Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Linda (LaViolette) Driscoll
June 12, 2024
Linda J. (LaViolette) Driscoll, 71, of Treasure Island, FL, and Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Saint Anthony Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Arthur R. Driscoll, II; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Z. Driscoll and her partner Jon Stone, Jr. of Saint Petersburg; her granddaughter, Jordyn Z. Driscoll; her brother-in-law, James...
Deborha W. Dennison
June 10, 2024
Deborha W. (Williams) Dennison, 74, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 10, 2024. She is now reunited with her husband, Raymond W. Dennison, who predeceased her in April 2023.
Deborha is survived by five children, Raymond E. Dennison and his wife Tracy, Michele R. Vazquez and her husband Felix...
Richard A. Sharameta
June 9, 2024
Richard A. Sharameta, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, and is reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Rita (Cappabianca) Sharameta.
Richard is survived by many nieces and nephews, including his primary caregiver, Joseph Cappabianca Jr. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Aldona Mastro. Richard was born in Worcester,...
Esther (Marzilli) Fitzgerald
June 7, 2024
Esther (Marzilli) Fitzgerald, 90, of Brewster, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side.
Esther was born in Worcester to Antonio and Michelina Marzilli who predeceased her. She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Albert B. Fitzgerald of Brewster. She also leaves behind her beloved children, Mary (Harvey) Fontaine of Bonita Springs,...
Robert L. Novia, Jr.
June 5, 2024
Robert L. Novia, Jr., 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born in Worcester, a son of Robert L. and Arlene (Arachikavitz) Novia, Sr. He graduated from Worcester schools and enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 13 years. Robert worked as an embroiderer for...
Carmine "Sonny" D'Angelo
June 5, 2024
Carmine N. “Sonny” D’Angelo, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with the family he loved gathered at his side Wednesday, June 5th 2024. Carmine was born in Worcester, June 21st 1933, the son of Italian immigrants, Bonifacio and Assunta (Curci) D’Angelo. He was raised in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade in 1951, with a focus in carpentry....
Shirley (Weagle) Bonofiglio
June 3, 2024
Shirley M. (Weagle) Bonofiglio, 89, of Dennisport, formerly of Auburn and Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, after a long illness
Shirley was born in Worcester, the youngest daughter of Canadian immigrants Howard and Elva P. (Whynot) Weagle. Raised in Worcester, Shirley married Dr. Richard A. Bonofiglio in 1954, and began a 60-year life of faith, family and love...
Todd Michael Kosiewski
June 3, 2024
Todd Michael Kosiewski, 54, of Worcester, passed away suddenly at home, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Born in Worcester on October 29, 1969, to Fred and Sheila (Mauro) Kosiewski. Raised in Worcester, Todd attended Saint Peter-Marian High School and was a graduate of the class of 1987. After graduating high school Todd went on to graduate from Clark University with a Bachelor’s...
Mary L. Lalone
June 2, 2024
Mary L. (Simone) Lalone departed this earth on June 2, 2024. Born in Worcester on May 2, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Pietro and Felicia (Zampino) Simone.
Mary’s husband, and the love of her life, Walter Lalone, predeceased her in 2018 after 73 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Angela Buffone and Rose...
Dawnmarie Murray
June 2, 2024
Dawnmarie (Sciascia) Murray, 55, of Worcester, formerly of Charlton passed away unexpectedly after being stricken ill at home, Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Dawnmarie was born in Worcester, one of three daughters of John Sciascia, Jr. and Peggy (Gillespie) Sciascia. Raised in Auburn, she graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1986. She continued her education earning multiple degrees, one in Psychology from Anna Maria College...
Angela (Totaro) Dunkerly
May 28, 2024
Angela “Angie” (Totaro) Dunkerly, 62, a longtime Paxton resident, passed away surrounded by the family she loved Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Angela was Born in Vieste, Province of Foggia, Italy, the daughter of Santo and Maria Josephine (Maggiore) Totaro. Raised in Vieste, Angela moved with her family to Worcester at the age of twelve,...
William "Bill" Caffone
May 27, 2024
William A. “Bill” Caffone, 89, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away with loved ones gathered at his bedside.
Bill was born in Worcester, the son of Carmine and Elvira (DeSantis) Caffone. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He then joined the U.S. Army serving his country for four years in the Panama Canal Zone trained in Jungle Warfare. Upon discharge,...
Claudina Canario
May 27, 2024
Claudina Canario, 99, of New York City, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, surrounded by loving family while visiting in Westborough.
She is survived by her loving family, including two sons, Bienbenido Nivar and Nestor Nivar; three daughters, Irma Yolanda Nivar, Altagracia Nivar Mejia, and Miguelina Sofia Nivar Diaz; twenty grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; many nieces and...
Kenneth H. Payson
May 26, 2024
Kenneth H. Payson, 79 of Rutland and Sun City Center, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at UMass Medical Center.
Ken was born in Worcester, the son of Carlton B. and Barbara W. (Emmons) Payson. He earned his education from Bancroft School and Worcester Academy and later a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin...
James A. Garcia
May 26, 2024
In memory of James A. Garcia, 34, of Watertown, formerly of Worcester, a soul who illuminated our lives with joy and kindness, departed from this world unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
James is survived by his parents, Joseph and Lilia Marina (Martinez) Garcia; a sister, Marely Garcia of Washington, DC; four brothers: Saul Garcia of Worcester, Josue...
Laura J. Aversano
May 23, 2024
Laura Jane Aversano, 87 of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Laura was born in Worcester, daughter of Louis and Madeline (DeCataldo) Aversano. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Anna Maria College in Worcester, MA. and went on to attain a master's degree in Psychiatric Social Work from Fordham University in New York City. Laura...
James Miller
May 22, 2024
James (Jimmy) Miller, 65, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital. Born in Worcester, Jimmy was the son of James L. Miller and Patricia A. (Dowd) Miller. Jimmy was a resident of Oxford, Worcester, and Northborough throughout his lifetime. He was a longtime employee of John J. Adams Die Corp. in Worcester.
Jimmy was the...
Elizabeth C. Kotzen
May 22, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Blondin) Kotzen, 91, of Millbury, passed away peacefully, at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Betty was born in Millbury on December 16, 1932, to Emile and Mary (Roy) Blondin. Betty graduated from Milbury High School, class of 1950. After graduating high school, Betty had gone on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Worcester State.
Betty was an avid...
Joseph Paul Carguilo
May 21, 2024
Joseph Paul Carguilo, 86, of Whitinsville, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after a series of health challenges.
Funeral service for Joseph and burial in St John Cemetery with military honors were held privately. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family once more.
Stephen W. Prevoski
May 21, 2024
Stephen W. Prevoski, 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home with family by his side. He was welcomed in Heaven by his wife of fifty-four years, Eleanor Ann (Treinas) Prevoski, who predeceased him in October 2014.
Stephen lived for God, family and country. His unwavering faith guided him through both good...
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