Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph Quaglieri
September 27, 2009
Joseph Quaglieri, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, September 27th 2009. Joseph was born May 11th 1922, in Worcester, a son of Bernardo and Maria (Icovelli) Quaglieri. He was educated in the Worcester Public schools. He enlisted in U.S. Navy to serve his country during World War II, aboard the Battleship U.S.S. Iowa, taking part in...
Eleanor E Milosz
September 27, 2009
Eleanor Evelyn (Hale) Milosz, 82, died peacefully on September 27, 2009 with her children at her side. She leaves her daughter Elaine E. Milosz, her son Richard M. Milosz, her grandson Graham R. Milosz, and her sister Frances J. Stakun all of Worcester, plus several nieces and nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her sister Elizabeth M. Dudula...
Patricia E. Crowley
September 27, 2009
Patricia E. (Hunt) Crowley, 81, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday September 27, 2009 surrounded by her loving family in the Christopher House. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Michael F. Crowley, two sons; Thomas and James Crowley of Worcester, three daughters; Catherine Testa and her husband Michael, of Worcester, Paula Bovenzi and her husband Michael of Worcester,...
Audrey V, Hennessy
September 26, 2009
Audrey V. (Lawrence) Hennessy, 64, of North Oxford died unexpectedly Saturday September 26, 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital. Her husband David E. Hennessy died in 1981. Audrey is survived by her loving family; her son Kevin D. Hennessy and his wife Kathleen of North Oxford, two grandchildren Shannen and Lauren, two brothers Michael Lawrence and his wife Ann Marie of...
Kenneth J. Daignault Sr
September 25, 2009
Kenneth J Daignault Sr. 71, died peacefully Friday September 25, 2009 in the Beth Israel Hospital Surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his five children; Kenneth J.Daignault Jr. and his wife Barbara of Holden, Jeffrey C. Daignault of Largo Florida, and R. Randy Daignault and his wife Amy of Worcester. Two...
Catherine M DeCharles
September 22, 2009
Catherine M. "Katie" (Looney) DeCharles, 50, of Harwichport formerly of Worcester died unexpectedly Monday September 21, 2009 at home. "Katie" is survived by her loving family; her husband of 28 years Thomas A.DeCharles, her mother Joan S. (Sullivan) Looney of Worcester, two daughters. Jacqueline M. DeCharles at home, and Kelly A DeCharles of Windsor New Hampshire, 2 brothers Thomas J....
Marjorie A. Duquette
September 22, 2009
Marjorie A (Fresolo) Duquette 77, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Tuesday September 22, 2009 in Christopher House of Worcester, surrounded by her loving children. Marjorie's husband of nearly 55 years passed away January 12, 2007; She is survived by her five children: Her two sons, John P. Duquette and his wife Susan of Northboro, Paul J. Duquette and his...
Rocco W De Prospo
September 21, 2009
Rocco W. De Prospo, a lifelong Worcester resident and Master Electrician passed away Monday, September 21st 2009 surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Rocco was born in Worcester, a son of the late Oreste and Mary (Campanale) De Prospo, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, entered the U.S. Army during World War II to serve his country. Upon returning...
Mary B. Ritacco
September 21, 2009
Mary B. (Breen) Ritacco, 83, of Worcester, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of nearly sixty years, Arthur N. Ritacco, predeceased her in August 2006. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane DeAngelis and her husband Charles of Worcester; two brothers, Robert J. Breen of Worcester, and William M....
Henry L Guertin
September 20, 2009
Henry L. Guertin, 83, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2099 in Millbury Healthcare Center after a period of failing health. Henry, son of the late Charles and Emilda (Lanoie) Guertin, was born in Worcester on July 14, 1926. In 1948, he married his beloved wife, Rita E. (Fortier) Guertin. Following his marriage to Rita, he...
Matilda A Holland
September 20, 2009
Matilda "Tillie" A. (Galli) Holland, 72, of Grafton and Dennis Port, formerly of Millbury, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Gerald F. Holland, predeceased her in October 2002. Tillie is survived by a daughter, Donna M. Dunn and her husband David, with whom she lived; two sons, Gerald "Jim" Holland and...
Charolette C. Foschi
September 17, 2009
Charlotte C. (McFadden) Foschi, 86, of Worcester formerly of Rockaway Beach, New York passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19th 2009 with her daughter at her side. Charlotte was born and raised in Queens, NY, marrying her late husband Edmund J. Foschi who passed away in 1978 after 26 years of marriage. Together they raised their children in Rockaway before she...
Vincent F Gorgoglione Sr
September 15, 2009
Vincent F. Gorgoglione, Sr., 90, formerly of 50 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, passed away in the Christopher House on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. His wife of sixty years, Mary (Peris) Gorgoglione, passed away in 2001. He is survived by his son, Vincent F. Gorgoglione, Jr. and his wife Christine of Leicester; his three daughters, Patricia Wassel of Worcester, Judith McLaughlin and...
Leslie Hamilton
September 13, 2009
L. Ron Hamilton, 71, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born December 4, 1937 in the "Great Northwest", Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of Irwin and Ellen (Peterson) Hamilton. Ron entered the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served aboard the USS Arcadia as a Canadian citizen....
Clara Papagno
September 12, 2009
Clara (Ritacco) Papagno, 88, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 in the comfort of her home. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Paul Papagno. Clara was born at home in Worcester, daughter of Demetrio and Rose (Zarette) Ritacco, and has lived in the same home all her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint...
Edward W Lee
September 12, 2009
Edward W. Lee, 81, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday September 12, 2009 in the Golden Living Center-Hermitage surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Jill P. (Buduski) Lee, his children; Edward W. Lee Jr. Robert E. Lee, Michael A. Lee, Christian E. Lee, Karen Lee, and Vanessa A. Lee. Eight grandchildren, Sara, Michael,...
Joanna Fiore
September 10, 2009
Joanna (Docimo) Fiore, 70, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 10, 2009 in her home surrounded by her cherished family after a year and a half battle with leukemia. Joanna was born, April 1, 1939, a daughter of Frank and Michelina (Protano) Docimo. She graduated from Commerce High School, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from The Massachusetts...
Antonio J. Oliveri
September 10, 2009
Antonio J. Oliveri, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Antonio is survived by his family, including his loving wife Frances B. (Betti) Oliveri with whom he would have shared fifty-nine years of marriage later this month; their children, son, Nicholas J. Olivieri and his wife Deborah of Tampa,...
James Louis English
September 6, 2009
James Louis English, 77, of Worcester passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009, in the Beaumont at University Commons Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by his family. James was born October 5th 1932, in Patterson, N.J., son of the late James L. and Elzena (Brewer) English. James lived in Patterson, served his country in the U.S. Army during the latter end of...
Raffaela Casillo
September 6, 2009
Raffaela Casillo, 84, of Worcester passed away Sunday, September 6th 2009 with family by her side. Raffaela was born April 1, 1925, in Worcester a daughter of Stanislaus and Amelia (Romano) Casillo. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools, worked over 30 years for the Worcester City Hospital before retiring in 1990. She is survived by her four sisters, Mary A....