Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr.

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr.

December 1, 2014

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr., 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. Vincent's wife of 62 years, Louise C. (Russo) Gianfriddo passed away on January 14, 2005. He is survived by four sons, Vincent, J. Gianfriddo, Jr. of North Brookfield, Francis Gianfriddo and his wife Sandy of Warren, Sal J. Gianfriddo and his...

Charles K Abdelnour

Charles K Abdelnour

November 28, 2014

Charles K. Abdelnour a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 28th 2014 after being stricken ill at home. He was 98. Charles was born in Worcester, a son of Syrian-Lebanese Immigrants; Melhem A. and Nezlie (Honnessy) Abdelnour. He graduated from Commerce High School, earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the College of the Holy Cross class of...

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli

November 25, 2014

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli, 82, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Tuesday November 25 2014 at home with her loving family around her. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years Patsy Pecorelli, her loving children; a son Patrick J. Pecorelli and his wife Theresa, of Andover and East Dennis, and her daughter Gina M. Brossi and her husband...

Edward J Bantz

Edward J Bantz

November 24, 2014

Edward J. Bantz, 67, of Rutland, formerly of Worcester, passed away suddenly at home after being stricken ill in his sleep Monday, November 24th 2014. Edward was born in Staten Island, New York, the son of the late Marguerite (Patterson) Bantz. He grew up and graduated from High School on Staten Island. While on vacation in Florida, Edward met and...

Paul O. Emond

Paul O. Emond

November 23, 2014

Paul O. Emond, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in The Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. His loving wife of sixty-one years, Marie Exilda (Dionne) Emond, predeceased him on October 12, 2014. Paul is survived by their children; a son, Edward Emond and his wife Deborah of Worcester; three daughters, Donna Aucoin and her husband...

Mary Louise Vercauteren

Mary Louise Vercauteren

November 22, 2014

Mary Louise (Ginkus) Vercauteren, 72 of North Chelmsford, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Tufts Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on October 27, 1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Ginkus and her mother Mary E. (Allen) Ginkus. She was...

Michael J Martinelli

Michael J Martinelli

November 22, 2014

Michael J Martinelli, 86, of Webster, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 22, 2014 with his family by his side. Michael was born one of eighteen children in the Italian rich Shrewsbury Street neighborhood of Worcester, a son of Louis and Anna (DePari) Martinelli of Italy. He joined the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly during...

Jean Hynes

Jean Hynes

November 21, 2014

Jean (Yankowskas) Hynes, of Worcester passed away peacefully joining her dear husband in eternal life Friday, November 21st 2014. Jean was born in Ware, a daughter of Frank and Adele (Emanavich) Yankowskas. She grew up in Barre, graduated from Barre High School and lived there until moving to Worcester where she has lived ever since. Jean's husband Edward Hynes passed...

Yolanda "Vi" (Catino) Lombardi

Yolanda "Vi" (Catino) Lombardi

November 20, 2014

Yolanda "Vi" M. (Catino) Lombardi, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Nov. 20 in her home in Boylston. Vi is survived by her husband of 67 years, Dominic M. Lombardi of Boylston; her four children, Robert D. Lombardi of Boylston, Janet L. Lombardi of Boylston, Richard M., and his wife Julia A. Lombardi of Marlboro; Kenneth, and his...

Charles "Franny" Brewer Jr

Charles "Franny" Brewer Jr

November 20, 2014

Charles F. "Franny" Brewer, Jr. 66, of Whitinsville passed away Thursday Nov. 20th 2014 with his family by his bedside after a short illness. Franny is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 37 years, Linda Brewer; His two daughters, Shelby Clark and her husband Russell, April Burke and her husband Brian: his daughter-in-law, Kelly Brewer; his five...

Manuel Otto Alvarez

Manuel Otto Alvarez

November 19, 2014

Manuel Otto Alvarez, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in his home surrounded by his beloved family. Otto is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Maria D. Alvarez Escalada; their daughter, Maria M. Alvarez Kudron and her husband Philip J. Kudron of Worcester; a granddaughter and grandson, Taylor Kudron and Jeffrey Kudron; three sisters,...

Antoinette Giroux

Antoinette Giroux

November 19, 2014

Antoinette (Caracciolo) Giroux, 96 formerly of Shrewsbury a resident of Nashua NH and Delray Beach Florida, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 19th 2014 with her family by her side. Antoinette was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Italian immigrants Felix and Jenny (Vacca) Caracciolo. She grew up in Worcester, and graduated from Commerce High School. In...

Eleanor L Kunin

Eleanor L Kunin

November 18, 2014

WORCESTER Eleanor L. Kunin, 87, a long-time resident of Worcester and Marstons Mills, and Sarasota, FL, died on at home in Worcester, on November 18, 2014 She was predeceased by her husband, Elliott, after 60 years of marriage; by her beloved son Paul, who died too early; and by her dear brother Herb; she was treasured in life and will...

John A. Cosenza

John A. Cosenza

November 18, 2014

John A. Cosenza, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Knollwood Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Rose E. (Lupisella) Cosenza; two daughters, Tina Berthiaume and her husband Robert of Holden and Cara Fleming of Oakham; two sisters, Jean Cummings and Sylvia Gerardi both...

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...

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