Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Sidney Leroy Colby, Sr.

Sidney Leroy Colby, Sr.

April 1, 2024

Sidney Leroy Colby Sr, known to many as Sid, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Webster, Massachusetts, at the age of 84. He was a hardworking and family-devoted man who found humor in sarcasm. 

 

Sid leaves his beloved wife, Sheila M. (Burbo) Colby; six children, Sidney Colby, Jr. and his wife Sherry of Spencer, Michael Colby of Worcester, James Scott...

Richard R. "Fat Dicky" Tuccio

Richard R. "Fat Dicky" Tuccio

April 1, 2024

Richard R. Tuccio (Fat Dicky), 77, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, April 1, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on January 23, 1947, Richard was the son of the late Jeremiah and Rose (Principe) Tuccio.  Raised in Worcester, Richard attended Commerce High School and lived in Worcester all his life until residing in Boylston...

Anthony Gentile

Anthony Gentile

March 30, 2024

Anthony Gentile, 99, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Anthony was born on June 7, 1924, one of four sons of Italian immigrants, Alfonso, and Alice (DeFalco) Gentile. A member of the greatest generation, Anthony along with his three brothers, joined the U.S. Army serving their country proudly during World War II.  Anthony notably served as part of...

Peter Martucci

Peter Martucci

March 25, 2024

Peter Martucci,  69, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, March 25th, 2024, on  what would have been the 98th birthday of his mother who passed away on August 27th, 2023.  Peter is welcomed into heaven into the arms of his parents Emilio and Marie and his brother, Joey Martucci, among other family members.

Born in Worcester, Peter grew...

Stanley S. Belinskas

Stanley S. Belinskas

March 25, 2024

Stanley S. Belinskas, 83, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25th, 2024, after a valiant battle with Cancer.

 Stanley was born in Worcester, the eldest son of Stanley and Phyllis (Bindhammer) Belinskas. Raised a member of a large Lithuanian family in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade school, joined the U.S. Navy, serving his...

William A. Jose

William A. Jose

March 23, 2024

William A. Jose, 79, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

 

William is survived by his wife, Jean A. (Trottier) Jose; a son, David A Jose and his wife Josee of Auburn; a daughter, Patricia L. Arakelian and her husband Jason of Worcester;  four grandchildren, Dominique and Nicholas Jose, Cameron and Preston Arakelian; three...

Douglas J. Shannon

Douglas J. Shannon

March 22, 2024

Douglas J. Shannon, 85, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital.

 

Douglas is survived by his loving wife and best friend of sixty-two years, Marlene M. (DeCoteau) Shannon; three children, Brenda A. Shannon and her husband Adam Edelsberg of Providence, RI, Douglas J. Shannon of Paxton, and Michael J....

Eleanor M. Murray

Eleanor M. Murray

March 22, 2024

Eleanor M. (Pantanella) Murray, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her children in the comfort of her home.  Her husband, James P. Murray, predeceased her in 1997.

 

Eleanor is survived by her loving children, Betty White and her husband James of Worcester, Cheryl Arvanitis and her husband Andrew of Leominster, David S. Kroll of...

Jackie Sobel

Jackie Sobel

March 20, 2024

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" (Walsh/Gardner) Sobel, 65, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1958, in Warwick, RI, to the late Jackie and Ray Walsh.

Jackie was a beloved art and math teacher, sharing her passion for learning at Hudson Catholic High School, Bancroft School, Worcester State University, and as the Director of...

Daniel R. Fallon, Jr.

Daniel R. Fallon, Jr.

March 19, 2024

Daniel Robert Fallon, Jr., 76, a retired Worcester Police Detective, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was warmly welcomed into the arms of the love of his life, Gladys, who had previously passed.

 Born on January 12, 1948 in New York City at Manhattan General...

Susan T. Bryant

Susan T. Bryant

March 17, 2024

Susan T. Bryant, 58, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home.

