Obituaries

August 6, 2025

Gary Gemme, 71, passed away on August 6th after a second battle with cancer; he had previously defeated Leukemia in 2019. Gary was lovingly surrounded by his family with "I've Got A Name" by Jim Croce playing in the background.

Gary grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, often with his friends at Holmes Field. He later attended Holy...

August 5, 2025

Diane F. (Collins) Markowski of Worcester passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by love and affection. She was 85 years old.

Diane was born May 3, 1940. She was one of five children born to Marion L. (Flynn) Collins and Edward J. Collins, Sr. Diane’s passing marks the end of an era for her family lineage, as she was pre-deceased...

August 5, 2025

Jesse D. Holland, 31, of Danvers, passed away unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Jesse was born in Worcester, on January 9, 1994, the son of Gerald F. and Cheryl L. (Freedlander) Holland. Raised in Grafton, Jesse graduated from Grafton High School, and earned his degree in computer technology from North Shore Community College. Jesse then began a career in...

August 4, 2025

Frances A. (Wisialko) Woods, 87, of Framingham, passed away with loved ones gathered at her side, Monday, August 4, 2025.

Frances was born in Framingham, the daughter of Chester and Rose (Grzobska) Wisialko. Raised in Framingham, Frances met Waldo C. Woods, Jr. they married and devoted their lives to each other and their three children, Gary P. Woods (Shannon) of Natick,...

August 4, 2025

Edward Johnson, 89, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Theresa (Palaio) Johnson, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Edward is survived by his children: Paul Johnson and his wife Laurie of Boylston, and Kathy (Johnson) Caldwell and...

August 3, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Frank “Sonny” Buffone, Jr., 88, of Leicester, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (Fyffe) Buffone.

Frank is survived by his loving daughter, Terri Buckley of Leicester; his adored grandchildren, Leon Buckley Jr and Jesse Buckley, 2 great...

August 3, 2025

Patricia L. (Veleno) Zambarano, born in Worcester on September 16, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family at Rose Monahan Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pat was the daughter of the late Sophia (Roszko) and Michael Veleno. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Paul J....

August 3, 2025

Simone (Bourret) Simone, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 54 years to the late Bartolomeo J. Simone, who preceded her in death in 2020.



Simone leaves behind her two beloved daughters, Marie E. Simone and her fiancé Marek Filewicz, and Diane E. Simone, all of...

August 2, 2025

August 2, 2025

David Cataldo, 74, of Spencer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. 

He was the proud son of the late Lewis Cataldo, M.D. and Francoise (Smith) Cataldo, both of Worcester. 

Dave was born on November 18, 1950 in Portland, Maine and later spent his childhood on Mill Street in Worcester. He graduated from Assumption Preparatory School in 1968 and Framingham...

August 2, 2025

Stacey Ann Parrott, 54, of Worcester, MA, born on March 27, 1971, and departed from us on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family.

Stacey is survived by her two loving sons Alonzo J. Whiteside of North Carolina and Eddie J. Whiteside Jr. of New Jersey, her cherished siblings, Veronica Parrott of Ohio, Latasha Sund of Worcester, LaTonya Adams and Shelisa...

August 1, 2025

Ricardo “Ricky” Pereira, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born May 2, 1970, in Manhattan, NY to Reynaldo Pereira and Myrna Santiago. Rick graduated from South High School. Following high school, Ricky went on to work for the city of Worcester for several years before suffering an injury. He did not let that stop him, he then...

July 31, 2025

John Venincasa, 59, of Charlton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida.

John was born February 13, 1966, in Worcester, to the late Anthony and Marie (Standring) Venincasa.

John graduated from North High school and went on to attend cooking school at Worcester Trade. He was a long time UMass Memorial employee. An avid sports fan, John spent many hours...

July 30, 2025

Charlene LaPerle Lee, 75, of Sterling, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025, while on vacation in Lake George, New York, a place she cherished for its beauty and the precious memories made there with her family.

Born in Worcester on October 22, 1949, daughter of the late Sylvio and Nellie LaPerle. Charlene dedicated more than 30 years of her...

July 30, 2025

Carmen M. Lopez Perez, 72, of Webster, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, on July 31, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of Cecilia Perez and the late Alcides Lopez.

Carmen dedicated many years of service as a payroll clerk at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where her kindness and dedication...

July 29, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of John F. Marzilli, 77, of Worcester, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

John is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Katherine (Angelovich) Marzilli of Worcester, his loving daughters, Marissa Coder and her husband Andrew and Maria Parenteau and her husband Matthew, his cherished...

July 28, 2025

Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro, 99, of Worcester, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 77 years, Armando Lazzaro of Worcester; her loving son, John Lazzaro and his long-time partner Mary Borey of Boylston; her adored granddaughter, Elayna Hebert and her husband Kristopher of North Andover; her dear great grandchildren, Benjamin, Lukas...

July 28, 2025

Anthony A. Gosselin, 60 of Worcester, passed away in his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph R. Gosselin and Mary Rose (DiVerdi) Higgins. He lived in Worcester all his life where he graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School. Anthony worked as a postal worker for the United States...

July 27, 2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Ronald Brownell of Millbury passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2024. Though time keeps moving, the space he left behind is still felt by everyone who knew and loved him.

Ronald’s life was filled with music, love, and a deep dedication to the people around him. Music wasn’t just something...

July 26, 2025

Carolyn L. (Hackett) Boulette Valastro, 60, of Millbury passed away unexpectedly, Saturday July 26, 2025, in her home. Carol was one of five children, she is survived by her brothers William Hackett and partner Richard of Spencer, Robert Hackett and wife Lisa of Worcester, James Dunn and spouse Kellie of Worcester, and Donald Dunn of Palmer. Carolyn is also survived...