Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Anthony V. Francese
June 24, 2024
Anthony V. Francese, 80 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024 at UMass Medical Center with his daughters by his side
Anthony was born in Worcester, the son of the late Anthony and Helen (DiGregorio) Francese. He grew up in Shrewsbury, was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1962 where he excelled in football, crew and...
Ignacio Carrasquillo
June 24, 2024
Ignacio Carrasquillo, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.
He is survived by the love of his life for the past forty-six years, his wife, Daisy M. (Aldea) Carrasquillo; three sons, Michael A. Carrasquillo and his fiancé Theresa M. Hatheway of Worcester, José M. Carrasquillo and his wife...
Ann Marie Verdolino
June 23, 2024
Ann Marie Verdolino, 75, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, following a brief illness.
Ann Marie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Julia A. (Masiello) Verdolino. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Frances P. Verdolino of Worcester; a nephew, Santino J. Pellegrino of Worcester; an...
Ruth Nelson
June 22, 2024
Ruth E. (DiPilato) Nelson, 83 of Firestone, Colorado, formerly of Worcester, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Ruth was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Police) DiPilato. Raised on Vernon Hill, she graduated from Commerce High School and the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. At the start of her career,...
Carmella (Maffei) Paldino
June 22, 2024
Carmella (Maffei) Paldino, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Carmella was born in Worcester on June 5, 1929, to John and Mary (Inangelo) Maffei.
Carmella loved watching old movies, cooking for her family, taking rides to play bingo at Foxwoods, and enjoyed many winters in Florida with family.
Sadly, in addition to her beloved husband Samuel Paldino, and...
Maryrose Feraco
June 22, 2024
Maryrose (Ricardi) Feraco, 86 of Holden formerly of 202 Plantation St., Worcester, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband Bill on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by the ones she loved the most, her family.
Maryrose was born in Worcester, one of eight children to the late Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi, was a graduate...
Robert F Pellegrino
June 21, 2024
Robert F. Pellegrino, 88, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, June 21st 2024, after a period of declining health.
Robert was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Italian Immigrants, Pietro and Angelina (Vitteritto) Pellegrino. Raised and educated in Worcester, Robert joined the U.S. Navy after graduation from Commerce High school, serving his country proudly during the...
Michael Algieri
June 20, 2024
Michael "Mike" Algieri, 71, of Worcester, MA, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 with family gathered at his side.
Michael was born on September 29, 1952, in San Giacomo, Prov of Cosenza, Italy, the son of Natale and Maria (Coschignano) Algieri. At the age of 5 in 1957, Michael's father immigrated his wife and children to the United States settling in...
Leah M. Belsito
June 19, 2024
Leah M. Belsito, born on June 3, 1990, in Worcester, was a cherished individual known for her bright spirit and love for cooking and art. She passed away on June 19, 2024, leaving a legacy of joy and creativity.
Leah graduated from Worcester Technical High School. Her vibrant personality, marked by an infectious smile that could light up any room, endeared her...
Dorothy (Brumm) Czinder
June 19, 2024
Dorothy Brumm Czinder, age 89, of Sutton, Massachusetts (formerly of Manassas and Bealeton, VA, and Whitehall, MI) passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2024, with her daughter by her side, in Westborough, MA.
“Dottie” was born in Muskegon, MI, on February 12th, 1935, the daughter of Maurice and Margaret (Gilmore) Brumm. After living her early life in Muskegon, her family moved...
Javon Tristan Holmes
June 18, 2024
Javon Tristan Holmes, 34, of Worcester, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from complications of lupus.
JT, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was born in Worcester on November 15, 1989, to Craig Holmes, Sr. and Samona (Bracey) Hammond. Raised in Worcester, Javon was a graduate of South High School and after graduating he spent a year...
Joseph E. Raad
June 18, 2024
Joseph E. Raad, 85 of Duxbury, formerly a resident of Sutton for 59 years, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph N. and Laura (Vautour) Raad. After living his early life in Worcester, Joseph was raised in Millbury and graduated from...
Paul G. Manna
June 18, 2024
Paul G. Manna, 82, a longtime resident of Sterling, retired Massachusetts Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Tuesday, June 18th 2024, with family gathered at his bedside.
Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Genario J. and Celia J. (Ignatowski) Manna. Raised in Worcester, Paul graduated from Commerce High School and...
Leonard "Lenny" Busha, Sr.
June 17, 2024
Leonard W. “Lenny” Busha, Sr., 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 17th 2024. Mr. Busha was a 20-year lung cancer survivor, whose health had been steadily declining in recent years.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Rose (Pozzi) Busha, with whom he would have celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary in October on Halloween; two...
John B Hughes, Jr.
June 17, 2024
John B. Hughes, Jr. 74 of Oakham, passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Monday, June 17th 2024, five days prior to his 75th birthday on June 22nd, after a period of declining health.
John was born, in Worcester, the son of John B. Hughes, Sr. and Eleanor (Thayer) Hughes. He graduated from St Peters High School where he played...
Victoria Y. Anim
June 13, 2024
Biography of Mrs. Victoria Y. Anim: A Devoted Christian Matriarch
Early Life & Education
Mrs. Victoria Y. Anim (née Yissifu) was born on July 22, 1944, in Gambaga, Ghana, to Corporal Salifu and Sofo Sibie, both of blessed memory. Growing up in Ghana, Victoria became the first female in the Kakara-Sibie & Salifu allied families to receive an education. She was a...
Gennaro T. Lapriore, Jr.
June 13, 2024
Gennaro T. “Jerry” Lapriore, Jr., 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with family by his side.
Jerry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Gennaro T., Sr., and Frances (Scirpoli) Lapriore. He grew up in Shrewsbury where he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and...
Albert F. Monfreda
June 13, 2024
Albert F. Monfreda, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Albert was born in Worcester, a son of Albert G. and Elizabeth (Mastrodomenico) Monfreda. He earned his high school education from Commerce High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Becker...
Susanne Geddes
June 13, 2024
Susanne “Sue” (Luukko) Geddes, 69, of Boylston, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Sue is survived by her husband of nearly forty-seven years, Henry Geddes; two daughters, Jenna G. Sweeney and her husband Phil of San Diego, and Chriseda R. Geddes of Boston; a sister, Alice Reilly and her husband Joe of...
Evandro P. Barroso
June 12, 2024
Evandro P. Barroso, 59, of Worcester, passed away, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Evandro is survived by his wife, Tathyane Alves-Barroso; a son, Randy Barroso and his wife Vanessa; a daughter, Stephanie Barroso; six siblings, Elvio, Erasmo, Reuber, Elaine, Chenia, and Natecia; two granddaughters, Salomé and Solana; many nieces and nephews. He was born in Guanhães, Brasil,...