Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Helena F Ciociolo

Helena F Ciociolo

April 24, 2011

Helena F. "Lena" (Marzziotti) Ciociolo, 93, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully, rising to the Lord to meet her husband on Easter Sunday, April 24th with her devoted family by her side. Lena's husband of 65 years, Louis J. Ciociolo passed away in 2005. She is survived by her devoted and cherished family; her son, Anthony G. "Gary" Ciociolo and...

Angelina M Olson

Angelina M Olson

April 23, 2011

Angelina "Lena" M. (DiLiddo) Olson, died on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis with her family by her side. Her loving husband, Charles "Oley" Olson, predeceased her in 1986. A native of Worcester, Lena fondly remembered working at Woolworth's downtown where she met her future husband, Charles "Oley" Olson and sister-in-law and friend, Beth. For the...

Janet Z Conte

Janet Z Conte

April 22, 2011

Janet Z. Conte passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Jewish Heathcare Center. She had been a patient there the past several months. Janet had bravely and gracefully battled cancer for the past ten years. Janet is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bernard R. Conte; her daughter, Kristen Conte...

Yvonne Shakour

Yvonne Shakour

April 21, 2011

Yvonne L. (LeClair) Shakour, 84, of Barre, formerly of Worcester died peacefully Thursday April 21, 2011 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Her husband Richard Shakour died in 2005. Yvonne is survived by a daughter Patricia Carpenter of Barre, a sister Esther Troy of Worcester, two granddaughters Kayla and Kelsey, several nephews and nieces, and her feline...

Mary Agnes Tanona

Mary Agnes Tanona

April 20, 2011

Mary Agnes (Gully) Tanona, 91 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 peacefully in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary's husband of fifty four years, Daniel F. Tanona, Jr. passed away on November 21, 1998. She is survived by three sons, Daniel F. Tanona, III and his wife Patricia of Wakefield, RI, John H....

Leo J. Hurley

Leo J. Hurley

April 19, 2011

Leo J. Hurley, 82, of Revere, formerly of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday April 19, 2011 in the Kindred Hospital Brighton surrounded by his family. His wife Doris B. (Latino) Hurley predeceased him. Leo is survived by his children; three sons, Paul Hurley and his wife Pauline of Spencer, Richard Hurley and his wife Carol also of Spencer ,Brian Hurley of...

Stella D Maguire

Stella D Maguire

April 18, 2011

Sally D. (Siemietkowski) Maguire, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 in the Saint Francis Home of Worcester. Her beloved husband of forty years, Paul E. Maguire, predeceased her in 1999. Sally is survived by her brother, Henry Shimkowski and his wife Theresa of Worcester; her dear friend, Gail Harrington and her family of Shrewsbury; many nieces and...

Robert C Steele Sr

Robert C Steele Sr

April 16, 2011

Robert C. Steele, 81, of Worcester passed away Saturday, April 16th 2011 in his home with family at his side. Robert was born in Purcellville, Virginia a son of Robert C. Steele, Sr. and Ruth E. (Jones) Steele. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Virginia, and earned his bachelor's degree in Business from Virginia Technical Institute. He entered the...

Luba N Trachimowicz

Luba N Trachimowicz

April 15, 2011

WORCESTER - God saw that the road was getting rough. The hills were hard to climb. He gently closed her weary eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine." Luba "Lou" Repekta Trachimowicz, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, with her loving family at her bedside. Luba was...

Virginia V DiPadua

Virginia V DiPadua

April 15, 2011

Virginia V. (Belsito) DiPadua, 84, of Worcester passed away Friday, April 15th 2011 in the University of Massachusetts hospital with her family by her side. Virginia was born December 12th 1926, a daughter of Vincenzo and Francesca (Ritacco) Belsito. She graduated from Worcester public schools; she met and married her devoted husband and love of her life for the past...

