Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Michael J. Capone, Jr.
June 17, 2023
Michael J. Capone, Jr., 79 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, June 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Worcester, a son of the late Michael J. and Filomena (Azzarone) Capone. He grew up in Worcester and later moved to West Boylston where he resided...
Patricia N Cronin
June 17, 2023
Patricia N. Cronin,85, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Saturday, June 17th, 2023, with the family she loves gathered at her bedside.
Patricia was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Daniel R. and Mary E. (Ruddy) Cronin. She graduated from the Commerce high school class of 1956. Patricia then began a career in the administration office...
Eric M. Rowe
June 16, 2023
Eric Maynard Rowe, age 80 passed away peacefully at Dodge Park Rest Home on June 16th, 2023, with his niece by his side.
Eric was born on July 10, 1942. He grew up primarily in Holbrook, Quincy, and Hull Massachusetts. Eric graduated from Hull High School in 1960 and from Boston University in 1964.
He served on active duty...
Angel A. Coello
June 15, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Angel Adrian Coello “Pachuco”. On Thursday, June 15th he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by his wife Guadalupe Contreras; their daughters Adriana, Angela and Luciana Coello; his grandkids Alexis, Nicole and Antonella; his parents Maria Campoverde and Arturo Coello. His siblings Fernando, Arturo, Geronimo, Lourdes,...
Korpo Washington
June 14, 2023
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Korpo Marly Washington, aged 57, who entered the eternal rest of the Lord on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Korpo Marly Washington is survived by her four children: Daniel, Paul, Saralyn, and Comfort, as well as her stepsons Eric and Flomo. She...
Natalie "Nell" Aspero
June 13, 2023
Natalie Theresa (Cerrone) Aspero, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2023, at the amazing age of 99.
Natalie was born on December 23, 1923, in Worcester, MA, a loving daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (Marcocci) Cerrone. Natalie grew up on Allston Ave. in Worcester where she attended Rice Square Elementary...
Paul C. Shugrue
June 13, 2023
Paul C. Shugrue, 81, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Paul was born, May 30, 1942, one of four children of Francis P. and Frances J. (Mullins) Shugrue. Raised in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High school. Paul then joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...
Mabel (Hoopii) Wood
June 12, 2023
Mabel (Hoopii) Wood, 95 of Worcester passed away suddenly at home Monday, June 12th, 2023, two days prior to her 96th birthday on June 14th.
Mabel was born, June 14th, 1927, in Wailuku, Maui, one of eleven children of Frank and Phoebe (Apuna) Hoopii. Raised and educated in Hawaii, Mabel came to the Worcester area and the mainland 67...
Joseph J DiPietro, Sr
June 12, 2023
Joseph J. DiPietro, Sr., 90, a long-time resident of Leicester and town business owner, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Monday, June 12th, 2023.
Joe was born in Worcester, the son of the late Carmine and Louise (Coviello) DiPietro. At the age of 12 he got a job at a local pharmacy, Rossetti's, on Shrewsbury Street. He would...
Carlos Ribot Vega
June 12, 2023
Carlos J. Ribot Vega, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023.
Carlos was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Antonio Ribot Melendez and Dominga (Vega) Ribot. He served in the United States Army 65th infantry regiment with the Borinqueneers Unit in the Korean War where he was a recipient of a...
Captain William F Murphy WFD (ret)
June 9, 2023
Retired Worcester Fire Department Captain, William F. Murphy, 86, a resident of North Grafton passed away surrounded by the family he loved Friday, June 9, 2023.
Bill was born April 11th, 1937, the son of James J. Murphy, Sr, and Lena G. (Duclos) Murphy. He joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1955 to 1958. Bill returned home, married his...
Timothy L Suprenant
June 7, 2023
Timothy Suprenant, 63, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2023 in his home. Funeral services and burial will be handled at the convenience of the family. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.