Obituaries

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...

November 6, 2022

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...

November 4, 2022

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...

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...

November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

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...

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,...

November 1, 2022

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

October 27, 2022

Anthony J (Gus) Giustino Sr, 89, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, at the VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach, due to complications related to a fall.

Anthony was born in Worcester, MA on September 16, 1933, son of the late Giacomo and Angela (Galantino) Giustino. He graduated from Commerce High School and Quinsigamond Community...

October 27, 2022

Theresa I. (Soly) Vigliatura, 85, a longtime Holden resident passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 27, 2022.

Born in Worcester, December 11, 1936, Theresa was the daughter of Edgar Soly, Sr., and Florence T. (Lambert) Soly. Raised in Worcester, Theresa graduated from South High School and Clark University and lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury, before moving to Holden over 22 years...

October 26, 2022

Bobby Brown, 65, of Worcester, MA passed away at home on October 26, 2022. Born in Statesboro, GA, he was the son of Fred and Christine (Williams) Brown. He leaves behind a son, Daron Brown, and a stepdaughter, Ebonie Torres; his former wife, Kim Brown; two granddaughters, Kelanye Talise & Kyra Tahnae Delgado-Brown of Worcester; five grandsons, Malaki Monte Brown,...

October 26, 2022

Bartolomeo T. (Tom) Simone, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Bartolomeo, a son of the late Tomaso and Armida (Monfreda) Simone.  He was born in Worcester and lived there his whole life.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy...