Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Susan G Porcaro

Susan G Porcaro

January 7, 2013

Susan G. (Mowry) Porcaro, 62, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2013 in Memorial Hospital, from complications of Scleroderma. Susan leaves her loving husband of twenty years, Philip C. Porcaro; a wonderful son, Michael C. Martin of Rutland; two beautiful daughters, Jami L. Sokos and her husband Dean, whom she adored, of Paxton...

Christine Tina Jankowski

Christine Tina Jankowski

January 6, 2013

Christina M. "Tina" (Ruberti) Jankowski, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday January 6th 2013. She was surrounded by her children during her final days. Christine's husband of 37 years, Henry Jankowski passed away 20 years ago on January 16th 1993. She is survived by the family she loved so much, her daughter and best friend Janet M. Jankowski of...

Efrain A. Carrero

Efrain A. Carrero

January 6, 2013

Efrain A. "Frank" Carrero, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, January 5th 2013 in his home surrounded by the family he loved so much. Efrain was born in Rincon, Puerto Rico, one of eight children of Ramon and Candida (Acevedo) Carrero. He grew up in Rincon, lived in New York and Bridgeport Conn., before coming to Worcester in 1970....

Irene Mae Chlapowski

Irene Mae Chlapowski

January 5, 2013

Irene Mae (Carpenter) Chlapowski, 93, of Worcester, MA, and Floral City and St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester on January 5, 2013. She was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Daoust, second husband, Gregory Chlapowski, a brother, Joseph Carpenter, a daughter, Maryann Angus, and a son Donald Chlapowski. She is survived by a...

Dolores M. Trafecante

Dolores M. Trafecante

January 5, 2013

Dolores M. (Davini) Trafecante, 81, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, January 5th 2013 with her family gathered beside her. Dolores was born in Newton, one of nine children of Paul J. Davini, Sr. and Claire B. (Smith) Davini. Moving to Worcester as a young girl she graduated from Worcester Girls Trade and Leo's Beauty Academy. Dolores then took employment...

Phyllis Rock

Phyllis Rock

January 4, 2013

Phyllis G. Rock, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Lutheran Health Care Center in Worcester with her devoted daughter by her side. She leaves her daughter, Dori Kehowski of Millbury; her grandchildren, Sherri Zisk and her husband Stephen of Douglas; Shaun Kehowski and his wife Renee of Sutton; four grandchildren, Connor, Kaitlyn, Brenna, and...

Phyllis M Capuano

Phyllis M Capuano

January 4, 2013

Phyllis M. (Bucciaglia) Capuano, 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, January 4th 2013 with her beloved family gathered beside her. Phyllis was born in Worcester one of two daughters born to Anthony and Mary (DeMatteo) Bucciaglia. She grew up in the Frank St area of Worcester, met and married the love of her life for the next 39 years,...

Joyce M. Vasquez

Joyce M. Vasquez

January 4, 2013

Joyce M. (MacKenzie) Vasquez, 60, of Worcester passed away suddenly at home Friday January 4, 2013. Joyce was born in Worcester one of two daughters born to Daniel and Julia (Shilinsky) MacKenzie. She graduated from North High School class of 1970, and earned her degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Joyce took employment as an office manager for the Guild of...

Marianna Dellomo

Marianna Dellomo

January 4, 2013

Marianna (Martone) Dellomo, age 88, passed away peacefully January 4, 2013 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center at Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Carmen C. Dellomo died April 25, 1996. Marianna is survived by her loving family; a son, Anthony "Tony" Dellomo and his wife Christine of Worcester; two daughters, Mary Rose D'Andrea and her husband...

Henrietta Cookie Stankus

Henrietta Cookie Stankus

January 3, 2013

Henrietta N. "Cookie" (Kamyck) Stankus, 82 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep Thursday, January 3rd 2013 rejoining her husband and two sons. Cookie was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Joseph and Anna (Janoszek) Kamcyk. She grew up and educated in Worcester, met and married the love of her life, Louis Stankus, Jr. Together they settled...

Mae Alice Hampton

Mae Alice Hampton

January 2, 2013

Mae Alice (Spann) Hampton, 79, formerly of Worcester, MA passed away into the arms of the Lord and her husband David on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Mae was born on March 5, 1933, in Hartsville, South Carolina; a daughter of Lemuel and Leona Mae Spann. She grew up in South Carolina, lived many years in Worcester before moving to Alexandria,...

Mari Pina

Mari Pina

January 2, 2013

Maria (Portillo) Pina, 101, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the St. Francis Home. Maria was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 18, 1911, one of five children of Jesus and Concepcion (Segovia) Portillo. She married Ramon Pina on February 11, 1934 in San Antonio and raised her family there. Her husband Ramon passed...

Normand J. Cote

Normand J. Cote

January 2, 2013

Normand J. Cote, 90, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday January 2, 2013 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 61 years Yolanda (Armenti) Cote died in 2002. Normand is survived by his loving family; a son Peter J. Cote of Wickford R. I., two daughters, Norma J. Mahoney, Sandra A. Manzaro and her husband...

Rose C Feraco

Rose C Feraco

January 2, 2013

Rose C. Feraco, 95, of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 2nd with family gathered beside her. Rose was born in Worcester, one of eleven children and two infants born to Frank Feraco Sr. and Mary (Sauro) Feraco. She was educated in Worcester and has lived here all her life. Rose is survived by her four siblings and spouses, Michael...

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;...

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