Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Grace M. (DiLeo) Nazlian
August 21, 2014
Grace M. (DiLeo) Nazlian. 85, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday August 21, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief Illness.Her husband George Nazlian died in 1967. Grace is survived by two son's Michael H. Nazlian of Worcester with whom she lived, and John D. Nazlian of Tampa Florida, and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter...
Sharon E. Mikelonis
August 15, 2014
Sharon E. (Desmarais) Mikelonis, loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on August 15, 2014, after a courageous battle against lung cancer. She was 58 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family who marveled at her courage, dignity, and shining radiance. Sharon was born on August 21, 1955, in Worcester,...
Shirley Rene' Wendel
August 15, 2014
Shirley Rene' (Bailey) Wendel, 90, of Sutton, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014, in the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence, surrounded by loving family. Her husband of forty-six years, predeceased her in 1992. Shirley is survived by two sons, Robert Wendel and his wife Janet of Houston, Texas and James Wendel of Sanford, Maine; a daughter, Dr....
Louise M. Kalil
August 13, 2014
Louise M. (Massad) Kalil, 89, of Millbury, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of thirty-nine years, Raymond Kalil, predeceased her in January 1991. Louise is survived by her son, Paul Kalil and his wife Marybeth of Millbury; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews....
Josephine Romano
August 13, 2014
Josephine "Jean" (Catino) Romano, of Holden passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 71, surrounded by her loving family. Jean leaves behind her son, Donald A. Romano Jr. of Worcester; two daughters, Tina Coffey of Holden and Lisa Romano and her wife Krista of Worcester; four grandchildren, Donald and Kathleen Romano of Charlton and John...
John C Blunt
August 13, 2014
John C. Blunt also known as "Chief Open Heart", 51, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Maine. John is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Kathleen D. (Armacost) Blunt; two sons, Johnny E. Leveille and his wife Tanya of Auburn and Robby D. Leveille III of Berlin; a brother, John "Randy" Blunt and his...
P. Matt Amorello
August 11, 2014
P. Matthew "Matt" Amorello, Sr. 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11th surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with esophageal cancer after being diagnosed in Dec 2012. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda DiTullio and their beloved son Paul M. Amorello, Jr. , a brother Thomas P. Amorello and his wife...
Anna (DiTaranto) Mancini-Palumbo
August 11, 2014
Anna (DiTaranto) Mancini-Palumbo, 91, of Worcester died peacefully Monday, August 11, 2014, in the Beaumont of Worcester. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Mancini in 1991, and her second husband, Orlando Ollie" Palumbo in 2002. Anna is survived by her loving family; her sons, William Mancini, and Mark Mancini both of Worcester, Richard Mancini of New Hampshire, and...
Daniel J. Arseneault
August 11, 2014
Daniel J. Arseneault, 39, of Florida, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 11, 2014; joining his father, Allen Arseneault in Heaven. He is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Ann (Meola) and Frank Masiello; a son, Anthony Areneault; a daughter, Sophia Arseneault; two sisters, Christine M. Lareau, with whom he lived in Boca Raton and Carolyn M. Arseneault of...
Richard J. Grudzinskas
August 11, 2014
Richard J. Grudzinskas, of Worcester died Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 82, surrounded by his family at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. His wife of 57 years, Evelyn R. (Trafecante) Grudzinskas passed away on February 7, 2013. He was born on September 15, 1931, the son of Joseph and Mary (Simansky) Grudzinskas and lived...
Marie Louise Galvin
August 10, 2014
Marie Louise Galvin infant daughter of Patrick and Sarah Galvin died at birth on August 10, 2014. Private services were held for the immediate family on Friday August 15 at Mercadante Funeral Home. She is survived by her two brothers Tom and James Galvin, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
Gloria R. O'Connell Crouch
August 8, 2014
Gloria R. (Clement) O'Connell-Crouch, 94, of Worcester died peacefully but unexpectedly on Friday August 8, 2014 in the UMASS Medical Center. Gloria was predeceased by her first husband John B. O'Connell, and her second husband Stewart Crouch. She is survived by her loving family; sons Edward F. O'Connell and his wife Karen of Cape Coral Florida, William D. O'Connell and...
Michael W. Robinson
August 5, 2014
Michael W. Robinson, 49 of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Michael is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of thirty-four years, Cynthia R. (Redfield) Robinson; his son, Andrew M. Robinson and his daughter, Emily R. Robinson both of Holden; his mother, Mary D. (Dube)...
Bradford J Solomon
August 4, 2014
Bradford J. "Brad" Solomon, 72 of Worcester passed away Monday, August 4th 2014 from injuries suffered in a one car accident. Brad was born in Worcester, his parents were the late Hilmer E. and Christine Solomon . He grew up in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School. Bradford then joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War,...
George Wood
August 3, 2014
George Wood, of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014, in his home, surrounded by his family. George was born in Worcester on May 25, 1922; the son of Gabriel and Mary (Jollit) Wood. George is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Madeline (Attar) Wood; their son, Ken Wood and his wife Judy and granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Wood,...
Matthew R Brote
August 1, 2014
Matthew R. Brote, 27, longtime Shrewsbury resident, beloved son of Susan Brote-Guinto and George Guinto passed away suddenly Friday, August 1st 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born in Worcester; he grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School class of 2004 and then attended Quinsigamond Community College. He has lived in Shrewsbury all his life. Besides...
Yvoone M McMillan-Johnson
July 31, 2014
Yvonne M. McMillan-Johnson, 59 of Worcester, passed peacefully Thursday, July 31st 2014 with her family gathered beside her. Yvonne was born in Fort Pierce, Florida, a daughter of the late, Earl McMillan Sr. and Daisy (Wallace) McMillan. She grew up in Florida and moved to Worcester over 28 years ago. Yvonne accepted a position as a toll collector for the...
Gina M. Bechard
July 30, 2014
Gina M. (Toscano) Bechard, beloved daughter, sister, mother and nana passed away July 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. Gina is the eldest daughter of Kathleen (Ursula) Hassett Toscano and the late Anthony Toscano, Sr. Gina leaves her daughter Alicia Raskett and her husband Michael, and son Anthony Bechard. Grandchildren, Aubrey and Bradley Raskett. Sisters Diana Penny and her husband...
Gerald J. LaComfora
July 29, 2014
Gerald J. "Jerry" LaComfora, 68, of Worcester, owner of Jerry's Hardware in Worcester passed away with the family he loved so much gathered at his bedside, Tuesday July 29, 2014. Jerry was born in Worcester a son of the late Jerry and Ida (Manchetti) LaComfora. He grew up in West Boylston, graduated from West Boylston High School and earned his...
Judith W. Fitzpatrick
July 28, 2014
Judith W. (Cutter) Fitzpatrick, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Judith is survived by her loving companion of thirty years, John F. Pavone of Worcester; three sons, David T. Fitzpatrick of Franklin, Matthew P. Fitzpatrick and his wife Kristen of Holden and Jason J. Pavone of Stoneham; two daughters,...