Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

George D. Orrico

George D. Orrico

June 1, 2015

George D. Orrico, 88, of Worcester died peacefully Monday June 1, 2015 in the Worcester Health Center surrounded by his loving family. His wife Winifred (McTiernan) Orrico died in 2006. George is survived by three sons; Paul E. Orrico and his wife Trudie of Pembroke Pines , Florida, Mark Orrico and his wife Susan of Holden, and Brian J. Orrico...

Mildred P. "Millie" Stapor

Mildred P. "Millie" Stapor

June 1, 2015

Mildred P. "Millie" (Gabriel) Stapor, 93, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her devoted family. Millie's first husband, Joseph Scampini, passed away in 1961 and her second husband of 25 years, Peter S. Stapor, passed away in 1986. She is survived by her son, Joseph Scampini...

Arleen Vega

Arleen Vega

June 1, 2015

Arleen Vega, of Worcester, a loving and beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015 in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. She was 42 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family who marveled at her courage, dignity, and shining radiance. Arleen was born on July 14, 1972 in...

Thomas Tomasian

Thomas Tomasian

May 31, 2015

Thomas Tomasian, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at UMass Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn J. (Hostetter) Smith. Tom is also survived by a son, Thomas Tomasian, Jr. of Melrose; a daughter, Marnie Tomasian of Hopkinton; a brother, Richard Prader and his wife Pamela of East Sandwich; sister in law, Patricia Jacobson...

Dr. Anna May (Newton) Klippel

Dr. Anna May (Newton) Klippel

May 30, 2015

Dr. Anna May (Newton) Klippel, 93 of Paxton, MA died on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She practiced medicine in Toledo and Maumee, Ohio for 44 years before retiring in 1989. She moved to Massachusetts with her husband to be near family in 1990. Her husband, Charles H. Klippel, Jr., MD passed...

Judith A. (Kotfila) Wall

Judith A. (Kotfila) Wall

May 29, 2015

Judith A. (Kotfila) Wall, 72 of North Oxford, formerly of Chicopee and Charlton, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Judith is survived by her partner of 30 years, Barbara M. Cummings; her two beloved children, Kellie Ann Tracey and her husband Eric of Charlton and John Michael Wall and his wife Dawn...

Angelo J. Giangregorio

Angelo J. Giangregorio

May 28, 2015

Angelo J. Giangregorio, 91, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the UMASS Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Angelo was born in Worcester, son of the late John D. and Mary A. (D'Elia) Giangregorio. Angelo leaves four sons; John G. Giangregorio and his wife Leslie of Boston, James J. Giangregorio and his wife Mary of Sutton,...

John W. "Jack" Pendergast

John W. "Jack" Pendergast

May 28, 2015

John William Pendergast "Jack" of Southborough, MA, passed away, in his home, on May 28, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, he was in the loving presence of his wife, Beth Wittcoff, his two sons Brian and David, and his brother Mark. Born in Worcester on November 21, 1951, he was the loving...

Georgianna "Gerri" Lagacé

Georgianna "Gerri" Lagacé

May 27, 2015

Georgianna "Gerri" (Morin) Lagacé, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in the comfort of her home. Her husband of fifty-six years, Ronald H. Lagacé, predeceased her in April 2014. She is survived by her children, three sons, David P. Lagacé and his long time companion Candy Rand Snyder of Worcester, Mark S. Lagacé and his wife...

Arthur Mari

Arthur Mari

May 26, 2015

Arthur Mari, 62, of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday May 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Arthur is survived by his Mother Paola (Vernachi) Mari of Worcester with whom he lived, a daughter Lisa Bennett and her husband Chad of Loris, South Carolina, and a granddaughter that was his pride and Joy, Lia Victoria Bennett. Arthur also leaves several...

Stephen H Saltzman

Stephen H Saltzman

May 26, 2015

Stephen H. Saltzman, 72 of Webster, Massachusetts, beloved husband, brother, friend, father and grandfather, died unexpectedly on May 26, 2015 in New York. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Sol and Ruth (Lehrhoff) Saltzman. Mr. Saltzman was a proud veteran of our nation's armed forces serving in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, Stephen...

Gino Ceccarelli

Gino Ceccarelli

May 26, 2015

Gino Ceccarelli, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Gino is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Gina (Fiacco) Ceccarelli; three daughters, Angela C. Caputo and her husband Frank J. of Worcester; Franca C. Millette and her husband Brian P. of Millbury, and Anna Grenier of Worcester; two sisters, Francesca Scaccia...

Terry J Barrett

Terry J Barrett

May 24, 2015

Terry J. Barrett, 68 of Clinton, formerly of Marlborough and Northborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Terry is survived by his two sons, Jeramie Barrett and his wife Jody of Jefferson, Jason Barrett and his wife Stephanie of Sterling; his daughter, Christy LaPrade and her husband William of...

Gary P Cipro

Gary P Cipro

May 24, 2015

Gary P. Cipro, beloved son of Christine V. Cipro and the Late Vito E. Cipro passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 24th 2015. Born in Worcester, he graduated from Classical High School and then Boston University. At an early age, he showed his talent in the artistic field, which led to his becoming a floral designer. He was...

John J Martunas

John J Martunas

May 23, 2015

John J Martunas, 87, of Worcester passed away Saturday, May 23rd 2015 after a brief period of hospitalization. John was born in Worcester, one of 10 children of Marionas and Antanina (Lucas) Martunas. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, and was a standout athlete in football. As a young boy, John spent many summers living and working on his sister,...

Jeanette Richmond

Jeanette Richmond

May 22, 2015

WORCESTER - Jeanette (Robinson) Richmond, 91 died Friday, May 22nd in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her loving husband of 51 years Elmer Mason Richmond died May 18, 2012. She leaves a son Mark Richmond and his wife Wendy of Worcester, a daughter Lisa (Richmond) Cohen of Worcester, a brother Kenneth Robinson of North Carolina, 4 grandchildren, Amanda M. Logan and...

B. Annabelle Dostoler

B. Annabelle Dostoler

May 22, 2015

B. Annabelle (Dean) Dostoler, 82 of Worcester, died peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Center on May 22, 2015. Her husband of 48 years, Robert F. Dostoler died in 2002. She was born Barbara Annabelle Dean in Hopkinton, R.I., the daughter of the late Sidney T. Dean, Jr. and Viola (Howland) Dean. Annabelle graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and had...

Patti-Lynne (Mancini) Campomizzi

Patti-Lynne (Mancini) Campomizzi

May 21, 2015

Patti-Lynne M. Campomizzi, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA after an eight year battle with cancer. Patti is survived by her beloved husband, Robert J. Campomizzi; her mother and best friend Eleanor J. Mancini; her sisters-in-law Carol Campomizzi and her husband Bruce Forrestall; Eleanor Palmieri and her husband Stephen, their...

Jane Kosciuczyk

Jane Kosciuczyk

May 20, 2015

Jane Dolores (Werona) Kosciuczyk, age 92, of East Sandwich, formerly of Worcester, MA - passed from this life on May 20, 2015 at Cape Cod Hospital, in Hyannis, MA. On August 5, 1950 in Worcester, MA she was united in marriage at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church to the love of her life, Alfred L. Kosciuczyk, who died August 16,...

Michael A. Williams

Michael A. Williams

May 19, 2015

Michael Albert Williams (AKA Lenny) of Worcester, died after a valiant fight with stage 4 prostate cancer, on May 19, 2015 at home with his loving family and friends at his bedside. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayer of his family, church family, friends and many supporters carried him through. He left...

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