Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Theresa E. Larson

Theresa E. Larson

January 18, 2013

Theresa E. (Courtney) Larson, 90, a 50 year resident of Boylston passed away Friday, January 18th 2013 in Falmouth with her devoted daughter by her side. Theresa was born in Worcester, one of nine children born to Irish immigrants William and Nellie (Sheehan) Courtney. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools, enrolled in several college courses. She met and married the...

Sandra M. Cross

Sandra M. Cross

January 18, 2013

Sandra M. (McWha) Cross, 76, of Worcester, died January 18, 2013, in Parsons Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 5, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Jack P. and Maxine V. (Smith) McWha. Mrs. Cross was formerly employed as an inspector for the Wright Machine Corporation. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five...

Nicholas Caro

Nicholas Caro

January 18, 2013

Nick Caro Wichita, KS - Nick Caro, (February 6, 1919, died January 18, 2013). Born Nicholas Carofaniello in Montecalvo, Italy. Mr. Caro immigrated to the United States at 8 years old and settled in Worcester, Massachusetts, with his parents, brother and sister. Two more brothers and another sister were born in the United States. Following graduation from Clark University, Mr....

Olga Pleska-Maki

Olga Pleska-Maki

January 18, 2013

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Clara R. Humphreys

Clara R. Humphreys

January 17, 2013

Clara R. Humphreys, age 91, a resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Clara leaves her sister in-law and longtime caregiver, Grace Konisky of Worcester. She is predeceased by her brother, Raymond W. Humphreys. Clara was a daughter of the late William and Anne (Doran) Humphreys and was born in Ireland...

Teresa S DeMalia

Teresa S DeMalia

January 16, 2013

Teresa Santa (Sabatalo) DeMalia, (Forever 21), of Shrewsbury, MA entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on January 16, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her beloved, devoted husband William A. DeMalia. They were married on May 10, 1952 and spent 60 wonderful years enjoying their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with her...

Earl A Prentiss Jr

Earl A Prentiss Jr

January 15, 2013

Earl A. Prentiss, Jr., 84, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 15th 2013 with his devoted family gathered beside him. Earl was born November 7, 1928, in Worcester the youngest of two sons born to Earl A. Prentiss, Sr and Mary (LaForce) Prentiss. He grew up in Jefferson, attended Worcester Boys Trade. He then joined the U.S. Army to...

Victoria Helen DiLeo

Victoria Helen DiLeo

January 14, 2013

Victoria Helen (Novakowski) DiLeo, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully January 14th, 2013 in Autumn Village Nursing Home. Victoria's husband of 52 years, Chester F. DiLeo, passed away on November 23, 1991. She leaves her devoted children: Marie Chase and her husband Victor of Haverhill, Ann F. DiLeo of Spencer, Chester D. DiLeo and his wife Marcia of Worcester, and...

Raymond Joseph Grimaldo

Raymond Joseph Grimaldo

January 13, 2013

Shrewsbury, MA- Raymond Joseph Grimaldo Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Ray was born on July 31 1927, in Worcester, MA to parents Anna Marie (Fazio) and Francesco Annunziato Grimaldo. His parents died at a young age and he was then supported and loved by his siblings and other family members....

Francis M.J. Burns

Francis M.J. Burns

January 13, 2013

Francis M.J. Burns, 57, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital, after suffering a Heart Attack at home. Francis beloved wife Carol (Cyr) Burns passed away in 1997. Francis is survived by his devoted family, Daughters, Jenny E. Burns and Jamey M. Burns; Sons Anthony F. Burns and Robert M. Burns, all of Worcester;...

Jean M Ploof

Jean M Ploof

January 12, 2013

Jean M. (Peloquin) Ploof, 76, of Worcester, formerly of South Grafton, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013, exactly three years after her loving husband, Adelord J. "Bud" Ploof, to whom she had been married for fifty-one years. Jean was like a mom to many. She leaves a daughter, Susan K. Hosker and her husband Robert of Grafton; two sons,...

Judith E Foley

Judith E Foley

January 12, 2013

Judith E. Foley, 69, of Worcester and Falmouth, a long time Worcester Teacher , died peacefully Saturday January 12, 2013,in the Beaumont of Worcester after a brief illness. Judith is survived by a brother, Brian A. Foley and his wife Elaine of Worcester, her long time companion William Ballam, her four nephews, William, Brian, Christopher, and Michael, and a dear...

David B. Lougie

David B. Lougie

January 11, 2013

David B. Lougie, 57 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at UMASS Hospital. David is survived by a daughter, Aimee Lougie; a step-son, Christopher Bergeron both of Paxton; three sisters, Dr. Linda Prystupa and her husband Edward of Wilbraham, Deborah J. Esposito and her husband James R. of Holden and Nancy Lougie of Oxford; a brother,...

Constantine Dorman

Constantine Dorman

January 10, 2013

Constantine G. "Connie" Dorman, 97, of Worcester died peacefully January 10, 2013 in the St Francis Home. He is survived by many nieces, and nephews, including Geraldine Langille of Harwich, and many great nephews and great nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, and three sisters."Connie" was born in Worcester son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Bendoris) Dorman and...

Carolyn M. Fox

Carolyn M. Fox

January 10, 2013

Carolyn M. (Genese) Fox, 55 of North Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family and is now in the arms of her beloved husband. Carolyn's husband of thirty four years, Kevin L. Fox passed away on December 9, 2012. She is survived by her two sons,...

Vincent S Capurso

Vincent S Capurso

January 9, 2013

Vincent S. Capurso, 87, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, January 9th in his home after a period of declining health. Vincent was born on February 25th in 1925, a son of Sergio and Antonetta (Rigante) Capurso. He attended Worcester Public Schools, joined the U.S. Army during World War II to serve his country honorably in the Army Artillery during the...

James "Jim" Grasseschi

James "Jim" Grasseschi

January 9, 2013

James "Jim" Grasseschi, 48 of Hubbardston formerly of Worcester passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after being stricken ill in his sleep. Jim was born in Worcester his father was the late John Grasseschi. He graduated from Holy Name High School and earned his degree in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He met and married...

Susan G Porcaro

Susan G Porcaro

January 7, 2013

Susan G. (Mowry) Porcaro, 62, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2013 in Memorial Hospital, from complications of Scleroderma. Susan leaves her loving husband of twenty years, Philip C. Porcaro; a wonderful son, Michael C. Martin of Rutland; two beautiful daughters, Jami L. Sokos and her husband Dean, whom she adored, of Paxton...

Christine Tina Jankowski

Christine Tina Jankowski

January 6, 2013

Christina M. "Tina" (Ruberti) Jankowski, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday January 6th 2013. She was surrounded by her children during her final days. Christine's husband of 37 years, Henry Jankowski passed away 20 years ago on January 16th 1993. She is survived by the family she loved so much, her daughter and best friend Janet M. Jankowski of...

Efrain A. Carrero

Efrain A. Carrero

January 6, 2013

Efrain A. "Frank" Carrero, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, January 5th 2013 in his home surrounded by the family he loved so much. Efrain was born in Rincon, Puerto Rico, one of eight children of Ramon and Candida (Acevedo) Carrero. He grew up in Rincon, lived in New York and Bridgeport Conn., before coming to Worcester in 1970....

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