Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Minnie DeMichele

Minnie DeMichele

November 21, 2008

Minnie (Belsito) DeMichele, 96, of Worcester, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Worcester. Her husband, Frank DeMichele passed away in 1976. Minnie is survived by her devoted daughters, Virginia Pappas and her husband Christie Pappas of Boylston and Florida and Carol Grant and her husband Edward Grant of Osterville; five grandchildren, Lynne Garvey of...

Leon R Vachon

Leon R Vachon

November 20, 2008

Leon R. "Lee" Vachon, 58, of Holden, formerly of Webster passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20th 2008 after a three year illness. Lee was born November 15th 1950, in Worcester a son of Romeo L. and Irene B. (Kuszewski) Vachon; He graduated from St. Stephen's High school, lived many years in Webster before moving to Holden 3 years ago. He...

Edward R. D'Amico

Edward R. D'Amico

November 19, 2008

Edward R. D'Amico, 89, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday November 19, 2008 in St Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving family; his wife of 62 years Rose (DiLiddo) D'Amico, two sons Jeffrey E. D'Amico of Tequesta, Florida, and David R. D'Amico and his wife CherylAnn of Grafton, two daughters Sharon E. Horne and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury,...

Stephen L. MacMajor

Stephen L. MacMajor

November 18, 2008

Date: November 20, 2008 Contact: Stephen, 508-754-0486 Comments: photo attached Dateline: Worcester Stephen L. MacMajor, 90, of 629 Salisbury Street, formerly of 523 Cambridge Street in Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008, with his daughters by his side, in the Jewish Healthcare Center. His beloved wife of fifty years, Bea (Robertson) MacMajor, passed away in September 2007. Stephen in...

Ernest L Mathieu

Ernest L Mathieu

November 18, 2008

Ernest L Mathieu November 12, 1921 - November 18, 2008 Ernest L. "Ernie" Mathieu, 87, of Worcester, a proud World War II, U.S. Army Veteran passed away peacefully Tuesday, November, 18th 2008 in his home. Ernie's beloved wife of 60 years, Doris L. (Quarelli) Mathieu passed away June 14th. Ernie is survived by his three devoted children; Joan D. Smolen...

Lucy A. Vacca

Lucy A. Vacca

November 16, 2008

Lucy Anne (Ricchuti) Vacca, age 90, peacefully began her journey to heaven on Sunday November 16th at the St Francis Home. She was welcomed to heaven by her loving famliy that went before her. Her Mom and Dad, Anthony and Anna (Capurso) Ricchuti, brothers, Gerald, Samuel, Vincent, Frank and John Ricchuti and Sister Angie Troio. They are now together again....

Luisa Solitro

Luisa Solitro

November 15, 2008

Luisa (Colletta) Solitro, 77, of Worcester, passed away, from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile. Her husband, Giuseppe Solitro, passed away in April 1985. Luisa is survived by two sons, Matteo Solitro and his wife Clelia of League City, Texas and Michael J. Solitro and his wife Maria L. Solitro of Worcester; a daughter, Laura S. Prouty...

Andrew D Leslie

Andrew D Leslie

November 14, 2008

Andrew D. "Andy" Leslie, 51, of Boylston, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, November 14th 2008 in his home after being stricken ill in his sleep. Andrew was born February 23rd, 1957 in Worcester, his mother was the late Kathleen (Daley) Leslie. He graduated from Doherty High School and Wentworth Institute in Boston and lived in Worcester before moving...

John Pudgie Markowski

John Pudgie Markowski

November 12, 2008

John F. "Pudgie" Markowski, 71, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in the Memorial Hospital after a long illness. John is survived by his beloved 18 years companion and fiancée Gail Curran; a brother, Richard Markowski and his wife Diane all of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, and extended family including Amber Lee Curran of Largo, Florida who called...

Helen M. Elkind

Helen M. Elkind

November 12, 2008

Helen M. (Turco) Elkind, 88, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday November 12, 2008 in the Knollwood Nursing Center. Her husband Benjamin Elkind died in 1967. Helen is survived by two daughters Elaine C.Cobb and her husband Clifford of Florida, and Debra L. Stanwick and her husband Alan of Auburn, four grandchildren, Tracie Vallone-Sherwin, Anthony Vallone III, and Allison, and Jennifer...