Richard M Small

Richard M Small

April 14, 2011

Richard M. Small, 64, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, April 14th in the UMass Memorial Healthcare, Memorial Campus with his devoted wife and family by his side. Richard was born In Boston, February 26th 1947, one of five children born to the Samuel and Ruth (Ferguson) Small. He grew up in Hopkinton, graduating from Hopkinton High as a standout athlete...

Angelina M Vescera

Angelina M Vescera

April 9, 2011

Angelina "Angie" M. (Marzilli) Vescera, 92, formerly of Westbrook Crossing in Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, April 9, 2011 with her family by her side in Stockton, California. Angie was born in Worcester, March 13, 1919; her parents were the late, Antonio and Michelina (Flaminio) Marzilli. She grew up and lived many years in Worcester, before moving to Shrewsbury Crossing. Angie's...

Jennie A Symonaick

Jennie A Symonaick

April 7, 2011

Jennie A. (Hanzarak) Symonaick, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty-five years, Chester S. Symonaick; their six children, Donald C. Symonick and his wife Carolyn of Bellingham, David M. Symonick of Worcester, Sharon L. Symonick and her husband Lloyd H....

Phyllis L. Latuga

Phyllis L. Latuga

April 4, 2011

Phyllis L. (Rose) Latuga, 89 of Worcester formerly of Oneida Ave. died peacefully Monday April 4, 2011 in the Golden Living Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Deno Latuga died in 1999. Phyllis is survived by two daughters, Susan Pichierri of Holden, Patricia LoConto and her husband Peter of Rutland, one son Paul D. Latuga and his wife...

Edward W O'Rourke Jr

Edward W O'Rourke Jr

April 4, 2011

Edward W. O'Rourke, Jr., 56, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011, in UMass Hospital. Ed is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Nancy A. (Kwiatkowski) O'Rourke, with whom he shared thirty-one wonderful years; their cherished sons, Edward "EJ" O'Rourke and Thomas "Tommy" O'Rourke, both at home; two sisters, Maureen Hunter of Westborough and Gale Racine...

Derrick Spencer Grippin

Derrick Spencer Grippin

April 2, 2011

Derrick Spencer Grippin, 30 of Edgewater, Florida formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2011 at Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Erica S. (Graybeal) Grippin of Rockingham, NC; two daughters, Kate Elizabeth Haynes and Alyssa Evette Grippin; his father, Brian Grippin of Denver, Colorado; many aunts, uncles and...

Albina Brosnihan

Albina Brosnihan

April 1, 2011

Albina "Al" (Kamandulis) Brosnihan, 88, formerly of 121 Bailey St. passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice Residence, Merrimac New Hampshire with her family by her side. Al was born in Worcester, a daughter of Adam and Benedicta (Bartusevich) Kamandulis. She graduated from Commerce High, and lived all her life in Worcester, spending the winters in Bradenton Florida for twenty...

Alexis Ann Nancy Lenti

Alexis Ann Nancy Lenti

April 1, 2011

Alexis Ann Nancy Lenti, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Alexis was born in Worcester, July 22, 1982. She graduated from Northbridge High School and was presently in the process of earning her nursing degree at Quinsigamond Community College. She is survived by her much loved son, Brayden Wesley Hutchinson, her...

Thomas F. Prendiville, Jr.

Thomas F. Prendiville, Jr.

March 30, 2011

Dateline: Worcester Thomas F. Prendiville Jr., 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in his home surrounded by his devoted family. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Mary E. (O'Connor) Prendiville; four sons, Thomas Prendiville and his wife Kim of Holden, John Prendiville and his partner Nancy Bombard of Worcester, David Prendiville and his wife LeAnne...

Walter T. Maloney

Walter T. Maloney

March 30, 2011

Walter T. "Wally" Maloney, 89, formerly of 299 Plantation St. a proud U.S. Marine who served his country in two War's with honor and distinction , passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 30th in his home. Wally was born in Worcester; his parents were the late, Timothy and Nellie (O'Connor) Sullivan. He attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated from St Peters...

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