Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Linda M Setaro

Linda M Setaro

February 28, 2013

Linda M. (Brown) Setaro, 70, of Worcester, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly February 28th 2013 with her family gathered by her side, joining her husband and best friend, James R. "Jimmy" Setaro, who passed away October 25th 2012 in Heaven. Linda was born in Worcester, a daughter of Graydon G. and Eleanor M. (Chandler) Brown. She grew up...

Michael T Ferraro

Michael T Ferraro

February 25, 2013

Michael T. Ferraro, 51, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 25, 2013 with his family by his side after a long period of declining health. Michael was born, August 4, 1961 in Worcester. He grew up and educated in the Shrewsbury Public Schools before moving to Worcester. Mike leaves behind his children who meant the world to him; his...

Anthony J. Ginese, Jr.

Anthony J. Ginese, Jr.

February 24, 2013

Anthony J. Ginese, Jr., 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. Anthony is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Carole T. (Stewart) Ginese; his four beloved children, Mark S. Ginese and his wife Cathy Marcello of Shrewsbury, Karen A. Balcius and her husband...

Dorothy L DeSimone

Dorothy L DeSimone

February 24, 2013

Dorothy L. DeSimone, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence. Dorothy is survived by a sister, Henrietta Skowronski of Alta Loma, CA; a brother, Charles DeSimone, Jr. of Naples, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Samuel DeSimone. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles and...

Joan I Drummond

Joan I Drummond

February 23, 2013

Joan I. Drummond, 75, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 23, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Drummond, son, Jason Drummond of Shrewsbury, daughter, Cheri Drummond and her grandson, Max, both of Nashville, TN, and stepson, Michael Drummond, of Houston, TX, and his daughter, Caitlin. She had many...

Lazarus "Larry" James Vincequere

Lazarus "Larry" James Vincequere

February 20, 2013

Lazarus "Larry" James Vincequere, 92, of Worcester passed peacefully Wednesday February 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 63 years Beatrice (Giangaspro) Vincequere passed away May 1, 2008. "Larry" is survived by his devoted children; a son James Vincequere and his wife Paula of Shrewsbury, three daughters Elaine Duquette of San Diego, Mary Ann Howe...

Thomas Tynan

Thomas Tynan

February 19, 2013

Thomas J. "Butch" Tynan, 59 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Thomas is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Susan L. (Witkowski) Tynan; two sons, Thomas N. and Daniel J. Tynan; a daughter, Keri L. Tynan all of Worcester; his mother-in-law, Maxine Lindgren of Worcester; three...

Tresann Avenia

Tresann Avenia

February 18, 2013

SERVICES FOR TODAY ARE STILL BEING HELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLDEN MASS - Tresann Avenia 50 of Holden Mass. passed away quietly February 18, 2013 at Ichobod Washburn Hospice Residence. She was born March 27, 1962, in Greenwich, Ct, daughter of Joseph Avenia and the late Julie Avenia. Besides her father, she is survived by her sister Jolie Avenia of San Francisco,...

Rosa Torres

Rosa Torres

February 17, 2013

Rosa Torres, 86, of Worcester, passed into the loving hands of her Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at Autumn Village. Rosa is survived by the family that was the center of her life, three daughters, Rosa "Iris" Sanchez of Auburn, Odette Santiago of Florida, Puerto Rico and Margarita Vasquez of Auburn; three sons, Jose...

Joseph E Groccia

Joseph E Groccia

February 15, 2013

Joseph E. Groccia, 58, of Worcester passed away after a brief illness, Thursday February 14th 2013 with his family by his side. Joseph was born in Worcester, a son of Charles and Rose Marie (Back) Groccia. He grew up in the Massasoit Road section of Worcester, graduated from North High and lived here ever since. Joe worked most of his...