Janet M Iacovone

Janet M Iacovone

November 12, 2008

Janet M. (Rizzuti) Iacovone, 65, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, November 12th 2008 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Janet is survived by her husband of 48 years Philip T. Iacovone; a son Philip M. Iacovone; two daughters, Donna Therrien and her husband Roy, Ellie Iacovone and her companion Gaetano; a brother, Michael Rizzuti;...

Salvatore A. Teso

Salvatore A. Teso

November 11, 2008

Salvatore A. "Sal" Teso, 92, of Highland Street in Holden, passed away on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2008, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of sixty two years, Mary J. (Errede) Teso; two sons, Anthony P. Teso and his wife Susan of Sandwich and Stephen P. Teso and his wife Patricia of North Attleboro; a daughter, Monalisa Clemente...

Samuel P. Perch

Samuel P. Perch

November 11, 2008

Samuel P. Perch, 84, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Perch is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Carol A. (Perch) Perch; a son, Kenneth P. Perch and his wife Sandra of Shrewsbury; a daughter Lori A. Perch of Worcester; two grandchildren, Andrew P. Perch and Katherine A....

John J Gengarelli Jr

John J Gengarelli Jr

November 10, 2008

John J. "Jack" Gengarelli, Jr., 70, of Millbury, passed away Monday, November 10th 2008 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Marie A. (Ritacco) Gengarelli; four devoted children, Debra A. Walls and her husband Bobby of Rochdale, Sandra J. Kosmider and her husband Ed of...

Eileen M Tefft

Eileen M Tefft

November 10, 2008

Eileen M. (Costello) Tefft, 78, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, November 10th 2008 in her home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Eileen's husband of 51 years, Robert E. Tefft, Sr. passed away in July of 2005. She is survived by her devoted children, Robert E. Tefft, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Oakham, Susan E....

David F. LaRose Sr.

David F. LaRose Sr.

November 8, 2008

David F. LaRose, Sr., 87, of Chadwick Street in Worcester, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 in UMass Hospital. His wife, Ann A. (Morello) LaRose, passed away in 1996. He is survived by two sons, David F. LaRose, Jr. and his wife Carol of Auburn, and Richard P. LaRose and his wife Mary of Oldsmar, Florida; six grandchildren, nine great...

Joseph M. Ferraro

Joseph M. Ferraro

November 7, 2008

Joseph M. Ferraro, 59, of Worcester, passed away, Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Joseph is survived by his wife of thirty years, Beverly M. (Ballotte) Ferraro; three daughters, Lisa Ferraro in California, Theresa LaBouef and her husband Robert and Christa Ferraro all of Worcester; a brother Terrance Ferraro...

Antonio F. Tarallo

Antonio F. Tarallo

November 7, 2008

Antonio "Tony" F. Tarallo, 78, of Prairie Schooner Trail in Brookfield, passed away, Friday, November 7, 2008, in the Rose Monahan Hospice. His wife of twenty seven years, Marjorie M. (Dean) Tarallo, passed away last year. He is survived by a son, Anthony Tarallo of Leominster; two daughters, Joanne Tarallo of Southbridge and Deborah Dawson and her husband David of...

Ruby Jewel Hawkins

Ruby Jewel Hawkins

November 7, 2008

Ruby Jewel (Jamerson) Hawkins, 75, of Auburn passed on home to her Lord, November 7th 2008, in the Autumn Village Long Term Care center. Ruby's husband Chester Hawkins passed away in 1989. She is survived by her eight children, Chester Hawkins, Jr. of Worcester, James Hawkins of Annapolis, MD, Robert Hawkins of Worcester, Sharon Richardson with whom she lived, Ricky...

James P. O'Hearn

James P. O'Hearn

November 6, 2008

James P. O'Hearn, 91, of Worcester, died November 6, 2008 in Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. His wife of 52 years, Alice (Wickson) O'Hearn died in 1998. He leaves his son David O'Hearn of North Oxford; two daughters Maryanne Levasseur and Marie Anderson both of Webster; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...

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