Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Fr. Frank J. Liistro

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

Olga Pleska-Maki

Olga Pleska-Maki

January 18, 2013

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Clara R. Humphreys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Judith E Foley

Judith E Foley

January 12, 2013

Judith E. Foley, 69, of Worcester and Falmouth, a long time Worcester Teacher , died peacefully Saturday January 12, 2013,in the Beaumont of Worcester after a brief illness. Judith is survived by a brother, Brian A. Foley and his wife Elaine of Worcester, her long time companion William Ballam, her four nephews, William, Brian, Christopher, and Michael, and a dear...

David B. Lougie

David B. Lougie

January 11, 2013

David B. Lougie, 57 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at UMASS Hospital. David is survived by a daughter, Aimee Lougie; a step-son, Christopher Bergeron both of Paxton; three sisters, Dr. Linda Prystupa and her husband Edward of Wilbraham, Deborah J. Esposito and her husband James R. of Holden and Nancy Lougie of Oxford; a brother,...

Constantine Dorman

Constantine Dorman

January 10, 2013

Constantine G. "Connie" Dorman, 97, of Worcester died peacefully January 10, 2013 in the St Francis Home. He is survived by many nieces, and nephews, including Geraldine Langille of Harwich, and many great nephews and great nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, and three sisters."Connie" was born in Worcester son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Bendoris) Dorman and...

Carolyn M. Fox

Carolyn M. Fox

January 10, 2013

Carolyn M. (Genese) Fox, 55 of North Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family and is now in the arms of her beloved husband. Carolyn's husband of thirty four years, Kevin L. Fox passed away on December 9, 2012. She is survived by her two sons,...

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