Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Rosemary Zona

Rosemary Zona

October 31, 2010

Rosemary (DiMuro) Zona, 83 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Holy Trinity Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary's husband of 53 years, Nicholas G. Zona passed away on February 20, 2002. She is survived by a son Nicholas G. Zona of Auburn; two daughters, Virginia A. Mitchell and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury and...

Paulene Bombard

Paulene Bombard

October 30, 2010

Paulene (Sciamacco) Bombard 43, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010 peacefully at home. Paulene is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Michael L. Bombard; a daughter and best friend, Danielle Tillman of Worcester; her mother, Delores (Dulak) Sciamacco of Worcester; a brother, Jerry Moynihan of Woonsocket, RI; two sisters, Lucrezia Bonner of Worcester and Antonette Alward...

Joan M Fortin

Joan M Fortin

October 30, 2010

Joan M. (Belair) Fortin, 78, of Worcester, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Joan is survived by her former husband, Donald G. Fortin of Auburn; six children, two of whom she lived with and received care from, Raymond R. Fortin and Lisa A. Fortin and her fiancé Dale E. Robertson; another daughter, Cathleen M....

Robert M. Taylor

Robert M. Taylor

October 29, 2010

Robert M. Taylor, 63 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 29, 2010 at home. Robert is survived by his son, J. Dustin Taylor of Shrewsbury; his mother, Josephine (Klesyk) Taylor of Ansonia CT.; two brothers, Richard Taylor of Port Richie, Florida, and Gary Taylor of Ansonia CT: a sister, Geraldine "Gerry" Golski of Ansonia, CT: a nephew, Greg and...

Emanuele Manny Catino

Emanuele Manny Catino

October 28, 2010

Emanuele "Manny" Catino, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 28th 2010. Emanuele is survived by his wife Mary (Mazzilli) Catino; his two devoted children, Rose Camarra and her husband Robert, and Domenic Catino all of Worcester; Three cherished granddaughters, Jennifer Salyers and her husband Scott of Burbank, California, Jillian Valentine and her husband Tom of Worcester, Julie Eggers...

Arthur G. Clark Jr.

Arthur G. Clark Jr.

October 28, 2010

Arthur G. Clark Jr., 77, a longtime resident of West Boylston, died peacefully Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He leaves his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Patricia E. (Steiger) Clark; his two sons, Arthur G. Clark III and his girlfriend Julie Paschal of Princeton and Terry M. Clark...

Constance Tina Quitadamo

Constance Tina Quitadamo

October 27, 2010

Constance "Tina" (DeAngelis) Quitadamo, 78, of Worcester passed away Thursday, October 27th 2010, with her devoted husband and son at her side. She has joined her son in heaven, John Quitadamo who died unexpectedly in February of 1977. Tina was born July 4th 1932 in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (Papagni) DeAngelis. Tina was a member...

Giovanni Milan

Giovanni Milan

October 26, 2010

Giovanni Milan, 72, of Worcester a proud Italian and dedicated husband passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 26th 2010 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Giovanni is survived by his wife and best friend of 51 years,Antonia "Nina" (DiGioia) Milan; two brothers, Leone Milan and his wife Lina of Worcester, Nino Milan and his wife Rosanna; two...

Frank A. Vessella, Jr.

Frank A. Vessella, Jr.

October 23, 2010

Frank A. Vessella, Jr. 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2010 in UMASS Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene M. (Collette) Vessella. He is also survived by a son, Mark S. Vessella and his wife Jaqueline of Dudley; two daughters, Candace Vessella and her...

Acisclo Melendez

Acisclo Melendez

October 21, 2010

Acisclo Melendez 90, of Natick formerly of Puerto Rico and New York passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Autumn Village Nursing Home, Worcester surrounded by his loving family. Acisclo's wife Ana L. (Torres) predeceases him. He is survived by three sons, Acisclo Melendez, Jr. and his wife Gloria of Bronx, NY, Hector Melendez and his wife Margarita of San...

