Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Vanessa Brown
November 28, 2009
Vanessa Joan Brown of Charlton, passed away on November 28, 2009, with her family by her side. Vanessa was a vibrant, spirited, extremely gracious, yet determined woman whose personality drew many friends to her throughout her too brief life. Her large extended family and all of her friends, including her six lifelong friends from Maine, will miss her and that...
Eli R Haddad
November 26, 2009
Eli R. Haddad, 79, of Worcester formerly of Dillon St passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, November 26th 2009. Eli was born in Worcester on November 27th 1929, a son of Lebanese immigrants Frank and Angelina (Haddad) Haddad. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Eli then...
Richard Eugene Cramer
November 26, 2009
Richard E. Cramer, 71, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis A. (Parmelee) Cramer for 50 years. Born on November 14, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell and Grace (Miller) Cramer. He is also survived by his two daughters, Karen Mancini and her husband Marc of...
Nancy H. Zamarro
November 25, 2009
Nancy H. (Subolosky) Zamarro, 63, of Shrewsbury and Oak Bluffs, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, in Wachusett Extended Care Center, Holden. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Michael P. Zamarro; two daughters, Jayme L. Zamarro and her fiancé Rob Gangi and Jill L. Zamarro all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Barbara Laimond in California and Janet...
Lois Rosemary Yeulenski
November 24, 2009
Lois Rosemary (Verdini) Yeulenski, 62, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, with her loving family around her. Lois is survived by her son, Thomas E. Yeulenski, Jr. and his wife Raina and their children, Jack B. and Charlotte M. Yeulenski; her loving companion, William A. Deering; a brother, Arthur H. Verdini...
Jane J. Lapolito
November 24, 2009
Jane J. (Giorgio) Lapolito, 68, of Worcester,died peacefully Tuesday November 24,2009 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Her husband Maurice A. Lapolito died in 2000. Jane is survived by two sons; Anthony F. Lapolito and his wife Elizabeth of Grafton, Joseph M. Lapolito and his wife Julie of Worcester,a daughter Gina M. Lowe and her husband Bryan of...
Theresa R Millett
November 24, 2009
Theresa M. (Roy) Millett, 83, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, November 24th 2009 surrounded by her devoted family. Theresa is survived by her devoted husband and partner of 63 years, John E. Millett; a son, John Millett with whom she lived; a daughter, Sharon Bates and her husband David of Leicester; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews....
Joseph Mattero
November 23, 2009
Joseph M. Mattero, Sr., 69, of Shrewsbury passed away Monday, November 23rd 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family after courageous battle with bladder cancer. . Joe was born June 26th 1940 in Shrewsbury; his father was the late Patsy A. Mattero. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his degree from Worcester...
William P. Olson
November 22, 2009
William P. Olson, 50, of Worcester passed away Sunday, November 22nd 2009 surrounded by his family. William was born August 19th 1959 in Worcester; He graduated from Holy Name High School class of 1978 and has lived here all his life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Phyllis R. (Phenix) Olson; two cherished daughters, Samantha and...
James J. DonFrancisco
November 20, 2009
James J. DonFrancisco, 78 of Worcester died peacefully Friday November 20, 2009 in the Rose Monahan Residence. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Elaine M. (Nigro) DonFrancisco, one brother Pasquale "Pat" DonFrancisco, and a sister Josephine Tamburro, a brother in law Michael Nigro of Alaska, and nephews Michael Tamburro and Perry DonFrancisco, nieces: Tanna Zona, Jorden Connell,and...
Genevieve B. Powers
November 20, 2009
Worcester-- Genevieve B. Powers, 94, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2009. She was born in 1915 in Worcester, the daughter of Vincent and Mary Maciejka, who emigrated from Lubca, Galicia, Poland and settled in Worcester in 1907. Mrs. Powers was predeceased by her husband James Powers, a retired Worcester Policeman in 1994 and her beloved son, James (Jimmy) who...
MaryAnne Awad
November 16, 2009
Mary Anne (Lotuff) Awad, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home on, Monday, November 16, 2009. Her beloved husband, John Awad, predeceased her in 1991. Mary Anne is survived by her daughter, Paula Salem and her husband Larry of Sutton; two grandchildren, Nicole Trani of Millbury and John Salem of Grafton; three brothers, Joseph Lotuff of Ware, Salim Lotuff...
Peter Arena
November 16, 2009
Peter Arena, 91, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday November 16, 2009 at home with his family. His wife Mary A. (Pedone) Arena died in 1994. Peter is survived by his loving family; three sons, Peter F. Arena and his wife Sherry of Virginia, John D. Arena of Riverside, R.I. and Wayne D. Arena of Sterling, a brother Alfred Arena and...
Betty Ann Warner
November 16, 2009
Betty Ann Warner, 55, of Worcester, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 in Autumn Village Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is survived by two sons, Kiya and Jeffrey Warner, both of Worcester; a sister, Geneva Lindo of Randolph; four grandchildren; her best friend, Hattie Thomas and her family, who she loved dearly; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...
Lena Chioda
November 16, 2009
Lena (Mastrototoro) Chioda, 82, of Worcester formerly of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, November 16th 2009 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital with her family by her side. Lena's husband Angelo Chioda passed away in 1995. A daughter, Lorna R. Manzi passed away May 2, 2003. She is survived by her devoted son, Steven P. Chioda and his wife...
Eleanor E Liseno
November 13, 2009
Eleanor E. (Bergman) Liseno, 81, of Worcester, passed away Friday, November 13th, 2009 surrounded by her family in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Eleanor was born in Worcester, July 8th 1928, the eldest of four children of Carl and Anna (Anderson) Bergman. She grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School and has lived in Worcester most of...
Gina M. Lapolito-Main
November 12, 2009
Gina M. Lopolito-Main, 50, of Quincy, formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 12th 2009 at the Quincy Medical Center, with family and friends by her side. Gina leaves her husband, soulmate and best friend Robin Main; her father, Pasquale F. Lopolito of Worcester; her sister, Mary Khederian and her husband Greg of Westford; nephew and niece Paul and Amy...
Angelo J Setaro
November 12, 2009
Angelo J. Setaro, 97, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009, in his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary A. (Muzzioli) Setaro. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Angelo was predeceased by his brothers, William, Michael and Anthony Setaro, and also by a sister, Rose Setaro. Mr. Setaro was born in Worcester, son...
Michael J. Russo
November 12, 2009
Michael J. Russo, 88, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 12th 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lucy A. (Curci) Russo; two devoted daughters, Lucretia Bisceglia, and Marie Hendrickx and her husband, Brian, all of Worcester; a son Marino Russo and his wife, Melanie, in Australia; a brother,...
Anthony Groccia
November 11, 2009
Anthony Groccia, 63, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, November 11th 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital. Anthony is survived by his companion of 32 years Christina Erickson; three sons, Keith and Kurt Erickson, and Carl Erickson and his fiancée Tammy O'Brien all of Worcester; four brothers, George and Jerry Groccia of Worcester, Ralph Groccia of Millbury and Salvatore Groccia Jr. in...