Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Margaret E. Hesselton

Margaret E. Hesselton

June 17, 2011

Margaret "Peg" E. (Taylor) Hesselton, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Auburn Life Care Center. Peg is survived by her loving family including her daughter, Marcia Sylvia of Putnam, CT and her children, Johnny, David and Lisa; a son, Steven T. Hesselton and his wife Nancy and their children, Maggie, Tim and Abby Hesselton; three...

Cecile Cataldo

Cecile Cataldo

June 17, 2011

Cecile F. "Florence" (Herring) Cataldo, 82, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in her home. Her husband, Anthony Cataldo, Sr., predeceased her in 1998, and her son, Anthony Cataldo, Jr., predeceased her in 1990. Cecile is survived by a daughter, Cecile F. Cataldo of Barre; a step-daughter, Lucille Kasabula of Grafton; many grand children...

Frank J. Ricci

Frank J. Ricci

June 17, 2011

Frank J. Ricci, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in The Christopher House of Worcester. Frank is survived by two nieces, Debra Amend and her daughter Katie both of Holden, Theresa O'Brien and her husband James; a nephew, David Papagni and his wife Kathleen; his best friend of many years, Louise Skliut all of Worcester; grand...

Anselma Perez

Anselma Perez

June 15, 2011

Anselma Perez, 77, of Worcester, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in her home. Anselma was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico the daughter of Felix Adorno and Juana Perez and has lived in Worcester for over 33 years. She leaves her two sons, Jaime Rivera and Peter Rivera; three daughters, Ana H. Rivera, Yolanda...

Robert H Tainter

Robert H Tainter

June 12, 2011

Robert H. Tainter, 80, of West Boylston passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12th 2011 in his home. Robert was born June 14th 1931, in Worcester a son of Harvey and Elsie (Knowlton) Tainter. He graduated from Commerce High School. Met and married his wife of the past 60 years on May 26th; Ardeth "Bunny" (Clifford) Tainter. Together they raised their...

Ann Marie Astrella

Ann Marie Astrella

June 11, 2011

Anne M. (Spillane) Astrella, of Holden passed away Saturday, June 11th 2011 with her devoted husband by her side. Anne is survived by her husband and partner of 54 years, James R. Astrella; three cherished sisters, Mary "Rita" Williams and Dorothy Saucier both of Worcester and Margaret Tower of Bellingham; many Nieces, Nephews and friends. A sister, Eileen Woodward pre...

JR Thomas

JR Thomas

June 9, 2011

Brian "JR" W. Thomas, Jr., 35, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 in UMass Hospital. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, Tania (Bishop) Thomas and their sons, Trey H. Thomas and Tyson B. Thomas, a step-son, Christopher R. Pearson and a step-daughter, Madison R. Pearson all at home in Grafton. He also leaves...

Mary B Gentile

Mary B Gentile

June 9, 2011

Mary B. (Santora) Gentile, 88, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family to join her cherished son Mark in heaven Thursday, June 9th 2011. Mary was born December 9, 1922 in Worcester, one of four children born to Marco and Filomena (Grande) Santora. She graduated from Commerce High, met and married her husband...

James Brodin Sr

James Brodin Sr

June 9, 2011

James F. Brodin, Sr., 66 of First Street passed away Thursday, June 9th 2011 in his home after a long period of declining health. James is survived by three sons, James Brodin, Jr. and his wife Helen of Holden, Mark Brodin and his companion Michele Scricco of Worcester, Derek Brodin and his wife Karen of East Boston; Three daughters, Kimberly...

Janice Santos

Janice Santos

June 8, 2011

Janice Santos, 37, of Worcester died June 8, 2011, in her home. Janice leaves behind her three cherished children, Ricardo "Ricky" Pereira, Jr., Nathaniel and Natalie Felix all of Worcester; her parents, Fernando Santos, Sr. and Antonia (Figueroa) Santos in Puerto Rico; two brothers, Fernando Santos, Jr, and Nelson Santos in Puerto Rico and her twin devoted sister Denise Santos...

Mary M Grosso

Mary M Grosso

June 7, 2011

Mary M. (Pino) Grosso, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away, Tuesday June 7, 2011, just 6 weeks after her husband who cherished her for 63 years, Louis J. Grosso, passed away on April 26th. Mary was born in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of Rosario and Angelina (Torre) Pino. She grew up in Providence, met and married her husband Louis J....

Nancy Marie Shippole

Nancy Marie Shippole

June 6, 2011

Nancy M. (Hoban) Shippole, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy is survived by her three devoted daughters, Mary Elizabeth Shippole of Princeton, NJ, Anna Brabazon and her husband Steven of Sleepy Hollow, NY and Jennifer Shippole of New York City, NY; two grandchildren, John Patrick and Jenna...

Michelina Santora

Michelina Santora

June 6, 2011

Michelina (DePari) Santora, 93, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Monday, June 6th 2011 with her family at her side after a period of declining health. Michelina was born on November 7th 1917, in Worcester a daughter of Anthony and Philomena (Pasquerella) DePari. She grew up in Worcester, met and married her husband Ralph Santora who passed away in 1985. Together...

Wanda A Kopacz

Wanda A Kopacz

June 3, 2011

Wanda A. (Starczewski) Kopacz, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Friday June 3, 2011 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Edward Kopacz predeceased her. Wanda is survived by a sister Theresa Osowski of Worcester, a daughter in law Eileen Kopacz with whom she lived and was her primary caregiver, three grandchildren; Robert J. Kopacz, David A. Kopacz,...

Louise T Desto

Louise T Desto

June 3, 2011

Louise T. (Bisceglia) Desto, 89, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Her loving husband of forty-six years, Joseph B. Desto, predeceased her in November 1984. Louise is survived by a daughter, Theresa M. Manna of Shrewsbury; two sons, Joseph B. Desto, Jr. and his wife Patti of...

Constance M Bombard

Constance M Bombard

June 3, 2011

Constance "Connie" M. (Daigle) Bombard, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Connie is survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Richard L. Bombard; four sons, Richard L. Bombard, Jr. of Salt Lake City; Robert J. Bombard and his wife Theresa of Grafton, James J. Bombard, Sr....

Elias A Husson II

Elias A Husson II

June 1, 2011

Elias "Lou" A. Husson, II, 44, of North Grafton, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. Lou is survived by his beloved mother, Ruth (Salvidio) Husson; his four siblings, a sister, Lorna M. D'Addio and her husband Peter of Naples, Florida, a brother, John E. Husson and...

Loretta Biuso

Loretta Biuso

June 1, 2011

Loretta A. "Aunty" Biuso of Worcester died peacefully early Wednesday Morning June 1, 2011 after an illness in the UMASS Medical Center. Loretta is survived by her niece Anita Jarvis who was her primary caregiver and had a close relationship for many years, Anita's husband Paul and their three children;Christopher Jarvis (her "baby love") Nicholas Jarvis (her ("juice") and Deanna...

Alice M. Gingras

Alice M. Gingras

June 1, 2011

Alice M. (Landry) Gingras, 102 of Worcester passed away Wednesday, June 1st 2011 with her family by her side. Alice was born May 11th 1909, in South Ashburnham a one of 10 children born to Ulic and Clara (Morriseau) Landry. She was raised in Gardner and attended Gardner public schools and has lived in Worcester most of her life. Alice's...

Robert J. Scricco

Robert J. Scricco

June 1, 2011

Robert J. Scricco, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at The Willows at Worcester. Robert's first wife of thirty nine years, Helen M. (Lapriore) Scricco passed away on September 4, 1985. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Gloria F. (Rathay) Scricco; a son, John R. Scricco and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury;...

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