Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Donald Gullbrand
March 16, 2008
Donald B. "Flakey" Gullbrand, Jr. a retired Worcester Policeman passed away Sunday, March 15th in his home surrounded by his family. Donald is survived by his devoted wife and partner of 30 years, Palma, "Pam" (Alfego) Gullbrand; His two beloved daughters, Lynn R. Wilkinson and her husband Thomas of Hubbardston, Cynthia J. Regan and her husband James of Woonsocket, R.I.;...
Frank Colorio
March 16, 2008
Frank Colorio, 83, formerly of 50 Shrewsbury St. died peacefully Sunday March 16, 2008 in the UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. Frank is survived by a sister Laurentina Brigley of Worcester, and several nephews and nieces among them Shirley Pedone of Shrewsbury, and Pauline Hunt of Glastonbury Ct. Frank was predeceased by two brothers Biagio and Anthony Colorio, and...
Anzo J. Tonelli
March 15, 2008
Anzo Joseph Tonelli, 83, of Shrewsbury passed away, Saturday, March 15, 2008 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare. He is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-nine years, Jacqueline (Fisk) Tonelli; five children, Deborah R. Tonelli of Shrewsbury, Charron Schonborg and her husband Lee of Shrewsbury, J. Steven Tonelli DMD, and his wife Peggy of Andover, Kristin Gazzillo and her husband Jim...
Lena Pedone
March 14, 2008
Lena M. (Amendolare) Pedone, 95, formerly of Liscomb St, and Belmont St.died peacefully Friday March 14, 2008 in the UMASS Memorial Medical Center.119 Belmont St. Her husband Anthony Pedone died in 1969. Lena is survived by her devoted son Robert Pedone of Millbury, three grandchildren, Elayne Fikucki, of Worcester, Robert A. Pedone of Shrewsbury, and Jill Muller of Millbury, three...
Ronald Cutroni
March 13, 2008
Ronald Cutroni , 57, formerly of Hillside Street, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare Center. He is survived by his four brothers, William R. Cutroni of Paxton, Daniel F. Cutroni of Worcester, Raymond Cutroni of Worcester and Paul W. Cutroni of Holden along with many nieces and nephews. Ronald was born in Worcester on April 16,...
Richard Grigarauskas
March 13, 2008
Richard P. Grigarauskas, 63, of Holden died unexpectedly Thursday March 13, 2008 at home. Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years Elizabeth I. (Gingerelli) Grigarauskas, two loving son's Richard P. Griggs and his wife Debra of Northbridge, and Stephen G. Griggs and his wife Wendy of Worcester, four grandchildren Charles R., Zachary R., Trevor S., and Meaghan...
Jeffrey A. Green
March 12, 2008
Jeffrey A. Green, 60, of Wayland, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He is survived by is devoted wife, JoAnn (Thomas) Green; his two daughters, Krista Green Pratt and her husband Joshua of Wayland and Jaime Smith and her husband Matthew of Denali Park, Alaska; his mother Antoinette (Lataille)...
Helen DiRocco
March 10, 2008
Helen P. DiRocco, 84, of Worcester passed away Monday, March 10th 2008, in St. Vincent Hospital. Helen's husband of 53 years, Salvatore "Sal" DiRocco, passed away in 2003. Helen is survived by her devoted children, David DiRocco and his wife Susan of Worcester; Judith A. Roy and her husband Roger of Millbury; two brothers, Louis Hegger of Woburn, and George...
George Kalil
March 8, 2008
George N. "Bob" Kalil, 91, of Shrewsbury, devoted husband, father, grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 8th in the University of Massachusetts Hospital surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 61 years, Doris G. (Brodeur) Kalil; his five cherished children, David G. Kalil of Westerly R.I., Lisa A. Malesky and her husband John of...