Ferdinand Freddy Pettinella

Ferdinand Freddy Pettinella

February 14, 2013

Ferdinand "Freddy" Pettinella, 88, a lifelong Worcester resident and former Battle of the Bulge Military Police Soldier passed away Thursday, February 14th 2013 after a period of declining health. Freddy was born in Worcester, a son of Italian immigrants Camillo and Concetta (Lattanzio) Pettinella. He graduated for Worcester Boys Trade as a welder, then joined the U.S. Army serving as...

John L Healy

John L Healy

February 14, 2013

John L. Healy, 70, a longtime Boylston resident and former, 32 year employee of the U.S. Postal Service passed away Thursday, February 14th 2013 with family by his side. John was born in Worcester one of 14 children of Frederick F. and Mary G. (Brown) Healy. John grew up in Boylston, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade class of 1960. John...

Mikhail M. Bitar

Mikhail M. Bitar

February 13, 2013

Mikhail M. Bitar, 76, of Shrewsbury, a former resident of Lebanon and Worcester Area Business owner passed away Wednesday, February 13th in the arms of his family at home after a brief struggle with cancer. Mikhail was born in Akar, Lebanon one of seven children of Mtanious and Miriam (Danoui) Bitar. He grew up in Akar, joined the Lebanese army...

May-Belle J DiDonato

May-Belle J DiDonato

February 12, 2013

May-Belle J. (Thompson) DiDonato, a longtime resident of Wakefield and Pepperell passed away Tuesday, February 12th 2013 with her devoted son by her side. May-Belles husband John DiDonato passed away in 1991. Her daughter Mary Femino passed away in 2009. She is survived by her son, Robert DiDonato and his fiancé Graycee Panarelli of Shrewsbury. Four grandchildren she cherished and...

Luis E. Rivera

Luis E. Rivera

February 12, 2013

Luis E. "Luisito" Rivera, 28 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his many family and friends. Luis leaves behind his loving wife of five and half years, Samantha M. (Banfill) Rivera; their two sons, Dante and Kadyn; his mother, Araminta Rosario all of Worcester; his father, Roberto Reyes of Springfield; three...

Alba D'Ottavio

Alba D'Ottavio

February 11, 2013

Alba (Luciani) D'Ottavio, 101, died peacefully Monday February 11, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital with loved ones around her. Her husband Angelo D'Ottavio died in 1973. Alba is survived by two son's Rick D'Ottavio of Worcester, Joseph D'Ottavio and his wife Anna Maria of Braintree, one brother John Luciani and two grandchildren Joseph and Alba, also four great grandchildren nieces...

Eleanor R. Valery

Eleanor R. Valery

February 10, 2013

Dateline Worcester Eleanor R. (Falcone) Valery,83, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday February 10, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband George "Red" Valery Jr. died in 1999. Eleanor is survived by her loving children, two daughters Vanessa Williamson and her husband Arthur, and Brenda Valery- Bern and her husband Skip, her son George "Rusty" Valery lll and...

Ronald A Panarelli

Ronald A Panarelli

February 9, 2013

Ronald A. Panarelli, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Anna M. (Seaver) Panarelli; two daughters, Joelle Angela Panarelli and Alyssa Marie Panarelli; his brother, David A. Panarelli and his wife Martie, all of Worcester; nine nieces and nephews, Angelo, David, Amelia,...

Ronald Ralph Smith, Sr.

Ronald Ralph Smith, Sr.

February 8, 2013

Ronald R. Smith, Sr., 68, of Worcester, a retired Worcester Police Officer, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Smitty, as he was known to close family and friends, is survived by his long-time fiancé, Rita White; two sons, Ronald R. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Worcester and Robert Leon Smith and...

Rosalie B. Elson

Rosalie B. Elson

February 8, 2013

Rosalie B. Elson, age 37, of Worcester, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Amanda and Ariel Elson, both of Worcester; her parents, Rupert and Viola Elson of Worcester; two sisters, Petra Kay Thomas of Georgia and Veronica Elson of Worcester; her brother, Natanael Perez of Worcester;...

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