Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Nancy M. Narel

Nancy M. Narel

December 3, 2015

Nancy M. (Levasseur) Narel, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born on September 2, 1946 in Webster, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Roger and Helen (Jankowski) Levasseur. Nancy was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish. She enjoyed reading, writing,...

Kathleen D Puzo

Kathleen D Puzo

December 3, 2015

Kathleen D. (Rourke) Puzo, 81, of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones she loved,  Thursday, December 3rd 2015 Kathleen was  at peace with knowing that she will be meeting in heaven her husband of 56 years Richard M. Puzo who passed away in September of 2013.    Kathleen a native of Worcester, and daughter of the late Edward A. and...

Michael W. Lamusta Jr.

Michael W. Lamusta Jr.

December 2, 2015

Michael W. Lamusta Jr., 85, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 2, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. His wife Patricia (Canning) Lamusta died in 1993. Michael leaves his loving family; two sons, David M. Lamusta and his life partner William J. Gagnon of Worcester, Michael W. Lamusta lll and his wife Mirta of Spencer, five daughters; Gina M Abdalla...

Anthony Guitarini

Anthony Guitarini

December 2, 2015

Anthony P. Guitarini, 77, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd 2015 after a period of declining health.     Tony was born in Worcester one of three children of Louis and Mary (Paciello) Guitarini.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School where he was a standout football player.   Anthony then entered the U.S. Air Force serving the United States proudly...

Cherise D. Hill

Cherise D. Hill

December 2, 2015

Cherise D. Hill, 31 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at UMass Medical Center.  Cherise is survived by her mother, Princilla (White) Walker and her step-father, Harry Walker, Jr. both of Worcester; her three children, Delmonte Asilijoe of Pittsfield, MA, Drezell and Desiree Hill both of New Hampshire; two sisters, Lydia and Naomi Osei-Owusu both of...

Lawrence Parretti

Lawrence Parretti

December 2, 2015

Major Lawrence Parretti USMC (ret), 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday December 2nd 2015 with the family he loved gathered at his bedside.    Larry was born in Worcester, one of five sons of Italian immigrants Nicholas and Mary (DiLeo) Parretti.  He graduated from Commerce High School and joined the Marine Corps during the latter part of World War II.  ...

Raymond R. Brote, Jr.

Raymond R. Brote, Jr.

November 30, 2015

Raymond R. Brote Jr., 73 of Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday, November 30, 2015 in St. Vincent Hospital Worcester surrounded by his loving family. Raymond is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne M. Brote (Contonio-Hull) whom he deeply loved; a son David M. Brote of Shrewsbury; a daughter Susan M.Brote-Guinto of Shrewsbury. He also leaves five grandchildren; D.J Brote,...

Rosemarie A. D'Alessandro

Rosemarie A. D'Alessandro

November 28, 2015

     Rosemarie A. (Groccia) D’Alessandro, 81, of Shrewsbury and Saint Augustine, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family.  Her husband of fifty-six years, Hugo R. D’Alessandro, predeceased her in May 2011.   She is survived by four sons, Daniel A. D’Alessandro and his wife Annie of Derry, NH, David J. D’Alessandro and his wife...

Giacomo Red Simone

Giacomo Red Simone

November 27, 2015

Giacomo John A. “Red” Simone, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. His wife Flora (Zollo) Simone died in 2009.   John was born in Worcester, a son of Italian Immigrants,Tommaso and Armida (Monfreda) Simone. He graduated from Commerce High School, joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943, serving his country proudly in the South Pacific. Upon...

Dorothy M Dahrooge

Dorothy M Dahrooge

November 26, 2015

Dorothy (Zachariewicz) Dahrooge passed away peacefully with family gathered by her side.                                                    Dorothy was the wife of the late Albert D. Dahrooge.  She leaves her two daughters, Pamela Carabba and her husband Victor, and Sandra L. Dahrooge of Worcester; a granddaughter she loved dearly, Adrianna Rosembert of Somerville; her sister, Pauline Fleury and her husband Donald of Worcester;  two brothers,...

Estelle M. Martinelli

Estelle M. Martinelli

November 25, 2015

Estelle M. (Jette) Martinelli, 83 of Webster, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Estelle’s husband of 60 years, Michael J. Martinelli passed away on November 22, 2014. She is survived by three daughters, Jean Saxe with whom she lived, Rosemarie Guzman...

Mark Voronin

Mark Voronin

November 25, 2015

Funeral services Friday, November 27th at 1:30 pm in the funeral home, burial will follow in Bnai Brith Cemetery. 

Margaret H. Valentino

Margaret H. Valentino

November 23, 2015

Margaret H. (Groccia) Valentino, also known as “Peggy” or “Honey”, 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2015 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Worcester on September 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Leona (Bourdo) Groccia. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and has lived here all...

Barbara A. Pouliot

Barbara A. Pouliot

November 22, 2015

Barbara A. (Mansolillo) Pouliot, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at The Meadows in Leicester surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (DeSantis) Mansolillo. She attended Worcester Public Schools and has lived here all her life. Barbara was a housekeeper for 20 years for...

Robert P. "Duke" Duprey

Robert P. "Duke" Duprey

November 22, 2015

Robert P. “Duke” Duprey, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at home. Robert’s wife, Charlotte R. (Ferrantino) Duprey passed away in 2006.  He is survived by his son, Adam Duprey of Worcester; two daughters, Aimee Duprey of Dudley and Laura Duprey of Worcester with whom he lived; two grandchildren, Kasey Goodrich of Dudley and Tyler...

William "Lefty" Poce

William "Lefty" Poce

November 21, 2015

William VG “Lefty” Poce, 89, longtime Worcester resident passed away Saturday, November 21st 2015 with family gathered at his bedside.     Lefty was born in Worcester, April 3rd 1926, the son of Christo and Persifoni Poce.  He grew up in Worcester, joined the U.S. Navy during WW II, serving proudly in the South Pacific, taking part in the battles of Iwo...

John Hagopian Jr

John Hagopian Jr

November 21, 2015

John Hagopian, Jr. 56 of West Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 21st 2015 after being stricken ill.    John was born in Methuen, a son of the late John Sarkis Hagopian, Sr. and Lala (Hagopian) Hagopian.  He grew in Worcester after moving here as a young child, met and in 1982 married Margaret (Dersain) Hagopian.  In 1984, they moved to...

John Sarkis Hagopian Jr

John Sarkis Hagopian Jr

November 21, 2015

John Sarkis Hagopian, Jr. 56 of West Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 21st 20915 after being stricken ill.  THE MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.   

Samuel Keith Lenhardt

Samuel Keith Lenhardt

November 20, 2015

Sam Lenhardt, 29 Worcester, MA - On Thursday, November 19, the world lost a beautiful soul. Sam was a musician, an artist, a son, a big brother, and a friend. He was an incredible person - strong and silly and wonderful. Sam suffered and struggled through life, battling his demons and trying like hell to wear a smile for the...

Dorothy Fusaro

Dorothy Fusaro

November 19, 2015

Dorothy Fusaro of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015. She was born in Worcester on January 2, 1938, daughter of the late, Joseph and Angelina (Ritacco) Fusaro.She leaves her sister, Mary Grace Fusaro and her brother, Nicholas Fusaro, both of Worcester. She was predeceased by two brothers, Carmine and Nunziato Fusaro.Dorothy graduated from Commerce High School and...

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