Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Lori Ann Therrien

Lori Ann Therrien

November 18, 2014

Lori Ann (Cipro) Therrien, 45, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2014, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Richard P. and Rosemary (Finnegan) Cipro and lived here all her life. She graduated from Doherty Memorial High and Quinsigamond Community College. Lori will always be remembered...

Maurice J. "Moe" Catino, Sr.

Maurice J. "Moe" Catino, Sr.

November 18, 2014

Maurice J. "Moe" Catino, Sr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Hassett) Catino, predeceased him in February 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Ann-Maria D'Ambra and her husband Richard L. of Sutton; two sons, Maurice J. "Rick" Catino, Jr. and his wife Jacqueline and Allan P....

Nancy R Falco

Nancy R Falco

November 17, 2014

Nancy (Mangiulli) Falco, 97, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on November 17. Her husband of 57 years, Santo Falco, predeceased her in 2005. The daughter of Vittoria (Guido) and Giuseppe Mangiulli, Nancy was born in Worcester on August 17, 1917 and graduated from Commerce high school. A devoted Roman Catholic, her faith was at the center...

Jesse C. Melendez

Jesse C. Melendez

November 16, 2014

Jesse C. Melendez, 28 of Webster, formerly of Dudley passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014 in Harrington Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jesse is survived by his mother, Anne L. (Reich) Melendez and her longtime companion John H. Harvard of Webster; his father, Teodoro Melendez and his longtime companion Iris Hernandez of Southbridge; three brothers,...

Joseph D Marino

Joseph D Marino

November 16, 2014

Joseph D. Marino, 65, of Worcester a dedicated family man and hard worker passed away Sunday, November 16th 2014 with his loving family gathered by his bedside after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was born in Worcester, one of three children of Dominick and Mary (Tynan) Marino. He graduated from North High School, and then earned a plumbing...

C. David Welsh

C. David Welsh

November 16, 2014

SHREWSBURY, MA - C. David Welsh, prior resident of Mystic, Connecticut, Korean War Veteran, Engineer and Mathematician died on November 16, 2014. David was born on August 13, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, the son of the late Sara and Edward C. Welsh. He grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. David served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean...

Lorraine (Drolet) Kissell

Lorraine (Drolet) Kissell

November 14, 2014

Lorraine M. (Drolet) Kissell. 84, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday November 14, 2014 in the Millbury Healthcare Center. Her husband of 61 years, William Kissell, died January 16, 2014. Lorraine is survived by her loving family; three daughters Mary Zalewski of Salem, Joan Kissell of Brighton, and Paula Brunell and her husband William of Worcester. Lorraine was the proud grandmother...

Gloria Rovezzi

Gloria Rovezzi

November 14, 2014

Gloria (Acquaro) Rovezzi, died peacefully in South Florida on Friday, November 14, 2014. Her husband, William "Coogan" Rovezzi, predeceased her in 2005. Gloria is survived by two sons, Peter and his wife Lisa of Oxford and James and his wife Narcissa of Boynton Beach, FL; two sisters, Theresa DePari and her husband Sal and Jennie Jones all of Worcester. Grandchildren,...

James "Borris" Phaneuf-O'Brien

James "Borris" Phaneuf-O'Brien

November 13, 2014

James R. "Borris" Phaneuf-O'Brien, 32, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. James is survived by his son, Seth D. O'Brien, age 12, of Worcester; the love of his life, Erica Kerswell; his parents, Debra J. O'Brien and David W. Phaneuf, all of Worcester; a brother, David W. Phaneuf of Rochdale; two sisters, Amy L. Camejo and her...

Daniel R. Levine

Daniel R. Levine

November 13, 2014

Daniel R. Levine, 84, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father & grandfather passed away peacefully Thursday November 13th 2014 with those he loved gathered by his bedside. Daniel was born in New Haven, CT, one of four children of Charles and Mildred (Schwartz) Levine. He grew up in New Haven, graduated high school and joined the U.S. Army to serve...

Esther Freeman

Esther Freeman

November 12, 2014

Esther (Smith) Freeman, 97 of Worcester formerly of Medford, passed away Wednesday, November 12th at home surrounded by her family. Esther was married for 73 years to Howard G. Freeman who survives her. She also leaves her daughter Lynn, her son Jack, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Esther was the younger daughter of Max and Helen Smith who emigrated...

Robert J Fontaine, Sr.

Robert J Fontaine, Sr.

November 12, 2014

Robert J. "Bob" Fontaine, Sr., 94, a long-time resident of West Boylston, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Worcester Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness. His loving wife of seventy-one years, June M. (LaBuff) Fontaine, predeceased him on December 18, 2012. Robert is survived by two children; his daughter, Judith Doherty, with whom he lived and was his...

Joseph M Chiras

Joseph M Chiras

November 11, 2014

Funeral arrangements are incomplete

Anthony C Bria

Anthony C Bria

November 10, 2014

Anthony C. Bria, 66, of Holden passed away unexpectedly Monday November 10th 2014 after being stricken ill earlier that day. Anthony was born in Worcester, one of four children of Charles and Lucy (Papagni) Bria. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. Anthony then joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Warfor which he was very proud. Upon his return...

Isabel M Slavinskas

Isabel M Slavinskas

November 7, 2014

Isabel M. "Betty" (Jankauskas) Slavinskas, 97, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 7, 2014, in Knollwood Nursing Center. Her loving husband of fifty-five years, John J. Slavinskas, predeceased her in 1995. Isabel is survived by a son, Daniel P. Slavinskas and his wife Deborah of Worcester; three daughters, Diane T. Desroches of Leicester, Susan A. Sheridan and her...

Michael J Novia

Michael J Novia

November 7, 2014

Michael J. Novia, 53 of Oxford passed away suddenly in his home Friday, November 7th 2014. Michael was born in Worcester a son of the late Peter M. Novia Jr and Mae R. (Paul) Novia. He graduated from North High School, worked for a time at various places including Bradlees Department store. He has lived in Oxford since 1998. Michael...

Reinaldo Cruz

Reinaldo Cruz

November 5, 2014

Reinaldo Cruz, 29, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, November 5th 2014 from injuries suffered in a Motorcycle Accident. Reinaldo was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and son of the late Rafael Cruz. He grew up in Fajardo, and educated in Fajardo and lived there before moving to Worcester in 2007. He then accepted a position with Carlstrom Pressed Metal where...

Donna L. Remillard

Donna L. Remillard

November 4, 2014

Donna L. Remillard, 47 of Worcester, formerly of Woonsocket, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014 at home. Donna is survived by her parents, Doris C. (St. Lawrence) and Joseph Carrington of Pawtucket, RI; her brother, Daniel R. Remillard of Sarasota, FL; three sisters, Kelly Carrington of Pawtucket, RI, Katherine Carrington of Chicago and Jennifer Carrington of Virginia;...

Rudolph "Peter" Holland, Jr.

Rudolph "Peter" Holland, Jr.

November 4, 2014

Rudolph "Peter" Holland, Jr., 77, of Worcester, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in Quincy Medical Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born on September 10, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts and grew up in Millbury. He was preceded in death by his father Rudolph Peter Holland, Sr. and his mother...

Arnold J. Andrade

Arnold J. Andrade

November 2, 2014

Arnold J. Andrade, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 2, 2014 under the loving care of his family. Arnold is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty-three years, June (Barron) Andrade; four children, Angie, Arnold, Rosa and Ravine all of Georgia; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; three siblings, Tessie, Walter and...

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