Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Olga Maignant
February 24, 2024
Olga “Tata” Maignant, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus.
Olga was born on January 11, 1941 in l’Asile, Haiti, a daughter of the late Rose Helen Maignant. She was a devout, loving Christian. She worked as a businesswomen in Haiti, operating many shops over the years.
Olga is survived by a daughter, Mireille Maignant Laude of Paris, France; and a son, Hilaire Maignant of Worcester. Seven...
Dr. Henry J. Esber, PhD.
February 24, 2024
On February 24, 2024, Dr. Henry J. Esber of West Boylston, passed away at the age of 85 years after a long illness. Born in Tripoli Lebanon, Henry moved to the United States at the age of 18 to pursue his education and ultimately his Doctorate in West Virginia before settling in Massachusetts.
He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years,...
Jerome "Jerry" Melanson
February 23, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” Melanson, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. His partner, Eugene “Gene” Hickey, predeceased him in March 18, 2022.
Jerry is survived by his sister, Jeanne Ploss and her husband Eugene of Grafton; a niece, Kay Gannon of Clearwater, FL; many great nephews and nieces, including Ariana Cruz of Worcester,...
George E. Shepard
February 23, 2024
George E. Shepard, 92 of Ayer, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Acton.
George was born in Worcester, the son of the late George E. and Zola (Macomber) Shepard. He graduated from Worcester schools and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. George worked as an assembler and inspector...
Richard F. Cosenza
February 23, 2024
Richard F. Cosenza, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Richard was born in Worcester, the second son of the late William R. and Jeanette (Kuszewski) Cosenza. Richard is survived by two sons, Richard Cosenza, Jr. and his significant other Kerry of Charlton and Brian Cosenza and his wife Jessica of Holden; two daughters, Julie...
Marie-Lucie Cadeau
February 22, 2024
Marie-Lucie (Pierre) Cadeau, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Marie-Lucie was born on January 12, 1941 in Terrier-Rouge, Haiti, a daughter of the late Colbert and Eva (Benjamin) Pierre. She was a fighter and prayer warrior. She worked as a seamstress teacher in Haiti who taught others how to sew.
Marie-Lucie is survived...
Rev. Herbert M. Jones
February 22, 2024
Reverend Herbert M. Jones, 69 of Worcester, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Reverend Jones affectionately known by many as “Poojack” was born in Suffolk, Virginia on March 12, 1954, to his late parents Herbert and Mary (Fuzz) Minton. He moved to Worcester in his youth and later attended Worcester Boys Trade where he was an...
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher
February 22, 2024
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher, passed away on February 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Sarah was born to Herbert Zalneraitis, Jr., and Eva Roettger on September 23, 1975.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Christopher Carragher; her stepchildren, Audrey, and Thomas; her sisters, Johanna (Paul) and Rebekah (Kevin) and brother, Ryan (Christina); her father, Skip Zalneraitis and her “Dad,” Lance Roettger;...
Joseph T. Leto, III
February 21, 2024
Joseph T. Leto, III, 77, of Boylston passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2024.
Joseph was born January 28, 1947, in Worcester to Joseph T. Jr. and Helen “Alice” (Teso) Leto. He lived and worked in Worcester for many years before moving to Boylston with his wife Nancy.
After working for the WRTA for over 30 years, Joe...
Joyce K. McCaffrey
February 19, 2024
Joyce K. (Alvarado) McCaffrey, 48, of Grafton, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of German Alvarado and Carmen (Asca) Lareau. Raised in Worcester, Joyce graduated from North High and earned her bachelor’s degree in business from...
Russell J. Danforth
February 17, 2024
Russell J. Danforth, 64, of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born September 4, 1959, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury and attended Shrewsbury High School. He became a chef and worked for Denny’s and WPI for many years.
He was the son to Shirley Collaro and the late, Lawrence Danforth
Russell was passionate about...
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey
February 17, 2024
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Lena was born in Worcester, on June 21, 1928, daughter of Ralph and Anna (DeFeudis) Capurso.
Lena is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, William R. Harvey; three loving children, William Harvey, Jr. and his wife Donna of Spencer, David Harvey of Auburn, Laureen Hayes...
Leonora "Lee" Ryan
February 17, 2024
Leonora A. “Lee” (Lapomardo) Ryan, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Lee is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Robert M. Ryan; two devoted daughters, Jennifer Daniels and her husband Adam, and Jessica L. Ryan, all of Charlton; five grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Kaylana, Troy, and Dominic; three brothers,...
Robert D. Soucy
February 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” D. Soucy, 86, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 16, 2024. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Camille, who predeceased him in 2017.
Bob is survived by his adoring family: his son Robert, his son Steven and his wife Marie, and his daughter, Karla McAuliffe and her husband...
Robert DiNitto
February 16, 2024
Robert (Bob) DiNitto, 77, of Worcester passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Vincent and Louise (Pecorari) DiNitto. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late, Lucia (Tiberio) DiNitto. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward...
Carol A. Lamusta
February 15, 2024
Carol A. Lamusta, 87, of Lynnfield, Ma, passed away on February 15 peacefully within her home. Carol was the daughter of the late Rita (Turcotte) Hibbard. Three beloved siblings predeceased her; Edwin Hibbard, Joan A. Trottier, and Richard Hibbard.
Carol leaves her husband, Richard D. Lamusta; two stepsons, Richard Lamusta and Stephen Lamusta, both of Lynnfield, Ma. She was predeceased by another stepson,...
Robert G. Zeena
February 15, 2024
Robert G. Zeena, 86, of Worcester, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bob is survived by his three sons, of whom he was very proud, Robert Zeena, Jr. and his wife Karen of Cheshire, CT, Timothy Zeena and his wife Lisa of Boxborough, and Scott Zeena and his...
Ernest Rutherford, Jr.
February 15, 2024
Ernest Rutherford, Jr., 87, of Northbridge passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born January 1, 1937, to Ernest and Lillian (Persif) Rutherford in Worcester, Massachusetts. He joins his pre-deceased wife, Beulah A. (Bester) Rutherford who passed away, October 10, 2007.
Ernest is survived by his grandchildren: Timothy W. Dupree, Gordon L. Dupree, Jr. and Shawn D. Van Der Burgt,...
Valentino Perrone
February 13, 2024
Valentino Perrone, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Valentino is survived by his children, a daughter, Rosaria Perrone and her girlfriend Krystal Cosme of Massapequa, NY; two sons, Antonio Perrone and his wife Alexys Gonelli-Perrone of West Boylston, Angelo Perrone and his girlfriend, Melanie Simonini of Worcester; his former wife and mother of...
Susan M. Pressey
February 13, 2024
Susan M. Pressey, 71, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after an illness. She was born in Worcester, one of six children of James J. Hearn, Sr., and Janet (Lemoine) Hearn.
Susan is survived by her husband, George P. Pressey; sister Lynda F. Cote, sister-in-law Jane Hearn, brother-in-law Donald Casey, Sr., and lifelong friends esq. Donald A. Peters and...
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