Obituaries

August 21, 2022

August 18, 2022

Prudence Mary (Bassan) Festa, 81, of Auburn, MA passed away August 18, 2022, at Life Care Center of Auburn, after a period of declining health. Born to the late Earl and Theresa (Brown) Bassan, she was the beloved wife of Anthony Festa, loving mother of Michael Festa and Richard (Kimberly) Festa, doting grandmother of Sean and Matthew Festa, cherished sister...

August 17, 2022

James H. Griffis, 91, of Worcester died peacefully on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.  Jim was born in Denver, CO; he was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Stevens) Griffis. 

Jim was the owner of Grafton Power Equipment and Taylor Rental for 25 years.  A longtime member of the...

August 17, 2022

David W. Hannus, 77, of Worcester, formerly of West Boylston passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 17, 2022, with loved ones gathered at his side.

David was born in Chelsea, Mass the son of David V and Eleanor (Airey) Hannus. Raised in Woburn, he graduated from Woburn High school, joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving his country proudly during the Vietnam...

August 16, 2022

Angel Manuel Robles, 73, of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, August 16th, 2022.

Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, his was one of 12 children of Joaquin Robles and Trinidad Sierra. He grew up in Puerto Rico, immigrated to the United States, where he worked maintenance for several companies and Mail complexes.

Angel is survived by his five...

August 15, 2022

Roland A. “Ronnie” Gerardi, Jr., 71, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at UMass Hospital, with family at his bedside.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Kara Schneider and her husband Ronnie of Glen Allen, Virginia; his grandson, Jackson Schneider; seven siblings, Sheila Gerardi and her husband Joseph Vacca of Shrewsbury, Sharon Gerardi and her husband Arthur...

August 14, 2022

John F. Foster, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

John is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Marguerite (Welch) Foster; their two children, Joseph J. Foster and his fiancé, Andrea L. Lettic of Auburn, and Sharon L. Foster of Worcester; a brother, Paul L. Foster and his wife Cynthia...

August 14, 2022

Marjorie M. (Childs) Barthelmes, 63, of Worcester formerly of Hyannis passed away unexpectedly in her home, Sunday, August 14th, 2022.

Marjorie was born in Hyannis, a daughter of Alfred and Ellen (Kittila) Childs. Raised on the Cape, Marjorie with a longing to help people, earned her nursing degree and became a nurse for various hospitals and nursing facilities, most recently...

August 13, 2022

Richard James Domine, Jr., of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, passed away on August 13, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. 

Rich was born on the 1st of November 1967 in Portland, Oregon and lived life as an "army brat" in different places until graduating from Ayer High School in 1985.  After graduation he joined the military and met the mother of his...

August 13, 2022

Arthur Henry Chaput, Jr., 96, of Worcester, a devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend

passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and son David at his side holding his hand on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  Arthur’s memory will be kept alive and cherished by his wife of 72 years and final days caretaker, Marion (Dell’Olio) Chaput, his...

August 12, 2022

Gina (Fiacco) Ceccarelli, eighty-one of Worcester passed away with her loved ones gathered at her side, Friday, August 12, 2022.

Gina was born in Frosinone, Italy the daughter of Antonio and Cesira (DeLuca) Fiacco. Raised in Frosinone, Gina married the love of her life, Gino on March 12, 1960, in Italy. With her husband and children, Gina immigrated to the...

August 11, 2022

Beverly A. “Chick” (Martin) Paolino, 92,  of Worcester, passed away with her devoted daughter and best friend Deborah by her side, Thursday, August 11, 2022, reuniting in heaven with her husband of 68 years, and “Love of her life” Henry and daughter, Kathleen Paolino.

Beverly was born in Worcester, one of four children of  Richard J. and Edith H. (Tripp)...

August 10, 2022

Elma L. (Giancaterino) LeDoux, 90, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side, after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband William J, her son Deacon John F, son Michael J and her brother Francis.

Elma was born in Waltham, the daughter of Dominic and Elsa (Alberghini) Giancaterino, and...

August 10, 2022

Joseph J Danzilio, 92 of Durham, NH, passed away with his loved ones gathered at his bedside, Wednesday,  August 10, 2022.

Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of the late, James and Catherine (Chivallati) Danzilio.  Joseph in 1951, married the “Love of his Life” Catherine Valarioti.  He then joined the U.S. Army, serving in the US Army Signal Corps...

August 9, 2022

Violet “Vi” (Kouri) Massad, 93 of Natick, formerly of Worcester, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Alex Moses Kouri and Sadie (Stephan) Kouri.  She graduated from  the  High School of Commerce and earned her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Southern New Hampshire...

August 9, 2022

Arthur P. " Butch" Carilo, Jr., 74, of Dennis, MA formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022, in Cape Cod Hospital.

Arthur was born on September 23, 1947, in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Arthur Carilo, Sr and Rosalie (Johnson) Carilo.  He was a graduate of North High School and received his bachelor's degree at...

August 7, 2022

August 6, 2022

Shrewsbury – Andreana Marie Grimaldo passed away on August 6, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her adoring family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Andreana was born in Hanover, NH to Daniel Dempsey Jr. and Elizabeth “Poppy” (Paquet) Dempsey, both predeceased.  She attended Belmont High School (Class of 1981) where she played softball, volleyball, loved spending...

August 6, 2022

Peter Benjamin Favata, of Holden, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022, after a brief illness.

Known to his beloved grandchildren as “Grampy”, Peter was born on January 2, 1939 to Clement and Phyllis Favata in Schenectady, New York.  After graduating from Union College in Schenectady, Peter began work as an insurance adjuster where he excelled for over six...

August 6, 2022

Carolyn F. Putnam, 53, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Carolyn is survived by her mother, Beverly (McDonald) Putnam; and a brother, Tom Putnam, both of Worcester; her guardian, Audra Collins; and others who loved her.  She was born in Southbridge, daughter of the late, Robert M. Putnam.  Carolyn graduated from Sutton High School and worked...