Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

John J Martello Sr

John J Martello Sr

January 13, 2014

John J. Martello, Sr., 93, passed away on Monday, January 13th 2014, at the Knollwood Nursing Center joining his wife Eleanor who passed away in August "Together Forever" in heaven. John was born in Worcester, a son of Italian immigrants Vito and Maria (Grilla) Martello. He grew up off Shrewsbury St in the Italian Neighborhood of Worcester and graduated from...

Owen R Simmons

Owen R Simmons

January 12, 2014

Owen R. Simmons, 87, of Westborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014, in his home. Owen is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Rose (Goshgarian) Simmons; two sons, David C. Simmons of Westborough and Robert O. Simmons and his wife Elizabeth Beach of Chelmsford; two grandchildren, Michael O. Simmons and Sarah R. Simmons;...

Joseph A Cesaitis, III

Joseph A Cesaitis, III

January 11, 2014

Joseph A. Cesaitis, III, 64 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in UMASS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joseph is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Karen A. (Cowden) Cesaitis; two sons, Joseph A. Cesaitis, IV of Worcester and SFC Jeffrey E. Cesaitis and his wife Jennifer of Fitzwilliam, NH; two daughters, Katie A....

Richard E. Schramm

Richard E. Schramm

January 10, 2014

Richard E. Schramm, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Richard is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Virginia A. (D'Ambrosio) Schramm; two daughters, Julie A. Cutler and her husband Keith of Sterling and Debra M. Schramm and her long-time partner Matthew Bissell of Worcester; six sons, Dr. Richard G. Schramm,...

Richard L Benoit Jr.

Richard L Benoit Jr.

January 9, 2014

Richard L. "Dickie" Benoit, Jr., 72, of Dudley, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 9, 2014, surrounded by his wife and loving family by his side. Dickie is survived by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Carol A. "Cooch" (Melander) Benoit; four sons, Mark, David, John and Michael Benoit; six daughters, Deborah Aubin, Judith Benoit, Lisa Colcord, Michelle Felch, Nicole and...

Marie L. Wood

Marie L. Wood

January 9, 2014

Marie L. (Canzano) Wood, 77 of South Yarmouth, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2014 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by her loving family. Marie is survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Frank E. Wood; her son, Frank E. Wood, Jr. and his wife Trish of Arizona; her daughter, Gail Sakaloglou and her husband...

Deborah A Peterson

Deborah A Peterson

January 9, 2014

Deborah A. Peterson was born on May 5, 1955 and passed peacefully January 9, 2014 surrounded by those who loved her. At her passing her family is sure Deb was met in heaven with the warm and loving arms of her parents Alfred E. (Pete) Peterson Jr. and Grace (Piscillo) Peterson. Deb was born and raised in Worcester and resided...

Mary G Prunier

Mary G Prunier

January 6, 2014

Mary G. (McMahon) Prunier, 93, of Worcester passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 surrounded by her loving family after a short period of declining health. Her husband of 57 years and love of her life, Joseph A. Prunier, died in 2000. Mary was born in Worcester, one of six children of Mary (McGuirk) and William McMahon. She graduated from Commerce...

Margaret Polissack

Margaret Polissack

January 6, 2014

Margaret Polissack, 94, of Worcester died unexpectedly on Monday January 6, 2014 in the Harrington Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Robert S. Polissack died in 2001, Margaret leaves her loving family; a son Robert Polissack and his wife Carole, her daughters; Catherine Ford and her husband Edward, Mary Gabrila whose husband was the late Lenny Gabrila,...

Rose M Varieur

Rose M Varieur

January 5, 2014

Rose M. (Buffone) Varieur, 97, formerly of 291 Hamilton St passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 5th 2014. Rose was born in Worcester; she was one of 12 children of Giuseppe and Antoinette (Belsito) Buffone and has lived here all her life. Rose's husband Rionelf Varieur passed away in 1978. She leaves many extended family members in the Worcester Area. Rose...

