Obituaries

December 11, 2022

Nicola D'Andrea, 81, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2022, after being stricken at home.   

Nicola ("Nick") was born in San Nicola, Italy, the son of Pietro and Antonetta (Rossetti) D'Andrea; he was raised and educated in Italy.  After serving in the Italian Army, Nick studied the intricate art of stone installation and masonry.  As a...

December 11, 2022

December 10, 2022

Lucille M. (Nardella) Carrier, 90, a lifelong Shrewsbury Street, Worcester resident passed away Saturday, December 10th, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side after a brief illness.

Lucille was born in Worcester, the daughter of John and Grace (Buduo)Nardella. She attended Adams and Gage Street Schools and graduated from Worcester David Hale Fanning High School. Lucille then went on...

December 9, 2022

December 8, 2022

Mary Louise (Fellion) Moossa (fondly remembered as Louise, Mom, Meme, or Sitto), 99, died peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, with her devoted son and daughter-in-law at her side.  She joins her husband of 67 years, Joseph, in heaven. 

Born in Malone, NY, Louise was the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Hosson) Fellion.  Louise met Joseph Moossa in Worcester,...

December 7, 2022

Alice Ann McMullen-Squadrito also known as "Mickey", age 82, daughter of Margaret McMullen and John Abell, passed on December 7th in Worcester, MA. She was a voracious reader, loved gardening, loved children, her family, and friends. Alice leaves behind her husband Tom, her children, Jocelyn (Deborah) McMullen, Cheryl, Danielle, and Michelle McMullen of Worcester, MA, Jeffrey (Oni) McMullen, daughter in-law...

December 6, 2022

Esther (Bisceglia) Dembowski, 90, of Worcester, MA, passed away December 6, 2022, at Sterling Village, after a period of declining health.  She was the beloved wife of Donald Dembowski, who predeceased her; Loving mother of Donna Wilson (Scot) of Oxford, Michael Dembowski (fiancé Paula Simoneau) of Fitchburg, Susan Stomski (Michael) of Dudley, and John Dembowski (Michele) of Ashby. She leaves...

December 6, 2022

December 6, 2022

Sister Sheila (Minor) Hagler, 59, of Worcester, went home to her Lord, Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.

Sister Sheila was born is Tuscaloosa, Alabama, December 3rd, 1963.  Raised and educated in Alabama, Sheila was the daughter of Mason and Bobbie (Ball) Minor and lived there until moving to Worcester at the age of three years old. 

Shelia is survived by...

December 6, 2022

Beatrice L. (Brandt) Barsoum, 88, of Washington DC, passed away December 6, 2022 in Melrose, MA. 

Born in Oakland, California on July 3, 1934, Beatrice was the daughter of Gustav and Lydia (Hofstetter) Brandt. She moved to Washington, D.C. to join the foreign service as administrative support and met Elias S. Barsoum, of Worcester, MA.  They were married in...

December 5, 2022

John P. Capuano, 86, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away at home, Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2022, with his wife and daughter at his bedside.  

“John Cap” was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Dominic and Julia (Pugliese) Capuano.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School, earned his Bachelor’s in Industrial Arts from Fitchburg State College and his...

December 5, 2022

Maryann (Bowman) Casamassa, 54 of Webster, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a sudden illness.

Maryann is survived by her mother, Catherine (Ciccarelli) Bowman of Webster; her daughter, Miranda Casamassa; her two brothers, Michael S. Bowman and Kevin F. Bowman and his fiancé Lorraine Suzman; her sister, Laurie A. Bowman and her...

December 5, 2022

David J. Dunkerly, 62 of Danielson CT, formerly of Worcester passed away Monday, December 5th 2022 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident while driving on I-395 in Auburn.

David was born in Worcester, one of six children of John A. and Florence (Gerardi) Dunkerly.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade as a machinist and accepted a job with the...

December 5, 2022

Vito A Ventura, 90, a longtime resident of Millbury passed away peacefully Monday, December 5, 2022, joining in heaven his wife, Lois who passed in 1988 and son Stephen who passed in 2014.

Vito was born in Worcester, the only son of seven children of Italian immigrants Mauro and Laura (Ferrante) Ventura. Raised in Worcester, Vito graduated from Commerce High...

December 4, 2022

December 1, 2022

December 1, 2022

Ann E. St. Onge, 75, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on June 18, 1947 in Worcester, daughter of the late Elizabeth T. (Healey).  Ann was educated in the Worcester Public Schools, graduating from North High School, Class of 1965; and later from David Hale Fanning School...

November 30, 2022

Elaine H. Husson, 86, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 30th 2022. 

 

Elaine was born in Worcester, the daughter of Syrian immigrants, George M. and Mary (Armoush) Husson. She was a devout Orthodox Christian and member of St. George's Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester. Her grandfather, the Very Reverend Michael Husson, was the first Syrian Orthodox priest...

November 30, 2022

 Robert G. Neddo, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30th, surrounded by his wife and children in the Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough.

Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary C. “Cookie” (Brindisi) Neddo; three children, son Robert G. Neddo of Worcester, daughter Christina M. Neddo of Worcester, and son Perry P....

November 30, 2022

Vincent D. Brescia, age 63, of Shrewsbury, passed on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in the comfort of his home after a period of declining health.

Vincent was born in Worcester, a son of the late Vincent Brescia and Joyce (Johnson) Brescia-DeRosa.   He attended Shrewsbury schools and later entered the United States Army.   He will be remembered for his sense of...