Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Donald P. Burbo
April 3, 2014
Donald P. "Gramps" Burbo, 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald is survived by three daughters, Lori Adkins and her husband James with whom he lived, Barbara and Angela Burbo all of Worcester; three sisters, Anne M. Bourassa, Regina Conrad and Jeanne Johnson; four grandchildren, James and Bryan...
Stella Ann Zilinsky
April 3, 2014
Stella Ann (Lelakis) Zilinsky, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Saint Francis Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Algird Anthony Zilinsky in September 1976. Stella is survived by her daughter, Diane Arachikavitz of Worcester, with whom she lived until the last year of her life; a son, Thomas Zilinsky...
Barbara Jessie
April 3, 2014
Barbara Jessie, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late, Harold Jessie also of Worcester. Barbara worked at Harrington & Richardson, during World War II, and at other jobs during her life. Mainly she was a great wife and wonderful mother. She will always be loved and...
Salvatore Sal Mangano
April 2, 2014
Salvatore "Sal" Mangano, 77, longtime Shrewsbury resident and retired Worcester Police Officer, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, April 2nd 2014, surrounded by his devoted family. Sal was born in Worcester, a son of Italian immigrants Salvatore "Sam" and Raffaela "Mary" (Gallo) Mangano. He was raised, educated and lived in Worcester, before moving to Shrewsbury twenty years ago. Salvatore leaves...
Pasquale "Pat" Lapriore
April 2, 2014
Pasquale A. "Pat" Lapriore, 84 of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday April 2, in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by his loving family. "Pat" leaves his devoted wife of 59 years Florence (Gabriele) Lapriore, his loving children; Michael L. Lapriore and his wife Gail of Shrewsbury, Mark J. Lapriore and daughter in law Cindy of Charlton. Pasquale was the doting grandfather...
Alvin L Pratt
April 1, 2014
Alvin L. Pratt, 93, a resident of Shrewsbury for over sixty years, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-four years, Mary A. (Verdini) Pratt; two daughters, Paula P. Renkas and her husband Richard of Franklin and Sandra P. Stratton of Derry, New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Brett Stratton of...
Helen C. Masiello
March 31, 2014
Helen C. (Karlon) Masiello, 97 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Shrewsbury Crossing surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Palmer, a daughter of the late Martin and Christina (Grigis) Karlon. She grew up in Palmer and graduated from Palmer Schools. Helen eventually moved to Worcester where she met her beloved husband of...
James N Beando
March 31, 2014
James N. "Jimmy" Beando. 73. of Worcester a retired Lieutenant with the Worcester County Deputy Sherriff's Office passed away peacefully Monday, March 31st 2014 after a period of declining health. Jimmy was born in Worcester a son of the Anthony and Nancy (Ginese) Beando. He graduated from Worcester boy's trade, joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War serving...
Marianna J Calcagni
March 30, 2014
Marianna J. (Laganelli) Calcagni, 96, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank X. Calcagni, in 1977. She is survived by her son, Louis J. "Butch" Calcagni and his wife Donna, with whom she lived for over forty years; her daughter, Marie A. Gurnick...
Angie E. Moore
March 30, 2014
Angie E. (Zambarano) Moore, "Gammy" 93, of Worcester passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice with her family gathered beside her. Her husband, Michael J. Moore passed away January 26, 2012. Angie was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Caesar and Maude (Litchfield) Zambarano. She was a graduate of South High School and in...
Juliette Catherine Richard
March 29, 2014
Juliette Catherine Richard, 19 of Bolton, died peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014 while at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Juliette is survived by her loving family, her parents, James T. and Kathleen M. (Crosbie) Richard; her brother, Jared W. Richard all of Bolton; her maternal grandparents, William F. and Janice E. Crosbie of Auburn; her paternal grandmother, Doris...
John M Masiello
March 27, 2014
Staff Sergeant John M. Masiello, U.S. Army Retired, 60, of Worcester passed away peacefully with his beloved wife and family by his side at home, Thursday, March 27th 2014. John began his life on October 7th 1953, in Athol. a son of the late John P. and Wanita (Boynton) Masiello, moving to Worcester as a young child. He graduated from...
Robert T Carelli
March 27, 2014
Robert T. "Bob" Carelli retired Captain of the Worcester County Sheriff's department passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2014 with family gathered by his bedside after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He was 76 years of age. Bob was born in Worcester to his parents the late Frank L. and Annabel (Brady) Carelli. He graduated from the Academy of...
Linda B Gallicchio
March 26, 2014
Linda B. Gallicchio, 57, of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday March 27th 2014, with her loving family gathered by her side after battling Lung Cancer. Linda is survived by her son, Michael Gallicchio with whom she lived; a daughter, Ashley Tonelli of Worcester; her parents, Michael and Maria (Marchese) O'Connor of West Boylston; a brother, Mark Gallicchio of Auburn; three...
Patrick C Nardero
March 24, 2014
Patrick C. Nardero, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully, joining his wife Julia in heaven, whom he missed so much, Monday March 24th 2014 with family at his bedside, after a brief battle with leukemia. Patrick was born in Worcester, a son of Italian immigrants, Frank and Madalena (Monfreda) Nardero. He grew up and was educated in the Worcester Public...
Joseph P Belsito
March 23, 2014
Joseph P. "Joe The Barber" Belsito, 39, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at UMass Hospital. Joe is survived by his dad, Sal Belsito of Orlando, FL; a daughter, Brittaney Pinho-Perdigao of Webster; a son, Salvatore Belsito of Worcester; a step-son, Jacob Amoros of Worcester; two brothers, Al Henrichon and his wife Kim of Auburn and Ernie...
Charles A Johnston
March 23, 2014
Charles A. Johnston, 93, a 32 year U.S. Postal Worker and World War II Army veteran passed away, at home surrounded by family Sunday, March 23rd 2014. Charles was born in Worcester, son of the late William J. and Emma (Schlegel) Johnston and graduated from Commerce High School. When World War II, broke out, Charles joined the U.S. Army Air...
Elmer "Sam" Sjosten
March 22, 2014
Elmer "Sam" Sjosten, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital, with family members by his side. Sam was predeceased by his wife Lucy (Potenti) Sjosten in 1984 and then by his second wife, Beverly B. (Loyd) Sjosten in 2005. Sam is survived by his daughter, Donna Marie Sjosten, with whom he lived; his...
Albert J. Mallett Jr
March 22, 2014
Albert J. Mallett Jr.72 of Worcester formerly of Auburn died peacefully Saturday March 22, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 51 years Loretta A. (Sbrogna) Mallett of Worcester, three sons; Thomas P. Mallett and his long time companion Stacey Tufts, Peter D. Mallett and his wife Michelle , Keith Mallett and his wife...
Matthew R. Bruce
March 21, 2014
Matthew R. "Matt" Bruce, 26, passed away Friday, March 21st 2014, surrounded by his loving family and many friends after a long courageous battle with ALS. Matt was born in Framingham, on July 10th 1987, the first child of James R. and Natalie M. (McKinley) Bruce. He grew up in Northborough and graduated from Algonquin High School, class of 2005...