Obituaries

July 30, 2022

Julie M. Buffone, 46, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Julie is survived by her children, Brody Kulesza and Elly Kulesza, both of Worcester; her father, Theodore “Ted” Buffone and his partner, Jamie Foy of Worcester; two brothers, Christopher Buffone and his wife Elizabeth of Oxford and...

July 30, 2022

Alex J. Panarelli, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, with his loving wife, Joanne at his bedside.

Alex is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Joanne L. (Kamyk) Panarelli; two brothers, Frank Panarelli and his wife Kim, and Carlo Panarelli and his wife Donna; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Panarelli, all...

July 29, 2022

July 28, 2022

Jean C. Paulin, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Jean was a strong, loving, and genuine woman loved by her entire family, both young and old.  Jean was born in Worcester the youngest child of four children of the late, Joseph E. and Mary F. (Murray) Paulin and grew...

July 26, 2022

Patrick J. McDonagh, 94, of Leland, NC and formerly of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with loved ones gathered at his side.

Born in Galway City, Ireland, to Michael and Elizabeth (McNamara) McDonagh, Patrick immigrated to the United States at the age of 21 after proudly serving at the end of WW 2 with the Royal Irish Fusiliers...

July 23, 2022

David P. Gleason, 24, of Worcester passed away tragically, Saturday July 23, 2022, when he was struck by an oncoming car while riding his motorcycle. 

David was born August 1, 1997, in Worcester, the son of Rosemary D. Gleason and the late David Salo. He graduated from Burncoat High school. David then accepted a position as a mechanic with...

July 23, 2022

Mason A. Bergeron, 39, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

Mason is survived by two children, Jeffrey J. Bergeron and Briseis A. Bergeron, both of Worcester; two brothers, Mark Bergeron of Webster and Matthew Bergeron of Worcester; the mother of his children, Kathryn Bergeron of Worcester; his father, William L....

July 23, 2022

July 22, 2022

Gloria R. (Amaral) Valentino, 89, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully, Friday, July 22, 2022, with her children and grandchildren gathered at her bedside. She arrives in heaven into the loving arms of her husband George “Al” and daughter Deborah Valentino.

A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Gloria was the matriarch of her family, focused on caring...

July 22, 2022

Alice Palmieri, 101, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022.  All funeral arrangements are private.   

 

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 ...

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...

July 18, 2022

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...