Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Mary M Sherin

Mary M Sherin

July 8, 2013

Mary M. Sherin, 99, formerly of Uxbridge, passed from life to eternal life on July 8, 2013. She was born in Bristol, Rhode Island, daughter of Euclid and Alice (Donnelly) Vermette. She grew up in Rhode Island, later moving to Uxbridge, MA, where she lived for many years, before moving to Shrewsbury. She graduated from Rhode Island College and earned...

Barbara Perrone

Barbara Perrone

July 8, 2013

Barbara (Peluso) Perrone, 82, of Worcester passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Barbara was born in Worcester; her parents were the late Anthony "Pap" Anna T. (Heavey) Peluso. She graduated from Commerce High School, furthered her education in cosmetology at Broms Beauty Academy. Barbara then met and married...

Gaetano D. Scano

Gaetano D. Scano

July 7, 2013

Gaetano D. "Dan" Scano, 96 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Christopher House surrounded by his family. Gaetano's wife of fifty-three years, Rita (Ethier) Scano passed away in 2001. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Scano and his wife Elizabeth of Worcester and Walter Scano and his wife Alice of Hopedale; five grandchildren,...

Frederick L Schaffer

Frederick L Schaffer

July 5, 2013

Frederick L. Schaffer, born in Hubbardston on June 11, 1932, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 in Woonsocket, RI. He was 81. He grew up in Hubbardston and Worcester. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. He had four children, Frederick Schaffer and his wife Donna, Brenda Collins and her husband Robert of Oxford, Marie Mulrain and her husband...

Michele M Smith

Michele M Smith

July 5, 2013

Michele Marie Smith, 40 of Largo Florida formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 5th in Florida. Born in Worcester, Michele graduated and earned her degree in Nursing from Massachusetts Bay Community College. She then worked in Massachusetts and later Florida in various medical facilities. Michele is survived by the family she loved so much; Her mother, Maureen Trotto...

Frances B. Oliveri

Frances B. Oliveri

July 4, 2013

Frances B. (Betti) Oliveri, 84, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 4, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Antonio J. Oliveri, with whom she shared nearly fifty-nine years of marriage. She is survived by their children, son, Nicholas J. Olivieri and his wife Deborah of Tampa, Florida and...

Eleanor M Anderson

Eleanor M Anderson

July 2, 2013

Eleanor M. (Lomartire) Anderson, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, in her daughter Kathy's arms on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in The Christopher House of Worcester. Her husband Clifford A. Anderson, predeceased her in 1997. Eleanor is survived by a son, Ronald C. Anderson of Frostproof, FL; two daughters, Carol D. Carrier and her husband John Mitsch of Lutz, FL...

Martin Harrity Jr

Martin Harrity Jr

July 1, 2013

Martin F. Harrity, Jr. died peacefully on Monday, July 1st, 2013, after a long illness. He had family and friends around him in his last hours. He was born in Worcester on May 4, 1964 to Dianne (LaGorce) Harrity and Atty. Martin F. Harrity, Sr. both of Worcester. Besides his parents, he is survived by the love of his life...

John H Holland III

John H Holland III

July 1, 2013

John H. "Johnny" Holland, III, 48 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly, going home to the Savior, Monday, July 1st after being stricken ill at home. John was born in Fitchburg on June 28, 1965 and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1984. He grew up in Fitchburg and was a member of the Assembly of God church. He moved, along...

Joseph N Mungo

Joseph N Mungo

June 30, 2013

Joseph N. Mungo, 88, of Shrewsbury, a proud Naval Veteran, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Rose Mungo; their six children, three sons, Anthony Nicholas Mungo of Rutland, Joseph Mungo of Princeton and Paul Mungo of Miami; three daughters, Mary Feeley and her husband Stephen...

Michael E Soucy

Michael E Soucy

June 29, 2013

Michael E. Soucy, 64, a lifelong Millbury resident passed away Saturday, June 29th in the UMass-Memorial Hospital, University Campus after being stricken ill at home. Michael was born in Worcester, one of two children of Maurice A. and Rena L. (Goodwin) Soucy. At a young age, Michael's father passed, his mother remarried and Michael became very close with his stepfather,...

Kelly Marie Curtis-Collins

Kelly Marie Curtis-Collins

June 29, 2013

Kelly Marie (O'Malley) Curtis-Collins, 46 of Worcester passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 29, 2013 with her family gathered beside her. Kelly Marie was born in Worcester educated in Worcester Central Catholic schools, David Hale Fanning Trade School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. She has lived here all her life. Kelly is survived by the family she loved so much; her...

Erin L Yeboah

Erin L Yeboah

June 29, 2013

Erin L. (Dube) Yeboah, 39, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 29th 2013 with the family she loved so much gathered beside her. Erin was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Lee Kane and Mary E. (Vessello) Dube. She grew up and was educated in Worcester Public Schools and worked for various companies in Worcester. Presently she...

John Joseph Nunnari

John Joseph Nunnari

June 28, 2013

John Joseph Nunnari, 65, of Rutland, MA passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 28, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester MA, surrounded by his family. John was born June 20, 1948 in Braddock PA. He is the son of the late Joseph J. Nunnari and the late Clotilda Palmieri Nunnari. A Sr. Research Associate in the...

Virginia Ginger Giorgio

Virginia Ginger Giorgio

June 26, 2013

Virginia M. "Ginger" (Jurgiel) Giorgio, 59 of Worcester passed away Wednesday, June 26th 2013, surrounded by devoted family, after a long battle with kidney disease Virginia was born in Worcester one of three children of Steven and Virginia (Santimaw) Jurgiel. She born, raised and graduated from Worcester Public Schools. She then entered and earned her degree as a laboratory Technician...

Rose L Sciascia, Walsh

Rose L Sciascia, Walsh

June 26, 2013

Rose L. (Porcaro) Sciascia, Walsh, 89 of Millbury Healthcare Center, formerly of Shrewsbury and California passed away peacefully Wednesday June 26th 2013 with her family by her side. Rose was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Assunta (Letrenta) Porcaro. She grew up in Worcester, met and married John Sciascia also of Worcester. Together they...

Henry S. Cipro

Henry S. Cipro

June 25, 2013

Henry S.Cipro, "Uncle Henry""90, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday June 25, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 64 years Anna (Palermo) Cipro died on July 10, 2010. He is survived by a brother in law Marino Palermo of Worcester and nephews and nieces whom he loved as his own children ; Emelia (Palermo) Tomaiolo and...

Angeline Perna

Angeline Perna

June 24, 2013

Angeline "Angie" (LaComfora) Perna, 92, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully at home in her sleep, Monday June 24th surrounded by family. Angie was born in Worcester, raised in West Boylston, one of eight children of Italian immigrants Rocco and Dora (DiTaranto) LaComfora. In 1939, Angie met and in 1940 married the love of her life for the next...

Robert A Morello

Robert A Morello

June 22, 2013

Robert A. Morello, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Millbury Healthcare. He is survived by his loving wife, of fifty-nine years, Eleanor B. (Olson) Morello; three daughters, Robin Born and her husband Joseph of Indianapolis, Ann Morello of Harwich and Christine Crawford and her husband Brian of Nashua, NH; a sister, Mary Raymond of Worcester;...

William V. DeFlavio

William V. DeFlavio

June 20, 2013

Bill DeFlavio, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away June 20, 2013 at the age of 95 surrounded by his loving family at the VA Hospital in W. Roxbury, MA. He was the son of deceased David and Congetta DeFlavio. He is survived by his beloved wife Lucy (Cangello) of 66 beautiful years. Devoted and loving father to David and...

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