Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John A Bizzarro
March 15, 2014
John A. Bizzarro, 92, formerly of 61 Frank Street passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, March 15th 2014 joining in heaven his wife Raffeala who passed away in May of 2013 after a brief period of declining health. John was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Antonio and Concetta (Clemente) Bizzarro and has lived all...
Laura T. Casale
March 15, 2014
Laura (Nobiletti) Casale, 94, a 50 plus year resident of Shrewsbury passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a period of declining health. The Mercadante Funeral Home and chapel, 370 Plantation St is honored to be assist the family with arrangements which are incomplete.
Eleanor B Morello
March 15, 2014
Eleanor B. (Olson) Morello, longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with family at her side, after a brief illness, on Friday, March 14th, 2014. She was 85 years of age. Eleanor, one of nine children of Clarence and Anna (Johnson) Olson, was born on November 7, 1928 and grew up in Worcester. In 1954 she married Robert A. Morello....
Michael Ward
March 14, 2014
Michael A. Ward, 59, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. Michael is survived by his 3 sons, Tiyika Minton and his fiancé Cynthia Cruz of Southbridge, Kyle Minton and Tyrone "Shawn" Murphy both of Worcester; his mother, Elizabeth Anne (Toney) Ward-White of Worcester; his father, Luther A.D. Ward, Jr. of Worcester; 2 brothers, Luther "Junie" A.D. Ward,...
Mary A. Kunigonis
March 14, 2014
WORCESTER - Mary A. (Consiglio) Kunigonis, of Worcester, a loving sister, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 14th 2014, with the family she so loved gathered by her side at the age of 92. Mary was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Italian immigrants Anthony and Jennie (Mastrapasqua) Consiglio. She was raised and...
Rose A. Giaquinto
March 14, 2014
Rose A. (Caputo) Giaquinto, 94, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, died Friday, March 14, 2014 peacefully at home. Rose was born on October 1, 1919, in Worcester, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Raffael and Raquel (Moccia) Giaquinto. She graduated from the Worcester Girl's Trade School as a dressmaker and has lived in Worcester all her life. She worked at Worcester...
John J. Barone, Jr.
March 14, 2014
John J. Barone, Jr., 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at UMASS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his wife of thirty years, Robbie F. Fair; two sons, Stephen J. Barone and his wife Gabrielle of Wilmington, NC. And Joseph F. Barone of Newton; his daughter, Christine...
William P Cooney
March 14, 2014
William P. Cooney, 61, formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 14th 2014. William was born in Worcester, a son of Thomas M. and Frances G. (O'Day) Cooney and attended Doherty Memorial High School. An avid animal lover, Bill chose a career in the equine industry. Early in his career he trained at Rock Meadow Farm in Byfield, Massachusetts....
Marie A. Lanava
March 12, 2014
Marie A. (Turo) Lanava, loving mother, grandmother, sister and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 in UMass Memorial Medical Center. She was 83 years old. Her beloved husband of 40 years, Anthony W. Lanava passed away May 15, 2000. Marie is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Lanava-Gence and her husband Bernard of Paris, France; two brothers, Romeo...
Janet "Jan" Lucia
March 10, 2014
Janet "Jan" I. (McConnell) Lucia, 82, of Boylston, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Jan is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Richard P. Lucia, Sr.; three sons, Richard Paul Lucia, Jr. of Carlstadt, NJ, Glen Lucia of Boylston and Kevin S. Lucia of Middletown, NJ; a brother, Jere McConnell of Blue Ridge, GA;...
Anthony Joseph Mallozzi, III
March 8, 2014
Anthony Joseph Mallozzi, III, 63, of Westborough, formerly of Northborough and Worcester was a dedicated friend to all. He suffered a massive heart attack and passed away Saturday, March 8th with the family he cherished gathered by his side. Anthony, one of three children, of the late Anthony J. Mallozzi, Jr. and Anne E. (DiGregorio) Mallozzi, was born and grew...
Sophie M. (Conti) Palmieri
March 7, 2014
Sophie M. (Conti) Palmieri,97, of Worcester died peacefully Friday March 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family in the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years Stephen A. Palmieri Sr. in 2008. Sophie leaves her loving family; three sons. Stephen A. Palmieri Jr. and his wife Eleanor of Grafton, Robert Palmieri of Worcester, and...
Anthony G. Cerrone
March 4, 2014
Anthony G. Cerrone,82 of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday March 4, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 61 years Janet L. (Farrar) Cerrone, a son James A. Cerrone and his wife Elizabeth of Lawton Oklahoma, a daughter Lynn A. Restuccia and her husband John of Worcester. Anthony was the doting grandfather to Jamie,...
Claira Sutherland
March 4, 2014
Claira (McCarthy) Sutherland, 81, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Autumn Village. Born and raised in Manchester, on the island of Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Katie Ashley. Her husband of thirty-three years, Ronald A. Sutherland passed away on May 27, 1999. She leaves behind her son, Glenford Sutherland of Worcester; two...
MSG Henry D Covello
March 3, 2014
MSG Henry D. "Hank" Covello USArmy (ret), 90, a three war highly decorated veteran, earning four purple hearts and a bronze star among others, passed away Monday, March 3rd 2014 with his dear devoted wife by his side. Hank was born in Worcester a son of Italian immigrants Ralph and Josephine (Pepino) Covello. He grew up in Worcester, attended Worcester...
Eleanor M. Iacovone
March 3, 2014
Eleanor "Ellie" M. Iacovone,47,of Worcester died unexpectedly on Monday March 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Ellie is survived by her devoted husband and soul mate of over 28 years Gaetano Tatalo, her devoted children Giorgio Iacovone and his companion Joana Alvarracin, Gaetano Iacovone, and Maria T. Iacovone. She also leaves her grandson Giorgio Iacovone 111, her brother Philip...
Dominic Dimo D'Ambrosio
March 1, 2014
Dominic P. D'Ambrosio ("Dimo"), 80, of Worcester unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, Saturday, March 1st 2014 in his home. Dimo, a kind hearted friend to all who would help anyone who asked, was born in Worcester, son of Italian immigrants Nicholas and Julia (DeFeudis) D'Ambrosio. A standout baseball and football athlete, Dimo graduated from Commerce High playing both sports....
Annette M. Trepanowski
March 1, 2014
Annette M. (Stomski) Trepanowski, 89, of Worcester passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 in UMass Memorial Medical Center. Her husband, Henry J. Trepanowski, predeceased her in February 1997. Annette is survived by a sister and many nieces and nephews. Annette's funeral will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014 from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a...
Pura Ruiz
February 27, 2014
Pura (Cardona) Ruiz, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2014 in Christopher House surrounded by her loving family. Pura's husband of fifty-three years, Ismael Ruiz, Sr. passed away on April 13, 2006. She is survived by two sons, Ismael Ruiz, Jr. and his wife Donna of West Springfield and Adalberto Ruiz and his wife Karen of...
Rita B Mawdsley
February 27, 2014
Rita B. (Chesna) Mawdsley, a long time Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully with the family she loved gathered by her side, Thursday, February 27th 2014. She was 80. Rita was one of five children of Lithuanian immigrants Joseph and Josephine (Zinkievich) Chesna. She grew up in Worcester where she attended Worcester Public Schools. In 1952, Rita married Thomas R. Mawdsley...