Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Beresford J. James
January 29, 2024
Beresford J. James, 60, of Worcester passed away after a battle with cancer on January 29, 2024. Born June 1, 1963, to Elbert and Hilder (Summerville) James in Hanover, Jamaica.
Beresford is survived by his loved wife of 10 years, Marcia Thomas; his loving children and stepchildren, Sheldon, Saneita, Santina, Suzie-Ann, Nashana, Shantae, and Malcolm; his adored grandchildren, Daniella,...
Thomas J Oliveri
January 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a Worcester Business owner, splendid husband, father and grandfather, Thomas J. Oliveri, 81, on January 28th, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his bedside after battling a brief illness and complications from Leukemia.
Tom was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph N. and Marie (Simone) Oliveri. Raised on...
Peter F. Salvatore
January 27, 2024
Peter F. Salvatore, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The Blaire House of Worcester.
Peter was born in Worcester, a son of the late John and Josephine H. (Brown) Salvatore. He attended Worcester schools and lived in Worcester, Shrewsbury, and in Milford for many years. Peter was the owner of Art’s Auto Service in Milford,...
Kenneth L. Bejune
January 26, 2024
Kenneth L. Bejune, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. He leaves his wife Mary H. (Belforti) Bejune of 57 years, his son Daniel and wife Deborah (Mosman) of Southfield, Michigan, his son Matthew Bejune and wife Kathleen (Lester) of Worcester, and four cherished grandsons Benjamin, Jacob, George, and Theodore. He also leaves two sisters-in-law Linda (Belforti)...
Lucian "Lou" Triola
January 23, 2024
Lucian “Lou” Triola, 69, of Worcester, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Lucian’s devoted wife, Elaine A. (Hurley) Cooney-Triola with whom he shared thirty-three years of love, family and devotion passed away om July 2, 2021. He is survived by his only sibling, best friend and caregiver, Gloria A. Triola; two nieces,...
George T. Zeena
January 23, 2024
George T. Zeena, 83 of Worcester passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. Born January 2, 1941, to Tawfik Awad Zeena and Najiba Issa Akhras in Homs, Syria.
George was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, bird watching and loved nature. He loved working for SPAG’S and his favorite quote was “SPAGS’S no bags”.
George is survived by his...
George K Markarian
January 22, 2024
George K. Markarian, 85, formerly of Worcester, a proud retired Worcester Fire Fighter, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his side.
George was born in Worcester, the son of Harry and Sarah (Hovsepian) Markarian. Raised in Worcester George graduated from Commerce High School. George was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department on April...
John E Kalagher
January 22, 2024
John E. Kalagher (JK), 65, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024.
He is survived by the love of his life of 39 years, his wife, Carol A. (Stankus) Kalagher, his four sons, Johnnie C. Stankus and his wife, September of Wildomar, CA. Scott B. Stankus and his girlfriend, Vi of Worcester, Jess E. Stankus and his...
Mary E. Noone
January 20, 2024
Mary E. Noone, 64 of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Care One at Millbury.
Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late James J. and Josephine (Friguglietti) Noone and where she graduated from North High School. She worked for the past 16 years at Walmart in Oxford where she was known throughout the...
John M DiPilato
January 18, 2024
John M. DiPilato, 90, of Worcester, formerly of Barre, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 18th, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his side.
John was born in the Bronx, NY the son of Italian immigrants, Joseph, and Isabella (Garofoli) DiPilato, then moved to Brooklyn. At the age of five, John and his family came to Worcester, more notably in an...
Eugene "Gene" Pease
January 17, 2024
Eugene W. “Gene” Pease, 72, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Gene was born in Worcester, the son of Warren and Virginia (Yanitis) Pease. Raised in Shrewsbury, Gene graduated from Shrewsbury High School a standout in Football. He then accepted a full football athletic scholarship to the University of Massachusetts...
Kela Latrice Jones
January 17, 2024
Kela Latrice Jones, 42, of Worcester, MA transitioned on January 17, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1981, in Statesboro, Georgia to the late John P. Jones and Brenda Lee Givins. Kela is survived by her beloved daughter, Kenisha Jones-Campbell and granddaughter Ariyah Toussaint, her loving siblings, Daron Brown, John P. Jones, Jr., Kenny Morell (Candy), James Lovett (Carlienne),...
Donna (Occhialini) Calcagni
January 15, 2024
Donna E. (Occhialini) Calcagni, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away in her sleep Monday, January 15th, 2024, at home. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 49 years Louis “Butch”, a son, Jeff “the Legend” Calcagni, and two grandchildren, Scott and Sydni.
She is survived by; two sons, Scott Calcagni and his wife Lisa of...
Roland L. Dionne
January 15, 2024
Roland L. Dionne, 90, of Worcester, a faith-based man, devoted to his family, church and community passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Monday, January 15th 2024 after a period of declining health. Roland was born in Uxbridge, the son of Louis and Jane (Tremblay) Dionne. Raised in Uxbridge, Roland joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country proudly...
Luis Adrian Luna-Aviles
January 15, 2024
Luis Luna-Aviles, 40 of Worcester, Ma. passed away January 15, 2024. Born July 28, 1983, to the late Luis Luna and Irma Aviles Rico in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Luis was loved by many. He enjoyed working and spending time with family. He loved bringing his children to Chuck E. Cheese and to play in the park.
Luis...
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