Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Major General Raymond A Vezina
April 4, 2016
North Grafton – Major General Raymond A. Vezina, 76 (USARNG ret) former Massachusetts Adjutant General passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 2016 after a year of declining health. Raymond was born in Worcester, son of Lionel and Henrietta (Gingras) Vezina. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from Assumption Prep and was awarded his bachelor and master degrees from Anna Maria...
Eva R. Casino
April 4, 2016
Eva R. (Fisher) Casino, 83 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester. Eva’s husband, Mark A. Casino passed away in 2000. She is survived by two sons, Mark V. Casamassina of Worcester and Gary A. Casino of West Boylston; two daughters, Donna L. Harrington and her husband Philip of Holden and...
George E. MacKoul
April 4, 2016
Every life is a story. Every story needs to be told. George E. MacKoul, 91 of Shrewsbury, known to those who loved him as “Giddo” or “ Mr. Magoo” passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Notre Dame Rehabilitation Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. George lived this life the way he departed this life, measuring it by...
Daniel P. D'Errico
April 3, 2016
Daniel P. D’Errico, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday morning, April 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty-one years, Mary E. (Gray) D’Errico; a son, Daniel A. D’Errico and his fiancé Jody Chiumento of Falmouth; four daughters, Donna M. D’Errico, Diane E. Polli and...
Marilyn (Greenwich) Gerardi
April 2, 2016
Marilyn (Greenwich) Gerardi, 85, formerly of Worcester, and Mattapoisett died Saturday April 2, 2016 in the Elm Croft Assisted Living in Georgia where she was living in recent years with her husband Leonard S. Gerardi who died April 8, 2015. Marilyn leaves her loving family; a son Stephen Gerardi and his wife Marilynn of Dalton, MA., her daughter Susan Archey...
Raymond A Plante Sr
April 1, 2016
Raymond A. Plante, Sr. 76 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester and Sutton passed away Friday, April 1st 2016 peacefully with his family by his side. Raymond was born in Worcester, son of Louis J. Plante and Louise (Favreau) Plante. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, he married his love, Therese A. Belanger. Raymond is survived by his...
Victor R. Marrino
March 31, 2016
Victor R.Marrino,82, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday March 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 58 years Barbara (DeFalco) Marrino died January 22, 2014. Victor is survived by a son Vincent Marrino, and a daughter Vicki Marrino both of Worcester. Victor also leaves two brothers Leonard Marrino and his wife Pamela of Millbury, and Joseph Marrino of...
Francine Gretchen Caissie
March 30, 2016
Francine Gretchen (Olson) Caissie of Worcester, died peacefully on March 30, 2016. Fran was born on March 29, 1952 to the late Vernon R. Olson and Helen Matthewman in Brooklyn, New York. Her twin sister, Eugenia Faith MacDonald preceded her on January 19, 2012. Fran is survived by her sisters, Rosemary Olson of Seattle, WA, Susan Badillo of Brooklyn, NY,...
Andre J. LaPointe
March 29, 2016
Andre J. LaPointe, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, following an eleven year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Andre is survived by the love of his life for the past 36 years, his wife and confidante, Susan (Breau) LaPointe; two sons, Kris L. LaPointe and his...
Curtis Jones
March 28, 2016
Curtis Jones, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Worcester Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Curits’ wife, Diana G. (Anderson) Jones passed away on July 4, 2015. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Jones; a brother, Rev. Herbert Jones and his wife Louise; two sisters, Sylvia Minton and Sandra Fleuran, a sister-in-law,...
Pauline T. Ward
March 28, 2016
Pauline T. (Dulieu) Ward, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at her home at The Homestead Hall in Worcester. Pauline is survived by her loving family, including four daughters, Carol A. Carlo of Worcester, Diane V. Ward of Sturbridge, Susan M. Looney of Shrewsbury, and Pamela J. Phillips of Apex, NC; five sons, Raymond L. Ward,...
Rosario J. Messina
March 28, 2016
Rosario J. “Rosie” Messina, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Rosario’s wife, Rita R. (Cook) Messina passed away in 1992. He is survived by his son, Thomas Messina, Sr. and his wife Mary Ann of Worcester; his daughter, Roseann Corcoran and her fiancé Frank Best of Uxbridge; his...
Vincenza A Pultorak
March 28, 2016
Vincenza A. “Chin” (Locantore) Pultorak, 84, of Worcester died peacefully Monday March 28, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, John Pultorak, a brother, Anthony Locantore of Worcester, her sister Grace Almonte and her husband John of Jefferson, and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by ...
Theresa J. Merolla
March 28, 2016
Theresa J. (Gallagher) Merolla, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home after a long battle with cancer. Theresa is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Anthony A. Merolla; two sons, Christopher and Nicholas Merolla both of Worcester; her brother John F. Gallagher and his wife Donna of Barre; two...
Patsy M Fantasia, Sr.
March 26, 2016
Patsy M. Fantasia, Sr., 93, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His beloved wife of fifty-six years, Raffaela “Vi” (Latino) Fantasia, predeceased him in January 2001. Patsy is survived by his son, Patsy M. Fantasia, Jr. and his fiancé Adi Staras of Worcester; two grandchildren, Mark Fantasia and his wife Stephanie...
Patricia "Pat" Dodos
March 26, 2016
Patricia “Pat” Dodos, 64, formerly of Worcester passed away Saturday, March 26th after a long illness. Funeral services are being planned for Wednesday, March 30th. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is Honored to assist the family with arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition.
Philip A Kaseta
March 26, 2016
Philip A. Kaseta, 60, of Worcester a gentle, simple soul passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 26th 2016. Phil was born in Worcester on August 8th 1955, a son of late Felix and Cecilia (Pennacchio) Kaseta and has lived in Worcester and Holden. Phil is survived by his devoted sister, Cecelia M. “CeCe” Hinkle and her husband Ted of Lincoln, Nebraska; ...
Mildred "Tootsie" D. Wheeler
March 25, 2016
Mildred D. (Poston) Wheeler (AKA Tootsie) of Providence, RI passed away after a valiant fight with cancer, on March 25, 2016 at home with her loving family and friends at her bedside. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayer of her family, friend and many supporters carried her through. She is predeceased by...
Marcus A. Blakney
March 25, 2016
Son, Marcus is known as “Blake” to many. Just 32 years young he filled all of our hearts with enough love and laughter to last us our lifetimes. He was born in Worcester and had lived in Worcester for all of his life. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. He is survived by his loving mother, Valerie D. Blakney...
Daniel J. Kelleher
March 25, 2016
Daniel J. Kelleher,58, of Worcester, died peacefully March 25, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Daniel is survived by his loving family, his Mother Josephine (Hopkins) Morris, his three brothers, Neil Kelleher and his wife Carol of Florida, and Timothy and Michael Kelleher of Worcester, also nieces and nephews, Susan, Felecia, Rebecca, Kevin, and Timothy Jr....