Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Nellie A Paladino

Nellie A Paladino

March 16, 2015

Nellie A. (Sviklas) Paladino, 95, of Auburn, formerly of Harlem Street in Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Saint Mary Healthcare. Her loving husband of sixty-nine years, Anthony J. Paladino, predeceased her in December 2010. Nellie is survived by her two daughters, Dianne L. Paladino ,with whom she lived, and Marilyn Paladino-Hanson and her husband Paul...

Elizabeth Ahronian

Elizabeth Ahronian

March 15, 2015

Elizabeth (Tomasian) Ahronian, of Westborough and West Yarmouth formerly of Millbury passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was 90 years of age. Elizabeth was born in Worcester; her parents were the late George and Sarah (Israelian) Hightian. She grew up in Auburn and graduated from Oxford High School. In 1952, Elizabeth married Henry Ahronian in...

Marie J Kozlowski

Marie J Kozlowski

March 15, 2015

Marie (Carofaniello) Kozlowski, of Sturbridge formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15th 2015 surrounded by family. Marie one of six children of Italian immigrants Pompilio and Maria (Mobilio) Carofaniello was born in Worcester and grew up in the Italian section off Shrewsbury Street. She graduated from Commerce High School, and married Albert S. Kozlowski in Our Lady of...

William M Pugliese Jr

William M Pugliese Jr

March 14, 2015

William M. Pugliese Jr. 69 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 14, 2015 Bill was born in Worcester; one of five children of William M. Pugliese Sr. and Genevieve (Tomaiolo) Pugliese. He graduated from Classical High School and attended Worcester Junior College. Bill then joined the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge, William furthered his...

Ceil Katz

Ceil Katz

March 14, 2015

Ceil (Rubin) Katz, 89 of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family. Ceil moved to Shrewsbury from Staten Island two years ago. She was born and lived most of her life in Brooklyn New York, daughter of Russian immigrants Mollie & Abraham Rubin. Ceil was predeceased by...

Lucia Piarulli

Lucia Piarulli

March 13, 2015

Lucia (Caggianelli) Piarulli, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday, March 13th 2015. Lucia, one of six children was born in Bisceglie province of Bari, Italy to Girolomo and Rosa (DiReda) Caggianelli. Raised, educated and lived in her native Bisceglie, until 1946, when she married Luigi Piarulli, the man who she would spend the next 25 years...

Phyllis J. Martella

Phyllis J. Martella

March 12, 2015

Phyllis J. Martella, of Worcester passed away peacefully in The Christopher House surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2015 at the age of 87. Phyllis was born on May 31, 1927 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father John Martella, Sr. and her mother Mary (Carrera) Martella. She was a 1950 graduate of Commerce...

Lillie T. Jones

Lillie T. Jones

March 11, 2015

Lillie T. (Givins) Jones 64, born December 15, 1950 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Lillie is survived by her daughter Tammy Jean Givins and her husband Fabian Brown; her sister Creola Hutchful, her brother Willie Givins Jr; four grandchildren, Ieshia Givins, Calvin Bradshaw III, Rashaud Bradshaw and Tiera Givins; five great grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Hunter, Leonna and...

Charles F. Salvail

Charles F. Salvail

March 10, 2015

Charles F. Salvail, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. He was predeceased by his wife of forty-eight years, Mary A. (Murphy) Salvail. Charles is survived by a nephew, Victor Blais and his wife Harriet; a great nephew, Jonathan Blais and his wife Rachel; and an aunt, Marguarite Blais, all of...

Francis "Frank" McIntire

Francis "Frank" McIntire

March 7, 2015

Francis Edward "Frank" McIntire, age 90, of Worcester, was born on October 12, 1924 in Winchester, Massachusetts, eldest child of Edward and Anna (Doherty) McIntire. He grew up in Wakefield and attended Malden Catholic High School, class of 1942. A member of the greatest generation, he enrolled in Norwich University, Northfield, VT, with the class of 1946. He was drafted...

