Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Anthony Francis Locantore
May 18, 2023
Anthony Francis Locantore, 93, of Worcester, MA passed away May 18, 2023, at Christopher House after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester to Joseph and Addolorata (Parisi) Locantore, he was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore and cherished father of Anthony P. Locantore and his wife Donna, of Sturbridge and Paul A. Locantore of...
Linda (Gilbert) Field
May 18, 2023
Linda (Gilbert) Field, affectionally known as Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the presence of loved ones. She spent her final days surrounded by family. She was born in Worcester, but recently moved to Hubbardston, MA. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. A matter of pride for her...
Charles F McCarthy, Jr.,
May 17, 2023
Charles F. McCarthy, Jr., 81, of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born to the late Charles F. and Alice (Skerrit) McCarthy, he was the beloved longtime companion of Diane Niford and cherished father of Kerry Ruby and her husband Alvvin and Erin McCarthy. He also leaves two grandchildren, Ava Butt and Maxwell Ruby, a sister, Rosemary Welch,...
Victor "Perry" Sacco
May 17, 2023
Victor A. “Perry” Sacco, 100, a lifelong Worcester resident, and Del Ray Beach, Florida “snowbird” passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at his side, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Perry was the son of Joseph and Pasqua (Martocchio) Sacco. He graduated from Commerce High and joined the U.S. Army...
Tobarran Rameshwar Ramjewan
May 17, 2023
Tobarran Rameshwar Ramjewan passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 4th, 1936 in Handsome Tree Mahaica Creek, Guyana. He was the son of Ramjag Ramjiawan and Bhagmattie (Dhanupdharry) Ramjiawan. He was married to Taramattie (Balliram) Ramjewan in February 20, 1955. They both migrated to Worcester, MA in 1992.
He is...
Robert E Seariac
May 16, 2023
There will be no public services for Robert.
A full obituary is being prepared.
Elaine E. Zamarro
May 15, 2023
Elaine E. Zamarro, 82, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on Monday, May 15, 2023.
A woman of many talents, Elaine could do everything from sew to cook to garden — and did it all well. A master seamstress, she made her own clothes when she was young, and outfits for her three children. During...
Donna (DeCell) LaViolette
May 15, 2023
Donna L. (DeCell) LaViolette, 55, of Brookfield, formerly of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday, May 15, 2023, from injuries suffered in a car accident.
Donna was born August 30, 1967, the daughter of Norman DeCell, Sr. and Roselle (Generess) DeCell, she graduated from North High, and Salter College. Donna worked in Property Management for E-Clinical Works. ...
Darlene M. Perro
May 14, 2023
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of a wonderful human being, devoted family matriarch, caring friend and dedicated trial court employee, Darlene M. Perro, 63 of Worcester who passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency.
Darlene was born and raised in Worcester, one of three daughters of the late Richard J....
Isabella "Elise" Porcelli
May 14, 2023
Isabella “Elise” (Rana) Porcelli, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Isabella was born in Bisceglie, Italy, the daughter of the late Girolamo and Antonia (DiLiddo) Rana. She worked in the Environmental Services Department at Worcester State Hospital for 11 years before retiring. Isabella was also an accomplished and...
Rev. Gretchen B. Switzer
May 13, 2023
Reverend Gretchen B. (Jones) Switzer, 65 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UMass Medical Center.
Reverend Switzer was born in Boston, MA., a daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy Q. (Bell) Jones. She graduated from high school in Wellesley, MA, Bucknell University with a bachelor’s in music history and later earned her master’s degree...
Anna M Grimaldi
May 12, 2023
Anna M. Grimaldi, 46, of Rutland, formerly of Holden and Worcester, passed away surrounded by family, Friday May 12th, 2023, after several years of health challenges.
Born in Worcester, Anna was the daughter of the late Francesca (Piombino) Grimaldi and Albert Grimaldi. She raised her family in Holden before moving to Rutland 6 Years ago. Anna worked for the Commonwealth...
Vivian (Vigliatura) Pigaga
May 12, 2023
Vivian A. (Vigliatura) Pigaga, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with her devoted daughter at her bedside, Friday, May 12th, 2023.
Born and raised in Worcester, Vivian was the daughter of Joseph A. and Josephine (Massad) Vigliatura. Educated in the Worcester schools, Vivian went on to graduate from Ollis Beauty Academy and Salters Secretarial School. She worked...
Viola (Roberge) Enos
May 12, 2023
Viola I. (Roberge) Enos, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday.
Viola married her husband, Joseph on July 31, 1948 and they spent the next 68 years devoted to each other. They raised their family with love, dedication and devotion. Vi and Joe lived many years in Auburn, MA,...
Katherine (Brosnihan) McGrath
May 11, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” (Brosnihan) McGrath, 68, of Holden passed away surrounded by family and friends after a long illness on Thursday, May 11th, 2023.
Kathy was born in Worcester, on November 8, 1954, the daughter of Morris and Eleanor (Sheehan) Brosnihan. She later settled in Holden. While raising her family Kathy worked as a medical biller for Central Mass Healthcare....
Aster (Frasco) Scarpone
May 10, 2023
Aster C. (Frasco) Scarpone, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023.
Aster was born in Worcester, the daughter of Pasquale and Antoinette (Spano) Frasco. Raised and educated in Worcester, Aster then married Frank Scarpone in 1948 and settled in the St. Anne’s Hill area to raise their family for over 56...
Anita (Zompetti) Troio
May 9, 2023
Anita R. (Zompetti) Troio, 90, passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at her bedside Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Anita was born in Worcester, the daughter of Peter A. and Mary (Sama) Zompetti. Raised and educated in Worcester, Anita married Leonard Troio and together they raised their family many years in North Grafton. Leo left her side on June 11,...
Rose (Mastrototoro) Zannotti
May 8, 2023
Rose (Mastrototoro) Zannotti, 90, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones she loved Monday, May 8th, 2023, which would have been her 68th wedding anniversary.
Rose was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Leonardo and Angela (DiBennedetto) Mastrototoro. She grew up in the family home on Caprera Road, off Shrewsbury Street, met and...
Wendy A. Fusaro
May 8, 2023
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Wendy A. Fusaro (67) died May 8, 2023, after a long illness.
A life-long resident of Worcester and a graduate of North High (Class of 1973) Wendy was a professional dancer who often appeared on local television before becoming a licensed cosmetologist. In that role, she worked for some of the area’s leading salons...
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