Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Ryan R. Manu

Ryan R. Manu

May 12, 2017

Ryan Richard Manu, 2, of Rutland gained his wings on Friday, May 12, 2017. Ryan's papa Ric, who pre deceased him, was waiting for him with open arms. Ryan was also pre deceased by his paternal grandfather, Paul.  Ryan is survived by his parents Edmund Manu and Danielle John; his siblings who were his very best friends, Hailey and Sean;...

Richard "Rikk" Bilodeau

Richard "Rikk" Bilodeau

May 9, 2017

Richard (Rikk) Bilodeau, 75 of Shrewsbury, passed away all too suddenly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.  Rikk was born in Lowell, one of two sons, to the late William and Rachelle Bilodeau. Shortly after graduating from Lowell High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country during the Cuban Conflict on the coast of Cuba. He proudly...

William Richard Toney

William Richard Toney

May 9, 2017

William R. “Richie” Toney, 68, formerly of Worcester, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2017 in Sunrise Senior Living, in Haverford, Pennsylvania.  William was also known as “Bill” to his friends and associates in Pennsylvania. “Richie” grew up and was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.  He is the second son of the late, Albert M. Toney, Sr. and...

Joseph B McNeil

Joseph B McNeil

May 8, 2017

Joseph B. McNeil, 68, of Worcester passed away Monday May 8th 2017, with his family by his bedside.  Joe was born in Worcester Ma, one of six children of Joseph B. and Irene F. (Koslowski) McNeil.  Educated in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.   Joe then accepted a position as an engineer for the...

Paul A. Baranauskas

Paul A. Baranauskas

May 8, 2017

Paul A. Baranauskas, 71 of West Boylston, longtime clothing sales associate passed away suddenly at home, Monday May 8th 2017. Paul was born in Worcester, one of two sons, Albert J. and Laura E. (Carbone) Baranauskas.  He graduated from North High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Worcester Junior College.  Paul then began a lifelong career, clothing customers for...

Robert L Frederickson

Robert L Frederickson

May 8, 2017

Robert L. Frederickson, 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 8th 2017 after a period of declining health.   Robert was born in Worcester, on September 8, 1932, the son of Joseph L. and Emma (Ek) Frederickson.  He graduated from Commerce High School.  Robert then joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly during the Korean War aboard the USS...

Arthur G Monast

Arthur G Monast

May 7, 2017

Arthur G. Monast, 84, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, May 7th 2017 in the arms of family after a brief illness.    Arthur was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Canadian immigrants Emile and Mary (Pellerin) Monast.   Educated in Worcester,  Arthur joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving his country proudly.  Upon his discharge from service, Arthur...

Felix L. Burgos

Felix L. Burgos

May 6, 2017

“Felix (TATO) was a shining light to all and a leader”   Felix L. Burgos (TATO), 64 of Worcester, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 6, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his beloved family by his side. Felix leaves his loving wife of over 43 years Rosa M. (Rodriguez) Burgos, six children, Felix G. Burgos of Worcester, Luis J....

Andrew W Sibray

Andrew W Sibray

May 6, 2017

Andrew W. Sibray, 54, of Worcester, a hardworking, dedicated husband and father passed away suddenly on Friday, May 5 2017. Andrew was born in Bronxville, NY the son of the late, Donald “Bill” and Ellen Sibray.   Raised and educated in Bronxville, Andrew earned his bachelors of Science degree from Lynchburg College.   He then worked as an Inventory Analyst for the...

Michael A Macaruso, Jr.

Michael A Macaruso, Jr.

May 6, 2017

Michael A. Macaruso, Jr. 62, of Worcester, a fun loving friend to all passed away Saturday, May 6th 2017 after complications of COPD.  Michael is survived by his mother, Josephine (Vescera) Macaruso, Tomasetta;  a sister, Linda Ann Marcaurso-Amorello and a brother Robert Macaruso and his wife Francy all of Worcester;  two nephews and a niece, Robert J. Amorello, Christina Amorello,...

