Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Marie Jeanne (Leo) Louis-Charles
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...
Joseph Nemecek
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...
Barbara (Perry) Plaud
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...
Merrilyn (Carelli) Peloquin
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...
Geraldine "Gerry" Kniskern
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...
Michael "Skip" Desimone
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. ...
Oscar Alexander Lopez
June 25, 2023
Oscar Alexander Lopez, 42, of Worcester, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Oscar was born in San Miguel, El Salvador, on July 12, 1980. He graduated from Worcester Schools, later received his EMT certification, and worked in Worcester, MA, for many years. As a medic, Oscar served his country with honor and dignity for the United...
Joann Benoit
June 25, 2023
Joann (Martocci) Benoit, 79 of Worcester, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa M. Rizzuti and her husband David of N. Grosvenordale, CT, her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Martocci of Thompson, CT, five beloved grandchildren, Jon “J.C.” Gallivan, Jr., Dominic C. and Rosalea M. Rizzuti, Olivia A. and Sophia L Martocci, a...
Michael J O'Connor, Jr.
June 24, 2023
Michael J. O’Connor, Jr., age 80 of West Boylston passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife and family by his side on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Maria; his four children; Mark Gallicchio and his fiancée Lauriann Tambone of Auburn; Kelly Belsito and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury,...
Anthony M Paldino
June 22, 2023
Antonio “Tony” M. Paldino, 89, of Worcester, MA passed away June 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, after a period of declining health. Tony was born on April 22nd, 1934 in Worcester, MA the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Generelli) Paldino. Tony was the beloved husband of Vincenza Paldino (DiMarzio). Tony is survived by his children, Antonio “Tony”...
Alice (Vecchio) Duncan
June 22, 2023
Alice (Vecchio) Duncan, 98, of Roxboro, NC and of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22nd 2023 with her devoted daughter and family gathered at her side.
Alice was born in Worcester, April 6, 1925, the daughter of Pietro and Josephine (Gagliardi) Vecchio. She was raised in Worcester’s Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street, married Bob Duncan, moved to...
Patricia (Doyle) Palumbo
June 22, 2023
Patricia “Pat” (Doyle) Palumbo, 78, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by the family she loved Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Patricia was born in Worcester, one of six children of Andrew and Jeannette (Pelletier) Doyle. Raised here, she graduated from Saint Stephen Central Catholic High School and earned her...
Gloria (Russo) Johnson
June 22, 2023
Gloria (Russo) Johnson of Worcester passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 22nd at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Johnson and former husband Leo Tomaiolo. She leaves her devoted children, Lynda Tomaiolo and her companion Rocco Sciannameo, Nancy Temple and husband Gordon, Mark...
Ivar F Carlson
June 20, 2023
Ivar F. Carlson, 62, of Auburn, MA, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2023. He was the loving father and grandfather of Stephanie Carlson, her fiancé Matt, and their children Adelyn and Liam, and Melanie LeBlanc, her husband Bradley, and their children Mason and Lydia. He also leaves a brother, several close friends and other extended family members. He was...
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...
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