Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Marsha Falcone

Marsha Falcone

June 1, 2014

Marsha (Tannebring) Falcone, 71, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 1st surrounded by the family she loved after a seven month courageous battle with lung cancer Marsha was born in Worcester, one of four children of the late Roland and Pauline (Chase) Tannebring. She grew up in Worcester, and graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School. In 1963, Marsha married...

Josephine M. Rossi

Josephine M. Rossi

June 1, 2014

Josephine M. (Cogoli) Rossi, 97 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at UMass Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Josephine's husband of fifty-eight years, Pasquale J. "Patsy" Rossi passed away on November 24, 1997. She is survived by two sons, James V. Rossi and his wife Fay of Plymouth and Patrick J. Rossi and his wife...

Vincent T. Mezynski

Vincent T. Mezynski

May 30, 2014

Vincent T. Mezynski, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 30 in the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Vincent's beloved wife, Stella, passed away in 2008. He is survived by his devoted children, Linda Gustafson and her husband Waino of Worcester, Gary Mezynski and his wife Rosemary of Burlington, MA , and James Mezynski of Caribou, Maine; five...

Rose A Mercadante

Rose A Mercadante

May 27, 2014

Rose A. (Perna) Mercadante, 89, longtime resident of West Boylston passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27th 2014 with her family gathered by her side. Rose was born in Shrewsbury, one of five children of Italian immigrants Nicholas and Maria (Giofredda) Perna. She grew up in Shrewsbury, met and in 1948 married Victor R. Mercadante. In 1952, they moved into a...

Anna "Dolly" Esposito

Anna "Dolly" Esposito

May 27, 2014

Anna D. "Dolly" (Fantasia) Esposito, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Beaumont of Worcester, with her loving daughter at her side. She joins her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Dominick J. Esposito, Sr. and their son, Dominick J. "Dimo" Esposito, Jr. in Heaven. Dolly, as everyone knew her, is survived by her daughter and son...

Antonio Marchese

Antonio Marchese

May 27, 2014

Antonio "Tony" Marchese, 78, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2014 with his devoted family by his side after a period of declining health. Tony was born in Acri, province of Cosenza, Italy. A son of Francesco and Bombina (Altomare) Marchese. He grew up in Acri, served in the Italian Army in the 1950's and immigrated with his...

Robert J Johnson

Robert J Johnson

May 25, 2014

Robert J. Johnson, 53, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 25th in St. Vincent Hospital. Robert was born in Worcester; his mother was the late Gail A. (Ducharme) Johnson. He grew up and lived in Worcester most of his life. Robert is survived by his life partner of 10 years, Noreen Morgan; five sons, Zackary and Adam Johnson, Christopher,...

Lillian S Courville

Lillian S Courville

May 24, 2014

Lillian S. (Heino) Courville, 82, of Fitchburg, formerly of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday May 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of twenty-seven years, Joseph N. Courville, predeceased her in 1982. Lillian is survived by a son, Stephen J. Courville and his wife Nancy of Sutton; two daughters, Linda J. Belmonte and her husband Mark...

Theresa C. Carroll

Theresa C. Carroll

May 24, 2014

Theresa C. (McCormack) Carroll, a loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 24, 2014 in the Golden Living Center of Worcester. She was 78 years old and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family. Theresa is survived by her son, Edward B. Carroll, III of Worcester; three daughters, Catherine A. Ferraro of Auburn, Jacqueline M. Forrest...

Virginia M Maloney

Virginia M Maloney

May 24, 2014

Virginia M. (Winslow) Maloney, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday May 24th 2014 with family gathered beside her. Virginia was born in Worcester, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Sherwood) Winslow. She earned her LPN certification from Fanning Trade High School. Virginia then accepted a position as a LPN for the Memorial Hospital working there for many years before...

Stephen M Ventura

Stephen M Ventura

May 24, 2014

Stephen M. Ventura, 55, of Millbury passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill in his sleep Saturday, May 24, 2014. Stephen a well-known Hair Stylist and business owner in Worcester, was born in Worcester, his mother was the late Lois A. (Grieves) Ventura. He graduated from St Peter Marian High School and earned his degree in...

Peter J. DiBenedetto

Peter J. DiBenedetto

May 24, 2014

OXFORD- Peter DiBenedetto, otherwise known as "Papa Pete", age 70, formerly from Shrewsbury, passed from this life Saturday, May 24th, soon after sharing the day with his loved ones. Despite the many years afflicted with illness, Pete lived a good life with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. He will always be remembered by his friends and...

Joseph Frenchie Lachance

Joseph Frenchie Lachance

May 23, 2014

Joseph Lucien "Frenchie" Lachance, 88, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, May 23rd 2014 with family gathered by his bedside. Joe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Firmin and Juliette (David) Lachance. He grew up in Sherbrooke Canada, returning to Worcester around 1942, where he taught himself to read and write. In 1949, Joe met the women...

Walter A Golubowski

Walter A Golubowski

May 23, 2014

Walter A. Golubowski, 88, of Worcester, a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family Friday, May 23rd 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer he fought to the end. Walter was born in Worcester, a son of Polish Immigrants, Anthony and Agnes (Mezailo) Golubowski. He grew up in Worcester attended Commerce...

Brian Valk

Brian Valk

May 23, 2014

Brian James. Valk, 28 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, May 23rd 2014, now entering heaven with his beloved Boxer Homer. Brian was born in Worcester, graduated from Saint Stephen School and Doherty High School class of 2003. Brian then worked as an assistant at the PIP Shelter and Masterman's Company for several years before entering the electrician's...

Michael Campaniello

Michael Campaniello

May 23, 2014

Long time Shrewsbury resident Michael Campaniello, 75, passed away Friday, May 23rd, surrounded by his family and friends after a brief illness. Mike was born on June 14, 1938 in Worcester, a son of Michael and Ann (Bardellini) Campaniello. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, and Fisher College. He then worked at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Framingham;...

John A. Anderson

John A. Anderson

May 22, 2014

John A. Anderson, 91, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Leicester died after a brief illness on May 22, 2014 in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton. His beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine R. (Perron) passed away August 23, 2004. John was born on November 3, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, A. John Anderson and...

Margarita R Savasta

Margarita R Savasta

May 21, 2014

Margarita "Margie" R. Savasta, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Knollwood Nursing Center, surrounded by loving family. Margie is survived by her brother, Michael R. Savasta and his wife Barbara of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Francis R. Savasta. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the...

Shiva Maraj

Shiva Maraj

May 20, 2014

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Mary L Jasper

Mary L Jasper

May 20, 2014

Mary L. (Milluzzo) Jasper, 71, a longtime Boylston resident and town employee passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20th 2014 with family gathered by her side. Mary was born in Worcester the daughter of Paul S. and Mary J. (Cooney) Milluzzo. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from Commerce High School. She attended Quinsigamond Community College, later earning her bachelor's degree....

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