Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Kurt "Rick" Rickheit

Kurt "Rick" Rickheit

May 21, 2009

Kurt "Rick" Rickheit, 45, a decorated soldier, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by loving family. He leaves his wife, Lee-Ann (Abbott) Rickheit; three step sons, Joshua Brady, Adam and Michael Boaz; his father, Alan Rickheit of New Hampshire; three loving brothers Erich, George, and Hans Rickheit; his father in law...

Catherine M Reiman

Catherine M Reiman

May 20, 2009

Catherine M. "Auntie Kay" (Capozzo) Reiman, 89, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, May 20th 2009, in her home surrounded by family. Kay's husband Francis Reiman passed away in 1970. She is survived by a brother, Angelo Capozzo and his wife Millie of Worcester; many nieces and nephews which include, Joan (Giordano) Zalansky and her husband Joseph, Anthony Giordano, Jr. and...

Kathleen Marie O'Connor

Kathleen Marie O'Connor

May 18, 2009

Kathleen Marie O'Connor, 59, of Worcester, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 in Memorial Hospital, with loving family at her side. Kathleen is survived by her mother, Nicholina Jane (Trotto) O'Connor Mastromatteo of Shewsbury; three brothers, John F. O'Connor and his wife Donna and Frank Mastromatteo, Jr. and his wife Margaret all of Shrewsbury and Daniel Mastromatteo of Auburn; two...

Joseph F Feraco

Joseph F Feraco

May 15, 2009

Joseph F. Feraco, 71, of Worcester, passed away Friday, May 15th 2009 in the University of Massachusetts hospital after being stricken ill at home. Joseph's wife of 44 years, Laura M. (Abruzzese) Feraco passed away in 2007. He is survived by his devoted four children, Joseph T. and David P. Feraco both of Worcester, Thomas J. Feraco of Cambridge, and...

Susan Jean Cicero

Susan Jean Cicero

May 14, 2009

Susan Jean (Braskie) Cicero, 73, of Worcester passed away at home, Thursday, May 14th 2009 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Susan is survived by her loving husband and partner of 37 years, Jack C. Cicero; her three beloved daughters, twins Mary Crossman, and Cindy Baker and her husband Richard, and Kim Coffman all of Worcester; six adored sons,...

Mary M. Studley

Mary M. Studley

May 14, 2009

Mary (D'Ambra) Studley, 90, formerly of 140 Dorchester St. died peacefully Thursday May 14, 2009 in the Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Kenneth Studley died in 1996. Mary is survived by a devoted daughter Donna L. Wright of Worcester, four sisters; Frances Cefalo, Josephine Ciarletto, Rose Locke, and Rita Heffner, four grandchildren; Michele Arcuri, Tina...

Emil J. Salem

Emil J. Salem

May 14, 2009

Emil J. Salem passed away May 14, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a native of Worcester, MA and resident of Shrewsbury, MA and Juno Beach, FL. Emil was a CPA, a graduate of New England School of Accounting, and employed by Peat Marwick Mitchell, American Standard Company, and the David Clark Company. For...

Eileen D'Elia

Eileen D'Elia

May 12, 2009

Eileen (McCarthy) D'Elia, 87, died unexpectedly Tuesday May 12, 2009 in the UMASS Memorial Center. Her husband, Ralph D'Elia died in 1969. Eileen is survived by her loving family; a son John "Jackie" D'Elia and his wife Janice of Worcester, son in law Dr. Thomas S. Lanava of South Carolina. five grandchildren; John D'Elia of Worcester, Diane Silver of Grafton,...

George C DiTerlizzi

George C DiTerlizzi

May 11, 2009

George C. DiTerlizzi, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away Monday May 11th in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill earlier. George's wife of 63 years, Rita J. (Palumbo) DiTerlizzi passed away in April of 2007. He is survived by his two devoted sons, Frank DiTerlizzi and his wife Maureen, James DiTerlizzi and his wife Angela; a sister, Congetta...

Nicholas P. Stefanou

Nicholas P. Stefanou

May 9, 2009

Nicholas P. Stefanou, 74, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009, in his home with loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Kathleen A. (Wall) Stefanou; a son, Peter N. Stefanou of Fort Lauderdale; two daughters, Niki Carabetta and his son in law Sam Carabetta of Meriden, CT and Stefany Haddad Stefanou...