Edward L Johnston

Edward L Johnston

March 7, 2015

Edward L. Johnston, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Worcester Health Center. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Loreen (Morgan) Johnston. Edward is also survived by his dear family, three daughters, Sandra Johnston, Charleen Johnston, and Pearl Morgan; a sister, Pauline Pharr of New York; seven grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; many...

Adeline M. Aubin

Adeline M. Aubin

March 6, 2015

Adeline M. (Denoncour) Aubin, 98, died on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Port Health Care, In Newburyport, MA. She was a resident of Auburn Ma.,prior to coming to Port Health almost 3 years ago.She was predeceased by her husband Albert J. Aubin who passed on January 9, 1997, after 59 years of marriage. Adeline was born in Goffs Falls, NH.,a...

Vera Levina

Vera Levina

March 5, 2015

Vera (Chaikin) Levina, 93 a resident of Knollwood Nursing center, formerly of Russia passed away with her devoted daughter by her side Friday, March 5th 2015. Vera was born in Gomel, Russia, a daughter of Mikhail and Sophia (Malkiel) Chaikin. She grew up in Russia, and served in the Russian Army during World War II. Upon her discharge from the...

Louise E, (DeSalvio) Pavone

Louise E, (DeSalvio) Pavone

March 4, 2015

Louise E. (DeSalvio) Pavone, 88, of Worcester and Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday March 4,2015 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 Years Peter M. Pavone. Louise was predeceased by her first husband Frank Santa Maria, and a son Angelo Santa Maria. She also leaves her loving family; a daughter Maureen M. Mastrovito, wife...

Philip F Salvatore Jr

Philip F Salvatore Jr

March 3, 2015

Philip F. Salvatore, Jr. passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 after an illness. Philip was born in Worcester, son of Philip F. Salvatore Sr. and Mary (DiPinto) Salvatore. He attended Worcester Public Schools joined the U.S. Marines during Vietnam serving his country proudly. Honorably discharged Philip return home and accepted a position with Norton Company Rubber Wheel Division where he...

John A Bisceglia Sr

John A Bisceglia Sr

March 3, 2015

John A. Bisceglia, Sr. 82, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 surrounded by his family. John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Fabbio and Maria (Silvestra) Bisceglia. He attended Commerce High School, leaving before graduation to join the U.S. Navy during the Korean War serving his country proudly. After being honorably discharged from...

Raymond J Barber

Raymond J Barber

March 1, 2015

Raymond J. "Ray" Barber, 88, longtime Worcester resident passed away peacefully with his devoted family gathered by his side Sunday March 1st 2015. Raymond was born in Northbridge one of three children of Napoleon and Sophie (Napluker) Barber. After high school, Raymond joined the U.S. Coast Guard, during World War II, serving his country proudly on both the East and...

Rudolph Rudy Masiello

Rudolph Rudy Masiello

February 28, 2015

Rudolph "Rudy" Masiello, 89 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28th 2015 with family gathered by his side. Rudy was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Italian immigrants, Frank Masiello, Sr. and Anna (Martinelli) Masiello. He graduated from Commerce High School, joined the U.S. Army during World War II, serving his country proudly as a staff sergeant...

Shirley Mae Dunn

Shirley Mae Dunn

February 28, 2015

Shirley Mae (Salmon) Dunn, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Shirley is survived by her daughter Allise Dunn of Worcester; her brother, Dr. Richard Salmon; her sister, Linda Rowlett of Worcester; four beloved grandchildren, Dushaun, Shalise, Malik and Davante; one great grandchild, Makai; many nieces and...

Drew A. Hampton

Drew A. Hampton

February 28, 2015

Drew A. Hampton, 26 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Drew is survived by his parents, Larry L. and Julie A. (Parris) Hampton of Worcester; a brother, Larry L. Hampton II of Worcester; a sister, Denise Warren of Salt Lake City, UT; his maternal grandmother, Joyce Grampetro of Worcester;...

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