Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Ruth E Melican

Ruth E Melican

March 5, 2010

Ruth E. (Sheanon) Melican, 89, of Shrewsbury formerly of Melrose St Worcester passed away Friday, March 5th 2010 in her home surrounded by her cherished family. Ruth's husband of 57 years, Worcester Police Captain Joseph P. Melican passed away in 2001. She is survived by her devoted children, Anne K. Servideo and her husband Joseph with whom Ruth lived and...

Carole M O'Loughlin

Carole M O'Loughlin

March 4, 2010

Carole M. (Pepin) O'Loughlin, 71, of Worcester passed away Thursday, March 4th 2010 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital with her family by her side. Carole is survived by her devoted children, Kevin B. O'Loughlin of Boston, Steven C. O'Loughlin and his wife Jennifer of Charlton, Mary M. O'Loughlin with whom she lived, and Tara B. O'Loughlin of Worcester; two...

Lorna Lamusta

Lorna Lamusta

March 4, 2010

Worcester - Lorna (Lemelin) Lamusta, 44, passed away on March 4, 2010 in the Boston Medical Center , with her husband and mother by her side after a long illness. Lorna is survived by her loving husband Michael Lamusta and his two children Dante and Olivia of Thompson, CT., her mother Linda Lemelin of No. Grafton; many aunts, uncles and...

John J Sokowaski Jr

John J Sokowaski Jr

March 4, 2010

John J. Sokowaski, Jr., 68, of Worcester passed away Thursday, March 4th in his home after a short illness. John is survived by his wife and partner of 44 years, Cheryl A. (Lafontaine) Sokowaski; his two cherished children, Mark J. Sokowaski and his wife Linda of Charlton; Michelle A. Temple and her husband Russell of Sutton, six beautiful grandchildren, Lucas,...

Anna M Kiley

Anna M Kiley

March 3, 2010

Anna M. (DeMalia) Kiley, 96, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester passed away Wednesday March 3rd after an illness. She was the wife of David D. Kiley who passed away in 1987. Anna is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great, grand nieces and nephews and great, great, grand nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Andrew and Vincent...

Peter J DiBenedetto

Peter J DiBenedetto

March 2, 2010

Peter J. "Black Pete" DiBenedetto, 80, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 after a long illness with Lung disease. Peter is survived by his devoted wife and partner of 57 years Congetta M. "Connie" (Iafrato) DiBenedetto; two cherished children, Nicholas and Gina DiBenedetto all of Shrewsbury; his best friend Reece; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A brother,...

Robert Leslie

Robert Leslie

February 28, 2010

Robert Leslie, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in The Lutheran Healthcare Center. His wife of fifty-three years, Kathleen (Daley) Leslie, predeceased him in 2003. He is survived by two sons, Robert Leslie of Marblehead and Mark Leslie and his wife Carol and their daughter Johanna K. Leslie all of Worcester. He was also predeceased by...

Sylvia B Story

Sylvia B Story

February 27, 2010

Sylvia B. (LaTour) Story, 89, of Cranston, Rhode Island, formerly of Worthington Avenue in Shrewsbury, MA, passed away, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Summit Commons in Providence. Her husband, Harlan M. Story, predeceased her in 1990. Sylvia is survived by her son, Lynn G. Story of Hopkinton; three daughters, Frayer Murphy of Fountain Valley, California, Marcelle Boule of Uxbridge,...

Mary V, Dunkerly

Mary V, Dunkerly

February 26, 2010

Mary V. ( O'Leary) Dunkerly, 60, of Portland Maine, formerly of Paxton died unexpectedly Friday February 26, 2010 from injuries she received in a car accident in New Hampshire. Mary is survived by her loving family; her husband of 40 years Allan S. Dunkerly, her mother Mary A. (Yankus) O'Leary of Worcester, a daughter Melissa A. Smith and her husband...

Scott R Zenaro

Scott R Zenaro

February 24, 2010

Scott R. Zenaro Sunrise: 6:27 a.m. June 19, 1973 Sunset: 3:42 a.m. February 24, 2010 Scott R. Zenaro, 36, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, with his loving family at his side, after a courageous six year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma. Scott is survived by his loving parents, Ronald C. and Carol A. (Giarusso) Zenaro of Shrewsbury;...

