Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Addolorata Smarra

Addolorata Smarra

October 20, 2013

Addolorata "Dora" (Martone) Smarra, of Worcester passed away peacefully with family gathered beside her on October 20, 2103. She was 81. Addolorata, affectionately known as Dora was born in San Nicola La Strada, province of Caserta Italy, the youngest of four daughters of Salvatore and Concetta (Grilla) Martone. She grew up in San Nicola La Strada, met and married her...

Sister Carmelina Bianco MPV

Sister Carmelina Bianco MPV

October 20, 2013

Sr. Carmelina Bianco, MPV, 98, of the Religious Venerini Sisters, Worcester, died on Sunday, October 20th, at St. Francis Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Croce) Bianco. Sr. Carmelina entered the Congregation of the Religious Venerini Sisters, making her first profession in 1938. She was an elementary school teacher...

Richard M. Welch

Richard M. Welch

October 18, 2013

Richard M. Welch, 51, of Uxbridge, formerly of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Friday October 18, 2013 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by his loving family. Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 19 years Jacqueline (Dell'Erba) Welch, his In laws, Matteo and Romana Dell'Erba of Worcester, two Brother in laws John Dell'Erba of Grafton N.H. and Marty...

Michelena A. DiRoberto

Michelena A. DiRoberto

October 18, 2013

Michelena A. (Calabrese) DiRoberto,82, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday October 19, 2013 in the Beaumont Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Leo J. DiRoberto predeceased her. Michelena is survived by her loving family; sons, David DiRoberto, and his wife Lynne, and Steven DiRoberto all of Worcester, three sisters Philomena Dedo, of Worcester, Marie Gingras of Sutton, and...

John P Macaruso III

John P Macaruso III

October 17, 2013

John P. Macaruso III, 54, of Worcester passed away peacefully after a two week battle with cancer, with the family he so loved gathered beside him. John was born in Worcester, grew up in the Massasoit Rd neighborhood and graduated from North High School. Upon graduation, John accepted a position as a pressman with the Telegram and Gazette where he...

Anthony M. Piscitelli, Jr.

Anthony M. Piscitelli, Jr.

October 16, 2013

Anthony M. Piscitelli, Jr. of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away of a sudden illness on October 16, 2013. Anthony is survived by his beloved six siblings Mary Ellen Papagni of Worcester, Antoinette J. Lesperance and her husband William of Shrewsbury, Patricia M. Hultquist and her husband Richard, Theresa Brunelle and her husband David, Paul M. Piscitelli and his...

Alice D Howard

Alice D Howard

October 15, 2013

Alice D. (Gibree) Howard, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in Millbury Healthcare. Her husband, John F. Howard, predeceased her in 1976. She is survived by her son, Paul F. Howard and his wife Diane of Dudley; three sisters, Agnes M. Novia of Worcester, Violette M. Davis of Millbury and Barbara J. Sestito and her husband...

Nicholas A Marchese

Nicholas A Marchese

October 15, 2013

Nicholas A. Marchese, Sr., 73, of Worcester unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 following a long illness. Nicholas was born in Worcester, the son of the late Antonio and Louise (Perrone) Marchese. He graduated from St. Peter's High School in Worcester in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962, where he was trained and served as...

Raymond J Paradis

Raymond J Paradis

October 13, 2013

Raymond J. Paradis, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13th, 2013 with the family he cherished by his side. He was 94. Ray, one of nine children, was born in St. Isadore, Canada to Pierre and Marie (Ferland) Paradis. As a young child, his family moved to Worcester where he attended Worcester Boys Trade. He joined the U.S. Army...

Emmeline Ciappenelli

Emmeline Ciappenelli

October 13, 2013

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Herbert W Young

Herbert W Young

October 13, 2013

Herbert W. Young, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at his home, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. (Pitts) Young; children, Veronica Tate of Worcester, Raymond Davis and his wife Debra of Worcester, Clytheia Bushell and her fiancé William Martin of Georgia, and Patrick Davis and his wife Patricia of...

Esther J. DiBara

Esther J. DiBara

October 12, 2013

Esther J. (Lorusso) DiBara, 78 a longtime resident of West Boylston, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the UMASS Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 59 years, Pasquale J. DiBara; two sons, Matthew M. DiBara and his wife Suelly of Worcester and Michael M. DiBara and his wife Lisa of Rutland; three daughters,...

Marjorie I McGinn

Marjorie I McGinn

October 12, 2013

Marjorie I. "Marge" (Larson) McGinn, 79, of Worcester, formerly of Paxton, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 12th 2013 after a period of declining health. Marjorie was born in Worcester, one of five children born to Hugo and Eva (Giles) Larson. She grew up in Auburn, and graduated from Auburn High School. In 1965, she married her love and devoted husband...

Josephine B. Drenzek

Josephine B. Drenzek

October 11, 2013

Josephine B. (Vincequere) Drenzek, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, October 11th 2013 with family by her side after a brief period of declining health. She was 89 years of age and would have celebrated her 90th birthday November 26th. Josephine was born in Worcester; one of seven children of Italian immigrants Anthonio and Elizabeth (Quintavalla) Vincequere. She grew up...

Mary Theresa Kelley

Mary Theresa Kelley

October 8, 2013

Mary Theresa (Downey) Kelley, 81, of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in UMass Memorial Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her husband, Frank Kelley, died in 2002. She leaves her daughter, Linda M. Parker and her husband, Bruce; a grandson, Brandon C. Parker; a granddaughter, Jennifer L. Violette of Shrewsbury and her two children, Kayla and...

Keith A. Taylor

Keith A. Taylor

October 8, 2013

Keith A. Taylor, 48, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013, with the family he loved so much gathered by his side. Keith was born in Worcester, son of the late Elex A. and Laura (Moores) Taylor. He graduated from North High School, moving to Shrewsbury a short time later where he has lived ever since. Keith, a...

Joseph E Landroche

Joseph E Landroche

October 8, 2013

Joseph E. Landroche, 66, of Holden, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Donna L. (Lucier) Landroche; two daughters, Kellie Landroche of Worcester and Melissa Powers and her husband Stephen of Holden; two grandchildren, Shawna and Makensie Powers; a brother, Brad Landroche of Worcester; a sister, Linda Prest and her...

Paul M Paroyian Jr

Paul M Paroyian Jr

October 6, 2013

Paul M. Paroyian, Jr., 62, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013, in UMass Hospital, after a brief illness. Paul is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Kelly A. (Cocker) Paroyian; a daughter, Kayla A. Paroyian both of Worcester; his mother and step father, Theresa M. (Ducharme) Rodowicz and Henry A. Rodowicz both of Auburn; a sister,...

Debra A. Provost

Debra A. Provost

October 6, 2013

Debra A. (Maynard) Provost, 54 of Danielson passed away with her family gathered beside her Sunday, October 6, 2013 after a period of declining health. Debra was born Aug. 12, 1959 in Norwich CT, a daughter of the late, Kenneth L. Maynard and is survived by her mother Eleanor C. (Bernges) Maynard. She graduated from Montville High School in 1977....

Anna M. (Martini) Sbrogna

Anna M. (Martini) Sbrogna

October 4, 2013

Anna M. (Martini) Sbrogna,99, a long time Worcester business women, died peacefully Friday October 4,2013 surrounded by loved ones in her home. Her beloved husband of 66 years Vincent "Jimmy" Sbrogna died December 31, 2000. Anna leaves her devoted children; her son James Sbrogna and his wife Cynthia of Holden, her daughters, Loretta Mallett and her husband Albert of Auburn,...

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