Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Helen Keblinsky

Helen Keblinsky

December 2, 2012

Helen (Kamendulis) Keblinsky , 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 2 , 2012. She was born on April 6, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Zalaskas) Kamendulis, both immigrants from Lithuania. Helen was a passionate student of the romance languages during her high school years at Commerce High and Becker Junior College. She was member of Our Lady of...

Dawn M. Popp

Dawn M. Popp

December 2, 2012

Dawn M. Popp, 43 of Worcester, was stricken ill and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 2nd in her home. Dawn a very dedicated mother, daughter, sister and friend was born in Worcester and has lived here all her life. She leaves behind a multitude of family and friends; Her longtime companion and best friend Patrick Killoran; her three children, Sage...

Sheryl A. Laitinen

Sheryl A. Laitinen

December 1, 2012

Sheryl A. Laitinen-DiRienzo, 55, of Worcester, passed away Saturday December 1st from injuries suffered when the car she was riding in went off the road and struck a tree. Sheryl was born in Groton, grew up in Worcester, and has lived in Millbury before moving back to Worcester. Sheryl is survived a son, Derek P. DIRienzo; her parents she devoted...

Philomena McCaffrey

Philomena McCaffrey

November 28, 2012

Philomena "Phylli"(Manzaro) McCaffrey, 60 of Reno, NV formerly of Worcester died peacefully November 28, 2012 in the Renown Medical Health Center, Reno after a three year battle with cancer. Phylli was born in Worcester on May 19, 1952 daughter of the late Peter and Carmela (Albano) Manzaro. She was a graduate of North High School, and also the University of...

Phyllis A. Kudzal

Phyllis A. Kudzal

November 27, 2012

Phyllis A. (Pecorelli) Kudzal, 85 of Holden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis' husband of fifty-four years, Felix P. Kudzal passed away February 21, 2012. She is survived by twelve nieces and nephews, Kenneth Frost and his wife Marilyn of Fairfax, VA, Patricia Steinhilber and her husband Paul...

Lloyd J Corey

Lloyd J Corey

November 26, 2012

Lloyd J. Corey, 78, of West Boylston, formerly of Coburn Ave in Worcester, a member of the Worcester iconic "Corey's Hot Dog" family passed away peacefully Monday, November 26th 2012, with family by his side after a period of declining health. Lloyd was born in Worcester, one of five children of the late Thomas and Emma (Lloyd) Corey. He worked...

Virginia M. Mondor

Virginia M. Mondor

November 26, 2012

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia M. (Bianco) Mondor, 84, formerly of Spencer, who died on Monday, November 26, 2012 at her residence in the Emeritus at Eddy Pond. Virginia was born in Worcester on February 14, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Maria (Croce) Bianco. Her husband, John H. Mondor, died in 1965. She...

Jay Hudson Bassett-Santiago

Jay Hudson Bassett-Santiago

November 25, 2012

Jay Hudson Bassett-Santiago, 8 months of Worcester formerly of Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2012 in UMASS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay is survived by his parents, Marben Santiago and Hailey E. Bassett; his sister, Giselle Santiago all of Worcester; his maternal grandmother, Shelly Medeirous of North Attleboro; his paternal grandmother, Maria Lopez of Leominster;...

Nishikant M. Samant

Nishikant M. Samant

November 24, 2012

Nishikant Samant, age 74, of Shrewsbury MA, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born in Mumbai, India, he graduated from Wilson College in Mumbai and received his MBA from Columbia University. He worked as a software engineer at Chase Manhattan Bank, NYC and later Tata Consultancy, living in Dubai, Malaysia and Mumbai. He is survived by...

Nicholas J Betti

Nicholas J Betti

November 24, 2012

Nicholas J. Betti, 59 a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away Saturday November 24th 2012 after a period of declining health with his family gathered beside him. Nicholas was born January 27th 1953, in Worcester a son of Christine M. (Mattero) Betti and the late Alfred M. Betti Sr. He graduated from Shrewsbury Public Schools, entered college to study computer related...

