Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

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...

Louis T. Genatossio

Louis T. Genatossio

June 19, 2013

Louis T. Genatossio, 81 of Shrewsbury passed away at home just shy of his 82nd birthday with his beloved family gathered beside him on June 19th 2013 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Lou was born in Worcester, on August 2, 1931, the 12th of 13 children of Italian Immigrants Carlo and Caroline (Pasquale) Genatossio. He grew up in...

Laura D Rabidou

Laura D Rabidou

June 19, 2013

Laura D. (Dumas) Rabidou, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by loving family. She is survived by two sons, Robert Fournier and his wife Gail of Rocklin, CA and Leon A. Rabidou and his wife Wanda Jane Warmack of Plymouth; a daughter, Christine A. Pats and her husband Peter Pats,...

Lillian M Acquaro

Lillian M Acquaro

June 19, 2013

Lillian M. (Bisceglia) Acquaro, 95, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Marliere Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey, Florida. Her husband, Ralph Acquaro, predeceased her in 1989. Lillian is survived by a son, Anthony Acquaro and his wife Ellen of Tampa; two daughters, Janice Bogren of North Port, FL and Judith Atkins and her husband...

Dr. Carlo A Masiello DPM

Dr. Carlo A Masiello DPM

June 16, 2013

Dr. Carlo A. Masiello, 97, a lifelong Worcester resident and Podiatrist, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. DR. Masiello was born in Worcester, one of seven children born to Italian Immigrants Domenico and Josephine (Faella) Masiello. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from North High School where he was a sports...

Pietro Mattiace

Pietro Mattiace

June 14, 2013

Pietro Mattiace, 84, of Worcester, passed away in his home on Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by his former wife and still dear friend, Vincenza "Enza" (Costantini) Mattiace of Worcester; their children, a son, John Peter Mattiace and his fiancé Helen McNamara of Manchester, NH; a daughter, Rita McConville and her fiancé William Lyman of Warwick, MA; three...

Donna Marie Zollo

Donna Marie Zollo

June 14, 2013

Donna Marie Zollo, 47, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Friday June 14, 2013 at home. Donna is survived by her loving daughter Jennifer Marie Zollo of Worcester, and many cousins, including Robert, Marie, and Sophie with whom she was very close. She also leaves her lifelong dear friend Angela Armenti-Moore, and many aunts and uncles. Donna was born in Worcester...

Eugene A. Rida

Eugene A. Rida

June 11, 2013

Eugene A. "Gino" Rida, 77 of Boylston, formerly of Boston's West end and North end, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in UMASS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gino is survived by his devoted wife of fifty four years, Evelyn A. (Multeri) Rida; his son, Gino A. Rida of Boylston; his twin daughters, Gina M. Greenleaf and her...

Joanna (Grampietro) Caporelli

Joanna (Grampietro) Caporelli

June 11, 2013

Joanna R. (Grampietro) Caporelli, 81, of Jefferson died unexpectedly Tuesday June 11, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Domenic A. Caporelli, her loving children, Joseph A. Caporelli of Jefferson, Rosann M. Pezzella and her husband Ralph of Jefferson with whom she recently lived with, and Gail M. Caporelli of Blackstone, MA....

Marie Nonni Marie Zollo

Marie Nonni Marie Zollo

June 8, 2013

Marie R. "Nonni Marie" (Tolman) Zollo, 68, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday June 8, 2013 with her devoted family by her side. Marie was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Richard and Rose (Guillaume) Tolman. She graduated from Holy Name High School, met and in 1964, married the man she would spend the next 47 years with...

Gloria Habib

Gloria Habib

June 8, 2013

Gloria (Capelle) Habib, 80, of West Palm Beach, Florida formerly of Worcester passed away Saturday, June 8th 2013 in her home after an illness. Her husband of 32 years, Edward Habib Sr., passed away in 1987. Gloria is survived by two sons; Edward Habib Jr. and his wife Zorita "ZeZe" ( Zinkevich) Habib of Worcester, Michael Habib and his long...

Louis J Ventresca

Louis J Ventresca

June 5, 2013

Louis J. Ventresca, 84, of West Boylston, MA and Hallandale Beach, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Lou is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Dolores M. (Longa) Ventresca; three daughters, Donna Beaupre and her husband Bruce of Shrewsbury; Cheryl Galvin and her husband Mark of Peachtree City, GA; and...

Albert J Romano Jr

Albert J Romano Jr

June 3, 2013

Albert J. Romano, Jr. 79, of Worcester formerly of Leominster, a 30 year educator and Principal in the Fitchburg Public Schools passed away peacefully, Monday June 3rd 2013 with his dearly loved family by his side. Albert was born in Fitchburg, one of three sons born to Italian Immigrants Albert J. Romano, Sr. and Margaret (Samatarro) Romano. He grew up...

Williamina Bunny Smith

Williamina Bunny Smith

June 3, 2013

Williamina "Bunny" (Birss) Smith, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday June 3rd 2013 with the family she so loved by her side. Williamina was born in Tarland, Aberdeen, Scotland on November 18, 1919. She grew up and was educated in Scotland, raised by her grandparents. As a young woman at the breakout of World War II, she joined the...

Raymond T Nater

Raymond T Nater

June 2, 2013

Raymond T. Nater, 62, of Worcester died Monday June 3rd 2013 in his home after a long illness. Raymond is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda G. (Bricault) Nater; two children, Ramie Nater and Mindy Nater and her two children- Jaimie and Alyvia` and other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Raymond worked for the Worcester Housing Authority more than...

Grace M Dente

Grace M Dente

June 2, 2013

Grace M. Dente, 96, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2nd 2013, with family gathered beside her. Grace was born in Worcester, one of five children of Italian 0immigrants Joseph and Josephine (Sette) Dente. She grew up and graduated from Commerce High School, accepted a position with the G.E. Telecron Company in Worcester. After GE decided to relocate to...

MaryJane Hamilton

MaryJane Hamilton

May 31, 2013

MaryJane (Raymond) Hamilton, 66, of Grafton formerly of Lake Ave in Worcester passed away May 31st 2013 with her devoted family gathered beside her after a period of declining health. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, June 3rd from 5 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St Worcester....

Harold I Swindell

Harold I Swindell

May 31, 2013

Harold I. Swindell, 72 of Auburn, a devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully, Friday May 31st 2013 with family gathered beside him. Harold was born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, a son of Lorne F. and Neva J. (Jordon) Swindell. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. In 1956, Harold accepted a position as a telephone...

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