Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Albert C. Merolla, Jr.
May 29, 2013
Albert C. Merolla, Jr., 64 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at home. Albert is survived by his brother, Anthony A. Merolla and his wife Theresa of Worcester; two nephews; many cousins and several friends. Albert was born in Worcester, a son of the late Albert C. Merolla, Sr. and Jennie M. (Poti) Merolla and has...
Pearl D Williams
May 27, 2013
Pearl D. (Toney) Williams, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband, Moses Williams, Sr., predeceased her in 1977. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Williams of West Columbia, South Carolina; two sons, Moses Williams, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina and Anthony Williams of Worcester; Her fiancé, Anthony Butler of Worcester;...
Robert O Bonin
May 26, 2013
Robert O. "Bob" Bonin, 80 of Worcester, former owner of The Ground Round in Shrewsbury, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, May 26, 2013 with his loving wife of sixteen years, Ann H. (Graybill) Bonin by his side. Bob is survived by a step-daughter, Kimberly Crowley and her husband Patrick of West Boylston; a step-son, Jason Townsend of Rochester,...
Gloria M. Franciosa
May 25, 2013
Gloria M. (Quercio) Franciosa, loving and beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on May 25, 2013. She was 94 years and was surrounded at the end by her family. Gloria was born on November 29, 1918, in Worcester and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Pierino Franciosa, her parents, Fredrick and...
Anita M LaPointe
May 25, 2013
Anita M. (Purretta) LaPointe, 96, of Holden and Key Largo, Florida, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25th 2013 surrounded by her loving family in the Millbury. Anita was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Joseph and Francesca (Savasta) Purretta. She grew up in the Jackson Street area of Worcester, graduated from...
Naureen F Merola
May 24, 2013
Naureen F. (Roche) Merola, 82, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2013 with family gathered by her side. She is survived by her children, James Merola of Boston, Patricia Merola of Milford, Connecticut, and Susan (Merola) Mobilio of Holden, along with her husband Mark, and their sons, Michael and Joseph Mobilio, and her...
Peter P Thibodeau
May 24, 2013
Peter P. Thibodeau, 62, of Worcester passed away, Friday, May 24th 2013 joining his dear wife of 20 plus years Joanne (Zukowski) Laraia, Thibodeau almost 2 years since she passed away on August 5th of 2011. Peter was born in Worcester; his mother was the late Claire A. (Normandin) Thibodeau. He Joined the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War to...
Raffeala Bizzarro
May 23, 2013
Raffeala (Shippole)Bizzarro, 99 of Worcester died peacefully Thursday May 23, 2013 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Raffeala is survived by her husband John Bizzaro, many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers Peter and Pasquale Shippole, and two sisters, Rose Colorio and Ann Morano. Raffeala was born in...
Anne Bernier
May 22, 2013
Anne M. (Kelleher) Bernier, 94, of Worcester, died peacefully Wednesday May 22, 2013 in the Sterling Village surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 69 years, Norman A. Bernier died in 2009. Anne is survived by her loving daughter Anne Marie Monfredo and her husband John of Worcester, her adoring grandchildren, John C. Monfredo and his fiancé Sandy, and...
Peter J Pats
May 22, 2013
Peter J. Pats, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, Annamae T. (Cursi) Pats; a son, Peter J. Pats, Jr. and his wife Christine of Worcester; a daughter, Diane M. Morrow and her husband William of Worcester; three grandchildren, Pamela J. Pats, Dr....
Milagros Esteves
May 21, 2013
Milagros Esteves, 85, of Worcester, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She is survived by her three loving children, Rosalind Gonzalez, with whom she lived, Jose Luis Gonzalez and his wife Margarita Morales of Florida and Alexander Gonzalez of Worcester; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters; nieces and...
Thomas F Finnegan
May 21, 2013
Thomas F. Finnegan, 86, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, May 21st 2013 with his family gathered beside him. Thomas was born in Worcester, one of four children of Irish immigrants Michael and Katherine (Murphy) Finnegan. He graduated from St. Stephen's High School. Then joined the U.S. Navy during World War II to serve his country. Upon returning...
Rebecca V. Sullivan
May 21, 2013
Rebecca V. "Becky" Sullivan, 52, of Country Club Blvd., unexpectedly passed away May 21, 2013 in her Worcester home. She was a loving sister, mother, and grandmother to many she leaves behind. Becky is survived by her two daughters, Ramona L. Sullivan of Auburn and Tiffany N. Sullivan of Worcester; four sisters, Deborah J. Sullivan, Kathie Sullivan-Givins, Kim R. Sullivan,...
Resha (Kerxhalli) Chekani
May 15, 2013
Ignoring her family's protests, Resha (Kerxhalli) Chekani, flew the coop on 15 May, after gracing the world with her presence for only 91 years. She could be in the dictionary under Life Well Lived. Born in Pograde, Albania, she came to the U.S. as a toddler with her parents, Thanas and Olga (Laska) Kerxhalli, and a baby brother, Mentor. In...
Claire M. Stansky
May 14, 2013
Claire M. (Brown) Stansky, 93 died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was the daughter of George and Anna (Auclair) Brown and the wife of Joseph Stansky who passed away in 1978. Claire was a lifelong resident of Worcester, attending St. Joseph's School, Worcester and Worcester Girls Trade School. She devoted her life to her children,...
Susie Kyle
May 13, 2013
Susie (Christmas) Kyle, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at UMass Hospital, surrounded by people that loved her. Her husband, James M. Kyle, pre-deceased her in 2007. Susie is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Westover, with whom she lived and Mary's boyfriend Stephen Elliott; two sons, Jeff Kyle and his wife Shelly of Virginia Beach...
Walter Perduta
May 12, 2013
Walter Perduta, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital. His wife, Katharina (Kopp) Perduta, predeceased him in 2008. Walter is survived by two sons, Nobert J. Perduta and his wife Janie of Lomis, CA and Peter A Perduta and his wife Kathy of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Inga McGurl and her husband William of...
Francis V Baillargeon
May 12, 2013
Francis V. Bailargeon III, 41, of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 12th 2013. Francis was born in Worcester, devoted son of Aileen M. (Smith) Lovejoy and step son of the late Thomas E. Lovejoy. He began his young life in Worcester, before moving with his family to Shrewsbury where he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. For a brief time...
Margaret M. Tomaiolo
May 11, 2013
Margaret M. (Kelly) Tomaiolo, 98, formerly of Strathmore Rd. passed away peacefully Saturday, May 11th 2013 after a period of declining health. Margaret was born in Worcester a daughter of Irish Immigrants Daniel and Margaret (Flaherty) Kelly. She graduated from Commerce High School class of 1933, met and then in 1942 married her soul mate and husband former City Councilor...
Patricia A. Aubertine
May 9, 2013
Patricia A. Aubertine, a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in UMASS Medical Center. She was 73 years young. Patty was born on September 17, 1939, in Wilmington, Vermont and was preceded in death by her father, Charles A. Aubertine and her mother Helen (Russell) Holmes. She is also preceded by her only sibling,...