Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Frank A. Abasciano

Frank A. Abasciano

February 24, 2022



Frank A. “Hank” Abasciano, 94 of Worcester passed away peacefully, February 24, 2022 in his home with his four loving children by his side.

Born in Shrewsbury, MA, Frank was the son of Mauro and Mary (Papagni) Abasciano.  After graduating high school from Boy’s Trade, he would go onto attend Cushing Academy and the University of Alabama.  In 2009,...

Michael P. Senior

Michael P. Senior

February 22, 2022

Michael P. Senior, 69, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Michael is survived by his three children, Meghan M. Hooten and her husband Justin of Belchertown; Michael P. Senior of Worcester, and Keith J. Senior and his girlfriend Ariana Vuona of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren who love their Papa very much, Gabrielle...

Kenneth S Price

Kenneth S Price

February 19, 2022

Kenneth S. Price, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

Kenneth is survived by a son, Wayne H. Price and his wife Charlene of Worcester; a daughter, Ida K. Price of Lawndale, CA; three grandchildren, Dominique, Alexander, and Alyssa Price; the mother of his children and lifetime friend, Emeral Price; a...

Jean M. Largess

Jean M. Largess

February 19, 2022

Jean M. Largess, 93, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home, on Saturday, February 19, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.         

Jean is survived by three generations of nieces and nephews, her neighbors, The Girard Family, who were truly “family”, Wendy and Paul Greeney, who afforded her the opportunity to remain in her...

Steven Douglas Gray

Steven Douglas Gray

February 17, 2022

Steven Douglas Gray, 58, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2022; joining his son Aaron, who predeceased him in 2011.

Steven is survived by his wife, Pamela (Wilkman) Gray; their daughter, Stephanie Gray; a brother, Douglas Gray and his wife Roberta; a sister, Heather Sheehan and her husband Troy;  sisters in law, Linda Mulhern and her...

Richard Allen Ford

Richard Allen Ford

February 13, 2022

Richard Allen Ford, aka, “Richie Rich,”age 71, died peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, after a brief stay at the Parsons Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Richard is survived by his sister, Barbara E. Ford of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; a half sister, Kathleen Moore of North Chesterfield, Virginia; a nephew, Leander Ford of Richmond, Virginia; and numerous cousins,...

Kathleen Ann LeBeau

Kathleen Ann LeBeau

February 13, 2022

Kathleen Ann (Desourdi) LeBeau, 68 of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA

Kathleen was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Freeland and Gladys (Pilzecker) Desourdi. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for 32 years working most recently for the former Oakwood Rehabilitation and...

Justice Angel Batista

Justice Angel Batista

February 13, 2022

Justice Angel Batista, 20, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022, in the comfortable surroundings of his home.

Justice is survived by his mother, Elba “Giselle” Ortiz, with whom he lived; his father, Jose “Cito” Batista of Worcester; two sisters, Kiara Janae Colon of Shrewsbury and Sabrey Batista of Worcester; his maternal grandparents, José Luis Ortiz of...

Jean P. Vancelette

Jean P. Vancelette

February 12, 2022

Jean P. (Walsh) Vancelette, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center with her husband by her side.

Jean was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Thomas J and Rosalynd (Gentile) Walsh. She graduated from St. Stephens High School in the mid-1950s. Shortly after high school, Jean entered...

Josephine M Galli

Josephine M Galli

February 12, 2022

Josephine M. (“Jo”) Galli, 96, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a recent decline in health, recently celebrating her 96th birthday on November 16th.

Josephine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late, Albert B. and Delia M. (Nicoletti) Galli. She was raised, grew up and lived most of her life...

Christopher W. Plouffe

Christopher W. Plouffe

February 11, 2022

Christopher W. Plouffe, 50, of Brimfield, MA, was called home by the Lord on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a short illness.  Christopher was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  

Christopher was born on October 1, 1971 in Worcester, MA, and was raised in Brookfield, MA.  He attended Brookfield...

Anita (Morano) Mitchell

Anita (Morano) Mitchell

February 10, 2022

Anita C. (Morano) Mitchell, 75, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away Thursday, February 10th, 2022.

Anita was born in Worcester the daughter of Antonio and Yvonne Morano. She graduated from Commerce High School and has lived here all her life. Anita worked over 20 years for the State of Massachusetts, Department of Employment and Training.  She then worked for Notre...

Flavian J. Callahan

Flavian J. Callahan

February 9, 2022



Flavian J. “Jim” Callahan, 73, of Worcester, formerly of Upton, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kristin (Reifsteck) Callahan in 2014.

He was born in Natick, MA on October 10, 1948 to the late Winifred (Warren) Callahan and...

Theresa M. DePari

Theresa M. DePari

February 8, 2022

Theresa M. (Acquaro) DePari, 92 of Sutton formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Jewish Healthcare Center with her family by her side.

Theresa was born on January 24, 1930 in Worcester, one of eight children to the late Italian immigrants, Antonio and Mariagrazia (Albanese) Acquaro and was a graduate of Worcester...

Mary A. Finnegan

Mary A. Finnegan

February 8, 2022

Mary A. (Lush) Finnegan, 88, of Worcester, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in the comfort of her home, while surrounded by loving family.

Mary is survived by the love of her life, Lawrence E. Finnegan, who she met at a cousins wedding and married on June 17, 1957, in the Basilica of Saint John...

Brenda J. Luzzo

Brenda J. Luzzo

February 8, 2022

Brenda J. (Bisceglia) Luzzo, 77 of Paxton and Boca Raton, Fl., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was born in Worcester; she is predeceased by her parents Mike and Helena (Frazier) Bisceglia.  She graduated from North High School and...

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