Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Albert G Lazaro

Albert G Lazaro

September 29, 2009

Albert G. Lazaro, 84, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29th 2009 surrounded by family. Albert was born February 8th 1925 in Cambridge, Ma a son of Samuel and Josephine Lazaro. He graduated from Cambridge High school , served his country proudly for eight years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as a...

James G Don Francisco

James G Don Francisco

September 29, 2009

James G. Don Francisco, 54, of Worcester died unexpectedly and peacefully September 29, 2009 in the UMASS Memorial Hospital Belmont St. "Jimmy" is survived by his devoted family; his father, Pasquale "Pat" Don Francisco, of Worcester, a brother Perry Don Francisco and his wife Dianna, his nieces Christine and Dia Don Francisco, a nephew Peter Don Francisco, aunts and uncles...

Joseph A Czarnecki

Joseph A Czarnecki

September 29, 2009

Joseph A. Czarnecki, 89, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 29th 2009 with his family by his side in his home at the Methuen Village Assisted Living Facility. Joseph was born, May 28th 1920 in Clinton; his parents were the late Joseph and Antoinette (Bednarcyzk) Czarnecki. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1938. Soon after he met and...

Carol L, Niford

Carol L, Niford

September 27, 2009

CAROL L. NIFORD 1936 - 2009 Carol L. Niford, of Shrewsbury, MA is at peace after a long battle with Alzheimer Disease. She died on September 25, 2009. She was 73 years old. Carol leaves her children, Michael Condon and his wife Jackie, of Spencer, MA, Linda Robert and her husband John, of Oxford, MA, Lea Lacriox and her partner,...

Joseph Quaglieri

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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