 

Susan is survived by her only son, Jonathan Corey, his wife Theresa Betti and their children. Her eldest grand-daughter Teagan, twins, Tyler and Noah, and youngest Ariana; a brother, Ronald Bryant of Aiken, SC; two sisters, Patricia Creedon of Hudson, NH, and Cynthia Baril of...

Constance R. Donohue

Constance R. Donohue

March 16, 2024

Constance Rita (Hatjakos) Donohue, 98, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home of 81 years, with family by her side. Constance was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Donohue, who had passed in 1990.

Sadly, in addition to her beloved husband and parents, Constance is predeceased by her siblings, Helen Rancke, Marion Bandy, June Buron, Gregory Hatjakos, and...

Carol A Pennell

Carol A Pennell

March 16, 2024

Carol A. (MacNutt) Pennell, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  

 

Carol is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Charles V. Pennell, Sr.; a son, James F. Pennell and his wife Susan McDermid of Grafton; a daughter, Brenda L. Smith and her husband Stephen of Worcester; a sister, Joan Hogan...

Emily (Ortiz) Bonefont

Emily (Ortiz) Bonefont

March 15, 2024

Emily Ortiz Bonefont of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024.

Emily was born on May 28, 1943, in Vieques, Puerto Rico to Gregoria Ortiz and Candido Carrasquillo. She was the first Latina activist and community liaison to serve underserved residents in the city of Worcester during her tenure with the Prospect House. She was a long-time employee and...

Lorraine (Santon) O'Neil

Lorraine (Santon) O'Neil

March 15, 2024

Lorraine S. (Santon) O’Neil, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, March 15, 2024.  She is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 54 years, John J. O’Neil, Jr., daughter-in-law, Virginia “Ginny” O’Neil and brother, Howard Santon.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Marshall A. and Clarinda (Gulbeault) Santon. Lorraine graduated from Commerce...

Paul F. Ducimo

Paul F. Ducimo

March 14, 2024

Paul F. Ducimo, 66, of Worcester passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Paul is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Denise Gagnon; his loving children, Anthony Ducimo, Nicholas Ducimo and his fiancé Jackeline, and Celene Ducimo; his cherished brother, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ducimo and his wife Rose; his sister-in-law, Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ducimo; his adored German Shepherd, Belle (his favorite child); and many caring...

Scot M. Buron

Scot M. Buron

March 12, 2024

Scot M. Buron, 42, formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024,  in his home.

 

Born in Worcester, Scot was the son of Eric and Jane (Choruzek) Buron. Raised in Worcester, Scot worked as a forklift operator for Rand-Whitney Corporation.  He previously worked as Asst. Manager of Ernie’s Auto wash.  

 

Scot is survived by his three children, Nitalia,...

Brian Jeffrey Nault

Brian Jeffrey Nault

March 11, 2024

Brian Jeffrey Nault, 41, of San Diego, California, passed away on March 11, 2024. Born on June 27, 1982, he grew up in Charlton, Massachusetts. Brian was a beloved son, incredible brother, and amazing friend.

 

Brian proudly served his country in the Navy, enlisting in 2000 as an Electronics Technician. He honorably dedicated 6 years to the Navy, and advanced to...

Ronald J. Lukasevicz

Ronald J. Lukasevicz

March 11, 2024

Ronald J. Lukasevicz, 82, of Douglas, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 11, 2024. 

 

He leaves his four children, Debra Macklunis and her husband Bobby of Guyton, Georgia; Ronald Lukasevicz and his wife Christine of South Yarmouth; John Lukasevicz and his wife Kristen with whom he lived; and Ricky Lukasevicz of Guyton, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Chad and Alisha Tucker;...

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi

March 11, 2024

Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi, 100, a life long resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 with the family she loved gathered at her side.  Michelena was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oliveri) Mazzone. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School and married the love of her life Silvio Terlizzi....

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