Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Bernice Ruth Bastis-Chiras
May 24, 2016
Bernice Ruth Bastis-Chiras, 41, of Millbury, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Bernice is survived by her husband of three years, John A. Chiras; her step-son, Jake A. Chiras of Millbury; her mother and step-father, Geraldine P. (Bastis) Armstrong and Scot Armstrong; her maternal...
Maureen T (Hennessey) Esteves
May 24, 2016
Maureen T. (Hennessey) Esteves, 77, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Albert M. Esteves predeceased her in 1979. Maureen is survived by her two sons, Stephen A. Esteves and his wife Ingrid of Worcester, and Robert B. Esteves and his wife Jacqui of Rutland. Maureen was the doting grandmother to Krysta,...
Kim L Anderson
May 23, 2016
Kim L. Anderson, 65, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by a son, Ryan M. Anderson of Everett; his mother Muriel E. (Carlos) Anderson of Worcester; three sisters, Barbara C. Harris, Gayle E. Anderson, and Janice L. Anderson, all of Worcester; three brothers, Alan C. Anderson of Rochester, NY, and...
Richard Allan Perry
May 22, 2016
Richard Allan Perry of Holden, born in Worcester on March 30, 1948, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 22, 2016. Richard leaves a legacy of devotion to his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Ann (Stooke) Perry; three loving daughters and one son: Monica L. Racicot and husband Jeffery of Woodstock, CT, Michelle A. Dahlstrom...
Josephine Losapio
May 22, 2016
Josephine “Peppy” (Abasciano) Losapio, 92, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Her loving husband of sixty-four years, Mauro “Tut” Losapio, predeceased her on November 26, 2008. Josephine is survived by her loving daughter Barbara M. Fitzgerald and her husband Patrick of...
Virginia A. Henderson
May 21, 2016
Virginia “Ginny” A. (Grikshtas) Henderson, 86 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 21st at Umass Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Ginny is survived by her daughter, Ann (Henderson) Collette and her husband Robert of Arlington, VA; her nephew, Matthew Fedler and two nieces, Lynn Roseberry and Jean Beckner. Virginia was predeceased by her beloved...
Thomas P Mallett
May 20, 2016
Thomas P. Mallett, 51, of Worcester, a gifted, caring and community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly Friday May 20th 2016. Thomas is survived by his mother, Loretta (Sbrogna) Mallett; his life partner, Stacey Tufts with whom he lived; two brothers, Peter D. Mallett and his wife Michelle of Virginia and Keith A. Mallett, his wife Kerry and daughter Molly; a sister,...
John F. McCreery
May 20, 2016
John F. “Jackie” McCreery, Jr., 73, of Worcester passed away peacefully at The Golden Living Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health, on Friday, May 20th 2016, with his loving family by his side. John is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Gloria A. (Matieria) McCreery; his son and best friend, John F. McCreery of Worcester;...
Vincent J. Perrone
May 19, 2016
Vincent John Perrone “Vinny” peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at home in the presence of his loving family. Vinny was born on December 2, 1925 in Worcester, MA the first son in a family of eight children of Antonio and Bomina (Ginese) Perrone. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years Anna M. (Gallo) Perrone, and...
Edward J Barry
May 16, 2016
Edward J. Barry, 87, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2016 after a period of declining health. Edward is survived by his sister-in-law, Lena D. Barry and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents James T. and Mary E. (Wilson) Barry; two sisters, Rosemary J. Gorr & Elizabeth Berthiaume and a brother, James E. Barry. ...
Robert P. Lapriore
May 16, 2016
Robert P. Lapriore, 72, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, May 16, 2016. Robert is survived by his loving family, a sister, Marie C. Lapriore of Worcester; a nephew, Paul J. Lapriore of Worcester; a niece, Jessica M. Lapriore; his life-long friend, Fran Bellerive of Worcester; a...
Margaret M. Martin
May 15, 2016
Margaret M. “Peg” (McKim) Martin, 81 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Peg’s husband, Raymond R. Martin, passed away in 2007. She is survived by her five children, Cathy R. Martin of Winter Harbor, ME., Lori J. Martin of Worcester, Richard R. Martin and his wife Wanda, Bruce...
Eric L Johnson
May 15, 2016
Eric Lee “E-Dub” Johnson, 43 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at home, the son of Leroy and Carrie (Bailey) Johnson. Eric is survived by his four children; Lanyia and Khandis Johnson and Tiana Mangual all of Worcester, and Samantha Johnson of Texas; his parents, Leroy and Carrie (Bailey) Johnson; his older brother, Elgin Johnson; two...
Joseph John Pellegrino
May 13, 2016
Joseph “John” Pellegrino, 87, of Grafton, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, in his home, surrounded by the love of his family. John is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Charlotte E. (Morris) Pellegrino; a daughter, Deborah J. Pellegrino of Worcester; four sons, Joseph J. Pellegrino, Jr. and his wife Cheri of North Carolina, David Pellegrino and...
Marguerite (Fournier) Simmarano
May 13, 2016
Marguerite (Fournier) Simmarano, 64, of Worcester died peacefully Friday May 13, 2016 at home with her loved ones around her. She is survived by a brother Joseph Fournier of Worcester, many nieces and nephews among them Francis and Nicole Fournier, also an uncle John Evangelista, and aunt Christine Iacarrino and many cousins and several great nieces and nephews. Marguerite was...
Marion A. Thibodeau
May 12, 2016
Marion A. (Paroyian) Thibodeau, 87, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, and the family they created together, on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marion was a wonderful person, who’s spirit was full of love; she was born in Worcester, the daughter of Martin and Ovsanna (Andonian) Paroyian from Chimishgezek,...
Louis P. Fulginiti
May 11, 2016
Louis P. Fulginiti, 93, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 67 years, Margaret J. (Puleo) Fulginiti passed away November 18, 2015. Louis is survived by his son, Michael S. Fulginiti and his wife Lisa of Cornish, ME; two sisters, Rosie Murray and her husband Edward of Holden and...
Paul "Butchie" Aboody Jr.
May 11, 2016
Paul (Butchie) Aboody Jr. Born September 20th 1940 in Worcester MA, passed away Wednesday night May 11th at St. Vincent's hospital surrounded by family and friends. Paul leaves his daughter Nicole (Aboody) Milbier, his son Jason Aboody and wife Belinda Aboody, and their mother Loretta Sclafani. He also leaves his sons Paul M Aboody and Blake Aboody, and their mother...
Richard C. Markowski
May 9, 2016
Richard C. Markowski, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Richard and his wife Diane F. (Collins) Markowski had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 5, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Don S. Markowski of Worcester and Paul Roche and his wife Joyce...
William A. Weiss
May 8, 2016
William A. “Bill” Weiss, 75, of Holden, passed away suddenly after a brief illness, Sunday May 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at UMass Memorial Hospital. William is predeceased by his beloved wife, Bambina A. “Bambi” (DiTomaso) Weiss, who passed away in 2009. They are now together for eternity. Bill is survived by his two devoted children, Mark A....