Thomas Gill
March 8, 2008
Thomas A. Gill, Sr., 81, formerly of West Mountain Street, in Worcester, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 in The Jewish Healthcare Center. He leaves his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Carmela (Piccinino) Gill; three sons, Thomas A. Gill Jr. and his wife Deborah A. Gill of Worcester, Ronald A. Gill and his wife Rosemary Gill of Cranston, RI, and...
Emilia Garofoli
March 8, 2008
Emilia (Porcelli) Garofoli, 79, of Worcester, devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Friday, March 7th 2008, in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Emilia's husband Vincent Garofoli passed away in 1970. She is survived by her devoted children, John Garofoli and his wife Denise,of Worcester, Francis Garofoli and his wife Beverly of Sterling, Vincent Garofoli and his wife Claudia, and...
Alfred Tortora
March 7, 2008
Alfred C. Tortora, 89, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 3rd, 2008 in his home surrounded by his devoted family. His wife Mary (Ferro) Tortora died in 1962. Alfred is survived by his loving children; a son Robert Tortora of California, two daughters, Donna Weiskircher, and Dr. Carol Martin and her husband Dr. Patrick...
Pasquale Santora
March 6, 2008
WORCESTER – Pasquale A. "Pat" Santora, 89, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, March 6th 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital. Pat was born in Worcester, a son of the late Marco and Filomena (Grande) Santora, He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and has lived here all his life. Pat served his country proudly aboard the Prometheus, the first warship to embark...
Ruth Campanale
March 5, 2008
Ruth E. (Gregory) Campanale, 74, of Worcester, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday, March 5th 2008 surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Peter V. Campanale, Sr.; her beloved sons, Peter V. Campanale, Jr. and his wife Rita of West Boylston, Michael Campanale and his wife Rhonda of Warwick,...
Frank Lapomardo
March 5, 2008
Frank N. Lapomardo, 82, of Worcester died unexpectedly Wednesday March 5, 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Ann (Franciose) Lapomardo, His loving children; a son Frank P. Lapomardo of Holden, three daughters, Carol A. Gambaccini and her husband Albert of Leicester, Linda A. Lapomardo of Worcester, and Lisa A. Lapomardo of...
Emilia Tamalavage
March 5, 2008
Emilia (Baltusninkaite) Tamalavage, 101, passed away at the Odd Fellows Home, Worcester, on March 5, 2008. She was born in Lithuania where she married Charles Mills. They immigrated to United States in 1944 where she gave birth to her son Alaric. Her working life was spent in the clothing industry where she designed for the Winfield Hat Company of Boston....
Lena M D'Onofrio
March 5, 2008
Lena M. "Grammy" (Mastrototaro) D'Onofrio, 70, of Worcester died peacefully March 5, 2008 in the University Commons surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lena is survived by her husband of 46 years Joseph D'Onofrio, two sons Joseph Jr. and Vincent D'Onofrio both of Worcester, two grandchildren, Michael Anthony Brownell, and Anthony Vincent D'Onofrio, three brothers...
Leona Clemente
March 5, 2008
Leona D. Clemente, 82, of 17 Granite Street, Worcester, MA, passed away Wednesday, March 5 in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. A native and life-long resident of Worcester, she was the daughter of Nazaire and Flora (Tremblay) Sawyer. She attended Holy Family Catholic School and graduated from Commerce High School in 1943. A coloratura soprano, Leona presented...
Marion Nardella
March 4, 2008
Marion T. Nardella, Worcester passed away on Tuesday, March 4th. Funeral services at the Mercadante Funeral Home are private. A Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7th at St. Margaret Mary Church, 75 Alvarado Ave. Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St. Worcester, 01604.
Rose Abysalh
March 3, 2008
Rose M. (Maniero) Abysalh, of Worcester, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully, Monday, March 3rd 2008 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her devoted family. Rose's husband of 56 years, Louie G. Abysalh passed away in 1995. She is survived by her beloved and dedicated children; Janice L. Romano and her husband Joseph...