Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Theresa D Troiano

Theresa D Troiano

January 1, 2013

Theresa D. (Falco) Troiano, 97, of Boynton Beach, Florida formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury passed away January 1st 2013 with her devoted daughter , Louise by her side. Theresa was born in Worcester, a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Riggieri) Falco. She grew up and was educated in Worcester, met and married the love of her life for the next...

Francesco Gazzillo

Francesco Gazzillo

January 1, 2013

Francesco Gazzillo, 75, of Casertavecchia, Italy died January 1, 2013 in Italy. He was born in Casertavecchia on January 19, 1937 to the late Giuseppe and Angela (Eperona) Gazzillo.He is survived by his wife of 45 years Rosa (Leonetti) Gazzillo, two sons, Giuseppe Gazzillo and his wife Rosella, and Domenico Gazzillo and his wife Imacolata. Four grandchildren; Francesco, Rosa Angela,...

Rita M. Landry

Rita M. Landry

December 31, 2012

Rita M. (King) Landry, age 95, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Monday, December 31, 2012 in Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (formerly Radius Healthcare) surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 66 years, Leon H. Landry passed away November 4, 2003. Rita is survived by her two sons, John H. Landry of Maryland and Paul...

Maria Ellena Smarra Pierce

Maria Ellena Smarra Pierce

December 31, 2012

Maria Ellena Smarra-Pierce, 54, of Danielson, CT, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 in UMass Hospital. Maria is survived by her loving husband of fourteen years, Kenneth R. Pierce; two sons, Jonas Pierce of Webster and Richard Slye, Jr. of Hartford, CT; two daughters, Heather Pierce and her fiancé Pasquale Roldan and Evelynjanice "EJ" Pierce of...

Rose M. Salerno

Rose M. Salerno

December 30, 2012

Rose M. (DiBenedetto) Salerno, 88, of Shrewsbury passed peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2012. She is the beloved wife of Victor L. Salerno. Rose also leaves her devoted children; Elaine Marzilli and her husband Anthony of Shrewsbury, Karen Neal and her husband Jeffrey of Bolton, and Joseph Salerno and his wife Elaine of Logan Township, NJ. Rose was adored by her...

Arlene M Moriarty

Arlene M Moriarty

December 30, 2012

Arlene M. Moriarty, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Life Care Center of Auburn. Arlene is survived by her brother, Bernard Moriarty of Oakland Park, Florida; her sister, Kathryn Pingeton of Auburn; eleven nieces and nephews, including Kathleen Wenger of Laguna Beach, CA; twenty-one great nieces and nephews; six great grand nieces and nephews;...

Theresa M. Capurso

Theresa M. Capurso

December 29, 2012

Theresa M. Capurso, 79, a lifetime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away December 29, 2012. She will be remembered as a devoted wife; loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Theresa is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Nicholas; son John and his wife Susan (Westford), son Scott and his wife Jane (Sturbridge); sister Esther Russo; brother Salvatore...

Christine M. Rice

Christine M. Rice

December 29, 2012

Christine M. (Kender) Rice, 40 of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2012 at Hubbard Hospital. Christine is survived by her husband of seventeen years, Daniel P. Rice; her two sons, Joseph D. and Ryan J. Rice; her daughter, Meghan R. Rice; her parents, Donald P. and Jeanne M. (Girouard) Kender all of Webster; two brothers, Roger P. Kender...

Ricardo M Maisonet

Ricardo M Maisonet

December 29, 2012

Ricardo M. Maisonet, 58, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, is wife of thirty-three years, Isabele R. (Rodriguez) Maisonet; a son, Ricardo Maisonet, Jr.; two daughters, Amarilys R. Pacheco and Jarelis Maisonet, all of Worcester; his mother, Cristobalina (Martinez) Maisonet;...

Claire E. Lescault

Claire E. Lescault

December 29, 2012

Claire E. (Carriere) Lescault, 95 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the St. Francis Home with her family by her side. Claire's husband, Frank Lescault predeceases her. She is survived by three nieces, Jeanne Jette of Whitinsville, Lorraine Paquette of Millbury, Denise Niemitz and her spouse Tracy Markham of Hardwick, MA; two great nephews, Steven...

