Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Angel A. Coello

Angel A. Coello

June 15, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Angel Adrian Coello “Pachuco”.  On Thursday, June 15th he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by his wife Guadalupe Contreras; their daughters Adriana, Angela and Luciana Coello; his grandkids Alexis, Nicole and Antonella; his parents Maria Campoverde and Arturo Coello. His siblings Fernando, Arturo, Geronimo, Lourdes,...

Korpo Washington

Korpo Washington

June 14, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Korpo Marly Washington, aged 57, who entered the eternal rest of the Lord on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Korpo Marly Washington is survived by her four children: Daniel, Paul, Saralyn, and Comfort, as well as her stepsons Eric and Flomo. She...

Natalie "Nell" Aspero

Natalie "Nell" Aspero

June 13, 2023

Natalie Theresa (Cerrone) Aspero, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2023, at the amazing age of 99. 

Natalie was born on December 23, 1923, in Worcester, MA, a loving daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (Marcocci) Cerrone. Natalie grew up on Allston Ave. in Worcester where she attended Rice Square Elementary...

Paul C. Shugrue

Paul C. Shugrue

June 13, 2023

Paul C. Shugrue, 81, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Paul was born, May 30, 1942, one of four children of Francis P. and Frances J. (Mullins) Shugrue.  Raised in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High school.  Paul then joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Mabel (Hoopii) Wood

Mabel (Hoopii) Wood

June 12, 2023

Mabel (Hoopii) Wood, 95 of Worcester passed away suddenly at home Monday, June 12th, 2023, two days prior to her 96th  birthday on June 14th. 

Mabel was born, June 14th, 1927, in Wailuku, Maui, one of eleven children of Frank and Phoebe (Apuna) Hoopii.  Raised and educated in Hawaii, Mabel came to the Worcester area and  the mainland 67...

Joseph J DiPietro, Sr

Joseph J DiPietro, Sr

June 12, 2023

 Joseph J. DiPietro, Sr., 90, a long-time resident of Leicester and town business owner, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Monday, June 12th, 2023.

Joe was born in Worcester, the son of the late Carmine and Louise (Coviello) DiPietro.  At the age of 12 he got a job at a local pharmacy, Rossetti's, on Shrewsbury Street. He would...

Carlos Ribot Vega

Carlos Ribot Vega

June 12, 2023

Carlos J. Ribot Vega, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023.

Carlos was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Antonio Ribot Melendez and Dominga (Vega) Ribot.  He served in the United States Army 65th infantry regiment with the Borinqueneers Unit in the Korean War where he was a recipient of a...

Captain William F Murphy WFD (ret)

Captain William F Murphy WFD (ret)

June 9, 2023

Retired Worcester Fire Department Captain, William F. Murphy, 86, a resident of North Grafton passed away surrounded by the family he loved Friday, June 9, 2023.  

Bill was born April 11th, 1937, the son of James J. Murphy, Sr, and Lena G. (Duclos) Murphy.   He joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1955 to 1958.  Bill returned home, married his...

Timothy L Suprenant

Timothy L Suprenant

June 7, 2023

Timothy Suprenant, 63, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2023 in his home. Funeral services and burial will be handled at the convenience of the family. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Mark A. Gaimari

Mark A. Gaimari

June 2, 2023

Mark A. Gaimari, 52 of Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born and raised in Grafton Hill, Worcester, MA. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School.

He leaves behind his parents, Pasquale and Linda (Eager) Gaimari; his brothers, Pasquale, Michael, and John and his wife Jennifer; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mark...

Dale E. Cignetti

Dale E. Cignetti

June 2, 2023

Dale E. (Furbish) Cignetti, 71, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away at home on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Dale was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Clyde J. and Helen (Eager) Furbish. She grew up in Westborough where she was a graduate of Westborough High School.  She later earned her degree in nursing from Deaconess Hospital School...

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