Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey
February 17, 2024
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Lena was born in Worcester, on June 21, 1928, daughter of Ralph and Anna (DeFeudis) Capurso.
Lena is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, William R. Harvey; three loving children, William Harvey, Jr. and his wife Donna of Spencer, David Harvey of Auburn, Laureen Hayes...
Leonora "Lee" Ryan
February 17, 2024
Leonora A. “Lee” (Lapomardo) Ryan, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Lee is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Robert M. Ryan; two devoted daughters, Jennifer Daniels and her husband Adam, and Jessica L. Ryan, all of Charlton; five grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Kaylana, Troy, and Dominic; three brothers,...
Robert D. Soucy
February 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” D. Soucy, 86, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 16, 2024. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Camille, who predeceased him in 2017.
Bob is survived by his adoring family: his son Robert, his son Steven and his wife Marie, and his daughter, Karla McAuliffe and her husband...
Robert DiNitto
February 16, 2024
Robert (Bob) DiNitto, 77, of Worcester passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Vincent and Louise (Pecorari) DiNitto. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late, Lucia (Tiberio) DiNitto. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward...
Carol A. Lamusta
February 15, 2024
Carol A. Lamusta, 87, of Lynnfield, Ma, passed away on February 15 peacefully within her home. Carol was the daughter of the late Rita (Turcotte) Hibbard. Three beloved siblings predeceased her; Edwin Hibbard, Joan A. Trottier, and Richard Hibbard.
Carol leaves her husband, Richard D. Lamusta; two stepsons, Richard Lamusta and Stephen Lamusta, both of Lynnfield, Ma. She was predeceased by another stepson,...
Robert G. Zeena
February 15, 2024
Robert G. Zeena, 86, of Worcester, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bob is survived by his three sons, of whom he was very proud, Robert Zeena, Jr. and his wife Karen of Cheshire, CT, Timothy Zeena and his wife Lisa of Boxborough, and Scott Zeena and his...
Ernest Rutherford, Jr.
February 15, 2024
Ernest Rutherford, Jr., 87, of Northbridge passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born January 1, 1937, to Ernest and Lillian (Persif) Rutherford in Worcester, Massachusetts. He joins his pre-deceased wife, Beulah A. (Bester) Rutherford who passed away, October 10, 2007.
Ernest is survived by his grandchildren: Timothy W. Dupree, Gordon L. Dupree, Jr. and Shawn D. Van Der Burgt,...
Valentino Perrone
February 13, 2024
Valentino Perrone, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Valentino is survived by his children, a daughter, Rosaria Perrone and her girlfriend Krystal Cosme of Massapequa, NY; two sons, Antonio Perrone and his wife Alexys Gonelli-Perrone of West Boylston, Angelo Perrone and his girlfriend, Melanie Simonini of Worcester; his former wife and mother of...
Susan M. Pressey
February 13, 2024
Susan M. Pressey, 71, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after an illness. She was born in Worcester, one of six children of James J. Hearn, Sr., and Janet (Lemoine) Hearn.
Susan is survived by her husband, George P. Pressey; sister Lynda F. Cote, sister-in-law Jane Hearn, brother-in-law Donald Casey, Sr., and lifelong friends esq. Donald A. Peters and...
Ashley Belculfine
February 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Belculfine, who left our world far too early on February 12, 2024. Born in 1996, Ashley's spirit was a beacon of strength and spunk, bringing joy and courage to those she encountered throughout her precious 27 years.
Ashley is survived by her radiant daughter Madalynn Rose Belculfine, Her father,...
Brandon J. Sanborn
February 12, 2024
Brandon J. Sanborn, 21, of Millbury, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away in his home on the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024.
A beloved son, brother, and friend, he is survived by his parents, Joseph Sanborn and Gina Sheeran; his three sisters, Amber Hollum, Samantha Sheeran, and Chelsea Mae; his brother Jacob Sheeran; Grandfather Bradley Sanborn; Grandmother Bernice Mema; many aunts, uncles,...
William H. Jeffery
February 12, 2024
William H. Jeffery, 79 of Boylston, lost his 30-year battle with Parkinson’s on Monday, February 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
William was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a son of the late Fred and Florence (MacDonald) Jeffery. He grew up in Boston where he graduated from Boston English School and later earned his bachelor’s in economics...
Luz E. Aponte
February 11, 2024
Luz Eneida Aponte, 55 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Luz, affectionately known by many as “Chiqui” or “Lucy”, was born on September 8, 1968 in Catano, Puerto Rico. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt who enjoyed painting, gardening, and fashion. Luz was very social, a huge fan of...
Sheila H. Rosenblatt
February 11, 2024
Sheila H. Rosenblatt
12/24/1944 - 2/11/2024
Sheila L. (Hunt) Rosenblatt of Worcester passed away peacefully, Sunday February 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
She leaves behind her “chosen” daughter Molly Richards and her husband, Robbie of Worcester MA; a step-daughter Ruth Rosenblatt and her husband George Cooke of Newton, MA and her granddaughter Frances Cooke. She also leaves behind her dogs Sadie...
Adele (Rezuke) Haddad
February 9, 2024
Adele M. (Rezuke) Haddad 101, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, February 9th, 2024 surrounded by family after a beautiful life of faith, love, family and dedication.
Adele was born in Lowell, the daughter of Toffar and Mary (Debs) Rezuke. As an infant she moved to Worcester with her family and lived here her entire life. Adele married William M. Haddad...
Reverend Walter J. Riley
February 9, 2024
Beloved Pastor, Reverend Walter J. Riley, 63 of West Boylston, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 9, 2024 after a brief illness.
Fr. Riley was born in Worcester where he grew up on Lincoln Street, one of sixteen children to the late Richard F. and Marie (Fiore) Riley, Sr. He was a...
Richard M. Vacca
February 8, 2024
Richard M. Vacca, 80, of Lowell, formerly of Worcester, passed away on February 8, 2024.
He was born in Worcester, son of Domenic and Angelina (DeVerdi) Vacca. He is survived by a son, Matthew M. Vacca of Columbus, OH; a daughter, Joanna E. Ellwood of Bradenton, FL; a brother, Michael L. Vacca; and a sister, Maria Elena Gregarczyk, both of Worcester....
Patricia Jean (Duquette) Watson
February 8, 2024
Patricia Jean (Duquette) Watson, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 8th. She is survived by the love of her life, husband of 52 years, Paul Watson; her daughter, Nicole and partner Vincent Hemmeter; her beloved grandson, Christopher Watson Oehling. She is also survived by her many siblings. Sisters, Gail Butler and her partner Kenneth Livernotch, Nancy Paradis and her husband...
Mary Jean (Mercadante) Rano
February 7, 2024
Mary Jean (Mercadante) Rano, 80, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on February 7th, 2024.
Mary Jean was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Querino and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. She grew up in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. Mary Jean married John R. Rano, her high school sweetheart and the love of...
Gia Mia Celularo
February 7, 2024
Gia Mia Celularo, 57, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly February 7th, 2024, after a series of health challenges.
Gia was born and raised in Worcester, one of two daughters of James and Beverly (Hietala) Celularo. Gia graduated from St Peter-Marian, a standout athlete in both softball and basketball. She helped SPM to a state title in basketball as a freshman in...