Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
David E Gauthier
November 29, 2023
David E. Gauthier, 76, of Worcester passed away November 29, 2023 unexpectedly in his sleep. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 20th at 1:30 pm in Pine Grove Cemetery Grafton.
Joseph P. Genduso, Jr.
November 26, 2023
Joseph P. Genduso, Jr. of Worcester, a retired Worcester Police Detective, and highly decorated U.S. Marine Veteran passed away with loved ones gathered at his side, on his 95th birthday November 26, 2023, after a period of declining health. He is welcomed into heaven by his wife, Eileen who passed away in 2015, his son Joseph P. Genduso, III who...
Robert James Arakelian
November 24, 2023
Robert James Arakelian, 80, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023 following a long series of health challenges.
Bob was born in Worcester, the son of the late Arthur and Rose (Ferrante) Arakelian. He spent the majority of his life in Shrewsbury, where he and his wife lived and raised their three children. He is survived by...
Lauren E Grande
November 23, 2023
Lauren Elizabeth Grande, 37 of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2023 after a long series of health challenges.
Lauren was born and brought up in Shrewsbury. She is survived by her son, Silas, parents Gerald N. “Jerry” Grande, and Diane (Cybulski) Grande, her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Cybulski; an uncle Raymond Cybulski, Jr., her best friend and cherished cat,...
Alfred "Fred" DiVerdi
November 22, 2023
Alfred “Freddie” DiVerdi, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Freddie was born May 28, 1937 in Worcester, one of four sons of Michael and Rose (Ricardi) DiVerdi. Raised in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury Street, Fred graduated from North High School, and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving...
Scott William Davis
November 18, 2023
Scott W. Davis, 71 of Worcester passed away November 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 in VA Massachusetts Cemetery, Winchendon at 11:00 am.
Anna (Palma) Monfreda
November 15, 2023
Anna (Palma) Monfreda, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Anna was born in Sparanese, Italy, one of nine children of Rafaelle and Giulia Palma. Raised in Italy, Anna met Joseph A Monfreda, they married and immigrated to Worcester, where they raised their daughter and family in the Lake View...
Michelina "Lela" (Cariglia) D'Angelo
November 15, 2023
Michelina (Cariglia) D’Angelo, 94, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born in Worcester, March 11, 1929, she was one of four children of Michelina (Tomaiolo) Cariglia and Martino “Joe the Park” Cariglia. “Lela” as she was fondly called graduated from Girls Fanning Trade, met, and married “the Love...
Constance D. (Belba) Vessio
November 11, 2023
Constance D. (Belba) Vessio, 86 of Worcester passed away November 11, 2023. Born to Lambi and Meropi (Saro) Belba in Dudley, Massachusetts. She was the beloved wife of the late George N. Vessio who passed away in 2008.
Constance worked as a Manager/Administrator for the Rob Roy Academy mentoring many throughout 25 years. Connie also worked for many years...
Eleanor (Campomizzi) Palmieri
November 9, 2023
On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, the Grafton and formerly Worcester communities lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Eleanor (Campomizzi) Palmieri, 80, who suddenly passed away at home in her sleep. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen A. Palmieri, Jr. who passed away in January of 2021.
Eleanor, known as Ellie to her family and friends, was born...
Anna (Gallo) Perrone
November 9, 2023
Surrounded by the love of her family, Anna M. (Gallo) Perrone, 94, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt peacefully passed away at home Thursday, November 9th, 2023, after a brief period of declining health.
Anna was born on August 21, 1929, one of ten children to Vincenzo and Anastasia (Tufano) Gallo. Raised in Worcester, Anna married...
Deborah (Parent-Tuccio) Burke
November 9, 2023
Deborah D. (Parent-Tuccio) Burke, 71, of Worcester, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, November 9, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Born in Worcester on August 7, 1952, Deborah was the daughter of the late Julien L. and Mary C. (Spencer) Parent. Deborah attended Sacred Heart Academy and lived in Worcester for most of her life. She loved...
Anthony L Carnevale
November 9, 2023
Anthony L. Carnevale, 99, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at his side, Thursday, November 9, 2023. Tony is welcomed into heaven by his son, James who passed away August 10th and wife Arline who passed away in 2018.
Anthony was born in Worcester, the son of Benedetto and Philomena (Gatta) Carnevale. Raised...