Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Grace D. Ventresca
March 9, 2011
Grace D (D'Elia) Ventresca, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 9th at Shrewsbury Nursing Home and Rehabilitation following a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph who was her cherished partner for 66 years. She leaves her daughter, Joann Ventresca Iacaboni and her husband Vincent J. Iacaboni of Jackson, Mississippi; three sisters, Mary Silvestry of Westboro, Angelina...
Nancy E Phillips
March 8, 2011
Nancy E. Phillips, PhD., 59, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Her husband, David P. Carter, predeceased her in August 2010. Nancy was born in Napa, California, daughter of the late, Lawrence E. Phillips. Nancy met her husband at the University of California Berkley in 1973. Nancy and David joined their lives together in 1974. They enjoyed...
Marjorie M. Dupuis
March 8, 2011
Marjorie M. (Granger) Dupuis, 79, of Boylston, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in UMASS Medical Center after being stricken ill at work. She leaves her best friend and devoted husband of 52 years, William O. Dupuis; two sons, Marc W. Dupuis of Boylston and Michael P. and his wife Kelly Ann Dupuis of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Michele Baird of Boylston...
Leo B. Forzley Jr
March 7, 2011
Leo B. Forzley, Jr. 53, of Sterling, VA, formerly of Worcester and Webster passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 7th 2011 in Virginia after suffering a heart attack while at work. Leo was born March 17th 1957, in Worcester. He attended Worcester Academy, and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. He then lived in Worcester and Webster before moving to Sterling...
Orsolina Giaquinto
March 5, 2011
Orsolina (D'Andrea) Giaquinto, 66 of Worcester formerly of San Nicola la Strada, Italy, passed away on March 5, 2011 in Bolton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her loving family. Orsolina is survived by two sons, Sebastiano Giaquinto and his wife Jeanette Ramos-Giaquinto of Southbridge and Nicola Giaquinto of Worcester; three daughters, Adele, Antonietta and Anna Giaquinto and her husband...
Blanche E Taylor
March 5, 2011
Blanche E.(Bates) Taylor, 78, of Worcester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Blanche is survived by a daughter, Debra (Taylor) Claudio of Webster; two sons, Leslie L. Taylor, Jr. and Michael A. Taylor, both of Worcester; a brother, Harry E. Bates of Farmington, CT;...
William J Hayes
March 4, 2011
William Joseph ("Billy") Hayes, 49, of Paxton, MA passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2011. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on March 16, 1961, he grew up in Malden, earned his Bachelors Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College and has lived in Paxton more than 13 years. Billy is survived by his wife of 25 years, Denise (MacDonald) Hayes, their...
Donna M Johnson
March 3, 2011
Donna M. (Adua) Johnson, 54, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by her loving family. Donna is survived by her loving husband of thirty-three years, Richard P. Johnson, Jr.; a son, Matthew P. Johnson of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Melissa Johnson of Shrewsbury; her parents, Richard and Beverly (Capalbo) Adua of...
Joseph A. Helie
March 2, 2011
Joseph A. Helie, Sr., 93 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the St. Francis Home. Joseph's wife of 47 years, Norma B. (Provost) Helie passed away in 1986. He is survived by five daughters, Paula B. Gerardi and her husband Donald of Worcester, Judith A. McCarthy and her husband Roland of Lisbon, CT., Janet L. Lucey...
Lucy T. Daviau
March 1, 2011
Lucy T. (DiPadua) Daviau, 94 of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in the Christopher House with her loving family by her side. Lucy's husband of 47 years, Joseph H. Daviau, passed away in 1985. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Barbara L. Simpson and her husband Robert and Beatrice M. Pinkham and her husband Walter...
Joseph F Panarelli Sr
March 1, 2011
Joseph F. "Joe" Panarelli, Sr., 68, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, March 1st 2011 in St Vincent Hospital after an illness. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Phyllis L. (Lodi) Panarelli; his three children, Joseph F. Panarelli, Jr. and his wife Maria of Worcester; Paul A. Panarelli and his wife Joanne, Jodi A. Couture and his...
Rocco A DeProspo
February 28, 2011
Rocco A. "Rocky" DeProspo, 87, of Worcester, passed away Monday, February 28th in his home after a period of declining health with his family by his side. Rocco was a leap year baby born on February 29th 1924 in Worcester His parents were the late Domenic DeProspo, Sr. and Theresa (Bruciano) DeProspo. He graduated from Worcester public schools served in...
Roxanne L. Notarangelo
February 25, 2011
Roxanne L. (Johnson) Notarangelo, 75 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011 in Westborough Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Roxanne is survived by her husband of 58 years, John M. Notarangelo, Jr.; three children, Susan Rist and her husband Stephen of Shrewsbury which whom she lived with, Daniel Notarangelo of Sterling and Virginia...
Mildred D'Acri-Marnalse
February 25, 2011
Mildred M. (Costa) D'Acri-Marnalse, 86, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, February 25th in her home with her cherished family by her side. Mildred's first husband Louis D'Acri passed away in 1965. Her second husband Edward Marnalse passed away in 1977. She is survived by her two devoted children, Louis D'Acri Jr and his wife Linda of Worcester, and Karen...
Joseph Martin, Jr.
February 24, 2011
Joseph Martin, Jr., 68 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011 surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Worcester on October 2, 1942 to Joseph Martin, Sr. and Irene (Cournoyer) Martin and lived in Worcester all his life. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, brother-in-law and "Uncle Joe." He is survived by his wife of...
William H McHugh
February 24, 2011
William H. McHugh, 85, a longtime Shrewsbury resident and employee passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 with his family by his side. Williams's wife of 62 years, Lucille M. (Stone) McHugh passed away in 2007. He is survived by his beloved daughter Sandra L. Dumais and her husband John of Worcester; two cherished grandchildren, Lisa M. Dumais and Amy J....
Paul P Pietrowicz
February 23, 2011
Paul P. Pietrowicz, 63, of Worcester , retired Worcester Superior Court Officer, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 after being stricken ill. Paul was born in Worcester, October 2nd 1947 the son of the late Stanley J. and Viola (Ouellette) Pietrowicz. He graduated in 1966 from Commerce High, served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard and has lived here all...
Beverly A.E. Booth
February 22, 2011
Beverly A. E. (Cross) Booth, 72, of Auburn died Tuesday February 22, 2011 unexpectedly at home. Beverly is survived by her loving family; a son, John E. Booth 11 and his wife Cynthia of Sturbridge, one daughter Beverly A. Tremblay of Charlton, three grandchildren; Scott Tremblay of Charlton, Jessica Booth and John E. Booth 111 both of Sturbridge, a brother...
Joseph Preston
February 22, 2011
Joseph C. Preston, 91, of North Oxford and Laguna Hills California, formerly of Worcester, MA a retired Sergeant Major, in the Marine Corps passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 22nd in his California home. Joe was born in Worcester a son of James S. and Mary F. (Mason) Preston. He graduated from Commerce High School and the New England School of...
Alfred R Morin Sr
February 21, 2011
Alfred R. Morin, 88, of Worcester passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after suffering a medical condition earlier. Al is survived by his wife and partner of 58 years Phyllis (Lelakis) Morin; his three devoted children, Alfred Morin, Jr. and his wife Lea, Michael Morin and his wife Michele, Cynthia Girardi and her husband...