Michelle M. Boisclair

Michelle M. Boisclair

January 5, 2014

Michelle M. (Lavallee) Boisclair, 52 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in St. Vincent's Hospital. Michelle's husband, Michael J. O'Clair predeceased her. She is survived by her significant other, Larry Popham of Worcester; her son, Philip E. Boisclair of Hubbardston; her daughter, Jessica E. (O'Clair) Cappello, her husband Anthony and their son all of Northborough; her...

Francis C Dagostino

Francis C Dagostino

January 5, 2014

Francis "Fran" C. Dagostino, 59, of Boylston, formerly of Littleton, a talented guitar player and vocalist, passed away, on Sunday, January 5, 2014, surrounded by loving family members. Fran is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Dagostino of Littleton; a son, Christopher Dagostino of Chelmsford; three sisters, Anita Martinelli and her husband Charlie of Shrewsbury, Barbara DuPont and her husband...

Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd

Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd

January 4, 2014

HARVARD - Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd, 65, of Harvard formerly of Amherst and Worcester, who passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a period of declining health. Jibrayil is survived by his two children, Larry Yusuf of Allston and Krystal Yusuf of Worcester; his former wife, Najah (Kanou) Yusuf; two...

Genevieve M Mirante

Genevieve M Mirante

January 3, 2014

Genevieve M. (Bigos) Mirante, 84, of Worcester passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 with her devoted family gathered beside her. Genevieve was born in Worcester one of three children to Polish parents, Joseph and Mary (Starsiak) Bigos. She grew up in Worcester, and attended St. Mary's High School. In 1947, she married Salvatore A. Mirante and settled in the Grafton...

Dorthelia (Moree) Cano

Dorthelia (Moree) Cano

January 3, 2014

Cano, Dorthelia Maxine (Moree), 92, of Millbury, formerly of Wichita Kansas, died peacefully Friday, January 3, 2014 in the Millbury Healthcare Center after a prolonged illness. "Dottie" is survived by her loving son Steven Cano and his wife Robin (Gerardi) Cano of Millbury. Dottie was grandmother to six children whom she adored: Derek, Stesha, Tristan, Evan, Trenton, and Ariadne Cano....

Barbara A Laino

Barbara A Laino

January 1, 2014

Barbara A. (Noonan) Laino, 75, of Worcester passed away with her cherished family by her side, Wednesday January 1st 2014. Barbara was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of John F. and Doris M. (Phaneuf) Noonan. She graduated from St Stephen's High School in 1955. Barbara then met and on September 3, 1960 married Philip A. Laino. Together they...

Florence Raymond

Florence Raymond

December 31, 2013

Florence (Gure) Raymond, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at The Meadows in Leicester. Florence is survived by her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Norman C. Raymond. Florence was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Peter and Olga (Danko) Gure. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools. She received her Bachelor's degree in teaching...

Jane C. Radesky

Jane C. Radesky

December 30, 2013

Jane C. (Kozlowski) Radesky, 83, of Shrewsbury, passed into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2013. Jane is survived by three sons, David A. Radesky and his wife Cecile of Worcester, Richard J. Radesky of Boylston and Michael B. Radesky and his wife Lori of South Barre; two daughters, Claudia Hollander-Lucas and her husband...

Roland E Bercume

Roland E Bercume

December 29, 2013

Roland E. Bercume, 88 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday December 29th 2013 at home, shortly after sharing a special moment with each of his family members, especially his grandchildren. Roland was born in Worcester, one of six children born to French Canadian parents Walter H. and Corinne (Biron) Bercume. He joined the U.S. Navy before finishing high school and...

Ryda Simone

Ryda Simone

December 29, 2013

Ryda (Gaewsky) Simone, 89, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away Sunday, December 29th 2013 at home with her beloved family gathered beside her. Ryda was born in Worcester, and was one of four daughters of Lithuanian immigrants Anthony and Anna (Wasilewsky) Gaewsky. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School. In 1946 she married the man that...

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