Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

William J Zelenak

William J Zelenak

February 3, 2009

Worcester Police Officer William J. "Billy" Zelenak, 66, of Millbury, passed away Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Bill was born in Trenton New Jersey on December 30th 1942, the son of John and Elizabeth (Ratcliff) Zelenak. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He then returned to serve the...

Michael F Scirpoli

Michael F Scirpoli

February 1, 2009

Michael F. Scirpoli, 92, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 1st, 2009, surrounded by his family. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Aili S. (Josephson) Scirpoli; His three devoted sons, Michael Scirpoli and his wife Sharon of Mashpee, John Scirpoli and his companion Anne Cahill; Frank Scirpoli and his wife Joanne all of Shrewsbury; two...

Vytautas "Vic" Zvirblis

Vytautas "Vic" Zvirblis

January 30, 2009

Vytautas "Vic" Zvirblis, 86, formerly of Viking Terrace in Worcester, passed away, Friday, January 30, 2009, in the Auburn Lifecare Center. His longtime friend and companion, Anne Butkevich, passed away in December 2007. Vic is survived by his family, Anne's three children, her son, Paul Butkevich and his wife Jane of Sterling, their children, Shelley and her husband Brian Koneczny...

Sharon E. Parker

Sharon E. Parker

January 29, 2009

Sharon E. (Kane) Parker, 68, of Oakview Street in Worcester, passed away, Thursday, January 29, 2009, in UMass Hospital. She is survived by her loving family, including her husband of forty-seven years, George E. Parker; five children, Stephen G. Parker with whom she lived, Kimberly E. Fenner of Worcester, Saundra L. Witz of Petersham, Shannon M. LeBlanc of Leicester, and...

Giovanni "John" Cacciate

Giovanni "John" Cacciate

January 29, 2009

Giovanni "John" Cacciate, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday January 29, 2009 in the Autumn Village. Giovanni is survived by his wife of 60 years Teresa (Barbato) Cacciate, a sister Assunta Cacciate in Naples Italy, a sister in law Grazia Sodano of Worcester, and several nephews and nieces. Two brothers Gennaro and Vincenzo predeceased him. Giovanni was born in Naples Italy...

Eva M. Pecorelli

Eva M. Pecorelli

January 29, 2009

Eva M. Pecorelli, 86, of Worcester died peacefully January 29, 2009 in the Life Care Center of Auburn. Eva is survived by three sisters, Josephine Pecorelli of Worcester, Nancy Pereria and her husband Anthony of Saratoga CA. Phyllis Kudzal and her husband Felix of Holden, and many nieces and nephews. Grandnieces, and Grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother Joseph...

Jean P Cosmo

Jean P Cosmo

January 28, 2009

Jean P. Cosmo, 48, of North Grafton, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away Wednesday January 28th in the University of Massachusetts hospital after being stricken ill at home. Jean was born in Worcester; her father was the late Donald L. "Don" Cosmo. She grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School, attended Skidmore College and pursued her passion for...

Pauline DelRosso

Pauline DelRosso

January 28, 2009

Pauline (Patruno) DelRosso, 95, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, January 28th 2009 surrounded by her devoted family. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Leo DelRosso who passed away in 1963 and her daughter Ann "Nina" DelRosso who passed away in April of 2008. She is survived by her devoted children, Steven L. DelRosso and his wife Gail, and Jean Vigliotti...

Rahmel D Hodge

Rahmel D Hodge

January 28, 2009

Rahmel D. Hodge, 34, of Worcester, passed away January 28, 2009 in Worcester Medical Center. He leaves his wife of six years, Beatriz (Alvarez) Hodge; his daughters, Olivia and Beri Letts of Lynn, Moniecia Caban of Worcester and Victoria Lessard of Fitchburg; a brother, Stanley Hodge of New York; a sister, Ebony Hodge of New York and many nieces and...

John F Ferraro

John F Ferraro

January 28, 2009

John F. Ferraro, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28th 2009 in his home surrounded by his cherished and beloved family. John is survived by his wife and partner of 25 years, Elena A. (Ferrari) Ferraro; his four devoted children, Diane Lukas, Lisa Ferraro and Steven J. Ferraro all of Worcester; Elaine Docimo and her husband Richard of...

