Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Martha ((Garofoli) Mastrorio

Martha ((Garofoli) Mastrorio

August 15, 2023



Martha G (Garofoli)) Mastrorio, 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th surrounded by the people she loved. 

Martha was born on June 25th, 1929 in Worcester to Mauro and Anna (DiGiorno) Garofoli. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School. Martha was married to Michael Mastrorio for 62 years until his passing in 2012. She was an amazing...

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.

August 15, 2023

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.,  69, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Umass-Memorial Hospital. 

Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of the late Anthony D. and Mary (Simmarano) Nardella, Sr.  He graduated from North High School and has lived on Grafton Hill his entire life.  Anthony was a hard worker and worked as a...

Norman A. Vokes

Norman A. Vokes

August 12, 2023

Norman A. Vokes, 88 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UMass Medical Center.

Norman was born in Worcester, a son of the late Harry W. Vokes from Tralee- County Kerry Ireland and Ethel H. (Eilertsen) Vokes of Worcester Ma.  Norman graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and went into the Naval Reserves.  Norman started his...

Helen (Hannen) White

Helen (Hannen) White

August 10, 2023

Khouriyeh Helen (Hannen) White, 88, of Shrewsbury, MA, formerly of Geneva, NY, fell asleep in the Lord, Thursday, August 10th, 2023, after a period of declining health.

Helen was born on July 22, 1935, in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, the daughter of Charles Scott and Mary B. (Lynds) Hannen. She was raised in Parry Sound, Ontario before marrying the Very Reverend...

James Armand Carnevale

James Armand Carnevale

August 10, 2023

James (Jim) Armand Carnevale, 63, of University Heights section of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at home with his soulmate and husband at his side.

Jim was born in Worcester, the son of Anthony L. Carnevale and the late Arline L. (Jolly) Carnevale. Raised in Worcester and Spencer, James graduated from David...

Joseph C. Ginkus, Jr.

Joseph C. Ginkus, Jr.

August 8, 2023

Joseph C. Ginkus, Jr. 87, a longtime resident of Leicester, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  

Joe was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph C. Ginkus, Sr. and Mary E. (Allen) Ginkus.  Raised here, Joe attended St Casimir’s school and graduated from St John’s High School.  Joe then attended WPI, and Becker, Jr....

Paul M Oliveri

Paul M Oliveri

August 7, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend, Paul M. Oliveri, 74, a lifelong resident of Worcester, who passed away suddenly at home, Monday, August 7, 2023.

Born and raised on Frank Street in Worcester, Paul was one of two sons of Gasper “Scoops” and Anna M. (Toscano) Oliveri.  He graduated...

Gwen Ellen Rider

Gwen Ellen Rider

August 3, 2023

Gwen Ellen Rider, 44, formerly of Worcester, MA passed away on August 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX. Born in Worcester on July 17, 1979, she was the beloved daughter of Stephen Rider and Walter “Terry” Heatlie of Corona, CA and Virginia and Charles White of Port St. Lucie, FL. She leaves her two loving children, Nathaniel and Rachel Rider,...

David Westerlind

David Westerlind

August 3, 2023

David Westerlind, 70, of Millbury, MA, passed away August 3, 2023, at his residence. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Geraldine J. (Davis) Westerlind and proud father of David Westerlind, Jr. of Millbury; beloved brother of Gene Westerlind, of Millbury, Dennis Westerlind and his wife Marilyn of Plymouth, Linda Westerlind, of Worcester, Carol...

Dolores A. Rossetti

Dolores A. Rossetti

August 1, 2023

Dolores A. (Astrella) Rossetti, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, on what would have been the 70’th anniversary of marriage to her beloved late husband, John J. “Jack” Rossetti. After almost five years, Delores and Jack have been reunited.

Dolores is survived by her loving children, John J. Rossetti, Jr. and his wife...

Keven N. Marinello

Keven N. Marinello

July 31, 2023

Keven N. Marinello, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

Keven is survived by a sister, Linda Thomas and her husband Gene of Fairfax Station, VA, a brother, David Marinello and his wife Sue of Worcester; several nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins, including his cousin Sharon Pikiel of Worcester.  He...

Robert J Zachariewicz

Robert J Zachariewicz

July 27, 2023

Robert John Zachariewicz, Sr., born July 14, 1942, of West Boyleston, MA was stricken ill at home Thursday Morning 27 July 2023 and passed away. Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Robin)Zachariewicz Jr. of Loris S.C, Deborah Zachariewicz of Webster MA, John (Shelly) Zachariewicz of West Brookfield, MA and Kenny (Rachel) Zachariewicz of Leicester, MA; Five Grandchildren, Justin and...

Maria (Razzano) Green

Maria (Razzano) Green

July 26, 2023

Maria L. (Razzano) Green, 58, of Grafton, a devoted wife and mother, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, in her home.  

Maria was born in Worcester, the daughter of Vincent J. Razzano, Sr. and Evelyn R. (Panarelli) Razzano.  Raised in Shrewsbury, Maria married Matthew Green and became a stay-at-home wife and mother caring for her parents, husband, and...

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