Obituaries

July 10, 2023

Renzo John Fazzuoli, 91, formerly of Eastview Road in Hopkinton, Massachusetts died peacefully July 10, 2023, at Umass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the loving and devoted husband for 70 years of Frances Salvo Fazzuoli. Renzo was born in New Haven, CT July 13, 1931 to the late Gaetano and Maria Suffredini Fazzuoli. He served his country with...

July 9, 2023

Winifred “Winnie” (Harris) Mangano, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Notre Dame Long-Term Care Center.

A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, “Mammee” was well loved and cherished by all.

Her husband of 66 years, William F. “Willy” Mangano, pre-deceased her in 2014. Winnie is survived by her three children, William F. Mangano,...

July 8, 2023

Anthony Albert “Tex" Coffone, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, July 8, 2023, with the family he loved gathered at his side.  

Tony was born, raised, and lived in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. He graduated from Worcester Boys trade, joined the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly for six years during the Korean War.     Always proud...

July 8, 2023

Brian D. Bouvier, 63 of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Brian was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph A. Bouvier, Sr. and Jean (Leland) Gaboury.  He was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School. Brian worked as an upholsterer at New England Trim for many years.  Brian was a simple man who enjoyed...

July 6, 2023

Jeanne Marie (LeBlanc) Bates, 79, of Shrewsbury, a dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved.  She joins in heaven her husband Richard A. Bates and infant daughter, Jeanne.

Jeanne aka “Dede” was born in Worcester, the youngest of five daughters of Russell J. and Marion A. LeBlanc. Raised in Worcester, she...

July 6, 2023

Leah Marie Petit, 56, of Worcester, MA passed away in her home on Thursday, July 6th 2023. 

Leah will be lovingly missed by her two sons, Andrew J. Mastrototaro and Alec P. Mastrototaro along with his fiancé Angelina Coco, all of whom she was extremely proud of and expressed it each and every day; her fur babies, Django, Marley,...

July 6, 2023

July 5, 2023

Tiffany M. Bodinizzo, 36, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, July 5, 2023, as a result of an unforeseen medical issue.

Tiffany, the daughter of Stephen Bodinizzo and the late Mary L. (Edwards) Bodinizzo, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.  She graduated from Burncoat High School and earned an associate degree in criminal justice from...

July 4, 2023

Patrick M. Palermo, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 50 years Elaine F. (DiGiorno) Palermo, who was the love of his life; two daughters, Rachel Rodgers and her husband Tim of Sutton and Tara Langlais and her husband Robert of Millbury; six grandchildren...

July 2, 2023

Janet A. (Borraccino) LeBeau, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at home with her loving husband and daughters by her side.

Janet was born in Worcester where she graduated from North High School, Class of 1972, a daughter of the late Rosario P. and Aldea S. (Dumont) Borraccino.  She worked in retail...

July 1, 2023

June 30, 2023

John L. Evangelista, 94, of Worcester, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Friday June 30, 2023 in his home, alongside his loving daughter and grandchildren.

John was born in Worcester on June 15, 1929 to Joseph and Margherita (Sette) Evangelista. The youngest of nine, John was raised amongst a close-knit family in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street. At a young...

June 29, 2023

Timothy Red Mosley, 27 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at UMass Medical Center from unknown, untreated diabetes.

Tim was born and raised in Worcester, graduating from Doherty High School in 2014. He recently discovered he liked working as a mechanic and was working at Midas in Marlborough. Always active and adventurous, Tim was an avid skateboarder...

June 29, 2023

Marie Jeanne (Leo) Louis-Charles, the daughter of Marc Antoine and Jeannette (Noel) Leo was born in Camp-Perrin, Haiti on January 31,1964. She was raised and educated in Haiti. Marie-Jeanne earned two bachelor’s degrees in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and began her career in 1987 as a French and Kreyol teacher in different schools. She received two master’s degrees too: one in French...

June 29, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Nemecek was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world on June 29, 2023, at age 87. He was born to Mary Morris Nemecek and Emil Nemecek on June 10, 1936. After high school graduation, Joe proudly served our country in the US Navy as part of the anti-submarine squadron; VS-32 Maulers. During...

June 28, 2023

Barbara A. (Perry) Plaud, 82, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.  

Barbara was born in Worcester, April 5th, 1941, the daughter of Alphonse J. and Carmella (Corvino) Perry.  Raised in Worcester, Barbara graduated from Quinsigamond Community College with her associate degree in nursing and earned her bachelor’s degree...

June 28, 2023

Merrilyn (Carelli) Peloquin, 72, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday June 28th, 2023.

Merrilyn was born in Worcester, the daughter of June Carelli and the late Paul Carelli.  She was raised in Worcester and graduated from the former Sacred Heart Academy.  Merrilyn worked all her life in the restaurant industry for many local businesses as...

June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023

Geraldine I. “Gerry” Kniskern, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Monday, June 26, 2023, surrounded by love from her three children, sister & brother-in-law at St. Vincent’s Hospital. 

Gerry was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Albert L. and Rita (Duchaine) Kniskern.  A graduate from Doherty High School, Worcester was...

June 26, 2023

Michael J. “Skip” Desimone, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Monday, June 26th, 2023, after a brief illness.  

Skip was born, raised, and lived in the Grafton Hill neighborhood and was extremely proud to do so. He was one of four children of Alfred A. Desimone Sr. and Lena (Laganelli) Desimone.  ...