Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

William A Zollo

William A Zollo

February 7, 2014

William A. Zollo, 69 of Cherry Valley, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Bill fought a valiant battle against prostate cancer. Bill was born on April 8, 1944 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father...

Marie C Bisceglia

Marie C Bisceglia

February 7, 2014

Marie C. (Fresolo) Bisceglia, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-five years, Matteo, A. Bisceglia. Marie is also survived by their children, two sons, Matteo Bisceglia, Jr. of CT and Joseph Bisceglia of Worcester; three daughters, Susan Marie Bisceglia, with...

James J Hearn Jr

James J Hearn Jr

February 6, 2014

James J. Hearn, Jr., 67 of Sebastian, FL, formerly of Lewisburg, TN and Worcester, MA passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Sebastian Medical Center, Sebastian, FL after an illness. Born August 4, 1946, he was the son of James J. Hearn, Sr and Janet A. (Lemoine) Hearn. Jim attended St. Stephens School, Grafton Street Junior High and graduated from...

Stephen C. Kelley Sr.

Stephen C. Kelley Sr.

February 5, 2014

Stephen C. Kelley Sr. 60, of Worcester died peacefully February 5, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Stephen is survived by his sons; Stephen C. Kelley Jr.and his wife Wendy of Spencer, and Dana Kelley and his wife Joelle of Worcester, his former wife Rosemarie Bernier, six brothers; William, Allan, Paul, Peter, David and Kenneth,and two sisters. Sharon...

Grace Trapasso

Grace Trapasso

February 5, 2014

Grace (Lamanuzzi) Trapasso, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in Millbury Healthcare. Her loving husband of forty-one years, Frank J. Trapasso, Sr., passed away in December 1988. Grace is survived by her son, Frank J. Trapasso, Jr. and his wife Terri of Worcester; a granddaughter, Tia Trapasso of Worcester; her sister, Algerd A. Lananva of Worcester;...

Palmena (Giaquinto) Postale

Palmena (Giaquinto) Postale

February 5, 2014

Palmena Lena Postale (Giaquinto) - 90, of Worcester, passed away on February 5, 2014 surrounded by loved ones in her home after fighting a 10 year battle with cancer. Palmena was born on November 20, 1923 in Worcester, Ma to Julia Pedone and Giuseppe Giaquinto of Italy. She is preceded in death by 5 sisters, Annie Bonardi, Clementina DiPinto, Grace...

Stephen C Kelley Sr

Stephen C Kelley Sr

February 5, 2014

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Bette D Massad

Bette D Massad

February 3, 2014

WESTBOROUGH - Bette D. (Melnikoff) Massad, 88, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, February 3rd with her husband and children gathered by her bedside. Bette was born Bette D. Melnikoff, one of ten children of Nathan and Minnie (Jenkins) Melnikoff. She grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Six years later, in 1949, Bette married...

Charles H. "Chuck" Fort

Charles H. "Chuck" Fort

February 1, 2014

Charles "Chuck" H. Fort, passed away peacefully from a long illness on February 1, 2014 holding the hands of his mother, Flora F. Miller and younger brother, David E. Fort. Chuck was stricken with an illness in 2006 and fought valiantly until he passed away on Saturday evening. Chuck was born on January 22, 1971 at the former Hahnemann Hospital...

Pasquale G. Trovato

Pasquale G. Trovato

January 31, 2014

Pasquale (Pat) G. Trovato of Shrewsbury, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Friday, January 31, 2014 in Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after a short illness. Pat was born on March 28, 1937 in New York, NY and was preceded in death by his father Pasquale Trovato and his mother...

Joseph Mezzano Sr

Joseph Mezzano Sr

January 30, 2014

Joseph Mezzano, Sr., 97 of Worcester was stricken ill and passed away in the arms of his son January 30st 2014 while vacationing in Florida. Joseph was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Salvatore and Concetta (Musiello) Mezzano. He grew up in Worcester, and attended Worcester Public Schools. During his youth, Joe experienced much of the...

Robert A Awad

Robert A Awad

January 29, 2014

Robert A. Awad, 76, a resident of Worcester resident passed away Wednesday, January 29th with his devoted family gathered by his side after a period of declining health. Robert was born in Worcester, one of four children of Alfred and Alice (Visceto) Awad. He grew up in Worcester; graduated from Worcester Public schools and earned a degree in construction management...

William Willy Mangano

William Willy Mangano

January 28, 2014

William F. "Willy" Mangano, Sr., a proud simple gentleman, who devoted his life to his family passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28th 2014 with his loved ones gathered beside him after a period of declining health. He was 88. Willy was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Josephine (Romano) Mangano. He grew up in...

Frank J Corio

Frank J Corio

January 28, 2014

Frank J. Corio, of Harwich, formerly of Worcester passed away Tuesday January 28th at home. Frank was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Gaetano and Adelaide (Ranucci) Corio. He grew up in the Italian section of Worcester, Shrewsbury Street, and educated in Worcester Public Schools. Frank then entered the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving...

Madeline (Ryan) Mastromatteo

Madeline (Ryan) Mastromatteo

January 26, 2014

Madeline C. (Ryan) Mastromatteo, 90, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday January 25, 2014 in the St. Francis Home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Mastromatteo. Madeline is survived by her loving children; a son Lawrence A. Mastromatteo and his wife Ann of Worcester, two daughters Carol A. Caputo and her husband Ralph of California,...

Michael O Vacca

Michael O Vacca

January 26, 2014

Michael O. Vacca, 94, of Laconia NH, a lifelong educator; formerly of Plymouth NH and Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th 2014 with family gathered beside him after a period of declining health. Michael one of eight children of James D. and Michelina (Ciccone) Vacca was born in Worcester. A studious man, Michael, graduated from Worcester Public Schools and...

Rose (DeFuedis) Dintino

Rose (DeFuedis) Dintino

January 25, 2014

Rose (DeFuedis) Dintino, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2014 a few days after celebrating her 104th birthday with family and friends. There was an inner strength in Rose that kept her going, a sense of determination that prevented her from giving in to the aging process and a strong faith as a devout Catholic that gave her confidence...

Joan L Castagna

Joan L Castagna

January 25, 2014

Joan L. Castagna, 78, of Holden passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, surrounded by her family in the home she shared with 3 siblings: Rita, Jean and Louis. Joan was born to the late Rudolph and Immaculata (Piscitelli) Castagna of Worcester. She is survived by 9 siblings: Albert Castagna of Shrewsbury, Gloria McCauley of Holden, Gensie Bouffard of Keene, NH,...

Sharon L Alston Haywood

Sharon L Alston Haywood

January 24, 2014

Sharon L. Alston Haywood, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, in The Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Sharon leaves her son, Kadeem Alston Prince; her husband, Kenneth Haywood, both of Charlotte; two brothers, William "Billy" A. Alston and Bruce A. Alston and his wife Ariadna all of Worcester; five sisters, Phyllis "Mitzie"...

Jeannine Bouffard

Jeannine Bouffard

January 23, 2014

Jeannine M. (St. Martin) Bouffard, a loyal daughter, devoted wife, guiding mother, loving grandmother, and steadfast friend. died peacefully at Millbury Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 23, 2014, surrounded by loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of forty-three years, Norman A. Bouffard in January 2006. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Florence (Piette) St....

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