Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Frank A Zingarelli
January 31, 2013
Frank A. Zingarelli, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 31st, 2013. Frank was born in Worcester, son of Italian immigrants Gaetano and Bettina (DiLiddo)Zingarelli. He grew up in the Shrewsbury Street section of Worcester and joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during World War II and was present at the Battle of the Bulge....
Victoria Chachi
January 31, 2013
The servant of God, Victoria (Lupu) Chachi of Worcester formerly of Woonsocket, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Victoria's husband of sixty years, Gregory Chachi passed away July 16, 2011. She is survived by her son, Thomas Chachi and his wife Darlene of Oxford; her two daughters, Diane Bourisk and...
Michele M Balsavich
January 30, 2013
Michele M. (Therrien) Balsavich, 62, of Worcester; a fun loving simple women passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in her sleep at home. Michele was born in Worcester, her father was the late, Roland A. "Rollie" Therrien, Sr. She was educated in Worcester, attended Worcester Girls Trade and has lived here all her life. Michele's husband Leo "Frank" Balsavich Sr....
Eduviges M. Lopez
January 29, 2013
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Fr. Frank J. Liistro
January 26, 2013
Rev. Frank J. Liistro Jr. January 26, after a long struggle with pulmonary difficulties and diabetes. He was the son of the late Frank and Stella (Lempek) Liistro, Sr. He was also predeceased by his sister, Pauline Liistro. Father Frank leaves his uncles John and Sebastian Liistro his aunt Mary (Liistro) Pepi, and his aunt Rita (Mirmina) Liistro, along with...
Joan S. Looney
January 23, 2013
Joan S. (Sullivan) Looney, 79 of Cherry Valley, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Joan's husband of forty-two years, Thomas B. Looney passed away on January 3, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Thomas "TJ" Looney of Leicester and John B. Looney and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury; her...
Daniel Skippy Giovannucci
January 20, 2013
Daniel T. "Skippy" Giovannucci, 80, of 59 Evelyn Street, Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 20, 2013 with his family gathered beside him. Daniel was born in the Grafton Hill section of Worcester, a son of Ferdinando and Mary (Tarallo) Giovannucci. He graduated from the original St John's High School in Worcester and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during...
Francis Raymond D'Angelo, Sr.
January 20, 2013
Francis Raymond D'Angelo, Sr., 94 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Francis is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Emma Teresa (Santacroce) D'Angelo; his daughter, Sandra J. Shilansky of West Roxbury, MA; his son, Francis R. D'Angelo, Jr. and his wife Francesca of Rutland, MA; granddaughter, Tara J....
Frederick Faulkner
January 19, 2013
Frederick Faulkner, 79, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday January 19th 2013 at home with family gathered beside him. Fred was born in Norwich Conn., a son of the late Roger and Eileen (Cox) Faulkner. He grew up in Connecticut joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean War. He then moved to Worcester and has lived...
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...