Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Michael S Coffey
December 14, 2022
Michael S. Coffey (44), of Worcester, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children and several immediate and extended members of his family at UMASS hospital Wednesday, December 14, 2022 after a courageous battle with Stage 4 Glioblastoma. Though he and his family never stopped believing that God could provide him with a miraculous healing (Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 91), this...
Mary L. (Mobilio) Allard
December 12, 2022
Mary L. (Mobilio) Allard, 84, a lifelong resident of Millbury passed away suddenly Monday, December 12, 2022.
Mary was born in Worcester, August 19, 1938, one of five children of Italian Immigrants Vincenzo and Camilla (Scoppettone) Mobilio.
In 1956, Mary married “The Love of her Life” and lifelong soulmate Richard “Dick” Allard Sr. They settled in Millbury...
Nicola D'Andrea
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...
Lucille (Nardella) Carrier
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...
Mary Louise (Fellion) Moossa
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,...
Alice M. Squadrito
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...
Esther Dembowski
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...
Sister Sheila (Minor) Hagler
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...
Beatrice (Brandt) Barsoum
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...
John P Capuano
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...
Maryann Casamassa
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...
David J Dunkerly
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...