Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Eli G Mitchell
November 1, 2014
Eli G. Mitchell, 80 of Charlton passed away at home, Saturday, November 1st surrounded by family. Eli was born in Worcester, a son of Syrian parents George and Mary (Mackoul) Mitchell. He graduated from Commerce High School, and lived in Worcester most of his life before moving to Charlton 10 years ago. Eli worked for many years as a machinist,...
Domenic F. Zarette
November 1, 2014
Domenic F. Zarette, 98, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Saturday November 1, 2014 in the Coleman House surrounded by his loving family. Domenic is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years Lucy (Simone) Zarette, a son Francis Zarette and his wife Debra of Shrewsbury, a daughter Linda M. Doherty of Worcester. Domenic also leaves his grandchildren Tara M. Alano, Sean...
Dr. Richard A Bonofiglio PHd
November 1, 2014
Dr. Richard A. Bonofiglio, Phd, of Auburn and Dennisport passed away Saturday November 1st 2014 with his family gathered by his bedside. He was 84 years old. Richard was born on May 9th 1930, one of four children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Mary (Molinari) Bonofiglio. He graduated from North High School, earned his bachelor's degree from College of the...
Harold B Cline
October 31, 2014
Harold B. Cline, a longtime resident of Worcester was stricken ill at home and passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 31st 2014; he was 91 years of age. Harold was born in Napolean, Ohio the son of Arthur and Mildred (Shank) Cline. He graduated from East Liverpool High School, and joined the U.S. Navy to serve his country. In 1957, Harold...
Anthony M. Gagliastre
October 31, 2014
Anthony M. Gagliastre of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2014 in UMass Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-three years, Cynthia L. (Binnall) Gagliastre; his son, Ryan A. Gagliastre of Boston; his sister, Bernadette (Iacovone) Ostromecki of Worcester; a niece, Michele DiLiddo and her son Frankie both of Worcester;...
Anna Valeri
October 29, 2014
Anna (Ciccarelli) Valeri, passed away peacefully, just shy of her ninety-ninth birthday, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in Beaumont at The Willows in Westborough. Her loving husband of sixty-five years, Ernest Valeri, predeceased her in May 2002. Anna is survived by her loving family, a daughter, Elizabeth A. Wilder of Shrewsbury; a son in law, Steven Takacs of Charlton; a...
Lucille (Quaglieri) Paradis
October 29, 2014
Lucille (Quaglieri) Paradis, 90, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday October 29, 2014 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by her loving family.Her husband Paul Paradis predeceased her. Lucille is survived by many nephews, nieces and great nephews and greatnieces. She also leaves her close friend and caretaker Mary Urquhart. Lucille was predeceased by her brothers, Francis, Anthony, Michael, and Joseph...
Richard L. Vigliotti
October 29, 2014
Richard L. Vigliotti, 66, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Worcester died unexpectedly on Wednesday October 29, 2014 in Florida. Richard is survived by his brothers , Atty.Anthony Vigliotti, Joseph Vigliotti and his wife Tara, his nephews and nieces; Joseph, John, Steven, Joseph and Mary Terese. Richard also leaves a close cousin Sabrina Evangelista wife of Barry Courville and their...
Marie E Gallo
October 29, 2014
Marie E. (Rohde) Gallo, 101, of Vero Beach Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully at home Wednesday October 29th 2014 with her family gathered by her bedside. Marie a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother was born January 12th 1913 in Worcester, the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Bransfield) Rohde, a direct descendant of Sir Edward Bransfield. She was educated...
Barry S Jaffee
October 28, 2014
WESTBOROUGH - Barry Lewis Jaffee a well known local CPA died Tuesday, Oct. 28th in Umass Hospital. He leaves his wife of 45 years Phyllis (Galfand) Jaffee, a daughter E. Ariel Jaffee and a sister Ellen Jaffee Zeller. He was born in Boston the son of Jacob J and Freida (Baskin) Jaffee and lived in Worcester. He graduated Worcester Academy,...
Michael J DiPierro
October 28, 2014
Michael J. DiPierro, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Shrewsbury and Dennis Port, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday October 28th 2014 after 99 years of life. Michael was born in Worcester, one of five children of Italian immigrants Pasquale and Filomena (DiTerlizzi) DiPierro. He grew up in Worcester and graduated from North High School. In 1939, Michael married the love...