Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher
Feb 22, 2024
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher, passed away on February 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Sarah was born to Herbert Zalneraitis, Jr., and Eva Roettger on September 23, 1975.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Christopher Carragher; her stepchildren, Audrey, and Thomas; her sisters, Johanna (Paul) and Rebekah (Kevin) and brother, Ryan (Christina); her father, Skip Zalneraitis and her “Dad,” Lance Roettger;...
Joseph T. Leto, III
Feb 21, 2024
Joseph T. Leto, III, 77, of Boylston passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2024.
Joseph was born January 28, 1947, in Worcester to Joseph T. Jr. and Helen “Alice” (Teso) Leto. He lived and worked in Worcester for many years before moving to Boylston with his wife Nancy.
After working for the WRTA for over 30 years, Joe...
Joyce K. McCaffrey
Feb 19, 2024
Joyce K. (Alvarado) McCaffrey, 48, of Grafton, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of German Alvarado and Carmen (Asca) Lareau. Raised in Worcester, Joyce graduated from North High and earned her bachelor’s degree in business from...
Russell J. Danforth
Feb 17, 2024
Russell J. Danforth, 64, of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born September 4, 1959, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury and attended Shrewsbury High School. He became a chef and worked for Denny’s and WPI for many years.
He was the son to Shirley Collaro and the late, Lawrence Danforth
Russell was passionate about...
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey
Feb 17, 2024
Lena M. (Capurso) Harvey, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Lena was born in Worcester, on June 21, 1928, daughter of Ralph and Anna (DeFeudis) Capurso.
Lena is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, William R. Harvey; three loving children, William Harvey, Jr. and his wife Donna of Spencer, David Harvey of Auburn, Laureen Hayes...
Leonora "Lee" Ryan
Feb 17, 2024
Leonora A. “Lee” (Lapomardo) Ryan, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Lee is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Robert M. Ryan; two devoted daughters, Jennifer Daniels and her husband Adam, and Jessica L. Ryan, all of Charlton; five grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Kaylana, Troy, and Dominic; three brothers,...
Robert D. Soucy
Feb 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” D. Soucy, 86, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 16, 2024. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Camille, who predeceased him in 2017.
Bob is survived by his adoring family: his son Robert, his son Steven and his wife Marie, and his daughter, Karla McAuliffe and her husband...
Robert DiNitto
Feb 16, 2024
Robert (Bob) DiNitto, 77, of Worcester passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Vincent and Louise (Pecorari) DiNitto. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late, Lucia (Tiberio) DiNitto. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward...
Carol A. Lamusta
Feb 15, 2024
Carol A. Lamusta, 87, of Lynnfield, Ma, passed away on February 15 peacefully within her home. Carol was the daughter of the late Rita (Turcotte) Hibbard. Three beloved siblings predeceased her; Edwin Hibbard, Joan A. Trottier, and Richard Hibbard.
Carol leaves her husband, Richard D. Lamusta; two stepsons, Richard Lamusta and Stephen Lamusta, both of Lynnfield, Ma. She was predeceased by another stepson,...
Robert G. Zeena
Feb 15, 2024
Robert G. Zeena, 86, of Worcester, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bob is survived by his three sons, of whom he was very proud, Robert Zeena, Jr. and his wife Karen of Cheshire, CT, Timothy Zeena and his wife Lisa of Boxborough, and Scott Zeena and his...
Ernest Rutherford, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Ernest Rutherford, Jr., 87, of Northbridge passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born January 1, 1937, to Ernest and Lillian (Persif) Rutherford in Worcester, Massachusetts. He joins his pre-deceased wife, Beulah A. (Bester) Rutherford who passed away, October 10, 2007.
Ernest is survived by his grandchildren: Timothy W. Dupree, Gordon L. Dupree, Jr. and Shawn D. Van Der Burgt,...
Valentino Perrone
Feb 13, 2024
Valentino Perrone, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Valentino is survived by his children, a daughter, Rosaria Perrone and her girlfriend Krystal Cosme of Massapequa, NY; two sons, Antonio Perrone and his wife Alexys Gonelli-Perrone of West Boylston, Angelo Perrone and his girlfriend, Melanie Simonini of Worcester; his former wife and mother of...
Susan M. Pressey
Feb 13, 2024
Susan M. Pressey, 71, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after an illness. She was born in Worcester, one of six children of James J. Hearn, Sr., and Janet (Lemoine) Hearn.
Susan is survived by her husband, George P. Pressey; sister Lynda F. Cote, sister-in-law Jane Hearn, brother-in-law Donald Casey, Sr., and lifelong friends esq. Donald A. Peters and...
Ashley Belculfine
Feb 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Belculfine, who left our world far too early on February 12, 2024. Born in 1996, Ashley's spirit was a beacon of strength and spunk, bringing joy and courage to those she encountered throughout her precious 27 years.
Ashley is survived by her radiant daughter Madalynn Rose Belculfine, Her father,...
Brandon J. Sanborn
Feb 12, 2024
Brandon J. Sanborn, 21, of Millbury, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away in his home on the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024.
A beloved son, brother, and friend, he is survived by his parents, Joseph Sanborn and Gina Sheeran; his three sisters, Amber Hollum, Samantha Sheeran, and Chelsea Mae; his brother Jacob Sheeran; Grandfather Bradley Sanborn; Grandmother Bernice Mema; many aunts, uncles,...
William H. Jeffery
Feb 12, 2024
William H. Jeffery, 79 of Boylston, lost his 30-year battle with Parkinson’s on Monday, February 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
William was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a son of the late Fred and Florence (MacDonald) Jeffery. He grew up in Boston where he graduated from Boston English School and later earned his bachelor’s in economics...
Luz E. Aponte
Feb 11, 2024
Luz Eneida Aponte, 55 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Luz, affectionately known by many as “Chiqui” or “Lucy”, was born on September 8, 1968 in Catano, Puerto Rico. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt who enjoyed painting, gardening, and fashion. Luz was very social, a huge fan of...
Sheila H. Rosenblatt
Feb 11, 2024
Sheila H. Rosenblatt
12/24/1944 - 2/11/2024
Sheila L. (Hunt) Rosenblatt of Worcester passed away peacefully, Sunday February 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
She leaves behind her “chosen” daughter Molly Richards and her husband, Robbie of Worcester MA; a step-daughter Ruth Rosenblatt and her husband George Cooke of Newton, MA and her granddaughter Frances Cooke. She also leaves behind her dogs Sadie...
Adele (Rezuke) Haddad
Feb 9, 2024
Adele M. (Rezuke) Haddad 101, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, February 9th, 2024 surrounded by family after a beautiful life of faith, love, family and dedication.
Adele was born in Lowell, the daughter of Toffar and Mary (Debs) Rezuke. As an infant she moved to Worcester with her family and lived here her entire life. Adele married William M. Haddad...
Reverend Walter J. Riley
Feb 9, 2024
Beloved Pastor, Reverend Walter J. Riley, 63 of West Boylston, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 9, 2024 after a brief illness.
Fr. Riley was born in Worcester where he grew up on Lincoln Street, one of sixteen children to the late Richard F. and Marie (Fiore) Riley, Sr. He was a...
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