Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John Willie Yanczewski
July 7, 2011
John R. "Willie" Yanczewski, 68, of Worcester passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 in St Vincent Hospital with his family by his side. John was born July 17, 1942, in Webster, a son of John and Mary F. (Mahoney) Yanczewski. He graduated from High School joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served with the 5th Infantry Division...
Irene Capurso
July 6, 2011
Irene A (Razzano) Capurso, 91 of Worcester, formerly of McRae Court, passed away Wednesday, July 6th 2011 at the Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Irene's husband of sixty eight years, Joseph R Capurso passed away in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Stukowski and her husband Paul of Worcester; A son in law, John Ferdella,...
Loretta N. Groleau
July 4, 2011
Loretta N. (Mitchell)(Waskevich) Groleau, 88, a longtime resident of Worcester died peacefully Monday, July 4, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Her husband, Alphonse J. Groleau died in 2008. Loretta is survived by her two sons, Albin Waskevich and his wife Elinor of Auburn and Daniel Waskevich and his wife Lisa of Worcester; four daughters, Loretta Kuizinas-Carpenter and...
Margaret M Mattero
July 2, 2011
Margaret M. (Perna) Mattero, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Her beloved husband, Patsy A. Mattero, predeceased her in December 1978. Margaret is survived by her loving son, James N. Mattero and his wife Peggy of Shrewsbury; a sister, Rose A. Mercadante of West Boylston; six grandchildren, Joanne Parenti and her...
Richard M. Kirkpatrick
July 2, 2011
Richard M. Dick' Kirkpatrick, 89 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at home with his devoted family by his side. Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Claire C. (Johnson) Kirkpatrick; a son, Michael R. Kirkpatrick and his wife Rita of Leicester; a daughter, Nancy M. Kirkpatrick of Auburn; a grandson, Stephen R. Acquista; a...
Dorothy N Holmberg
July 2, 2011
Dorothy N. (Spills) Holmberg, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Henry R. Holmberg; three sons, Kurt D. Holmberg of Wasilla, Alaska, Keith S. Holmberg and Kent M. Holmberg both of Worcester; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was born...
Rita M. D'Ambra
June 30, 2011
Rita M. (Pingitora-Tortorino) D'Ambra, 82 of Worcester formerly of Millbury, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rita's husband of forty-two years, John E. D'Ambra, Sr. passed away on April 25, 1999. She is survived by her son, John E. D'Ambra, Jr. of Brookfield; her daughter, Julie D'Ambra and her significant other, Ronald...
Federico A Colombo
June 30, 2011
Federico "Fred" A. Colombo, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at home, with his loving family by his side. Federico is survived by his loving wife, best friend and partner of sixty-three years, Laura A. (Lopriore) Colombo, two devoted children, a son, Stephen A. Colombo and his wife Debra of Bristol, Virginia; a daughter, Joanne M....
Marie J. Vacca
June 28, 2011
Marie J. (Ciociolo) Vacca, 89 of Worcester, formerly of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. Vincent's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Marie was born in Worcester on September 14, 1921, a daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette (DiVerdi) Ciociolo. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Chester B. Marek who passed away...
Dominic J DiBaro Sr
June 28, 2011
Dominic J. DiBaro, Sr., of Worcester, passed away June 28th 2011, at Holy Trinity with his family by his side. Dominic is survived by his wife and partner of 65 years Grace A. (DiLeo) DiBaro; three devoted children, Diane Morrone and her husband Frank, Ronald J. DiBaro and his wife Carolyn, and Gina DiBaro all of Worcester; nine brothers and...
George E Snyder
June 28, 2011
George E. Snyder, 54, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, June 28th 2011 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. George was born in Worcester; his father was the late George G. Snyder and has lived here all his life. George is survived by his devoted and much loved family, his mother, Elizabeth (Fassett) Snyder with...
Frank V Toscano
June 26, 2011
Frank V. Toscano, 90, of Charlton, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011, in The Auburn Life Care Center. His wife, Dolly (Holstead) predeceased him in 2000. Frank leaves his sister, Dolores Russo of Yonkers, NY; a sister in law, Judi Toscano of Worcester; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony in 2006....
Frances P. Giorgio
June 23, 2011
Frances P. (DeFalco) Giorgio, 68, of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, in her home. Her husband, Frank P. Giorgio, predeceased her in 2007. Frances is survived by her loving children, a daughter, Gina F. Zenaro and her husband David of Auburn; two sons, Paul F. Giorgio and his wife Diana of Millbury and Dany S. Giorgio of...
Peter J Olivieri
June 22, 2011
Peter J. Olivieri, 79 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in his home. Peter was born February 8th 1932, in Worcester a son of Nicola and Margaret (Bucciaglia) Olivieri. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School where he was a standout pitcher on the baseball team. Peter then joined the U.S. Army...
Anna D. Loconto
June 22, 2011
Anna D. Loconto, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Anna is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Anthony Loconto both of Worcester; fourteen nieces and nephews; many grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Peter "Perry Conte", Alfred and Andrew Loconto, two sisters, Rose Ratchford and Lucy Loconto,...
Mary R. D'Errico
June 21, 2011
Mary R. (Daboul) D'Errico, 92, formerly of Echo Street, Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband, Julio D'Errico, predeceased her in June of 2002. Mary is survived by a sister, Florence Birmingham of Millbury; nephews and nieces including, Anthony Carter and his wife Joan of Shrewsbury, Elinore Gallo and her husband Al of...
William Ritacco
June 20, 2011
William M. "Bill" Ritacco, 81, of Worcester passed away Monday, June 20th 2011 in the presence of his devoted family after a brief period of declining health. Bill was born February 8, 1930 in Worcester. He was the son of Gennaro and Filomena (Algieri) Ritacco. He graduated from Commerce High School and the New England School of Accounting. Following graduation,...
Roger J. Payne
June 20, 2011
Roger J. Payne, 75 of St. Petersburg, Florida (formerly of 78 Bowker St. Worcester, Ma.) a retired Police Officer for the City Of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20th , 2011 in the Veterans Administration Medical Complex in Bay Pines, Florida. He leaves a his son Robert K. Payne and his wife Shannon of Holland, MA.; 2 daughters,...
Rosalia Sciannameo
June 20, 2011
Rosalia (Grassi) Sciannameo, 91, of Shrewsbury formerly of Worcester passed away at home, in the arms of her daughter, Monday, June 20th 2011. Rosalia was born in Gravina, province of Bari, Italy, a daughter of Michele and Maria Luigia (Pacella) Grassi. She grew up and lived in Italy until immigrating to Worcester with her family in 1958. She and her...
Grace Bombredi
June 20, 2011
Grace (Prizio) Bombredi passed away after a short illness June 20, 2011 at Worcester Medical Center, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She leaves her loving husband of 61 years, Nicholas G. Bombredi; her son Thomas Bombredi and his wife Deborah; and her cherished grandsons Scott and Corey Bombredi, and Nicholas Catachio. She also leaves her devoted sister Vincenza...
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