Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Hannalore Nixon

Hannalore Nixon

August 9, 2024

Hannelore (Bohn) Nixon, born in Stuttgart, Germany on October 2, 1932 passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug 9th 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease. She was grateful to all the dedicated staff at Fresenius Kidney Care in Framingham, MA, who lovingly cared for her for many years.

Hannelore loved life. Formerly a long-time resident of Worcester, she was an...

Cynthia A. Pedone

Cynthia A. Pedone

August 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my dear sister, Cynthia A. Pedone, into eternal life. Cynthia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Knollwood Nursing Home, Worcester, surrounded by family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Cynthia left us just a week after our brother, Michael,...

Grace M. Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli

Grace M. Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli

August 4, 2024

Grace M. “Bessie” Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in the comfort of her own home. 

Grace is survived by a son, George Maple, Jr. and his wife Robin of Worcester; two daughters, Margaret Whitson and her husband Michael of Iowa City, IA, and Jennifer Maple of Dudley; a step-daughter, Deb Mattison and her husband Mark...

Nicholas M. Leal

Nicholas M. Leal

August 3, 2024

Nicholas M. Leal (Nick), aged 36, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center. 

Nick is lovingly remembered by his mother, Kathleen Berthiaume Leal and his stepfather, Jeffrey Etzkin of East Greenwich, RI, his father, Michael J. Leal of Oakham, MA, and his stepbrother and best friend, Daniel...

Joan M. Ferraro

Joan M. Ferraro

August 3, 2024

Joan (Haggerty) Ferraro, of Worcester, passed away August 3, 2024. She was born in Weymouth, MA, on January 5, 1938, the daughter of Thomas and Aline Leal. 

Sadly, in addition to her parents Joan was predeceased by husband, Luigi Ferraro. 

Joan is survived by her loving daughter, Ann Rhoades and her son-in-law Russell Rhoades; her brother, Thomas Haggerty and his wife Rosemary;...

Fred B. Hughes, Sr.

Fred B. Hughes, Sr.

August 2, 2024

Fred B. Hughes, Sr., 99, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. His wife of seventy-eight years, Rita (Vigliatura) Hughes, predeceased him in June 2023.

Fred is survived by three sons, Fred B. Hughes, Jr. and his wife Ellie; Paul Hughes and his wife Norma, and John Hughes; a daughter Cheri Downer and...

Baheege Ayik

Baheege Ayik

July 31, 2024

Baheege Ayik, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, July31, 2024, at River Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Baheege is survived by his son, Dr. Michael Ayik, DMD and his wife Randi Ayik; and their daughter, Savannah Ayik, of Stow; a brother, Henry Ayik and his wife Ellie of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Geroge...

Anthony R. Bonneville

Anthony R. Bonneville

July 31, 2024

Anthony R. Bonneville, 61, of Southbridge and Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a brief illness.

He is survived by a son, Anthony Bonneville, Jr.; six siblings, Gary Bonneville (Kathy), Mark Bonneville, Raymond Bonneville (Molly), Tina Gyamerah, Brenda Couture (Paul), and Lisa Pappoe (Rudy); two granddaughters, Ayla and Alyssa.

Born in Worcester, son of...

Michael T. Pedone

Michael T. Pedone

July 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Michael T. Pedone, into eternal life. Michael passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in his home. He was 68 years old.

Michael was born in Worcester on August 23, 1955, the son of Julio M. and Barbara A. (Potter) Pedone. He leaves behind his brother,...

Nicholas J. Perrone

Nicholas J. Perrone

July 30, 2024

Nicholas J. Perrone, 86, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Nicholas was born in Worcester on March 12, 1938, to Joseph and Marion (Anthony) Perrone. He attended Commerce High School in Worcester. After graduating high school, Nicholas then went on to attend Massachusetts School of Barbering in Boston where with his education and experience...

Patricia A. Cipro

Patricia A. Cipro

July 27, 2024

Patricia A. Cipro, 77 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Patsy and Anne Marie (Stolpe) Cipro. She graduated from Worcester Schools and worked as a grocery stocker for Shaw’s Supermarket for many years.

Patricia is survived by her daughter and...

Juan-Carlos Sainz

Juan-Carlos Sainz

July 27, 2024

Juan Carlos Sainz 61 of Oxford, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday July 29, 2024. Born in La Paz Bolivia on July 31, 1962, to Hernan Sainz Mercado and Mery Montero Rodriguez. He moved to the United States at the age of 18. Juan Carlos is survived by his two children, who he loved very much,...

Ronald C. Brownell

Ronald C. Brownell

July 27, 2024

Ronald Brownell, 71, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in his home on July27, 2024. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1970 and was a dedicated musician, known for his talent as a drummer the Buggs Moran Band. Ronald was born to the late Ronald and Marjorie Brownell and was the eldest of eleven siblings.

He is survived by his high...

Robert "Bob" J. Osborn, Jr.

Robert "Bob" J. Osborn, Jr.

July 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” J. Osborn, Jr., 56, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Born in Worcester on August 23, 1967, to Robert Sr. and Gloria (Borden) Osborn. Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from Burncoat High School. He was a proud carpenter, doing what he loved for the entirety of his life starting in his teenage years.

Bob is survived by...

Andrew E. LaFlamme Jr.

Andrew E. LaFlamme Jr.

July 22, 2024

Andrew E. LaFlamme, Jr. 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, July 22nd 2024, after a long period of declining health. 

Andrew was born in Worcester, the son of Andrew E. LaFlamme Sr. and Bernice (Landry) LaFlamme. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Andy, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam...

James J. Leahey

James J. Leahey

July 21, 2024

James J. Leahey, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

James was born in Worcester, a son of the late William H. and Eva I. (St Thomas) Leahey. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he...

Mildred "Millie" (DiCenzo) Bassan

Mildred "Millie" (DiCenzo) Bassan

July 21, 2024

Mildred “Millie” (DiCenzo) Bassan, 89, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21st, 2024, after a long period of declining health, Millie is welcomed into heaven by her daughter, Karen Alicandro who passed away in 1983, siblings, Shirley Battelle, Joseph DiCenzo, and Carol Naster.

 Millie was born in Worcester, the oldest child of Perry and Nellie (Patruno) DiCenzo....

Susana Alberty

Susana Alberty

July 20, 2024

Susana (Caraballo) Alberty, 89, of Albion, Rhode Island, formerly of Holyoke MA, Danielson CT, and Palm Bay Florida, passed away Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Susana was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Eladio Caraballo, Jr. and Lucilda (Martinez) Caraballo.

She is survived by her daughter, Claribel Alves and her husband Daniel Alves; her son, Raul Alberty; her brother, Rene...

Richard W Hall

Richard W Hall

July 20, 2024

Richard W. Hall, 69, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 20th, 2024, after being stricken ill at home. 

Richard was born January 18, 1955, the son of Harold and Sylvia (Jozefowski) Hall. He graduated from Doherty High School in 1973. Richard was a master electrician, and served as owner of Hall Electric for many years before retiring. 

Richard...

William "Bill" Maxwell

William "Bill" Maxwell

July 18, 2024

William “Bill” Edward Maxwell, 68, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18th, 2024. 

Bill was born in Ashiya Japan, the son of William and Yayoi (Nakamichi) Meshach. He was raised in Blairstown New Jersey. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). During his time as...

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