Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James T. Buffone
April 16, 2026
James T. Buffone, 87, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 16th, 2026 with loved ones gathered by his side. Jim is reunited in heaven into the arms of the love of his life, and soulmate of 64 years, Lois (Rizzuti) Buffone who passed away last September and their son Thomas who passed away...
Mario F. Catanzaro
April 13, 2026
Mario F. Catanzaro, 97, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away with loved ones at his side, Monday, April 13, 2026.
Mario was born in Worcester, one of five children of James and Regina (Gagliano) Catanzaro. He graduated from Commerce high school, joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving his country aboard the Destroyer McCaffery. Upon discharge and return...
Janet (Farrar) Cerrone
April 13, 2026
Janet L. (Farrar) Cerrone, 92, a lifelong resident of Worcester and winters in Delray Beach Florida, passed away with her cherished family gathered by her side Monday, April 13, 2026. She is welcomed home to heaven into the arms of the love of her life and husband of 61 years Anthony Cerrone who passed away in 2014 and grandson Cpt...
Lorraine (Kouri) Lian
April 12, 2026
Lorraine (Kouri) Lian, 91, of Worcester and Dennis, passed away with her cherished family by her side on Orthodox Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. Lorraine is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 69 years, Honorable Judge Joseph Lian, Jr., who passed away on December 5th of last year.
Lorraine is survived by her two devoted children, Cynthia Lian Henderson and...
David D. Hall
April 9, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David D. Hall, 76, of Warren, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Steven Carlson. A loved brother-in-law to Jean and Dale Hager of Putman, CT.
Born in Worcester on March 26, 1950, David was the son of the late David L. and...
Gloria E. Panagiotou
April 9, 2026
Gloria E. Panagiotou, 85, of Shrewsbury passed away on April 9, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Aristotelis “Teddy” Panagiotou; her son, Gregory A. Panagiotou and his wife Lindsey, and her grandson, Brady. She leaves her brother, Paul R. Rheaume and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Her parents, Joseph A. and Florence E. Rheaume and her...
Ronald A. Carabba
April 9, 2026
Ronald A. Carabba, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Worcester. He is survived by his daughter Gina Elia of Auburn; sister Patricia Connolly, brother-in-law Frank Connolly; proud papa to 4 grandchildren; Dominic Elia, Anthony Elia, Alicia Murphy, Nathan Murphy; son-in-law Leo Elia; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his son John Murphy...
Mariann G. "Bridgie" Ward
April 7, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mariann Grace “Bridgie” (Tristano) Ward, 96, of West Boylston, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Ward.
Born in Worcester, Mariann was the daughter of the late James and Anna (DeToma) Tristano. She was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade School....
Kenneth E. Favreau, Sr.
April 6, 2026
Kenneth E. Favreau Sr., 84, of Lake Wales, Florida and Auburn, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on April 6th at Advent Hospital Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Carolyn M. (Mulcahy) Favreau in 2002. He leaves three sons- Kenneth E. Favreau Jr. (Sally) of Rutland, Kevin J. Favreau (Terri)...
James F. Hunt
April 6, 2026
James F. Hunt, 78, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Boylston on Monday, April 6, 2026. He is survived and greatly missed by his beloved partner of eight years Diane Watkins of Hubbardston; two loving children- Meghan McCann and her husband Denis of Boylston, and Brendan Hunt and his wife Kelly of Hubbardston; grandchildren Ailis, Maeve, Charley, and...
Pauline C. Mazzone
April 3, 2026
Pauline C. (Cultrera) Mazzone, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Benchmark Senior Living in Shrewsbury, MA. The family would like to thank Visiting Angels for the love, compassion and excellent care they gave to Mom, and would like to extend their gratitude to the Benchmark staff for the outstanding care Mom received. The friendships she...
John N. Barbale, Jr.
April 3, 2026
John N. Barbale, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Life Care of Auburn. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of fifty-nine years, Joyce, and their children Shawn Barbale and wife Christina, Wendy Crockett and husband Timothy, as well as three grandchildren,...
Hester S. McGee
April 2, 2026
Tiny but mighty, the five-foot ball of energy known as Mrs. Hester Sarah McGee unexpectedly left for her heavenly home on the evening of Thursday, April 2, 2026. Born Hester Sarah Miller on October 1, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Colbert and Marion Mary (Spring) Miller, both deceased, she was the second child of the Millers, whose first daughter, Marion,...
Maurice J. Catino, Jr.
April 2, 2026
Maurice J. (Rick) Catino, Jr. passed away tragically on April 2, 2026. Rick was a lifelong resident of Worcester born to the late Maurice J. (Moe) Sr. and Elizabeth (Hassett) Catino.
Rick was a kind, genuine, selfless, and humble human being. He was adored by many including his wife Jacqueline (Bullard) Catino, their daughter Alexa Brank, her husband Andrew and their...
Paul L. Cardone III
March 31, 2026
Paul L. Cardone III, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by the love of his life Felicita (Torres) Cardone, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage and a total of 36 wonderful years; his six loving children- Paul Cardone IV and his wife Peggy, Julia Cardone...
Noé Enmanuel Aguilar Deras
March 31, 2026
Noé Enmanuel Aguilar Deras, 42, of Auburn passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Noé is survived by his loving wife, Amanda (Quirk) Aguilar; their children, Christopher, Ahriana, and Isabella Aguilar; his mother, Maria Nelly Deras vuida de Aguilar; two brothers, José “Adin” Aguilar and his wife Estefani, and Danny...
Bruce H. Garvick
March 30, 2026
Bruce H. Garvick, 72, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 20, 1953, in Gardner, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Henry Garvick and Rita (LaBonte) LaRoche, and stepson of the late Ronnie LaRoche and Anne Garvick.
Bruce was a devoted husband of 53 years to...
Dolores M. Mahoney
March 28, 2026
Dolores M. “Dee” (DelleFemine) Mahoney, 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Dee was born in Worcester, one of two daughters to the late Michael and Louise (Bizzarro) DelleFemine and where she graduated from Commerce High School. Dee worked as a bus driver for the City of Worcester School Department for...
David J DiRocco
March 28, 2026
David J. DiRocco, 73, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Saturday, March 28th 2026.
David was born in Worcester, the son of the late Salvatore “Sal” and Helen P. (Hegger) DiRocco. Raised here in Worcester, David graduated from North High School. David managed many local night clubs and as a gifted musician, who could play several...
Charlotte (Murray) Notarangelo
March 28, 2026
Worcester- Charlotte M. (Murray) Notarangelo, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026 just shy of her 97th birthday on April 9th at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is welcomed in heaven into the arms of the “Love of her life” and husband of 58 years Ralph J. Notarangelo who passed away in 2015.
Charlotte leaves behind her...
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