived in West Boylston all his life.  He is deeply...

Ruth M. Shandrick

Ruth M. Shandrick

August 10, 2016

Ruth M. (Anderson) Shandrick, 90, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, with her daughter at her bedside in the Millbury Healthcare Center.  Her husband, Gregory J. Shandrick, predeceased her in June of 1980. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lee Prevosk; a granddaughter, Cara Stone; a great granddaughter, Kiana Stone, all of Worcester; a brother, William Anderson...

Patrick D. Thomas

Patrick D. Thomas

August 9, 2016

Patrick D. Thomas loved the ocean and working as a naturalist with the New England Aquarium.  He found peace and happiness in the beauty of the ocean and its beaches.  Patrick passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, he was 44.  Patrick is survived by his loving wife Emily C. (Francese) Thomas, and their children, Sofia M. Thomas, Collin B....

Congetta M. Papagni Diiorio

Congetta M. Papagni Diiorio

August 9, 2016

Congetta M. “Connie” (Papagni) Diiorio, 81 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Connie leaves her devoted husband of 63 years John Diiorio, her loving children, Nancy Diiorio, Jerry Diiorio and his wife Laurie, John J.Diiorio and his wife Kelly Chippas-Diiorio, Bridget L. Diiorio all of Worcester, and Guy Anthony Diiorio...

Ann M. Hartz

Ann M. Hartz

August 8, 2016

Ann M. (O’Leary) Hartz, 58, of Worcester died peacefully August 8, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital after a battle with cancer. Ann is survived by a brother John O’Leary and his wife Sharon of Becket, MA. and two nephews John and Michael O’Leary and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ann was born in Leominster daughter of the late John M....

Craig W. Belba

Craig W. Belba

August 7, 2016

Craig W. Belba, 41, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Craig is survived by two sons, Jordan and Gabriel Belba; a daughter, Alise Lavigne Belba, all of Holden; his mother and step father, Angie M. Hanley and her husband Gary of Shrewsbury; his father, William C. Belba of Shrewsbury; a sister, Stacia A. Reilly and her husband...

Mario V. Zona

Mario V. Zona

August 6, 2016

Mario V. Zona, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mario is survived by the love of his life, his wife of sixty-four years, Virginia (Walkevich) Zona; two sons, Stephen Zona of Worcester, and Thomas Zona and his wife Kim (Gallagher) of Auburn; three grandchildren,...

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