Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Connie (Moise) Gardella

Connie (Moise) Gardella

November 11, 2022

Constance “Connie” (Moise) Gardella, 87, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11th, 2022. 

Connie was born a daughter of Walter and Margaret (Krukonis) Moise, living all her life in Worcester.  Connie married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” W. Gardella, in 1956. They then settled in the Rice Square section of Worcester and were...

Sister Joanne M. Eneguess

Sister Joanne M. Eneguess

November 10, 2022

Sister Joanne Eneguess, MPV, 85 of Northborough, a Religious Venerini  Sister and teacher for over 60 years, passed away at Beaumont of Northborough on Thursday, November 10th, 2022.

Sister Joanne was born in Marlboro, November 1, 1937, a daughter of the late, Thomas and Jennie (Lawrence) Eneguess.  Sister Joanne entered the Religious Venerini Sisters from Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlboro...

Libera (Troio) Champagne

Libera (Troio) Champagne

November 9, 2022

Libera (Troio) Champagne, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away with her loved ones gathered at her bedside Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Libera was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Matteo and Camille (Bisceglia) Troio.  Raised in Worcester, Libera became the matriarch of her family. She made sure they were well cared for, had a strong faith,...

Ryan Anthony Bisceglia

Ryan Anthony Bisceglia

November 6, 2022

Ryan A. Bisceglia, 26, a vibrant, enthusiastic young man who loved music, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 6th, 2022, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Webster. 

Ryan was born in Worcester, December 23rd, 1995, the son of Gregory “Smitty” Smith of Charlton, and Noreen Ann Bisceglia of Worcester.  He graduated and former crew team member, from Worcester Vocational Technical High school...

Bruce Lee Torres

Bruce Lee Torres

November 6, 2022

Bruce Lee Torres, 49, a lifelong Worcester resident , father, brother and devoted son, passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, November 6th 2022.  

Bruce was born in Worcester, the son of Yolanda Torres and the late Jesus M. Torres.  Educated in Worcester, Bruce had a gift for tinkering and a love to fix cars.  He founded his own company...

Willard Johnson

Willard Johnson

November 3, 2022

Willard “Will” Barron Johnson, 3rd, 79, a 52-year resident of Southborough, currently of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital Worcester.

Will was born in Summit, New Jersey, a son of the late Willard Barron and Marjorie “Midge” (Winter) Johnson, II.  He graduated Palo Alto High School, attended University of California Berkley, and graduated from...

Leonard Joseph Piccinino

Leonard Joseph Piccinino

November 3, 2022

Leonard Joseph Piccinino, Formally of Worcester MA, Passed away on November 3, 2022 in Corona CA. He was born in Worcester on March 23, 1924. He was the son of Severina (D’Errico) and Giacomo Piccinino. He was a Navy Vet of World War II. While in the Navy he attended Wentworth Institution. He was nominated as a candidate for the...

Gerald "Jerry" Anish

Gerald "Jerry" Anish

November 2, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Anish, 81, of West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away Wednesday, November 2nd 2022. 

Jerry is survived by his two children, Denise Dorais and her husband Luc, Joseph A. Anish and his wife LaNae both in Tennessee.  He was also blessed with six children, six great grandchildren, a sister, Gail Bisceglia and her husband Frank...

Sylvia Maria Rivera

Sylvia Maria Rivera

November 2, 2022



Sylvia Maria (Diaz) Rivera, 83, of Worcester, MA peacefully passed away on November 2, 2022, at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.  She was born on November  3, 1939, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, to Leonzio Diaz and  Sebastiana (Valentin) Diaz. Sylvia is now reunited with her husband, Eufracio Rivera.

Sylvia is survived by two sons,...

Lillian (Wask) DeSantis

Lillian (Wask) DeSantis

October 30, 2022

Lillian (Wask) DeSantis, 97, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Lillian was born in Worcester, the daughter of Andrew and Marcella (Andruska) Wask. She graduated from Commerce High School and the Horace Man School. She married the “Love of her life” Albert “Babe” DeSantis and lived a life of faith, love,...

Anthony Monopoli

Anthony Monopoli

October 28, 2022

Anthony Monopoli, 87, of Worcester, MA passed away October 28, 2022, surrounded by family following a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Rachel (Peloquin) and the father of Michael Monopoli (Carolann) and Helen Stansky (Peter); Cherished grandfather of Michael Monopoli (Robin), Elizabeth West (Alex), Kathryn Monopoli (fiancé Alino), Emily Stansky (fiancé Connor), Abigail Stansky, and great-grandfather of Noah....

June Turner

June Turner

October 28, 2022



June (Erickson) Turner, 80, of Chatham, MA formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Turner for 60 years. June also leaves two daughters, Karen Todd of Spencer, MA and Lisa Kamyk and her husband, David of Worcester, MA along with several grandchildren and...

Catherine "Kitty" (Valarioti) Danzilio

Catherine "Kitty" (Valarioti) Danzilio

October 27, 2022

Catherine B. “Kitty” (Valarioti) Danzilio, 92 of Newmarket, N.H, passed away, Thursday, October 27, 2022, with family gathered at her side.  Kitty is welcomed into the arms of her husband of 71 years in heaven, Joseph J. Danzilio who passed away August 10th. 

 Catherine was born in Worcester, the daughter of Domenic and Nancy (Scerra) Valarioti. In 1951, She...

Andrea J Saksa

Andrea J Saksa

October 27, 2022

Andrea J. Saksa, 56, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, surrounded by family. She joins in heaven, her infant son Michael, soulmate, Thomas Nazario-Colon, and parents.

Andrea was born in Worcester, one of four children of Bartolo “Joe” and Mary E. (Fisher) Saksa. Raised in Worcester, Andrea worked in the foodservice industry serving the needs...

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