Harry e. Bates

Harry e. Bates

May 6, 2017

Harry E. Bates, Sr., 83 of Farmington, CT died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at University of Connecticut John Dempsey Hospital. Among his many survivors, Harry  leaves behind three sons, Kyle A. Bates Sr. of Bristol, CT, Eric L. Bates and his wife Rosaline of Chester, VA, and Harry E. Bates, Jr. and his wife Althea of Hartford, CT;...

Beverly (Gerardi) Kasprzak

Beverly (Gerardi) Kasprzak

May 5, 2017

Beverly (Gerardi) Kasprzak, 78, of Worcester died unexpectedly on Friday May 5, 2017 at home. Beverly is survived by a son Charles Kasprzak Jr. of Georgia, a brother Charles “Peter” Gerardi Jr. and his wife Hazel of Worcester, a granddaughter Shelby of Georgia, and several nephews, nieces, and also great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter...

Lorraine Irene Barnes

Lorraine Irene Barnes

May 5, 2017

Lorraine Irene (Mandeville) Barnes, 74 of Worcester, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with Stage 4 Ocular Melanoma. Lorraine was born in 1942, the daughter of Mary (Morency) and Lawrence Mandeville. She began her career as a draftsman in the early...

Richard Dayton Gates, Sr.

Richard Dayton Gates, Sr.

May 4, 2017

Richard Dayton Gates, Sr., 91, of Boylston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, May 4, 2017, with his loving family at his bedside.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Jean H. (Nylander) Gates; two daughters, Dawn C. Jacobs and her husband Bill of Melrose, and Kimberly J. Kubert of Worcester; eight grandchildren,...

David Flores

David Flores

May 4, 2017

David Flores, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. David leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty years Carmen M. (Santiago) Flores. He is also survived by his two sons, Jose D. Flores of Worcester and Elias Flores and his wife Stacy of Oxford; his grandchildren, Jose, Jr., Elias,...

Concetta (Tina) D'Angelo

Concetta (Tina) D'Angelo

May 2, 2017

Concetta "Tina" (DelConte) D’Angelo, 79, died peacefully Wednesday May 3, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Concetta is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years Carmine N. D’Angelo, her loving children; a son Mark D’Angelo and his wife Linda of Portland, CT. two daughters Assunta (Sue) Peirce and her husband James of Charlton, and Patricia (Harkins)Florio and...

Eleanor E. Gaudenzi

Eleanor E. Gaudenzi

May 2, 2017

Eleanor E. Gaudenzi, 89 of the Willows of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at JHC, with her loving family by her side. Eleanor is survived by Janice A. D’Elia and her husband John of Worcester, Linda Klein of Worcester, Robert J. Protano and his wife Susan, Lucille M. Covello of Worcester and several other dear cousins...

Benjamin G. O'Meara

Benjamin G. O'Meara

April 30, 2017

Benjamin G. O’Meara, 45 of Whitinsville, MA, suddenly passed away on Sunday, April 30th after collapsing from a race in Rhode Island.   Ben was born on September 17, 1971 in Cambridge, MA.  He graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Class of 1989. Ben later graduated with honors from Providence College in 1993 and he received a Masters of...

Pasquale M. Ricciardi

Pasquale M. Ricciardi

April 30, 2017

Pasquale M. Ricciardi, 103, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, with beloved family at his bedside, on what would have been the 79th wedding anniversary to his late wife, Loretta M. (Cozzolino) Ricciardi, who predeceased him in 1997. Pasquale is survived by his four children, Richard Ricciardi of Worcester, Kenneth Ricciardi and his wife Jeanne of Shrewsbury,...

Christine Ann Eckland

Christine Ann Eckland

April 29, 2017

Christine Ann “Dolly” (Giovannucci) Eckland, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017. She was born in Worcester, August 13, 1934, to Ferdinando and Mary (Tarallo) Giovannucci. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Christine will be greatly missed by her children; Dennis Eckland of Worcester, Diane (Mike) Van Parys of Naples, FL, Nancy (Tony) Fiore of Grand Haven,...

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