Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Mary P Nardella

Mary P Nardella

July 2, 2016

Mary P.(Simmarano)Nardella, 87, Of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 with the family she cherished gathered by her side. Mary was raised in Worcester MA, the daughter of Michele and Libera (DeMichele) Simmarano and graduated from Commerce High School. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for New England Manufacturing and as...

Judith A. Martello

Judith A. Martello

July 1, 2016

Judith “Judy” A. (Martel) Martello, 75 of Worcester and Cape Cod, unexpectedly left this world on Friday, July 1, 2016, to be with her many loved ones that predeceased her.  Judy was the light of her husband, Tony’s eyes, and brightened every room she entered.   She is survived by her loving husband of nearly fifty-six years, Anthony T. Martello; two...

Celesta M. Rossetti

Celesta M. Rossetti

June 30, 2016

Celesta M. (Scappaticci) Rossetti, 88, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2016 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Louis J. Rossetti who died on March 4, 2016, and her daughter Frances A. Arduca. She is survived by her loving children, Stephen L. Rossetti and his wife Maureen...

Donna Marie Morus

Donna Marie Morus

June 29, 2016

Donna M. (Limoli) Morus, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 after a period of declining health, with her beloved husband, Frederick, by her side. Donna was born in Whitinsville, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Luhta) Limolli. She graduated from Northbridge High School and worked as a waitress for...

Richard E. Daniels

Richard E. Daniels

June 27, 2016

Richard E. Daniels, 78, of Worcester, went on to join his parents and his savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late, John F. and Mary C. (Feeherry) Daniels.  He is survived by two sisters in law, Mary A. McCormack and Mary J. Daniels, both of Hudson; his dear...

William 'Billy" Gerardi

William 'Billy" Gerardi

June 24, 2016

William “Billy” Gerardi, 93, a long time Shrewsbury resident died peacefully but unexpectedly Friday June 24, in the UMASS Medical Center after becoming ill at home. His wife of 44 years Helen A. (Ghiatis) Gerardi died in 1995, and his beloved daughter Shirley Kennedy died in 2003. Billy is survived by his loving Granddaughters, Twins, Tammy Kennedy-Santy and her husband...

William J. "Billy" Johndrow, Jr.

William J. "Billy" Johndrow, Jr.

June 24, 2016

William “Billy” J. Johndrow, Jr., 66, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Saint Francis Home in Worcester.  He is survived by his friends and caregivers, Ronald and Delores Johnson of Northborough. William was born in Worcester at the former City Hospital on July 29, 1949, son of the late, William J. and Ruth (Byrne) Johndrow.  His...

Peter L Mancini

Peter L Mancini

June 24, 2016

Peter L. Mancini, 87, of Worcester died peacefully Friday evening June 24, 2016 at home with loved ones around him. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 65 years Virginia (Caputo) Mancini, his loving daughter Judith Cosenza and her husband Paul of Auburn,and a sister Josephine DeSimone. Peter was the proud grandfather to Lisa Candelaria and her husband Efran, and Deanna...

Kathleen D. Robbins

Kathleen D. Robbins

June 23, 2016

Kathleen D. Robbins, 61, a beloved sister, aunt and a friend to many passed away to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Kathleen was born on August 1, 1954 in Worcester; she was the daughter of the late Alfred F. and Joyce M. (Nelson) Robbins and has lived in Worcester most of...

Eleanore F. (Demers) Corey

Eleanore F. (Demers) Corey

June 23, 2016

Eleanore F. (Demers) Corey, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Golden Living Center-The Hermitage surrounded by her loving family. Eleanore is survived by three sons, Stephen Corey and his wife Linda, David Corey and his wife Lindsay all of Worcester and John Corey and his wife Christine of Westborough; two daughters, Nancy Corey...

Stephen Westerman

Stephen Westerman

June 20, 2016

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of prominent Worcester business owner STEPHEN WESTERMAN, president of Westerman Restaurant and Store Equipment for over 50 years on Monday, June 20th 2016. Stephen was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Herman and Anna (Gaffin) Westerman.  He graduated from Classical High School and Worcester Junior College.  He served...

Angelo M. DiVerdi

Angelo M. DiVerdi

June 19, 2016

Angelo M. DiVerdi, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. Angelo’s wife of 58 years, Camella A. (Simone) DiVerdi passed away on January 30, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Angela Payne and her husband William of Richmond, VA. and Sandra Miller of Shrewsbury; a sister,...

N. Anita (Mercadante) King-Goulding

N. Anita (Mercadante) King-Goulding

June 19, 2016

Anita (Mercadante) King, Goulding, a lifelong Worcester resident and retired Medical records secretary passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016 with her devoted son and family at her side. Anita was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Carmela “Mollie” (DiConza) Mercadante.  Anita attended Worcester public schools and earned her degree in medical records from Becker College. She was...

Grace (Barbato) Sodano

Grace (Barbato) Sodano

June 18, 2016

Grazia “Grace” (Barbato) Sodano, of Worcester, a devoted mother and grandmother passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 18th 2016.  She was 88 years of age. Grace was born in Marigliano, province of Naples Italy, one of ten children of Pasquale and Anunziata (Liccardi) Barbato.  She grew up in Marigliano, and married her love Salvatore Sodano. For the next 17...

Michael L Casey

Michael L Casey

June 15, 2016

Michael L. Casey, 66, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident and business owner, passed away Wednesday, June 15th 2016  unexpectedly after being stricken ill at home.  Michael joins in heaven his parents, William “Bill” Casey, Sr and Ethel (Marshall) Casey and brother William “Billy” Casey, Jr.   He is survived by his love, soulmate and devoted wife of the past 44 years, Mary...

Susan Margaret Wilcox

Susan Margaret Wilcox

June 14, 2016

Susan M. (Cardinal) Wilcox, 54Shrewsbury - Susan M. Wilcox entered into our Lord's loving embrace after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her children, Matthew C. Wilcox and his wife Saman Z. Wilcox both of Worcester; Cameron M. Wilcox of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; her father in-law Charles F. Wilcox and her loving husband of thirty-one years, Michael C....

Donald L Cross

Donald L Cross

June 13, 2016

Donald L. Cross, 79 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, June 13th 2016 joining in heaven family members and his dear wife Sandra.  Donald was born in Worcester, his parents were the late Harold and Isabelle (Hodgerney) Cross.   He attended Worcester Boys Trade and joined the U.S. Air force to serve his country during the Korean War.  ...

Geraldine (DeMauro) Shemeligian

Geraldine (DeMauro) Shemeligian

June 11, 2016

Geraldine Shemeligian, a nearly lifelong resident of Worcester, died Thursday at UMass Medical Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 82. Born in Portland, Me., the daughter of Santo and Beatrice (Marcisso) DeMauro, she and her family moved to Worcester when she was an infant. As a young girl and as a teenager, who lived with her...

Norman L Baker

Norman L Baker

June 10, 2016

Norman L. Baker, 76, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away Friday, June 10th 2016 after a period of declining health. Norman was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island,  the son of Lucian and Beatrice (Masse) Baker. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and upon discharge from the service settled in the Worcester area...

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson

June 9, 2016

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson, 60 of Worcester, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.Carrie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Leroy Johnson; her son, Elgin Johnson; three daughters, Roberta Nelson and Rebecca Johnson all of Worcester and Latricia Vancelette of Rutland; three brothers, Preston Spruill and Terry Bowser...

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