Willie "Andy" Andrews

Willie "Andy" Andrews

November 24, 2012

Willie "Andy" Andrews, a.k.a. "Sweet Willie" 64, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in UMass Hospital. "Sam" as he was known in The South, is survived by his loving wife and friend of thirty-three years, Mary P. "Pat" (Glenn) Andrews; a daughter, Shamekia (Andrews) Kea and her husband Shaleek N. Kea, Sr. of Worcester; a step-daughter, Tara...

Rose Cipro

Rose Cipro

November 22, 2012

Rose (Capurso) Cipro, 97, of Worcester a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully joining her cherished husband Peter Thursday, November 22nd 2012 in the Holy Trinity Nursing Home. Rose is survived by a son Dr. Robert P. Cipro of North Andover, six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a sister Lena Harvey and her husband William, and many nephews, nieces...

Edward Perkins

Edward Perkins

November 20, 2012

Worcester--- Edward Perkins quietly passed away at home on November 20th, 2012. Edward was born on January 10, 1941, in Camden S.C. a son of Henry and Sally (Bervard) Perkins. He attended Worcester Boys Trade High School, and was known in his youth for his exceptional athletic ability, being a great basketball player with great promise often referred to as...

Elizabeth Monfreda

Elizabeth Monfreda

November 19, 2012

Elizabeth (Colangelo) Monfreda, 93, of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday November 19th 2012. Elizabeth was born in Worcester, one of six children of the late Sergio and Jennie (DeFeudis) Colangelo. She attended Worcester Public Schools, met and married the love of her life Armand Monfreda. Together they raised...

Franca Paladino

Franca Paladino

November 17, 2012

Franca (Devena) Paladino, 89 of Worcester formerly of Rome, Italy, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family. Franca is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-nine years, Angelo J. "Bebo" Paladino; her son, Robert Paladino of Shrewsbury; her two daughters, Rosanna Paladino-Swillo of Worcester and Patricia Bertrand of Tamarack, FL; a brother, Walter...

John Masiello

John Masiello

November 17, 2012

John Masiello, of Cocoa Florida, formerly of Rutland passed away Saturday November 17th 2012 in Florida after a period of declining health. Born August 2, 1941 in Worcester, John was a son of Joseph and Josephine (Murgo) Masiello. He grew up, educated, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard serving and living in Worcester and Rutland before moving to Florida several...

John Solitro

John Solitro

November 13, 2012

John Solitro, 74, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday November 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Giuseppina M. (Scirpoli) Solitro, a son Matthew Solitro, three daughters; Lucia McMahon wife of the late John McMahon, Maddalena Ducharme, Maria Clark and her husband Cy,two brothers Antonio Solitro and his wife...

Anthony F DeAngelis

Anthony F DeAngelis

November 12, 2012

Anthony F. DeAngelis, 74, a longtime Worcester business owner passed away Monday, November 12th 2012, with his family by his side, joining his wife and two children who predeceased him. Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of Anthony and Antoinette (Pirozzi) DeAngelis. He graduated from North High School. He then entered Holy Cross College earning his Bachelor's degree in...

Lucila Velez

Lucila Velez

November 10, 2012

On November 10, 2012, Lucila Velez Robles closed her eyes for the last time and was received with open arms by her Lord and Maker. Lucila was the daughter of Martin Velez and Georgina Robles. Born on April 22, 1940 in Cidra Puerto Rico, Lucila became a life-long learner after leaving school at an early age to care for her...

Nicholas M. Mastromatteo

Nicholas M. Mastromatteo

November 10, 2012

Nicholas M. Mastromatteo, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Rose M. (Kachajian) Mastromatteo; three sons, Nicholas G. Mastromatteo of Framingham, Joseph F. Mastromatteo and his wife Laura of Worcester and Anthony J. Mastromatteo and his wife Jennifer of Shrewsbury;...

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