Frank J Ciccarelli

Frank J Ciccarelli

May 9, 2009

Frank J. "Chick" Ciccarelli, 87, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday May 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family in the Radius Healthcare Center. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years Mary (Esposito) Ciccarelli, three loving daughters Frances A. Ciccarelli of Worcester, Joann M. Ciccarelli of North Grafton and Maryann Alfego and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury, two...

James A, Pratillo

James A, Pratillo

May 8, 2009

James A. Pratillo, 53, of West Boylston and Hyannis died peacefully Friday May 8, 2009 in the Cape Cod Hospital after a brief illness. James is survived by his wife Coral Ann (Dufault) Pratillo of Hyannis, a son Preston, and a daughter Jennifer, a grandson Ryan, a brother Eugene "Gene" Pratillo and his wife Janice of West Boylston, two sisters...

Ann Marie Sweeney

Ann Marie Sweeney

May 8, 2009

Ann Marie (Breen) Sweeney, 53, of Maywood Street in Worcester, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009, in her home, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Donald Sweeney, III; a son, Sean J. Dubois of Holyoke; a daughter Michaela Belsito and her husband Joseph of Worcester; her mother, Janice (Delarme) Collins and her husband Vern...

Bessie T Layfulde-Breault

Bessie T Layfulde-Breault

May 5, 2009

Bessie T. "Betty" (Hatfield) Layfulde-Breault, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5th 2009 in Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Long term care center. Bessie's husband Aime F. Breault passed away in 1966. She is survived by nieces, nephews and friends including Eleanor Willard and her husband Bruce of Worcester who cared for her needs. She was born in Newark New Jersey,...

Eva Pinto

Eva Pinto

May 5, 2009

Eva A. (Asselin) Pinto, 98, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 5th 2009 in the Radius Healthcare Center. Eva's husband of 68 years, Antonio Pinto passed away in 1995. She is survived by her devoted daughter and best friend, Eva M. Rourke of Worcester; three grandchildren, Janice E. Freda of Enfield CT, Karen D. Caruso of Providence RI, and...

Joshua K Messier

Joshua K Messier

May 4, 2009

Joshua K. Messier, 23, of Charlton, a kind, gentle and loved young man, passed away Monday, May 4th 2009 unexpectedly. Joshua is survived by his mother, Lisa (Brown) Jaskulka-Messier with whom he lived; his father, Kevin Messier of Worcester; a brother, Donald Jaskulka; a sister, Danielle Messier both of Charlton; "Austin", Josh's best friend, a 17 year old Golden Retriever;...

Frank D Belsito Sr

Frank D Belsito Sr

May 3, 2009

DATELINE: Millbury Frank D. Belsito, Sr. 71, of Millbury, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Donna L. (Girardin) Belsito; four children, Brenda Pelletier and her husband Paul of Sutton, Darlene Boire of Millbury, Steven J. Belsito and his wife Darleen...

Mary Blum

Mary Blum

May 2, 2009

Mary Louise (Trotta) Blum, 72 of Shrewsbury passed away Saturday, May 2nd 2009 in the Beaumont at University Commons Skilled Nursing Facility, in Worcester. Mary's husband Winfield Blum passed away in 1991. She is survived by her three children, a daughter Lisa Sweet and her sons Evan and Avery of Auburn ; two sons, Michael, his wife Teresa and their...

Kenneth M Curry Sr

Kenneth M Curry Sr

May 1, 2009

Kenneth M. Curry "Papa", Sr., 58, of Worcester passed away Friday May 1st from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Coldbrook N.H. Kenny is survived by his wife of 38 years Rosemary (Roncone) Curry; his two cherished children, Kenneth Curry, Jr., and his wife Kelly; Maria Calcagni and her husband Jason all of Worcester; three cherished grandchildren, Brianna, Kailee...

Rudolph Rudy Zona

Rudolph Rudy Zona

April 30, 2009

Rudolph A. "Rudy" Zona, 82, of West Boylston, surrounded by his family, moved on to a better place to watch over them on Thursday, April 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Rudy is survived by his devoted wife and partner of fifty-six years, Elaine V. (Johnson) Zona; three devoted daughters: Debbie Parker of West Boylston, Diane Santelli and...

Subscribe

Get alerts when new obituaries are posted.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.