Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ronald B Lemoine
February 14, 2014
Ronald B. Lemoine, 69 of Auburn passed away Friday, February 14th 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer with the family he loved so much gathered by his side. Ronald was born in Worcester, the son of Benjamin and Rita (Brodeur) Lemoine. He graduated from Auburn Senior High in 1962, where he was a T&G Hockey All Star. He then...
Edward Sonny Viscosi
February 13, 2014
Edward V. "Sonny" Viscosi, 80, of North Grafton formerly of Worcester, a proud father, grandfather and friend passed away Thursday, February 13th surrounded by family. Sonny was born in Worcester one of three children of Italian immigrants Cosimo and Rose (DeChiaro) Viscosi. As a young man and member of the "Greatest Generation" he graduated from Commerce high and joined the...
Dorothy Rana
February 13, 2014
Dorothy (Pedone) Rana, 93, of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2014 in UMass Memorial Health Care surrounding by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Peter Ciaccio and his wife Marcia of Jefferson and Paul Ciaccio and his wife Rinda of Bristol, RI; two daughters, Carol A. Rickert and Bernadette J. White both of Worcester; a...
Alfred J. "Freddie" Errede Sr.
February 13, 2014
Alfred Joseph Errede Sr. "Al", "Freddie" 90, died peacefully Thursday, February 13th with his beloved wife of 64 years, Arcangela "Clara" (D"Ostuni) Errede and son Al Jr. by his side. He was born in Worcester on June 22, 1923 to Rose (Mantino) Errede and Felix Errede. He grew up in Worcester and raised his family there, and moved to Shrewsbury...
BettyAnn Odone
February 12, 2014
BettyAnn (Schumacher) Odone, 71, of Northborough, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Roger L. Odone, predeceased her in July 2004. Betty is survived by her loving children; Dawn Odone Keeney and her husband David J. Keeney of Glastonbury, CT and Shawn D. Odone and his wife Martha of Shrewsbury;...
Ann M. McLean
February 12, 2014
Ann M. (Brady) McLean, 88, of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away surrounded by her adoring family on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in her home. Her husband of 38 years, Andrew P. McLean passed away January 14, 1986. Ann was born on April 30, 1925 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father...
Agnes M Esper
February 12, 2014
Agnes M. Esper, of Worcester a simple, gentle women passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12th 2014 with family by her side after a period of declining health. She was 91. Agnes was born in North Grafton one of six children of Lebanese immigrants Solomon and Sophie (Saliba) Esper. Her family moved to Worcester shortly after her birth where she grew...
Milton H Raphaelson
February 9, 2014
Honorable Judge Milton H. Raphaelson, 83, of Holden formerly of Sturbridge and Worcester, retired First Justice of Dudley District Court, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9th 2014 at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice with his loving family gathered beside him after a lengthy and courageous battle with Lewy Bodies Disease, Parkinson's and Cancer. Milton and his wife Elizabeth (Kochanowski) Raphaelson celebrated...
Carlos M Morte
February 8, 2014
Carlos M. Morte, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Beaumont of Worcester. Carlos is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Elsa (Suarez) Morte; a son, Carlos E. Morte of Fall River; a daughter, Ileana Gil and her husband Jose' of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Amanda Morte, Daniel Gil, Julia Morte and Gabriela Gil. Carlos...
Carlo M. Trafecante
February 8, 2014
Carlo M. Trafecante, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at home. Carlo is survived by his two sons, Michael F. Trafecante and his wife Mary Beth of Shelton, CT and Derrick J. Trafecante of Millbury; his daughter, Carleen A. Trafecante of Worcester; seven granddaughters, Kelly and Stephanie Corio, Marissa, Mikaela, Mia, Madison and Mackenzie Trafecante;...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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
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...