Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Arthur A Autorino
February 4, 2024
Arthur A. Autorino passed away peacefully February 4, 2024, while on vacation in Georgia, just days shy of his 78th birthday.
Art was born in Worcester, MA on February 7,1946 and grew up in Montclair, NJ where he graduated from Montclair High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia followed by...
Thomas Doughton
February 3, 2024
On Saturday February 3rd, 2024, the world suddenly became less interesting when Thomas Lewis Doughton IV, aged 75 years, died. Thomas, known affectionately by his family as Tommy (Uncle Tommy), was born on June 21, 1948, to Alice Maria (Bates) Doughton (later Ward) and Thomas Lewis (Dotten) Doughton in Worcester, MA.
Tommy will be deeply missed by his sisters Marsha Dinkins...
James A. Werme, Sr.
February 3, 2024
James A. Werme, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.
Jim is survived by the love of his life, high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Michele (Marzilli) Werme; two sons, Thomas P. Werme and his wife Kirsten, and James A. Werme, Jr. and his wife Sally; five grandchildren, Cameron, Olivia, Antonio, Giovanni and...
Elizabeth M. Garlick
February 1, 2024
Elizabeth M. (Rogers) Garlick, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born on October 10, 1930 in West Springfield, one of five daughters to the late Gordon and Vera (Pierce) Rogers. She worked as a PCA for UMass Medical Center, Memorial Campus for many years. In her younger...
Alan J. Larrivee
February 1, 2024
Alan J. Larrivee, 70, a longtime Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, February 1st, 2024.
Alan, “Al” to his friends, is remembered for his bone-dry sense of humor and wit, his endless curiosity, and an encyclopedic memory of music history, baseball facts, woodworking techniques, and more. A thoughtful and sensitive person, Alan gave...
Mary (John) Colorio
January 30, 2024
Mary (John) Colorio, born October 10, 1937, has ‘fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith. Therefore, there is laid up for her the crown of righteousness.’ (1 Timothy 4:7-8) which she attained on January 30, 2024. Mary was 86 years old.
Mary was born in Marlborough, MA, daughter of (late) Theodore and Irene (Llambi Sauli) John, who had...
Beresford J. James
January 29, 2024
Beresford J. James, 60, of Worcester passed away after a battle with cancer on January 29, 2024. Born June 1, 1963, to Elbert and Hilder (Summerville) James in Hanover, Jamaica.
Beresford is survived by his loved wife of 10 years, Marcia Thomas; his loving children and stepchildren, Sheldon, Saneita, Santina, Suzie-Ann, Nashana, Shantae, and Malcolm; his adored grandchildren, Daniella,...
Thomas J Oliveri
January 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a Worcester Business owner, splendid husband, father and grandfather, Thomas J. Oliveri, 81, on January 28th, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his bedside after battling a brief illness and complications from Leukemia.
Tom was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph N. and Marie (Simone) Oliveri. Raised on...
Peter F. Salvatore
January 27, 2024
Peter F. Salvatore, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The Blaire House of Worcester.
Peter was born in Worcester, a son of the late John and Josephine H. (Brown) Salvatore. He attended Worcester schools and lived in Worcester, Shrewsbury, and in Milford for many years. Peter was the owner of Art’s Auto Service in Milford,...
Kenneth L. Bejune
January 26, 2024
Kenneth L. Bejune, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. He leaves his wife Mary H. (Belforti) Bejune of 57 years, his son Daniel and wife Deborah (Mosman) of Southfield, Michigan, his son Matthew Bejune and wife Kathleen (Lester) of Worcester, and four cherished grandsons Benjamin, Jacob, George, and Theodore. He also leaves two sisters-in-law Linda (Belforti)...
Lucian "Lou" Triola
January 23, 2024
Lucian “Lou” Triola, 69, of Worcester, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Lucian’s devoted wife, Elaine A. (Hurley) Cooney-Triola with whom he shared thirty-three years of love, family and devotion passed away om July 2, 2021. He is survived by his only sibling, best friend and caregiver, Gloria A. Triola; two nieces,...
George T. Zeena
January 23, 2024
George T. Zeena, 83 of Worcester passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. Born January 2, 1941, to Tawfik Awad Zeena and Najiba Issa Akhras in Homs, Syria.
George was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, bird watching and loved nature. He loved working for SPAG’S and his favorite quote was “SPAGS’S no bags”.
George is survived by his...
George K Markarian
January 22, 2024
George K. Markarian, 85, formerly of Worcester, a proud retired Worcester Fire Fighter, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his side.
George was born in Worcester, the son of Harry and Sarah (Hovsepian) Markarian. Raised in Worcester George graduated from Commerce High School. George was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department on April...
John E Kalagher
January 22, 2024
John E. Kalagher (JK), 65, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024.
He is survived by the love of his life of 39 years, his wife, Carol A. (Stankus) Kalagher, his four sons, Johnnie C. Stankus and his wife, September of Wildomar, CA. Scott B. Stankus and his girlfriend, Vi of Worcester, Jess E. Stankus and his...