Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John S Ostaszewski
June 7, 2014
John S. Ostaszewski, 86, of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Auburn Life Care Center. He is survived by a brother, Stanley J. Ostaszewski of Worcester; a sister, Irene Kowaleski of Paxton; his companion, Bernice Dolan of Worcester; many nieces and nephew, including Paula Marengo and her husband Raymond of Boylston and Peter Tamulis, Jr. of Worcester....
Marcelle G. Morin
June 6, 2014
Marcelle G. (Genay) Morin, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough. She was 92 years old and surrounded at the end by her loving family. Her husband of 53 years, Wilfred A. Morin passed away in November, 1998 Marcelle was born in Nancy, France on April 16,...
Pasquale "Patsy" Mazzamurro
June 5, 2014
Pasquale "Patsy" J. Mazzamurro, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Beaumont Nursing and Rehab of Worcester. Patsy is survived by his brother, Nicholas J. Mazzamurro and his wife Leona of Worcester; two sisters, Frances Simone and her husband Michael of Shrewsbury and Anna Saucier and her husband Bernard of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, great nieces...
Frances Walkowiak
June 4, 2014
Frances (Bodinizzo) Walkowiak, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Beaumont Nursing and Rehab of Worcester, surrounded by loving family members. Her husband, Joseph Walkowiak, pre-deceased her. Frances is survived by her dear sisters, Annette Pellegrino, with whom she lived, Theresa Parretti and her husband Robert; a brother, Joseph Bodinizzo and his wife Gloria; a niece,...
Luxora Brown
June 1, 2014
Luxora (VanStory) Brown, 82, of Worcester, went home peacefully on Sunday morning, June 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-three years, James Brown and by two of her dear grandchildren, Calvin Bradshaw, Jr. and Sabree McClain. Luxora is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline A. Bradshaw, with whom she resided, Tracie Randolph and her husband Henry; three sons,...
James F. Pickett
June 1, 2014
James F. Pickett, 65 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 in UMass Hospital surrounded by his loving family. James is survived by his loving wife of forty four years, Donna M. (O'Connor) Pickett; his son, Christopher F. Pickett and his wife Erin of Holden; his daughter, Julie A. Camfield and her husband Matthew of Worcester; four...
Marsha Falcone
June 1, 2014
Marsha (Tannebring) Falcone, 71, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 1st surrounded by the family she loved after a seven month courageous battle with lung cancer Marsha was born in Worcester, one of four children of the late Roland and Pauline (Chase) Tannebring. She grew up in Worcester, and graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School. In 1963, Marsha married...
Josephine M. Rossi
June 1, 2014
Josephine M. (Cogoli) Rossi, 97 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at UMass Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Josephine's husband of fifty-eight years, Pasquale J. "Patsy" Rossi passed away on November 24, 1997. She is survived by two sons, James V. Rossi and his wife Fay of Plymouth and Patrick J. Rossi and his wife...
Vincent T. Mezynski
May 30, 2014
Vincent T. Mezynski, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 30 in the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Vincent's beloved wife, Stella, passed away in 2008. He is survived by his devoted children, Linda Gustafson and her husband Waino of Worcester, Gary Mezynski and his wife Rosemary of Burlington, MA , and James Mezynski of Caribou, Maine; five...
Rose A Mercadante
May 27, 2014
Rose A. (Perna) Mercadante, 89, longtime resident of West Boylston passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27th 2014 with her family gathered by her side. Rose was born in Shrewsbury, one of five children of Italian immigrants Nicholas and Maria (Giofredda) Perna. She grew up in Shrewsbury, met and in 1948 married Victor R. Mercadante. In 1952, they moved into a...
Anna "Dolly" Esposito
May 27, 2014
Anna D. "Dolly" (Fantasia) Esposito, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Beaumont of Worcester, with her loving daughter at her side. She joins her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Dominick J. Esposito, Sr. and their son, Dominick J. "Dimo" Esposito, Jr. in Heaven. Dolly, as everyone knew her, is survived by her daughter and son...
Antonio Marchese
May 27, 2014
Antonio "Tony" Marchese, 78, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2014 with his devoted family by his side after a period of declining health. Tony was born in Acri, province of Cosenza, Italy. A son of Francesco and Bombina (Altomare) Marchese. He grew up in Acri, served in the Italian Army in the 1950's and immigrated with his...
Robert J Johnson
May 25, 2014
Robert J. Johnson, 53, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 25th in St. Vincent Hospital. Robert was born in Worcester; his mother was the late Gail A. (Ducharme) Johnson. He grew up and lived in Worcester most of his life. Robert is survived by his life partner of 10 years, Noreen Morgan; five sons, Zackary and Adam Johnson, Christopher,...
Lillian S Courville
May 24, 2014
Lillian S. (Heino) Courville, 82, of Fitchburg, formerly of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday May 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of twenty-seven years, Joseph N. Courville, predeceased her in 1982. Lillian is survived by a son, Stephen J. Courville and his wife Nancy of Sutton; two daughters, Linda J. Belmonte and her husband Mark...
Theresa C. Carroll
May 24, 2014
Theresa C. (McCormack) Carroll, a loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 24, 2014 in the Golden Living Center of Worcester. She was 78 years old and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family. Theresa is survived by her son, Edward B. Carroll, III of Worcester; three daughters, Catherine A. Ferraro of Auburn, Jacqueline M. Forrest...
Virginia M Maloney
May 24, 2014
Virginia M. (Winslow) Maloney, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday May 24th 2014 with family gathered beside her. Virginia was born in Worcester, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Sherwood) Winslow. She earned her LPN certification from Fanning Trade High School. Virginia then accepted a position as a LPN for the Memorial Hospital working there for many years before...
Stephen M Ventura
May 24, 2014
Stephen M. Ventura, 55, of Millbury passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill in his sleep Saturday, May 24, 2014. Stephen a well-known Hair Stylist and business owner in Worcester, was born in Worcester, his mother was the late Lois A. (Grieves) Ventura. He graduated from St Peter Marian High School and earned his degree in...
Peter J. DiBenedetto
May 24, 2014
OXFORD- Peter DiBenedetto, otherwise known as "Papa Pete", age 70, formerly from Shrewsbury, passed from this life Saturday, May 24th, soon after sharing the day with his loved ones. Despite the many years afflicted with illness, Pete lived a good life with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. He will always be remembered by his friends and...
Joseph Frenchie Lachance
May 23, 2014
Joseph Lucien "Frenchie" Lachance, 88, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, May 23rd 2014 with family gathered by his bedside. Joe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Firmin and Juliette (David) Lachance. He grew up in Sherbrooke Canada, returning to Worcester around 1942, where he taught himself to read and write. In 1949, Joe met the women...
Walter A Golubowski
May 23, 2014
Walter A. Golubowski, 88, of Worcester, a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family Friday, May 23rd 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer he fought to the end. Walter was born in Worcester, a son of Polish Immigrants, Anthony and Agnes (Mezailo) Golubowski. He grew up in Worcester attended Commerce...