Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Fr. John F. McKenna

Fr. John F. McKenna

May 31, 2011

Fr. John F. McKenna, 82 of Worcester, formerly of Westminster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Center. Fr. McKenna is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Jean Babine of Gainesville, VA; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister, Marie Davey and a close friend, Ann Hanrahan. Fr. McKenna was...

M Wayne Portosa

M Wayne Portosa

May 29, 2011

M. Wayne Portosa, 57, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29th, 2011 in his home surrounded by his devoted family after a long illness. Wayne is survived by several family members including his mother, Italia (Silvestri) Portosa. He grew up in Worcester and later moved to Shrewsbury with his family. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family...

Raymond Marchant

Raymond Marchant

May 29, 2011

Raymond V. Marchant passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 with his loving wife by his side, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center of Worcester, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Jacquelyn (VonVillas) Marchant and four daughters, Victoria Pugliese and her husband Mark, Lisette Rosen and her husband Josh, Alexis Reagan and her...

Dolores A Locantore

Dolores A Locantore

May 29, 2011

Dolores A. Locantore, 63, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29th 2011. Dolores was born in Worcester; her father was the late Domenic Locantore. She graduated from North High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Dolores is survived by her son, Jonathan Locantore and his longtime companion Lisa Lee of Worcester; her mother Josephine (Monfreda) Locantore-Genatossio...

Arthur P. Carilo, Sr.

Arthur P. Carilo, Sr.

May 26, 2011

Arthur P. Carilo, Sr., 88, a longtime resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, May 26, 2011 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. His wife of 50 years, Rosalie (Johnson) Carilo predeceased him on June 25, 1995. He leaves his son, Arthur P. Carilo, Jr. and his wife Elaine of Worcester; two cherished grandchildren, Paul and his companion, Robin Richardson of Spencer,...

Rita V Lebruto

Rita V Lebruto

May 26, 2011

Rita V. Lebruto, 79, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 26th 2011. Rita was born February 21st 1932 a daughter of Michael A. and Clara F. (Marrino) Lebruto and has lived here all her life. Rita is survived by two nieces, Belinda R. Morrone, and Regina E. Cronan and her husband Cory; a nephew, Michael H. Morrone, a grand...

Anthony Pellegrino

Anthony Pellegrino

May 25, 2011

Anthony R. Pellegrino Jr., 78, of Worcester died peacefully on May 25, 2011 surrounded by his family. Anthony is survived by his devoted family; a daughter, Valerie Hagerty of Wareham: a son, Daniel Pellegrino of Cambridge: a sister, Sophie Ruggieri of Worcester: and a brother, John Pellegrino of Grafton. He also leaves three loving and caring grandchildren Jillian Hagerty of...

Henry E. Moran

Henry E. Moran

May 25, 2011

Henry E. "Hank" Moran, 87, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born in Burlington Vermont, March 9, 1924 to the late Henry E. McCuen Sr. and Clara (Morris) McCuen. He was later adopted by the late John E. Moran and Lena (Morris) Moran. After graduating from...

Phillip A. Ciccone

Phillip A. Ciccone

May 25, 2011

Phillip A. Ciccone, 70 of N.Oxford passed away peacefully Wednesday May 25th 2011 with family by his side after a long illness. Phil is survived by a son, Phillip L. Ciccone and his wife Kara of Euless, Texas; five sisters, Cecelia Kelley of North Oxford, Gerri Dupre and her husband Richard of North Brookfield, Lucia Ciccone in Maine, Penny Kulakusky...

Francesco J. Catino

Francesco J. Catino

May 23, 2011

Francesco "Frank" J. Catino, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2011 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Mr. Catino is survived by a brother, Lando Catino and his wife Angela of Worcester; two sisters, Yolanda Lombardi and her husband Dominic of Worcester and Millie Ann DeLoriea of Oxford; two close friends, Elizabeth and Paul Rheaume of...

John F. Ponton, Jr.

John F. Ponton, Jr.

May 22, 2011

John F. Ponton, Jr., 82 of Leominster, passed away on Sunday, May 22nd at home. A funeral service for John will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 10:30 in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 25th from 6-8 p.m. in...

Margaret Therrien

Margaret Therrien

May 18, 2011

Margaret S. (Jalboot) Therrien, 92, formerly of Commons Dr and Shrewsbury Crossing passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 18th 2011 with her family by her side. Margaret was born January 9, 1919, in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Saad) Jalboot. She grew up and graduated from Commerce High School and has lived in Shrewsbury more than 25 years. Margaret's...

Vito A. Carenzo

Vito A. Carenzo

May 15, 2011

Vito A. Carenzo, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Vito is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Joan Marie (Hansen) Carenzo; a son, Anthony V. Carenzo and his wife Erin of California; two step-sons, Brad O'Brien of Bangor, ME and Robert West of Providence; two brothers, Nicholas Carenzo and...

Hugo R D'Alessandro

Hugo R D'Alessandro

May 15, 2011

Hugo R. D'Alessandro, 79, of Shrewsbury and St. Augustine, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, in his home in Shrewsbury, surrounded by his loving family. Hugo is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Rosemarie (Groccia) D'Alessandro; four sons, Daniel A. D'Alessandro and his wife Annie of Derry, NH, David J. D'Alessandro and his wife Cynthia of...

Eric F Carter

Eric F Carter

May 14, 2011

Eric F. "Rick" Carter, 63, of Worcester, completed his life long journey when he transitioned peacefully from this world to the next on Saturday, May 14th 2011. Eric is survived by his best friend and long time companion, Julia Tufano and their cat "Princess": He also leaves behind his Aunt Frances "Fran" Sawers; a dear boyhood friend, Brother Benedict "Ben"...

Marie C. Needham

Marie C. Needham

May 12, 2011

Marie C. (Noonan) Needham, 84, of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday evening, May 12, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Center, West Boylston, MA. Her husband of thirty years, William Needham, died in 2007. She was also predeceased by her sister, Phyllis (Noonan) Rogan. She is survived by her sister, Frances (Noonan) Murphy of Danvers, MA and a stepson, Mark Needham of Worcester....

Mariano Conte

Mariano Conte

May 10, 2011

Mariano Conte, 91, of Acri, province of Cosenza Italy passed away May 10th 2011 in Italy. Mariano was born April 5, 1920 a son of Nicola and Rachela (Guagliardi) Conte, the 7th son of eight brothers and two sisters, most of whom pre deceased him. He has lived a big part of his life and enjoyed being a farmer in...

Vasil Rucho

Vasil Rucho

May 8, 2011

The servant of God, Vasil Rucho fell asleep in the Lord on May 7, 2011 at the age of 83. He and his beloved wife Florence (George) Rucho would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary next month. He is mourned by his daughter, Melanie (Rucho) Mentis and her husband Fr. Peter Mentis of Toronto, ON, and his son, Christopher Rucho...

Anthony M Annunziata

Anthony M Annunziata

May 7, 2011

Anthony M. Annunziata, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7th 2011 with his family by his side. Anthony was born September 29, 1931, in Worcester, a son of Silvio and Theresa (Ria) Annunziata. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury high School, and joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean War effort. Upon...

Diane A Remillard

Diane A Remillard

May 7, 2011

Diane A. (Mott) Remillard, 57, of New Braintree, formerly of Almont Avenue in Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Diane is survived by her loving husband of thirty-five years, Ronald P. Remillard, Sr.; a daughter, Laurie A. Crosbie and her husband Jason of Dennis; a son Ronald P....

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