Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Julia Diaz

Julia Diaz

February 24, 2025

Julia Díaz “Mamá”, de 95 años, de Rutland, falleció el 24 de febrero de 2025 en el hogar de ancianos St. Francis rodeada de sus seres queridos a su lado.

Julia nació el 16 de marzo de 1929 en Puerto Plata, República Dominicana, hija del fallecido Ramón y Rogelia Díaz.

La mayor alegría de Julia en la vida fue estar rodeada de...

Anthony J. Vincequere

Anthony J. Vincequere

February 22, 2025

Anthony “Sonny” J. Vincequere, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Care One in Millbury. His wife, Phyllis “Sue” (Cocker) Vincequere, predeceased him in June 2002.

Anthony is survived by a son, Thomas A. Vincequere and his wife Rachel, a daughter, Nicole A. Vincequere and her fiancé Mark St. Germain, all of Millbury; three sisters, Joyce M....

Marlon Davidson

Marlon Davidson

February 20, 2025

Marlon "Striker" Davidson, 55, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born on November 19, 1969, at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the beloved son of Edna (Goodwin) Bailey and Joseph Davidson. Marlon spent his formative years in Jamaica, where the vibrant culture and rich traditions of the island shaped his character. Growing...

Marcia M. Flynn

Marcia M. Flynn

February 20, 2025

Marcia M. (Meehan) Flynn, 63, of Paxton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in her home.

Marcia is survived by a daughter, Regina Flynn; three brothers, Daniel G. Meehan, Kevin P. Meehan and his wife Patricia, and Terrence M. Meehan; a grandson, Dominic Landgren; nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, her father was the late, Daniel E. Meehan,...

Pamela J. Harding

Pamela J. Harding

February 19, 2025

Pamela J. (Margetson) Harding, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.

Pamela is survived by a son, Darryl E. Harding, Sr. and his wife Dina; two grandsons, W. Isaac Harding and Darryl “DJ” Harding, Jr. all of Worcester; a sister Melinda Margetson of Medford; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...

Denise M. Salmon

Denise M. Salmon

February 19, 2025

Denise M. (Woodward) Salmon of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on February 19th at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center with her family by her side. Denise passed away after enduring several health challenges over the past 8 months and is now reunited with her parents in heaven.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph “Barry” Woodward, and Eileen (Spillane) Woodward....

Gramany "Gigi" Gatzogiannis

Gramany "Gigi" Gatzogiannis

February 19, 2025

Gramany “Gigi” (Mantopoulos) Gatzogiannis, 87, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with loving family at her bedside. She is reunited in Heaven with the love of her life, Elias “Louie” Gatzogiannis, who died in October 2019, after sixty-four years of marriage.

Gramany is survived by four loving children, Marianne Bellemare and her...

Judith E. Laukaitis

Judith E. Laukaitis

February 18, 2025

Judith “Judy” E. (Landry) Laukaitis, 83 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Leon H. and Rita M. (King) Landry. She grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury, and spent her career as a talented cake decorator, bringing joy to family celebrations...

John Francis Duffy

John Francis Duffy

February 17, 2025

John F. “Jack” Duffy of Rye, New Hampshire, died peacefully at his daughter's home in Webster on Monday, February 17, 2025, at age 93. He was born on Grafton Hill in Worcester to the late Harold and Katherine Duffy (Ward). 

Jack graduated from St. John’s High School and Clark University, and spent most of his career in the abrasives industry as...

Georgette Khoury

Georgette Khoury

February 15, 2025

Georgette (Abdulky) Khoury, 89, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing Home surrounded by loving family.

She was born November 26, 1935, in Al-Hasakah, Syria to the late, Ghanema and Abdulahad Abdulky. She had six sisters and three brothers, Wardane, Mary, Angel, Janet, Evelyn, Antoine, Josephine, Elias, and David. Georgette was one of the first...

Anita L. Callahan

Anita L. Callahan

February 15, 2025

Anita L. (Perri) Callahan, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home that she loved with her beloved family by her side after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Anita was born in Worcester, the daughter of George N. and Theresa (Montecalvo) Perri. She grew up in Shrewsbury where she graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Anita...

James M. Carelli

James M. Carelli

February 14, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James M. Carelli, 62, of Auburn, on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones. 

James is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Gwendolyn (Fair) Carelli of Auburn; his loving son, Jonathan J. Carelli of Manchester, Connecticut; his cherished sister, Cheryl A. Carelli of Arlington, Texas;...

Carol Ann LeBlanc

Carol Ann LeBlanc

February 14, 2025

Carol Ann LeBlanc, 82, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away at UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus, in the early morning of February 14, 2025.

She leaves her partner of 28 years, Larry Boswell; her children, Jonathan Duarte and his wife, Rosie; Amy (Duarte) Bartel of Shrewsbury, MA; and Sara (Alicandro) Pantano and her partner, Scott, of Oxford, MA. She also leaves her...

Michael Sacco

Michael Sacco

February 14, 2025

Michael Sacco, or “Papa” as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, 93, of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at The Christopher House surrounded by his beloved family.

Mike was born in Garzano, Province of Caserta (Campania), Italy, son of the late Pasquale “Patsy” and Maria (Natale) Sacco. He immigrated to the US...

Patricia A. (Bigelow) Robidoux

Patricia A. (Bigelow) Robidoux

February 14, 2025

Patricia A. Robidoux, 65, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 1, 1960, to Raymond and Jean Bigelow (Young), she dedicated her life to caring for others.

 A loving wife to Donald Robidoux since 1983, Patricia was a devoted mother to Tara and Stephenie and a proud grandmother to Mathew Jr. For 40 years, she operated...

Fatima Figueroa

Fatima Figueroa

February 10, 2025

Fatima Joan (Mustafa) Figueroa, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family. 

Fatima, or “Tina” as most knew her, was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Ahmed and Angelina (Roseberry) Mustafa. She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned her associates degree in Criminal Justice from...

Patricia Ann Naples

Patricia Ann Naples

February 10, 2025

After a long battle with cancer, Patricia A. (Noel) Naples, 79 of Worcester passed away, at home, on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones until the very end.

Patricia was born in Worcester to the late Arthur E. and Rita M. (Gaudere) Noel. Throughout her life she wore many hats. She worked as a...

Tony Cesaitis

Tony Cesaitis

February 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Tony Cesaitis, 49 of Millbury and longtime resident of Worcester, a loving husband, father, son and brother unexpectedly passed away due to medical complications on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Tony was born on February 9, 1976, in Worcester and was a graduate of North High School. 

He is survived by his wife,...

George A. Morse, Jr.

George A. Morse, Jr.

February 9, 2025

George A. Morse, Jr., 89, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. George’s long-time companion, Joan (Eident) Rocco, pre-deceased him in 2008.

George is survived by two step-sons, Stephen J. Rocco and his wife Deborah of Shrewsbury, and Glenn S. Rocco and his wife Kara of Worcester; five grandchildren, Maria Rocco, Andrea Rocco and...

John R. Gregarczyk

John R. Gregarczyk

February 8, 2025

John R. Gregarczyk, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. 

John is survived by his wife, with whom he shared fifty years, Maria-Elena (Vacca) Gregarczyk; two sons, Peter Gregarczyk in Florida, and Christopher Boucher of Oxford; two daughters, MaryAnne Manley in Rhode Island, and Chelli L. Tennis in New Hampshire; a brother-in-law and...

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