Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Matthew Francis Denio
November 12, 2011
Matthew F. Denio, 78, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne M. (Duprey) Denio, his six children, Wayne Denio and his wife Kathleen of Worcester, Patricia Denio and companion Virginia of Ocala, Florida, Darlene Dolan and her husband Robert of Marlboro,...
Florence C Benson
November 11, 2011
Florence Heppenstall Benson, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, November 12, 2011, in her sleep, at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her twin sons, Richard and Ronald Heppenstall; numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Florence's husband, Paul R. Benson passed away in 1982. Florence's twin brother James, was killed in World War...
Rose Marie Gentile, Robinson
November 11, 2011
Rose Marie (DiTaranto) Gentile, Robinson, 86, of Holden, formerly of Worcester and Florida passed away peacefully Thursday November 10th 2011 in the Radius Healthcare center in Southbridge with family gathered around her. Rose Marie is survived by her husband of 25 years John "Jack" Robinson; a son, Victor Gentile and his wife Robin of Worcester; a daughter, Donna Lapierre and...
Louise L Lucier
November 8, 2011
Louise L. (Lizotte) Lucier, 79, of Worcester, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, with her family by her side, at Radius Healthcare of Worcester, after a courageous battle with COPD. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Mildred (Shackett) and Alfred Lizotte, and has lived here all her life. She was predeceased, in 2004, by her...
Raffaela R Cariglia
November 7, 2011
Raffaela "Fally" R. Cariglia, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Rosaria (Lopriore) Cariglia. She was educated in the Worcester Public Schools, graduating from North High School. She then attended a women's clothing design school, specializing in dress making. Raffaela then worked for...
Richard Dickie Williams
November 7, 2011
Richard P. "Dickie" Williams, 71 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, November 07, 2011, in his home after an illness. Dickie was born in Worcester a son of George F. and Anne (Boraccini) Williams. He grew up in Grafton, graduated from Grafton High School and joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War to serve his country. Upon his return...
Gail Pupillo
November 7, 2011
Gail (Tainter) Popillo, 56, of Boylston passed away Monday November 7th 2011 surrounded by cherished family after a 6 year courageous battle with breast cancer. Gail is survived by her devoted husband of 16 years, Anthony J. Popillo; Three stepsons, T.J. Popillo in Carolina, Jamie Popillo of Yarmouth and Shannon Popillo of Hyannis; along with three grandsons. Her mother, Ardeth...
Charles L. Tarantino, Jr.
November 6, 2011
Charles "Buddy" Tarantino, born Carmine Tarantino, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6th. Charlie was born on August 10th, 1931 in Worcester, the son of Charles Sr. and Helen (Pette), and the brother of Michael "Skip" Tarantino and Anne Delicato. Charlie was a veteran of the armed forces, serving his country while being stationed in Japan. After leaving the service,...
Joan Forjette
November 6, 2011
Joan I (Kasprzak) Forjette, 65, of Worcester, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Daughter of Irene (Oclatis) Bastardo and the late Louis Kasprzak and step-daughter of the late Frank Bastardo, all of Worcester, she leaves her husband of forty four years, Alfred E. Forjette; two sons, Kevin P. Forjette and his wife Anita of Arlington, Virginia,...
Berjoohie Dowd Ruffo
November 5, 2011
Berjoohie "Betty" (Adishian) Dowd Ruffo, 80 of Worcester, passed away on November 5, 2011 at home. Betty's first husband, James Dowd passed away in 1957 and her second husband, George Ruffo passed away in 1994. She is survived by four sons, James N., Paul K., and Robert J. Dowd all of Worcester and John Ruffo and his wife Debby of...
Virginia Italiano
November 3, 2011
Virginia (Vinti) Italiano, wife of the late Guido Italiano, passed away on November 3, 2011. She was the daughter of Isabella and Benjamin Vinti. She celebrated her 90th birthday last May with family and friends. Virginia graduated from Commerce High School in 1940. During the war, she worked for the Worcester Rationing Board and it was at this time that...
Reuben Belles
November 3, 2011
Reuben W. Belles Reuben W. Belles,78, of Oxford, died peacefully Thursday, November 3, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was pre-deceased by his wife Lucy B. (Ricciardi) in 2009. Reuben is survived by his daughter Lynn A. Oliver and her husband Russ of Worcester, a brother Wayne Belles and his wife Barbara, a sister Pam DerKazarian...
Lucy T. Wigren
November 1, 2011
Lucy T. (Lategola) Wigren, age 93 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 1, 2011 in St. Vincent Hospital with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Russell Wigren; one daughter, Rosemary Taylor and her husband Richard of West Boylston; two grandsons, Cory and Dylan whom she adored. She also leaves...
Dante J. Quercio
October 28, 2011
Dante J. Quercio February 17, 1929 - October 28, 2011 Dante J. Quercio, 82, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday, October 28, 2011 in the care of his loving family. Dante is survived by: his devoted wife of 62 years, Rose (Morano) Quercio, his loving children; a son Dante F. Quercio of Auburn, and a daughter...
Steven A Camara
October 27, 2011
Steven A. Camara, 49, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in UMass Hospital, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly twenty years, Theresa M. (Courtemanche) Camara; a son, Steven A. Camara, Jr., both of Worcester; his father, August V. Camara of Taunton; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His mother, Leona...
David M. Specht
October 27, 2011
David M. Specht, 51, of Shrewsbury died unexpectedly Thursday October 27, 2011 in St. Vincent Hospital. David is survived by his loving family; his wife Gina L (Sclamo) Specht, a son Michael Specht and a daughter Kayla Specht all of Shrewsbury. David also leaves a brother Jon Specht and his father in law Louis Sclamo, brother in laws Peter and...
Patricia A Peter
October 26, 2011
Patricia A. (Cummings) Peter, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in her home. Her loving husband, Lazaras "George" Peter, predeceased her in January 2005. Patricia is survived by her son, Paul S. Peter; a grandson, Josh Peter both of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Paul Cummings and by a sister,...
Julia P Amorelli
October 25, 2011
Julia P. (Papagni) Amorelli, 87, of Westboro, passed away Tuesday October 25th 2011 with family by her side after a period of declining health. Julia is survived by her devoted children, Vito Amorelli of Marlborough, Frank Amorelli, Jr and his wife Lelia of Shrewsbury, Patricia Amorelli of Fiskdale, Carlo Amorelli of Salem, and Anthony Amorelli , his wife Maury of...
Bruce Wayne Johnson
October 25, 2011
Bruce "Cristal" Wayne Johnson, 60 of Revere, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 25, 2011. Bruce is survived by his father, Leonard W. Johnson, Jr. of Worcester; six brothers, Richard, Keith, Leonard, III, Derek, Troy and Shawn Johnson all of Worcester; three sisters, Lynnier and Crystal Johnson and Tina Hughes all of Worcester; many aunts, uncles,...
Rose M. Rosienski
October 24, 2011
Rose M. (Cataldo) Rosienski, 90, of Southbridge, passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2011 in her home. Rose was born in Worcester, a daughter of Donato and Mary (Scavone) Cataldo and has lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to Southbridge 23 years ago. Rose is predeceased by her husband Theodore Rosienski; her daughter, Carol Buono; two brothers,...