Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James G Porcaro
February 20, 2011
James G. Porcaro, 88, Longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 20, 2011 after a period of declining health with his family by his side. James wife of 48 years Veronica M. "Ronnie" (Roser) Porcaro passed away in December of 1997. He is survived by his children, James A. Porcaro Jr. and his wife Patricia of Shrewsbury, Robert...
Roland J. Hopkins
February 19, 2011
Roland J. Hopkins, 82, formerly of 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave passed away Saturday February 19th in the University of Massachusetts Hospital with his devoted daughters at his side. Roland was born May 14th 1928, in Leicester a son of Harris C. and Melvina (Bruso) Hopkins. He grew up in Leicester, lived in Worcester before moving to Shrewsbury over 17 years...
Michael C. Petito Sr
February 19, 2011
Michael C. Petito, Sr., 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully, February 19th 2011 in the Lutheran Home after an illness. Michael was pre deceased by his wife Betty (Gonzalez) Petito, a son Vincent James Petito, and four sisters. He is survived by a daughter, Ellen Micol and her husband Laurence of Worcester; two sons Michael Petito Jr. and his wife...
Joseph Monfreda
February 18, 2011
Joseph A. Monfreda,87, of Worcester died peacefully Friday February 18, 2011 in the St. Francis Home.surrounded by his loving family. Joseph is survived by his wife of 54 years Anna (Palma) Monfreda, a daughter Congetta "Connie" Gustafson and her husband Lawrence of Worcester,two grandsons, Joseph and Michael, and one brother George Monfreda of Worcester, several nephews and nieces. He was...
Lorraine M Boucher
February 18, 2011
Lorraine (Granger) Boucher, 84, of Worcester passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 after a period of declining health with her family by her side. Her husband Reynold J. Boucher to whom she was wed for over forty years, passed away in 1992. She had also lost her oldest daughter, Janine Remick, in 2004. She is survived by her four children,...
Rose Marie Milluzzo
February 17, 2011
Rose Marie Milluzzo, 91, of Shrewsbury passed away Thursday, February 17th 2011 after a period of declining health. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
John F O'Brien Jr
February 17, 2011
Lt. John F. O'Brien, Jr, a retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 in his home surrounded by his cherished family after a long illness. John is survived by his wife and partner of 43 years, Rita P. (Toscano) O'Brien; his three children, Colleen Rosales and her husband Ben of Sutton, Worcester Fire Lt. John F. O'Brien,...
Rose M Milluzzo
February 17, 2011
Rose Marie Milluzzo, 91, formerly of 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave passed away Thursday, February 17th after a period of declining health. Rose was born September 21st 1919, in Worcester daughter of Salvatore and Lucia (Gallo) Milluzzo. She graduated from Worcester public schools, grew up in Worcester and has lived more than 22 years in Shrewsbury. Rose is survived by two...
Lincoln E. Sneade
February 17, 2011
Lincoln E. Sneade, 90 of Worcester passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 in The Golden Living Center - The Hermitage. Lincoln was born on June 17, 1920 in Worcester, the oldest son of Alfred & Marion (Wright) Sneade. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 to serve his country during World War II. Mr....
Rosa L. White
February 15, 2011
Rosa L. White, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Rosa is survived by two sons, Bobby Hammond and his wife Samona of Worcester and James E. White and his wife Becky of Gastonia, NC; two daughters, Brenda Givins and Princilla Walker and her husband Harry Walker, Jr. all of Worcester;...
Albert Mitchell
February 15, 2011
Albert Mitchell, 87, of Shrewsbury passed away February 15th in his home surrounded by his beloved family. Albert is survived by his wife of 22 years Andrea S. (Scott) Mitchell; his five children, Albert Mitchell, Rachel Ingham and her husband Keith all of Shrewsbury, Jeffrey Mitchell and his wife Darlene of Sterling, JoAnn Shields and her partner Pete Carrabba of...
Mary E. Smith
February 15, 2011
Mary E. (Bull)Smith, 70, of 19K Goldwaithe Road died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 after an illness at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester. Her husband Stanley Smith died in 2001. Mrs. Smith was born on February 4, 1941 in Hartsville, South Carolina to Martha(Fountain) and Jordan Bull. She leaves a daughter, Sondra Knowles, and a son-in-law, Matthew Knowles. She was...
Agnes McGrath
February 14, 2011
Agnes (Tucker) McGrath, 87, of Worcester died Monday February 14, 2011 after a long period of declining health. Her husband of 50 years Paul F. McGrath, and a daughter Paula McGrath, predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Edward F. McGrath and his wife Jane, Suzanne M. Raynes and her husband Peter, all of Worcester, Andrew L. McGrath and...
Victoria V Rossi
February 12, 2011
Victoria V. (Giabatti) Rossi, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011, in her home. Her husband of sixty-six years, Armando J. Rossi, predeceased her in April 2009. Victoria is survived by her two loving daughters and their husbands, Gloria and Donald Ciappenelli of Weston and Paula M. and Thomas Lettic of Northborough; two sisters, Joan Savage of...
E. Marilyn Smith
February 12, 2011
Edith Marilyn Chase Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on 12 February 2011 at the Christopher House in Worcester, MA, after a brief illness. Marilyn was born on 20 July 1926 in Swampscott, MA and was the younger of two daughters born to the late Arthur B. and Edith L. Chase. Marilyn spent her childhood and young adulthood years in Swampscott,...
Mary Bussolari
February 12, 2011
Mary E. Bussolari passed away on February 12 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. Mary was born in Worcester in 1919 to Vincenzo and Carmela (Bonnano) Parella, and was a life-long resident of the city. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Mario W. Bussolari. She was also predeceased by brothers Joseph, Charles and Anthony...
Vincent F. Zollo
February 9, 2011
Vincent F. Zollo, 68, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, February 9th after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born January 8th 1943, in Worcester a son of Gaetano and Nicolina (Verdi) Zollo. He attended Worcester Public Schools, served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War era and has lived here all his life. Vinny,...
Frances A Terry
February 7, 2011
Frances A. (Ricciardi) Terry, 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday February 7th 2011, in the Lutheran Home, with her sons by her side. Frances is survived by her three beloved sons, Robert Terry and his wife Cindy, Wayne "Ringo" Terry, Anthony Terry and his wife Kim all of Worcester; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Two brothers,...
Mark H. Bengston
February 7, 2011
Mark H. Bengtson, 50, of Oxford, owner of Central New England Exterior Specialists, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011, at home. He is survived by his loving wife, Gina M. (Kanerva) Bengtson, owner of Decorative Solutions and Gina's Cleana's; a son, Nicholas Bengtson of Oxford; two step-daughters, Jessica Andersen of Whitinsville and Jaquelene Andersen of Leicester; a brother, David...
Dennis M Flynn
February 5, 2011
Dennis M. Flynn, 64, of Oxford passed away peacefully Saturday, February 5th 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife and partner of 43 years Carol A. (Maple) Flynn; three beloved sons, Dennis M. Flynn, Jr., and his wife Georgia of Worcester, Darryl S. Flynn and his wife Luz of Webster, Christopher D. Flynn...