Sister Mary Rose Zaccari MPV

Sister Mary Rose Zaccari MPV

December 28, 2012

Sr. Mary Rose Zaccari, MPV, 82, of 31 Indian Hill Road, Worcester, died on Friday, December 28 in the Jewish Healthcare Center after an illness. She was born in Pittsfield, the daughter of the late Mariano and Isabella (Pupo) Zaccari. Sr. Mary Rose entered the Congregation of the Religious Venerini Sisters, making her first profession on August 22, 1959. She...

Nancy B Gardell Pedersen

Nancy B Gardell Pedersen

December 26, 2012

Nancy B. (Tivnan) Gardell, Pedersen, 81 a long time Shrewsbury resident passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Wednesday December 26th. Nancy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Beatrice I. (Miller) Tivnan. She grew up in the Vernon Hill section of Worcester and graduated from Worcester public school. She lived and raised her family in...

Carmella C Mayo

Carmella C Mayo

December 26, 2012

Worcester Carmella C. (D'Angelo) 102 of Worcester died peacefully December 26, 2012 in the Oakdale Nursing Center. Carmella was predeceased by her first husband Eugene Serra, and her second husband Maylon C Mayo Sr. She is survived by her son Maylon C Mayo Jr. and his wife Carmen of Worcester, and two brothers Frank and Anthony D'Angelo. Carmella is also...

Irene Lahti

Irene Lahti

December 24, 2012

Irene (Wisniewski) Lahti, 91, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2012 in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Irene's husband of thirty-one years, Fred W. Lahti passed away on September 4, 1977. She is survived by two sons, Fred W. Lahti, Jr. and his wife Marie of Worcester and David W. Lahti and his wife Suzanne...

Marie V Papandrea

Marie V Papandrea

December 24, 2012

Marie V. (Ventura) Papandrea, 77, of West Boylston, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her loving husband of forty-eight years, Arthur J. Papandrea, predeceased her on December 23, 2009. Marie is survived by a daughter, Mary Menard and her husband Michael of Holden; three sons, Arthur J. Papandrea, Jr. and his...

Michelena A. Gerardi

Michelena A. Gerardi

December 23, 2012

Michelena A. "Mickey" (Giovanelli) Gerardi, 85, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday December 23, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John R. Gerardi Sr. died in 2007. Mickey is survived by her devoted family; sons John R. Gerardi Jr. Robert W. Gerardi, and her daughter Elaine M Gerardi all of Worcester, a brother Angelo Giovanelli and his...

James M D'Andrea

James M D'Andrea

December 22, 2012

James M. D'Andrea, 54, of Worcester passed away Friday, December 21st, 2012 after a brief illness. James was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph and Barbara (Sweeney) D'Andrea. He graduated from South High School where his was a standout in football and track. He then attended Quinsigamond Community College and earned his degree from Nichols College. He has lived...

Juliana A. Davis

Juliana A. Davis

December 22, 2012

Juliana A. (Junnila) Davis, 96 of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 22, 2012 in her daughter's home. Juliana's husband of sixty seven years, Eugene E. Davis passed away on September 25, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Bette Lou Davis Parker and her husband Benjamin Parker of Lunenburg; her granddaughter, Shannon LaFosse of Ashburnham, grandson James Davis of...

Michael DelloStritto

Michael DelloStritto

December 21, 2012

Michael DelloStritto, 78, of Worcester died peacefully Friday December 21, 2012 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Giuseppina ( Damiano) DelloStritto, a son Peter DelloStritto and his wife Kristine of Auburn, a daughter Concetta Carlson and her husband David of Worcester, three grandchildren, David Carlson, Michael DelloStritto, and...

John R Frongillo

John R Frongillo

December 21, 2012

SHREWSBURY -- John R. Frongillo, of Shrewsbury, passed away on December 21, 2012 peacefully after a brief illness. Mr. Frongillo was born in Worcester, November 7, 1927, he graduated from North High School and furthered his education at Assumption College. On May 5, 1951, John married his beloved wife of the next 61 years Gloria R. D'Errico. He is survived...

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