Lawrence J Teixeira

Lawrence J Teixeira

October 21, 2010

Lawrence J. Teixeira, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Golden Living Center, Worcester. Lawrence is survived by his son, Antonio E. Teixeira of Worcester as well as nieces and nephews, Georgia Floyd, Talvina "Sue", Karen, Linda, George, Cathy and Lorna Young, Laurie Riley, Lee Clark, Corena Dixon, Dee, Kevin, and Paula Teixeira; a brother in...

Dr Anthony J DiStefano MD

Dr Anthony J DiStefano MD

October 21, 2010

Dr. Anthony J. DiStefano, MD, 91 of Auburn passed away peacefully October 21st 2010 in his home surrounded by family. Dr DiStefano's wife of 51 years Helene I. (Stachelek) DiStefano passed away in 2000. He is survived by his four children, Dr. Anthony J. DiStefano, III DDS of Boston, Dr Mark S. DiStefano and his wife Dr. Mary K. Wendel...

Claire M. Kenadek

Claire M. Kenadek

October 20, 2010

Claire M. (Bilodeau) Kenadek, 80, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday October 20, 2010 in the Autumn Village surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Richard J. Kenadek died in 1984. Claire is survived by her children; a son Richard D. Kenadek and his wife Joanne of Millbury, two daughters Joan M. Fisher and her husband Larry, of Worcester, and Cheryl...

Patricia A. Donaghy

Patricia A. Donaghy

October 20, 2010

Patricia A.Donaghy, "Auntie Pat" 65, of Worcester died unexpectedly Wednesday October 20, 2010 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Patricia is survived by her son James H. Donaghy and his wife Elizabeth of Holden, her two grandchildren Paige and Brooke who were her pride and joy, her long time companion Sonny Dubrule, three brothers Charles, Richard...

Theresa M. Zak

Theresa M. Zak

October 19, 2010

Theresa M. "Terry" (Gadbois) Zak, 49 of Leicester passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Golden Living Center-The Hermitage. Theresa is survived by her mother, Alice L. (Galipeau) Carey and her husband Ronald of Leicester; her father, Joseph W. Gadbois and his wife Eleanor of Brookfield; three sisters, Susan Welch and her husband James of Worcester, Lorie Gadbois of...

Helen W Adams

Helen W Adams

October 19, 2010

Helen W. (Dube) Adams, 83, formerly of 74 Gates Lane, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was married to Charles E. Adams for 55 years, who died in 2003. Helen leaves a daughter Janet Parent and her husband Michael of Worcester, three sons, David Adams and his wife Carole of Northbridge, Paul Adams and his wife Lynne of...

Arthur A. Porcaro

Arthur A. Porcaro

October 18, 2010

Arthur A. "Artie" Porcaro Sr., 79, of Worcester and Dennisport passed away peacefully Monday, October 18th 2010 at home with his beloved family and friends at his side after a courageous fight with cancer. Artie is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 58 years, Rose G. (Colombo) Porcaro; his two cherished sons, Arthur A. "Butch" Porcaro, Jr.,...

Mary Perron

Mary Perron

October 18, 2010

Mary (Guarini) Perron, 75, formerly of Minot Street in Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 in Saint Mary Healthcare. Mary is survived by her daughter, Judith Perron; two brothers, Bernard "Bernie" Guarini and his wife Charlotte of Shrewsbury and their children, Joseph and Thomas Guarini and his wife Christina and their children Anthony and Nicholas; another brother, Maurice...

Ruth Lena Clay

Ruth Lena Clay

October 17, 2010

Ruth Lena (Santos) Clay, 77, of Worcester passed away home to the Lord, Sunday, October 17th 2010 in her home. Ruth's husband John Douglas Clay Sr. passed in 1990. Ruth is survived by her children, Dianna Lynn Gray and her husband Donald of Northboro, Paul E. Fonseca and his wife Laurie of Kissimmee Florida, Robert E. Gamble of Worcester, her...

Douglas Scott Lippman

Douglas Scott Lippman

October 17, 2010

Douglas Scott Lippman, 55, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was born in Los Angeles on December 7, 1954, son of the late Burt and Jeanne Lippman. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Johnna; his sons, Drew A. Lippman and David A. Buckley; his daughter, Wendy R. Spring and her husband...

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