Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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;...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....