Mary Anne Paine

Mary Anne Paine

January 26, 2009

Mary A. (Karpovitch) Paine of Worcester formerly of 609 Shrewsbury St. Holden and Seabury Heights in Worcester, passed away Monday, January 26th 2009 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Mary's husband, Edward W. Paine, predeceased her in 1974. She is survived by her four devoted children, Carolyn Carter of Gardner, Edward W. Paine, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Gilbert...

Bella M. Martinelli

Bella M. Martinelli

January 26, 2009

Bella M. (Giuliano) Martinelli, 74 of Worcester died peacefully Monday January 26, 2009 in the Life Care Center of Auburn surrounded by her loving family. Bella is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years Rocco J. Martinelli, her caring children; sons Nicholas R. Martinelli and his wife Betty of Shrewsbury, Rocco J. Martinelli Jr. and his wife Jean of...

Mauro P Ruggere

Mauro P Ruggere

January 24, 2009

Mauro P. Ruggere, 91, of Shrewsbury passed away Saturday, January 24th in the Westboro Healthcare after an illness. Mauro's wife of 46 years Frances A. (Mastro) Ruggere passed away in 1991. Mauro is survived by a son, Paul M. Ruggere with whom he lived; two brothers, John P. and Daniel Ruggieri; and a sister, Cecelia Charamella all of Worcester; two...

Gladys I Carpino

Gladys I Carpino

January 23, 2009

Gladys I. (Magill) Carpino, 99, formerly of 50 Shrewsbury St. passed away Friday, January 23rd 2009, in the St. Francis Home. Gladys husband Ralph Carpino, Sr. passed away in 1987. She is survived by her four children, Christina S. Monopoli and her husband Gaetano "Guy" , Anthony F. Carpino and his wife Beverly, and Ralph Carpino, Jr. all of Worcester;...

Robert O'Donnell Leonard

Robert O'Donnell Leonard

January 23, 2009

Robert O'Donnell Leonard and his wife, Rose C. (Pepper) Leonard, husband and wife for more than fifty-eight years, died Friday, January 23rd , 2008 in Calabash N.C. Robert, the only child of Raymond and Helen V. (Couming) Leonard, attended Commerce High School and was a WW II Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Chevalier. Robert then served on the Worcester...

Martha Hopkins

Martha Hopkins

January 23, 2009

Martha (Ricciardi) Hopkins, 86, of Worcester died peacefully Friday, January 23, 2009 in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband George Hopkins died in 1999. Martha is survived by two sisters, Frances Terry of Worcester, and Lucy Belles of Oxford, a sister in law Rose Riccardi of Worcester and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers Michael and...

Rose Pepper Leonard

Rose Pepper Leonard

January 23, 2009

Robert O'Donnell Leonard and his wife, Rose C. (Pepper) Leonard, husband and wife for more than fifty-eight years, died Friday, January 23rd , 2008 in Calabash N.C. Robert, the only child of Raymond and Helen V. (Couming) Leonard, attended Commerce High School and was a WW II Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Chevalier. Robert then served on the Worcester...

Roger J Ceppi

Roger J Ceppi

January 20, 2009

Roger J. Ceppi, 77, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, January 20th 2009 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital surrounded by his children, sister and friends from injuries suffered in an automobile accident that incurred in October. Roger's wife of 30 years Madonna M. (Matheson) Ceppi passed away in 1989. He is survived by his three children, Mark Ceppi of Shrewsbury,...

Daniel J. Rucci

Daniel J. Rucci

January 20, 2009

Daniel J. Rucci, 85, of Worcester died unexpectedly Wednesday January 21, 2009 at home. Daniel is survived by two brothers Angelo and Domenic Rucci both of Worcester, four sisters Grace Janulavitch of Shrewsbury, Mary Clemente of Worcester, Frances Deras of Fiskdale, and Theresa Atkins of Albany N. Y. and many nephews and nieces Several of which he was very close...

Marie Theresa Wilkinson

Marie Theresa Wilkinson

January 20, 2009

Marie Theresa Wilkinson, 61, of West Boylston died peacefully Tuesday January 20, 2009 in the UMASS Medical Center. Marie is survived by her loving family; a son Mark D. Wilkinson Sr. of West Boylston, three sisters, Anna Boston of Bakersfield, CA. Janet Woods of Brooklyn, N.Y. Moreen Hoyte of Queens, N.Y. and a grandson Mark D. Wilkinson Jr. and many...

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