Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Richard F. Cosenza

Richard F. Cosenza

February 23, 2024

Richard F. Cosenza, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Richard was born in Worcester, the second son of the late William R. and Jeanette (Kuszewski) Cosenza. Richard is survived by two sons, Richard Cosenza, Jr. and his significant other Kerry of Charlton and Brian Cosenza and his wife Jessica of Holden; two daughters, Julie...

Marie-Lucie Cadeau

Marie-Lucie Cadeau

February 22, 2024

Marie-Lucie (Pierre) Cadeau, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Marie-Lucie was born on January 12, 1941 in Terrier-Rouge, Haiti, a daughter of the late Colbert and Eva (Benjamin) Pierre.  She was a fighter and prayer warrior. She worked as a seamstress teacher in Haiti who taught others how to sew.

Marie-Lucie is survived...

Rev. Herbert M. Jones

Rev. Herbert M. Jones

February 22, 2024

Reverend Herbert M. Jones, 69 of Worcester, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Reverend Jones affectionately known by many as “Poojack” was born in Suffolk, Virginia on March 12, 1954, to his late parents Herbert and Mary (Fuzz) Minton. He moved to Worcester in his youth and later attended Worcester Boys Trade where he was an...

Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher

Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher

February 22, 2024

Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher, passed away on February 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Sarah was born to Herbert Zalneraitis, Jr., and Eva Roettger on September 23, 1975. 

Sarah is survived by her husband, Christopher Carragher; her stepchildren, Audrey, and Thomas; her sisters, Johanna (Paul) and Rebekah (Kevin) and brother, Ryan (Christina); her father, Skip Zalneraitis and her “Dad,” Lance Roettger;...

Joseph T. Leto, III

Joseph T. Leto, III

February 21, 2024

Joseph T. Leto, III, 77, of Boylston passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2024.  

Joseph was born January 28, 1947, in Worcester to Joseph T. Jr. and Helen “Alice” (Teso) Leto. He lived and worked in Worcester for many years before moving to Boylston with his wife Nancy.

After working for the WRTA for over 30 years, Joe...

Joyce K. McCaffrey

Joyce K. McCaffrey

February 19, 2024

Joyce K. (Alvarado) McCaffrey, 48, of Grafton, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. 

 She was born in Worcester, the daughter of German Alvarado and Carmen (Asca) Lareau. Raised in Worcester, Joyce graduated from North High and earned her bachelor’s degree in business from...

Russell J. Danforth

Russell J. Danforth

February 17, 2024

Russell J. Danforth, 64, of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born September 4, 1959, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury and attended Shrewsbury High School. He became a chef and worked for Denny’s and WPI for many years.

He was the son to Shirley Collaro and the late, Lawrence Danforth 

Russell was passionate about...

Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey

Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey

February 17, 2024

Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Lena was born in Worcester, on June 21, 1928, daughter of Ralph and Anna (DeFeudis) Capurso.

Lena is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, William R. Harvey; three loving children, William Harvey, Jr. and his wife Donna of Spencer, David Harvey of Auburn, Laureen Hayes...

Leonora "Lee" Ryan

Leonora "Lee" Ryan

February 17, 2024

Leonora A. “Lee” (Lapomardo) Ryan, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with her daughters by her side. 

Lee is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Robert M. Ryan; two devoted daughters, Jennifer Daniels and her husband Adam, and Jessica L. Ryan, all of Charlton; five grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Kaylana, Troy, and Dominic; three brothers,...

Robert D. Soucy

Robert D. Soucy

February 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” D. Soucy, 86, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 16, 2024.  He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Camille, who predeceased him in 2017.  

 

Bob is survived by his adoring family: his son Robert, his son Steven and his wife Marie, and his daughter, Karla McAuliffe and her husband...

Robert DiNitto

Robert DiNitto

February 16, 2024

Robert (Bob) DiNitto, 77, of Worcester passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Vincent and Louise (Pecorari) DiNitto. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late, Lucia (Tiberio) DiNitto. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward...

