Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ann Marie Corio
July 19, 2022
Ann Marie Corio, 78, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside.
Ann was born in Worcester, the daughter of Henry and Josephine (DeQuatro) Corio. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from the Salter School and earned her bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude from Assumption College. Ann Marie ...
Anderson A. Guerra
July 19, 2022
Anderson A. Guerra, 38 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
Anderson was born in Point Ligoure Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago. He came to America at the age of 15 where he attended Doherty High School. Anderson worked as a subcontractor for DHL, a job his family said he loved very much. He loved and had...
Gary J Vecchio
July 18, 2022
Gary Vecchio, 68, of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. He was welcomed to his eternal heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 18, 2022. Gary joins in heaven, his parents Ann T. (DiSilvestri) and John “Johnnie Radiator” Vecchio and his nephew Joseph M. Vecchio. He was a life-long educator, community leader,...
Albert D. Battista
July 15, 2022
Albert D. Battista, of Charlton, formerly of Sturbridge, died Friday, July 15, 2022. He was 88.Albert was born in Worcester on May 24, 1934, son of the late Thomas and Rosaria (Zollo) Battista. He was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956 and his Master of Business Administration degree in...
Rose M. Christy
July 15, 2022
Rose M. (Docimo) Christy, 85 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was born in Worcester, one of eleven children to the late Italian immigrants Frank and Michelina (Protano) Docimo, A resident of Worcester all her life, she was a graduate of Commerce High School. Rose worked in...
Anthony "Dorsey" Palermo
July 15, 2022
Anthony J. “Dorsey” “Tony” Palermo, 92, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony joins in heaven the love of his life Dorothy, who he missed dearly when she left his side on January 29, 2020, after 64 years of marriage.
Anthony leaves behind his two daughters, Donna M. Palermo...
Myron Baxter McNickles, Jr.
July 14, 2022
Myron Baxter McNickles Jr., 29 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Myron, lovingly referred to as “Junior,” entered this world with an old soul, gentle heart and a tenacious spirit. He appreciated the beauty of nature and valued the bonds of family. Myron worked as a behavioral health technician...
Christine M. Kelley
July 14, 2022
Christine M. Kelley, 49 of Framingham, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Christine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Robert J. Kelley Sr. and Ann M. (Giacobbi) Kelley- Dansereau. Survived by her stepfather Paul Dansereau. She worked as the house manager for SMOC housing in Framingham for many years. Christine enjoyed cooking, sports,...
Gerald "Gerry" Mastro
July 14, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Mastro, 89 of Shrewsbury, formerly Worcester, passed away Thursday, July 14th 2022, reuniting with the “love of his life” and wife for 63 years Aldona Mastro who passed away last December 29th.
Jerry is survived by; a son, John G. Mastro of Charlton, a daughter, Nancy A. (Mastro) Norris of London, UK; three grandchildren, Shanah A. (Mastro)...
Joyce E. Brescia-DeRosa
July 13, 2022
Joyce E. (Johnson) Brescia-DeRosa, 83, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully July 13, 2022 at Knollwood Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. Born December 2, 1938, to the late Albert and Edna (Nurse) Johnson. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Brescia, who predeceased her in 1983. She later married Eolo DeRosa of Waltham who predeceased her in...
Kent H Rice
July 12, 2022
Kent H. Rice, 62, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Kent was born in the Bronx, NY, a son of Christopher T. and Carol (Riddick) Rice. He graduated from Quinsigamond Community College and worked in the logistics department of several local companies including Millbrook Distributors and the Polar Corporation.
Kent is survived by his wife, Hermorne (McConner)...
Antoinette (Altomare) Boffoli
July 12, 2022
Antoinette M “Ann” (Altomare) Boffoli, 92, of Worcester passed peacefully Tuesday, July 12, 2022, with the ones she loved gathered at her side.
The Matriarch of the Boffoli family, Antoinette created five generations of her family. She guided, loved, and watched over them her entire life. She was so proud of how her family succeeded.
Predeceased by her husband Leo...
Charlene M. Seymour
July 10, 2022
Charlene M. Seymour, 62 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at The Meadows in Leicester.
Charlene was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Hebert F. and Mary H. (Germain) Seymour. She cherished all the time spent with her family. Charlene was a member of St. John’s Church where she would regularly volunteer.
Charlene...
Philip S DiBenedetto
July 8, 2022
Philip S. DiBenedetto, 72, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Friday July 8, 2022, after a brief illness.
Phil was born in Worcester, on November 30, 1949, the fourth born of seven children of Pasquale and Evelyn (Coursey) DiBenedetto. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School, where he learned his lifelong trade of carpentry. Phil then...
Ret. Worcester Police Sergeant Philip J. Ohman
July 8, 2022
Philip J. Ohman, 88, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away with loved ones gathered at his side on Friday, July 8, 2022 after a period of declining health.
Philip was one of seven children of Francis and Signe (Soderquist) Ohman. Phil is survived by his children, Thomas Ohman and his wife , Gayle, of Worcester, daughter Catherine Peters and...
Antonio "Mungie" Mangiacotti
July 6, 2022
Antonio Salvatore “Mungie” Mangiacotti, 89 a lifelong resident of Leominster, passed away Tuesday, July 6th, 2022, after a period of declining health, with the family he loved gathered at his side. Family meant everything to him.
Mungie, is survived by the “love of his life” for over 65 years, Rachel J. (Levesque) Mangiacotti; four children, Anthony Mangiacotti and his...
Mary (Murgo) DiSilvestro
July 6, 2022
Mary ( Murgo) DiSilvestro, 96, a fixture of the Shrewsbury St. neighborhood and Our lady of Mt Carmel Church, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
Mary was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Domenico and Maria ( Pellegrino ) Murgo. Raised on DeMarco Terrace off Shrewsbury St., Mary attended Worcester public schools and graduated...
Shirley M. Remillard
July 5, 2022
Shirley M. (Lane) Remillard, 97, of Worcester, MA, passed away on July 5,2022, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves two daughters and a son - Darlene Anastas and her husband, John Anastas, of Boynton Beach, Florida, Ronald Remillard of New Braintree, Laurie Cusson and her husband, Robert Cusson, of Shrewsbury, and her sister-in-law, Claire Lane of Worcester. She was...
Donald R Peterson, Jr.
July 5, 2022
Donald R. Peterson, Jr., 63 of Newburgh, NY formerly of Worcester passed away July 4th, 2022, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, while on his way home from one of his "Happy Places", a peaceful spot to contemplate and obtain the magnificent views and tranquility of the Hudson Valley.
Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Donald...