Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Louise Ferro

Louise Ferro

August 25, 2014

Louise Marie (Santoro) Ferro, 90, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday August 25th surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. Louise was born in Worcester, one of six children of Italian immigrants Ralph and Palma (Montante) Santoro. She grew up in Worcester, met and married Anthony Ferro, Sr. spending the next 49 years happily married raising her...

Julia Arseneault

Julia Arseneault

August 24, 2014

It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce that Julia Olive (Castellani) Arseneault, 96, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014, in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 8th 1918, in East Douglas, Julia was the first of five children born to the late, Emedio and Anna M. (Fresolo) Castellani. Julia is survived...

Domenico Toscano

Domenico Toscano

August 23, 2014

Domenico Toscano, 77, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday August 23, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a battle with lung cancer. Domenico is survived by his wife of 47 years, Guiseppina (Monfrinato) Toscano, his loving children; Dino Toscano and his wife Lisa, Steven Toscano, Lisa Novia, all of Worcester, and Franca Michelson and her husband...

Janice Mastrototaro

Janice Mastrototaro

August 21, 2014

Janice (Colorio) Mastrototaro, 68 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2014 at UMass Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Janice's husband of fifteen years, Anthony "Tarnuck" Mastrototaro passed away on May 18, 2008. She is survived by seven brothers, Dominic Colorio of Rutland, Anthony Colorio of Tennessee, James Colorio of Spencer, Steve Colorio of Sutton, Michael Colorio of...

Grace M. (DiLeo) Nazlian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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