Carol A. Lamusta

Carol A. Lamusta

February 15, 2024

Carol A. Lamusta, 87, of Lynnfield, Ma, passed away on February 15 peacefully within her home. Carol was the daughter of the late Rita (Turcotte) Hibbard. Three beloved siblings predeceased her; Edwin Hibbard, Joan A. Trottier, and Richard Hibbard. 

 

Carol leaves her husband, Richard D. Lamusta; two stepsons, Richard Lamusta and Stephen Lamusta, both of Lynnfield, Ma.  She was predeceased by another stepson,...

Robert G. Zeena

Robert G. Zeena

February 15, 2024

Robert G. Zeena, 86, of Worcester, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

 Bob is survived by his three sons, of whom he was very proud, Robert Zeena, Jr. and his wife Karen of Cheshire, CT, Timothy Zeena and his wife Lisa of Boxborough, and Scott Zeena and his...

Ernest Rutherford, Jr.

Ernest Rutherford, Jr.

February 15, 2024

Ernest Rutherford, Jr., 87, of Northbridge passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born January 1, 1937, to Ernest and Lillian (Persif) Rutherford in Worcester, Massachusetts. He joins his pre-deceased wife, Beulah A. (Bester) Rutherford who passed away, October 10, 2007. 

Ernest is survived by his grandchildren: Timothy W. Dupree, Gordon L. Dupree, Jr. and Shawn D. Van Der Burgt,...

Valentino Perrone

Valentino Perrone

February 13, 2024

Valentino Perrone, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

 

Valentino is survived by his children, a daughter, Rosaria Perrone and her girlfriend Krystal Cosme of Massapequa, NY; two sons, Antonio Perrone and his wife Alexys Gonelli-Perrone of West Boylston, Angelo Perrone and his girlfriend, Melanie Simonini of Worcester; his former wife and mother of...

Susan M. Pressey

Susan M. Pressey

February 13, 2024

Susan M. Pressey, 71, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after an illness. She was born in Worcester, one of six children of James J. Hearn, Sr., and Janet (Lemoine) Hearn.

Susan is survived by her husband, George P. Pressey; sister Lynda F. Cote, sister-in-law Jane Hearn, brother-in-law Donald Casey, Sr., and lifelong friends esq. Donald A. Peters and...

Ashley Belculfine

Ashley Belculfine

February 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Belculfine, who left our world far too early on February 12, 2024. Born in 1996, Ashley's spirit was a beacon of strength and spunk, bringing joy and courage to those she encountered throughout her precious 27 years.

Ashley is survived by her radiant daughter Madalynn Rose Belculfine, Her father,...

Brandon J. Sanborn

Brandon J. Sanborn

February 12, 2024

Brandon J. Sanborn, 21, of Millbury, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away in his home on the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024.

A beloved son, brother, and friend, he is survived by his parents, Joseph Sanborn and Gina Sheeran; his three sisters, Amber Hollum, Samantha Sheeran, and Chelsea Mae; his brother Jacob Sheeran; Grandfather Bradley Sanborn; Grandmother Bernice Mema; many aunts, uncles,...

William H. Jeffery

William H. Jeffery

February 12, 2024

William H. Jeffery, 79 of Boylston, lost his 30-year battle with Parkinson’s on Monday, February 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

William was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a son of the late Fred and Florence (MacDonald) Jeffery.  He grew up in Boston where he graduated from Boston English School and later earned his bachelor’s in economics...

Luz E. Aponte

Luz E. Aponte

February 11, 2024

Luz Eneida Aponte, 55 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Luz, affectionately known by many as “Chiqui” or “Lucy”, was born on September 8, 1968 in Catano, Puerto Rico. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt who enjoyed painting, gardening, and fashion.  Luz was very social, a huge fan of...

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