Frank A Reno

Frank A Reno

February 24, 2010

Frank A. Reno, 95, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, February 24th 2010 surrounded by his family after an illness. Frank was born in Worcester, one of ten children born to the late Santo and Rose (Scola) Reno. He attended Worcester Public Schools, met and married his wife of the past 72 years, Carmella (Pingatore) Reno. In 1943, he joined the...

Marcello D Faiola

Marcello D Faiola

February 18, 2010

Marcello D. Faiola, 41, of Auburn, passed away Thursday February 18th 2010, after suffering a cerebral vascular hemorrhage earlier in the week. Marcello is survived by his cherished wife and soul mate of 14 years, Linda J. (Rondeau) Faiola; a stepson, Michael P. Rondeau in California; his parents Albino Faiola and Louise B. (Duesberg) Faiola both of Worcester; an older...

Charles Marzilli

Charles Marzilli

February 17, 2010

Charles R. Marzilli, 88, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 17th 2010, after an illness. His family was by his side. Charles was born on February 20th 1922, one of nine children of the late Luigi and Jennie (Casa) Marzilli. He graduated from Commerce High School, joined the U.S. Army during World War II to serve his country and...

Joel A Hagenmaier

Joel A Hagenmaier

February 17, 2010

Joel A. Hagenmaier, 58 of Worcester, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2010 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Carol (Gilfoy) Hagenmaier; two sons, Randy and Jason Hagenmaier of Troy, Ohio; a stepson, Sean Gilfoy and his wife Karen of Worcester; two sisters, Rebecca Dillinger and her husband...

Dolores Buffone

Dolores Buffone

February 17, 2010

Dolores A. (Bourque) Buffone, 79 of Worcester passed away with her children by her side Wednesday, February 17th 2010 in the Christopher House. Dolores husband Armando A. Buffone passed away in 1993. She is survived by her three children, Steven M. Buffone and his wife Lisa of Worcester, Sandra L Roy and her husband Ronald of Sutton, Jo-Ann M. Correia...

Ruth Bernlitz

Ruth Bernlitz

February 17, 2010

Ruth (Zeena) Bernlitz, 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Orfalea) Zeena. Ruth leaves her husband of forty-nine years, Vincent Bernlitz; her sister, Helen Faucher and her husband Roger of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Robert Zeena of Worcester and Raymond Zeena and his...

Francis L Carrier

Francis L Carrier

February 15, 2010

Francis L. Carrier, 76, of Worcester passed away Monday, February 15th 2010 with his family at his side. Francis was born in Worcester on July 31st 1933 one of thirteen children born to Charles and Ethel (Marengo) Carrier. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and earned his associates degree from Worcester Junior College. He chose to join the U.S. Marines...

Anthony J Trafecante Jr

Anthony J Trafecante Jr

February 15, 2010

Anthony J. "Truffy" Trafecante Jr, 77, of Worcester passed away Monday, February 15th 2010 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Anthony was born in Worcester on Christmas day December 25th 1932, the son of the late Anthony J. Trafecante, Sr and Lena (Bronzo) Trafecante. He joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean Conflict and has lived...

Carmela R Millett

Carmela R Millett

February 15, 2010

Carmela R. (Giannuzzi) Millett of Worcester, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 in Millbury Healthcare Center. She was born in Worcester on January 2, 1920, the daughter of Gaetano and Angelina (Croce) Giannuzzi. Her husband of fifty-three years, Richard H. Millett, died on November 24, 1993. She leaves her daughter, Joan Zaleski and her husband, John of Worcester; two grandsons,...

Fusae Pignataro

Fusae Pignataro

February 15, 2010

Fusae M. (Yato) Pignataro, 82, of Worcester died peacefully at home Monday, February 15, 2010 with her loving daughters around her. She is survived by her two daughters, Maria E. and Michele A. Pignataro of Worcester, two sisters Haruko Kinishita, Kyu-Shu, Japan and Asako Waseda of Tokyo, Japan, and many nephews and nieces. Fusae was born in Fukuoka Ken Kyu-Shu,...

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