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George T. Zeena, 83 of Worcester passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. Born January 2, 1941, to Tawfik Awad Zeena and Najiba Issa Akhras in Homs, Syria.
George was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, bird watching and loved nature. He loved working for SPAG’S and his favorite quote was “SPAGS’S no bags”.
George is survived by his...
John E. Kalagher (JK), 65, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024.
He is survived by the love of his life of 39 years, his wife, Carol A. (Stankus) Kalagher, his four sons, Johnnie C. Stankus and his wife, September of Wildomar, CA. Scott B. Stankus and his girlfriend, Vi of Worcester, Jess E. Stankus and his...
George K. Markarian, 85, formerly of Worcester, a proud retired Worcester Fire Fighter, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his side.
George was born in Worcester, the son of Harry and Sarah (Hovsepian) Markarian. Raised in Worcester George graduated from Commerce High School. George was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department on April...
Mary E. Noone, 64 of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Care One at Millbury.
Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late James J. and Josephine (Friguglietti) Noone and where she graduated from North High School. She worked for the past 16 years at Walmart in Oxford where she was known throughout the...
John M. DiPilato, 90, of Worcester, formerly of Barre, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 18th, 2024, with loved ones gathered at his side.
John was born in the Bronx, NY the son of Italian immigrants, Joseph, and Isabella (Garofoli) DiPilato, then moved to Brooklyn. At the age of five, John and his family came to Worcester, more notably in an...
Eugene W. “Gene” Pease, 72, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Gene was born in Worcester, the son of Warren and Virginia (Yanitis) Pease. Raised in Shrewsbury, Gene graduated from Shrewsbury High School a standout in Football. He then accepted a full football athletic scholarship to the University of Massachusetts...
Kela Latrice Jones, 42, of Worcester, MA transitioned on January 17, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1981, in Statesboro, Georgia to the late John P. Jones and Brenda Lee Givins. Kela is survived by her beloved daughter, Kenisha Jones-Campbell and granddaughter Ariyah Toussaint, her loving siblings, Daron Brown, John P. Jones, Jr., Kenny Morell (Candy), James Lovett (Carlienne),...
Luis Luna-Aviles, 40 of Worcester, Ma. passed away January 15, 2024. Born July 28, 1983, to the late Luis Luna and Irma Aviles Rico in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Luis was loved by many. He enjoyed working and spending time with family. He loved bringing his children to Chuck E. Cheese and to play in the park.
Luis...
Roland L. Dionne, 90, of Worcester, a faith-based man, devoted to his family, church and community passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Monday, January 15th 2024 after a period of declining health. Roland was born in Uxbridge, the son of Louis and Jane (Tremblay) Dionne. Raised in Uxbridge, Roland joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country proudly...
Donna E. (Occhialini) Calcagni, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away in her sleep Monday, January 15th, 2024, at home. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 49 years Louis “Butch”, a son, Jeff “the Legend” Calcagni, and two grandchildren, Scott and Sydni.
She is survived by; two sons, Scott Calcagni and his wife Lisa of...
The world lost a ray of light when Karen Etre decided to do her last and final return of her worn out body to God on Saturday, January 13, 2024. As you may know she loved to shop and more importantly return what she got. It was only fitting that after a short visit to the ICU in Melbourne Regional...
June R. (Chapdelaine) Gothing, 89, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
June was born and raised in Grafton, a daughter of the late Adrian and Leonie (Normandin) Chapdelaine. She was a long-time resident of Boylston where she was a member of the First Congregational Church. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Luisa M. (Torres-Oquendo) Jimenez, 88, of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 11, 2024. Born October 10, 1935, in Caquas, Puerto Rico to Alberto Oquendo and Placida Torres. Luisa was the beloved life partner of the late Hector Baez and predeceased by her late husband, Francisco Jimenez.
Luisa was passionate about music, makeup, perfume, dancing, and shopping....
Leigh D. Alano, 75, of Grafton, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury passed away suddenly, Thursday, January 11th, 2024, after being stricken ill while vacationing in Florida.
Leigh was born in Worcester, the son of Alphonse and Helen (Tsianco) Alano. Raised in Worcester, he graduated from South High School. Then he proudly joined the U.S. Navy serving his country during...
Mrs. Anita Lopardo, 101, passed away peacefully on January 10th surrounded by her beloved daughters.
She was born in Boston to Alfred & Edwidge Rondeau and is predeceased by siblings Noella Kirk, Theresa Desautels, Lucille Lewis, Rita Lundeen and Alfred Rondeau,Jr. She was the cherished wife to the late Michael Lopardo, loving mother to Janet Rosetti with whom she made her...
Carl William Gentry, Jr., 77, of Bradenton, FL and Brooklyn, CT formerly of Pomfret Center, CT, passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024, in Bradenton surrounded by family.
Born in Boston, Carl was the son of Carl W. Gentry, Sr. and Ida “Mary” (Annacone) Gentry. Carl was the VP of Information Technology at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT before...
Sharon Denise Richardson, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, dedicated registered nurse, and cherished member of the community, passed away at the age of 64. She was born May 22, 1959, in Worcester to Chester and Ruby ‘Jewel’ (Jamerson) Hawkins. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the Ghanaian heritage.
Sharon's most...
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