Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Louis P. Lyons, Jr.

Louis P. Lyons, Jr.

March 21, 2014

Louis P. Lyons, Jr., 83, of Boylston, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by his loving family. Louis is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Mary J. (Sargent) Lyons; two daughters, Marcia Bollus and her husband Joseph of Worcester and Karen Donoghue and her husband Robert of Boylston; two sons, Philip...

Maria B McMahon

Maria B McMahon

March 20, 2014

Maria B. "Peggy" (Belculfine) McMahon, 100, of Millbury, formerly of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Millbury Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family. She married her love, William F. "Biddy" McMahon, shortly after he returned from the 1936 Olympics in Germany, where he was a marathon runner. They remained in love until his death in...

Rose M. Aromando

Rose M. Aromando

March 20, 2014

Rose M. (Antinino) Aromando, 104, of Worcester died peacefully on Thursday March 20, 2014 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her Husband Ralph L. Aromando Sr. died in 1993.Rose is survived by her son, Ralph L. Aromando Jr. and his wife Helen of Worcester, a daughter June L. Mufatti of Pittsfield, nine, grandchildren Ralph 111, Paul,...

David J Szwejtys

David J Szwejtys

March 19, 2014

David J. Szwejtys, 56, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in his home, surrounded by loving family. David is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Janice Hagerstrom-Szwejtys; his father, Walter Szwejtys of Yonkers, New York; three brothers and two sisters, Joseph, Walter, Thomas, Carol and Lori Szwejtys all of New York. David was born in Yonkers,...

Richard Johnson Sr

Richard Johnson Sr

March 19, 2014

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Charles Walsh, Jr.

Charles Walsh, Jr.

March 18, 2014

Charles "Chuck" W. Walsh, Jr., 62, of Leicester, passed peacefully, in his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He leaves behind his daughters, Dee and Katie Walsh, both of West Boylston; two beloved grandchildren, Hannah and Charlie; his sister, Donna Walsh and his brother, Steven Walsh, both of Worcester. Chuck was born and raised in Worcester by his parents, the...

Rosalia (Ariosto) Toscano

Rosalia (Ariosto) Toscano

March 18, 2014

Rosalia (Ariosto) Toscano, 97 of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday March 18, 2014 in the St Francis Home with her family around her. Her husband Michaelangelo Toscano died in 2000. Rosalia is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Frances Kirwin and her husband Michael of Worcester, her loving sons; Domenico and his wife Giuseppina, Alfredo and his wife Beverly,and Mario...

Richard J Bafaro

Richard J Bafaro

March 18, 2014

Richard J. Bafaro, 68, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 18th 2014 with his dear family by his side after a long illness. Richie was born in Worcester, a son of Frank and Mary (Pingatore) Bafaro. He grew up and graduated from South High School. Richie then joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War serving in Panama....

Harold E. Craft

Harold E. Craft

March 18, 2014

Harold E. Craft, 82, of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday March 18, 2014 in the Ichabod Washburn House with his family around him. His wife of 60 years Mary (Grecho) Craft died in 2012. Harold is survived by his devoted children Andrew P. Craft of Manchester CT and Alexandra Nelson of Worcester with whom he lived. Harold was the doting...

Elaine Bovenzi

Elaine Bovenzi

March 17, 2014

Elaine (Beliveau) Bovenzi, 59, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her children, during this difficult time. She was the loving wife of the late, Paul Bovenzi, Sr. She leaves behind her two sons, Paul Bovenzi, Jr. and James Bovenzi; three daughters, Kimberly Cote, Elisha Bovenzi and Mary Bovenzi; and two grandsons....

Barton Blaine Kincaid

Barton Blaine Kincaid

March 16, 2014

Barton Blaine Kincaid, 55, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, March16, 2014, in UMass Hospital. Bart is survived by his wife, Marie R. (Vaillancourt) Kincaid; their son, Jack Barton Kincaid; three step-daughters, Rose M. Rosko Arnold and her husband Robert of Sanford, FL, Nicole E. Rosko Miley and her husband Nate of Leominster and Lauren L. Rosko of Casselberry, FL;...

Lucy M Smith

Lucy M Smith

March 16, 2014

On March 16, 2014, Lucy Smith's 104 Year Journey on Earth has peacefully come to an end at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a brief period of declining health. Her loving family was by her side. Cry for Lucy - But not Too Often. Miss Her - But not for Too Long. Remember how much Lucy Loved...

Alan S. Dean

Alan S. Dean

March 15, 2014

Alan Stearns Dean, 51, of Worcester died suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, March 15 after a courageous and tenacious battle with diabetes. He was predeceased by his parents, David L. and Elizabeth "Liz" (Ott) Dean and his sister Elizabeth "Betsy" Dean, all of Worcester. He will be greatly missed by his surviving aunts and uncles, Susan and Gordon Rasmussen of...

Eleanor N Aramony

Eleanor N Aramony

March 15, 2014

Eleanor (Nojeim) Aramony, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15th with family by her side. Eleanor was born in Utica, New York, a daughter of Lebanese immigrants Saad and Nazera (Sheadi) Nojeim. She grew in Utica, NY met and married the man who became her husband for the next 63 years Eli R. Aramony. She then moved to...

John A Bizzarro

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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