Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Serena M. Shays
January 10, 2025
Serena M. (Nolan) Shays, 39 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a series of illnesses.
Serena was born on September 9, 1985 in Worcester where she grew up and has lived all her life. She loved to pray and was very spiritual. Serena enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music, watching crime shows and loved spending...
Mary (Pacheco) Ferraro
January 10, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary G. (Pacheco) Ferraro, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester who passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10th 2025 with her loved ones gathered at her bedside after a battle with cancer.
Mary was born in Worcester, the only daughter of Manuel “Manny” and Philomena...
Dominic F. Pignataro
January 8, 2025
SHREWSBURY – Dominic F. Pignataro, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dominic joins in heaven his wife of 60 yrs., Barbara J. (Zalimas) Pignataro who passed away in 2021 as well as his daughter, Lisamarie Esper in 2015.
Dominic is survived by two devoted children, Vincent Pignataro and his partner Dr. Shari...
Paul R Desforges USAF (ret)
January 8, 2025
Colonel Paul R. Desforges, retired United States Air Force, 84 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Paul was married for almost 62 years to his devoted wife, Eileen (Grillo) Desforges. Paul and Eileen had three children; David Desforges and his wife Lori, of Cibolo, Texas, Nicole Moisan and...
Leo F. McManus
January 8, 2025
Leo F McManus, 95 of Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday January 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was founder and President of L. F. McManus Company, a national management research and consulting company based in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a licensed psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Leo traveled extensively as a lecturer and speaker. He was...
Richard M. Torrey
January 7, 2025
Richard M. Torrey, 70, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Richard was born on October 26, 1954 in Worcester, the son of the late Richard A. and Helena B. (Quinn) Torrey. He worked as a Project Manager/Estimator for ML McDonald Painting Company for many years before retiring. He later worked part time, as...
Roberta A. Casey
January 7, 2025
Roberta A. (Mitten) Casey, 76 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
Roberta was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Robert A. Mitten. She graduated from Burncoat High School, Class of 1966. Roberta worked as a medical records clerk for the former Fallon Clinic for...
Gail Lee Alexander
January 7, 2025
Gail Lee “Alex” Alexander, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born October 3, 1945, in San Antonio, TX to the late, Thomas and Cleo (Sherman) Alexander. Alex was an incredible man, with a strong faith in God and believed everyone deserved to be treated equally. A proud veteran of the United States Army, where...
Edna M. Bucciaglia
January 6, 2025
Edna M. (Conway) Bucciaglia, 89, of Webster, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband, Samuel Bucciaglia, Sr., predeceased her in 2002; she was also predeceased by their daughter, Diane Bucciaglia in 1973.
Edna is survived by her loving family, including four sons, Samuel Bucciaglia, Jr., Michael A. Bucciaglia, Joseph Bucciaglia and his...
Margo G. Richardson
January 5, 2025
Margo (Gaitwood) Richardson, 84 of Boylston, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Margo was born on August 31, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, the only child to Thomas and Maude (Rainey) Gaitwood. She worked for the Town of Boylston in the assessor’s office for over 30 years before retiring. Margo previously worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for...
Elena Robertson
January 4, 2025
Elena (Paladino) Robertson, 95, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at home with her adoring daughter by her side. Those closest to her lovingly called her “Memma”.
Elena was born on July 30, 1929, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Michael A. and Ermalinda (Volpicelli) Paladino. She attended Commerce High School in Worcester, MA.
Elena and her husband...
Theresa Girouard
January 4, 2025
Theresa Agnes (Mikolajczyk) Girouard, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late, Maurice E. Girouard.
Born March 29, 1929 in Worcester, MA to the late Felix and Emily (Miszkiel) Mikolajczyk. Raised in Worcester, Theresa was a graduate of David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls. She went on to work...
Roger A. Waite
January 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Roger A. Waite, 74, a longtime resident of Holden, who passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 surrounded by the ones he loved.
Roger was born in Worcester, the son of Roland C. and Claire (Edwards) Waite. Raised in Worcester and West Boylston, Roger...
Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier
January 4, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother and nana, Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier, a longtime Worcester resident who left us on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by the ones she loved after a series of health challenges.
Ann Marie was born on July 14, 1946, one of seven children...
Jean "Meema" (Frado) Baldelli
January 4, 2025
Jean M. “Meema” (Frado) Baldelli, 92, a longtime resident of Northborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 with loved ones gathered at her side after a period of declining health.
Jean was born in Marlborough, one of three children of John and Anne (Cunningham) Frado. She was raised in Marlborough, she graduated from Marlborough High, where she was a MHS...
Mary (Thomas) Daniel
January 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Thomas Daniel, who left us on January 3, 2025, at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Redondo Beach, California, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 17, 1931, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Walter J. Thomas and Rose (Harpie) Thomas....
Richard E Gingras
January 2, 2025
Richard E. Gingras, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by the family he loved.
Richard’s wife of 53 years, Nancy L. (Luzier) Gingras passed away May 5th, 2015. He is survived by four sons, Richard Gingras and his wife Luann of Georgia, Robert Gingras and his wife Elizabeth of Ohio, Marc...
Maria A. (Triola) Perry
January 2, 2025
Maria A. (Triola) Perry, 84, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family.
Born on March 26th, 1940, in Worcester, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Augustine and Doris (Buduo) Triola. A woman of unwavering love and devotion, Maria’s life was a true testament to faith, family, and service.
On October 12, 1963,...
Mitchell A. Burke
December 31, 2024
Mitchell A. Burke, 32, of Worcester, passed away on December 31, 2024
Mitchell is survived by his daughter and light of his life, Charlotte Burke and her mother Michelle Johnson; his mother, Karen Hill; his brother, Dennis Burke, Jr. and his wife Kaleigh; aunts on his mother’s side, Cheryl Leonard and her husband Robert and their son, Bryan Leonard; Susan McManus...
Linda A. Porcaro
December 27, 2024
Linda A. Porcaro, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Porcaro in 1999.
Linda is survived by two sons, James Porcaro and his wife Leighann of Old Saybrook, CT, and Michael Porcaro of Worcester; two brothers, Roger Rango and Kevin Rango; and a sister, Karen...
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