Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Patricia L. Zambarano

Patricia L. Zambarano

August 3, 2025

Patricia L. (Veleno) Zambarano, born in Worcester on September 16, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family at Rose Monahan Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pat was the daughter of the late Sophia (Roszko) and Michael Veleno. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Paul J....

Simone (Bourret) Simone

Simone (Bourret) Simone

August 3, 2025

Simone (Bourret) Simone, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 54 years to the late Bartolomeo J. Simone, who preceded her in death in 2020.



Simone leaves behind her two beloved daughters, Marie E. Simone and her fiancé Marek Filewicz, and Diane E. Simone, all of...

David Cataldo

David Cataldo

August 2, 2025

David Cataldo, 74, of Spencer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. 

He was the proud son of the late Lewis Cataldo, M.D. and Francoise (Smith) Cataldo, both of Worcester. 

Dave was born on November 18, 1950 in Portland, Maine and later spent his childhood on Mill Street in Worcester. He graduated from Assumption Preparatory School in 1968 and Framingham...

Stacey Ann Parrott

Stacey Ann Parrott

August 2, 2025

Stacey Ann Parrott, 54, of Worcester, MA, born on March 27, 1971, and departed from us on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family.

Stacey is survived by her two loving sons Alonzo J. Whiteside of North Carolina and Eddie J. Whiteside Jr. of New Jersey, her cherished siblings, Veronica Parrott of Ohio, Latasha Sund of Worcester, LaTonya Adams and Shelisa...

Ricardo "Ricky" Pereira

Ricardo "Ricky" Pereira

August 1, 2025

Ricardo “Ricky” Pereira, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born May 2, 1970, in Manhattan, NY to Reynaldo Pereira and Myrna Santiago. Rick graduated from South High School. Following high school, Ricky went on to work for the city of Worcester for several years before suffering an injury. He did not let that stop him, he then...

John Venincasa

John Venincasa

July 31, 2025

John Venincasa, 59, of Charlton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida.

John was born February 13, 1966, in Worcester, to the late Anthony and Marie (Standring) Venincasa.

John graduated from North High school and went on to attend cooking school at Worcester Trade. He was a long time UMass Memorial employee. An avid sports fan, John spent many hours...

Charlene LaPerle Lee

Charlene LaPerle Lee

July 30, 2025

Charlene LaPerle Lee, 75, of Sterling, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025, while on vacation in Lake George, New York, a place she cherished for its beauty and the precious memories made there with her family.

Born in Worcester on October 22, 1949, daughter of the late Sylvio and Nellie LaPerle. Charlene dedicated more than 30 years of her...

Carmen M. Lopez Perez

Carmen M. Lopez Perez

July 30, 2025

Carmen M. Lopez Perez, 72, of Webster, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, on July 31, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of Cecilia Perez and the late Alcides Lopez.

Carmen dedicated many years of service as a payroll clerk at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where her kindness and dedication...

John F. Marzilli

John F. Marzilli

July 29, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of John F. Marzilli, 77, of Worcester, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

John is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Katherine (Angelovich) Marzilli of Worcester, his loving daughters, Marissa Coder and her husband Andrew and Maria Parenteau and her husband Matthew, his cherished...

Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro

Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro

July 28, 2025

Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro, 99, of Worcester, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 77 years, Armando Lazzaro of Worcester; her loving son, John Lazzaro and his long-time partner Mary Borey of Boylston; her adored granddaughter, Elayna Hebert and her husband Kristopher of North Andover; her dear great grandchildren, Benjamin, Lukas...

Anthony A. Gosselin

Anthony A. Gosselin

July 28, 2025

Anthony A. Gosselin, 60 of Worcester, passed away in his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph R. Gosselin and Mary Rose (DiVerdi) Higgins. He lived in Worcester all his life where he graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School. Anthony worked as a postal worker for the United States...

One Year Later

One Year Later

July 27, 2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Ronald Brownell of Millbury passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2024. Though time keeps moving, the space he left behind is still felt by everyone who knew and loved him.

Ronald’s life was filled with music, love, and a deep dedication to the people around him. Music wasn’t just something...

Carolyn L. Boulette Valastro

Carolyn L. Boulette Valastro

July 26, 2025

Carolyn L. (Hackett) Boulette Valastro, 60, of Millbury passed away unexpectedly, Saturday July 26, 2025, in her home. Carol was one of five children, she is survived by her brothers William Hackett and partner Richard of Spencer, Robert Hackett and wife Lisa of Worcester, James Dunn and spouse Kellie of Worcester, and Donald Dunn of Palmer. Carolyn is also survived...

John F Suprenant

John F Suprenant

July 26, 2025

John F. Suprenant, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Care One in Millbury, two days after his 68th birthday.

John is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Gail M. (Zannotti) Suprenant; their three children, Anthony J. Suprenant of Brookfield, John F. Suprenant, Jr. and his wife Tabitha of Leicester, and Nicole M. Suprenant of West...

Robert F. Camarra

Robert F. Camarra

July 26, 2025

Robert “Bob” F. Camarra, 77, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Rose M. (Catino) Camarra; their three daughters, Jennifer L. Salyers and her husband Scott of Burbank, CA, Jillian H. Valentine and her husband Tom of Holden,...

Jeffrey C Hilyard

Jeffrey C Hilyard

July 24, 2025

Jeffrey Charles Hilyard, 67, a lifelong resident of Worcester and devoted husband, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, July 24th 2025.

Jeffrey was born in Worcester, one of five children of John B. and Ruth M. (Connolly) Hilyard. Raised in Worcester, Jeffrey met the love of his life, partner, and best friend, Joanne Osper. They...

Elaine (Haddad) Foley

Elaine (Haddad) Foley

July 22, 2025

Elaine M. (Haddad) Foley, 75, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her cherished Cape Cod home, surrounded by those she loved, after a courageous seven-year journey with cancer.

Born in Worcester, Elaine was one of six children of the late William M. and Adele M. (Rezuke) Haddad. She was raised on Grafton Hill, graduated from Marion...

Grace A. DiBaro

Grace A. DiBaro

July 21, 2025

Grace A. (DiLeo) DiBaro of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Grace was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Italian immigrants, Adiego and Mary (Riganti) DiLeo. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester, where she graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School. After high school, Grace worked...

Lynette Frances (Jost) McDonagh

Lynette Frances (Jost) McDonagh

July 20, 2025

Lynette F. McDonagh (Jost)

Southbridge – Lynette F. McDonagh, 68, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a life marked by remarkable strength and dedication. Born on September 24, 1956, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Lynette was the daughter of the late Ernest F. Jost, Sr. and Paula Rae...

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