Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ralph A. Masiello
November 26, 2011
Ralph A. Masiello, 100, died peacefully on Saturday November 26, at the Christopher House. He was surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Christine(Turco), of 65 years, predeceased him in 2000. He leaves four children, Frank and his wife Lynis Masiello, Shirley and her husband Daniel Barlar, Joanne and her husband James Lennon and Judith and her husband Stanley Grynsel....
Marguerite E. "Peg" McGrath
November 26, 2011
Marguerite E. "Peg" McGrath, 95 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in St. Francis Home surrounded by her devoted family. Peg is survived by two sisters, Marion Campbell of Worcester and Madeline Kennedy of Shrewsbury; several nieces and nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a sister, Eileen O'Malley. Peg was...
Laura E. D'Errico
November 24, 2011
Laura (Schenker) D'Errico, 88, of Worcester, a former resident of Shrewsbury and Falmouth died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Laura was born on June 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Fohey) Schenker. Laura was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved to cook and care for her...
Ralph A. Tiscione, Sr.
November 24, 2011
Ralph A. Tiscione, Sr., 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Stella (Harootunian) Tiscione; a son, Ralph A. Tiscione, Jr., his dear friend, Dawn Breault, a daughter, Lisa Tiscione-Rodriguez and her husband Angel; a sister, Madeline Carelli; all of...
Louis F. Monfreda
November 23, 2011
Louis F. Monfreda, 89, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday November 23, 2011 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. His wife Carmella (Marchese) Monfreda died in 2000. Louis is survived by his loving family; a son Louis R. Monfreda and his wife Karen of Sterling, a son In law Forrest Thorpe Jr. four grandchildren; Chad and Michael Monfreda,...
Eva M. (Pinto) Rourke
November 22, 2011
Eva M. (Pinto) Rourke, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Eva is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-three years, Paul F. Rourke; a son, Paul D. Rourke and his wife Wendy of Worcester; two daughters, Janice E. Freda and her husband Anthony of Enfield, CT...
Bernard Green
November 22, 2011
Bernard Green, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in his home. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Lovella (Speights) Green; a daughter, Schavone Green of Worcester; a son, Bernard M. Green of Montgomery, AL; three step-daughters, Roberta Taylor of Worcester, Makeya Washington of Orangburg, SC and Schnelle Ravenelle of Worcester; two step-sons, Antonio...
Ruth H. McMahon
November 22, 2011
Ruth H. (Carraher) McMahon, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Webster, MA. Ruth's husband of sixty-two years, Thomas F. McMahon, Sr. passed away April 5, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Demuth and her husband Daniel of West Hartford, CT; two sons, Richard McMahon and...
William C. Rollins
November 21, 2011
William C. Rollins, 78 of Webster formerly of Worcester passed away Monday, November 21st after a long period of declining health. William was born in Dedham, son of Elliot Rollins and Pearl A. (Langman) Mills, husband of Antionnette (Toni) Rollins. He grew up in Dedham and resided in Chelmsford prior to moving to Worcester. He graduated from ITT Tech in...
Thomas A. Boisvert
November 21, 2011
Thomas A. Boisvert, 45, of Somerville, formerly of Worcester, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 in his home. He leaves behind his mother, Barbara (Black) Boisvert of Worcester, two brothers, Paul and John Boisvert of Worcester; two sisters, Barbara LeMaire of Charlton and Anne Mongeon of Sturbridge and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father,...
Mary P. Troiano
November 20, 2011
Mary P. (Gracia) Troiano, 84, of Worcester died peacefully early Sunday morning November 20,2011 surrounded by her family in the Radius Healthcare Center. Her husband of forty six years Anthony R. Troiano died in 1995. Mary is survived by her loving family; three sons; Steven A. Troiano of Shrewsbury, Anthony Troiano and his wife Linda of Worcester, and Mark Troiano...
Thomas Miglionico
November 20, 2011
Thomas Miglionico, 92, of Milford, formerly of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, after a period of declining health. Thomas was born in Worcester, a son of Nicola and Theresa M. (Campanelli) Miglionico. He grew up in Worcester, lived many years in Colorado, and several years in Shrewsbury before moving to Milford 10 years ago. Thomas is...
Vito "Champ" DiTaranto
November 20, 2011
Vito M. "Champ" DiTaranto, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 in the St. Francis Home surrounded by his loving family. Vito's beloved wife and best friend of sixty-one years, Theresa F. (Capalbo) DiTaranto passed away on August 24, 2011. He is survived by a brother, Peter P. DiTaranto and a sister, Rose Dipilla; two granddaughters,...
John Morgan Callahan
November 20, 2011
John Morgan Callahan, 81, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Frankfort, New York on August 22, 1930, the son of the late John L. and Helen (Rauscher) Callahan. John attended Wentworth Institute before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, after his honorable...
Dora F Manganello
November 19, 2011
Dora F. Manganello, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving children, a son, James R. Pellegrino and his wife Christine of Spencer; two daughters, Marine L. Vincequere and her husband Anthony "Butch", with whom she lived and Janet S. Vuona and her husband Richard of Shrewsbury; a sister...
Carolyn M Sturgis
November 19, 2011
Carolyn M. (Turnbull) Sturgis, 70, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, November 19th 2011 in her home with her cherished family gathered beside her. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (LaVallee) Turnbull. She graduated from St. Stephen's High School and has lived in Auburn since 1971. Carolyn worked more than 38 years as an...
Charles McManus
November 18, 2011
Charles E. McManus, 72, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday, November 18, 2011 at Brigham and Women's Hospital with his family at his side. Charlie is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth DeBonis McManus. He is also survived by a son, Andrew C. McManus and his wife Cheryl of Youngsville, NC; three daughters, Jean L. McManus and her sons...
Louis Scaturro
November 18, 2011
Louis Scaturro, 93 of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, November 18th 2011. Louis is survived by his wife Dorothy (Leanna) Scaturro: a daughter, granddaughter and great grandchild: a friend of his and Dorothy's, Diana Provencher who dedicated herself to care for them in a time of need. Neices and nephews. He was a member and past commander of Post #3...
Anelle Molis
November 18, 2011
Anelle (Plauska) (Kurmis) Molis, 95, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, November 18th 2011 with family by her side at Knollwood Nursing Center. Anelle was born September 30 1916 in Worcester, daughter of Casimir and Magdalene (Lingaitis) Plauska. At age 2 her mother passed away and she and her two siblings were separated. Anelle was adopted by relatives, Anthony and...
Randolph Randy Swillo
November 16, 2011
When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little--but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared Miss me--but let me go. For this is a...