Obituaries

December 19, 2021

Josephine M. (Hopkins) Morris of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at UMass Hospital.

Josephine was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McHale) Hopkins.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She will be dearly missed.

Josephine’s husband, Clifford G. Morris passed away in 2010 and her first...

December 17, 2021

Abraham Perez Caraballo, 70, of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home in Puerto Rico.

Abraham was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Francisco Perez and Farmina Caraballo.  He worked as a self-employed carpenter and constructor most of his life. Abraham was a very generous person who loved...

December 15, 2021

Joseph Wilson Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 15th, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. Joey was 35.

Joey lived a long, full, happy life with the diagnosis of Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy, which took from him his sight and hearing at a young age.

Joey touched countless lives through his wonderful loving ways,...

December 14, 2021

Carol Ann (Danzilio) Langowski Ward, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester.  Her husband, Francis Ward, predeceased her in 2007.

Carol is survived by two sons, John (Jack) Langowski and his wife Karen of Portland, Oregon, and Jay Ward and his wife Celeste of Stratham, NH; a daughter, Jill Bergstrom...

December 13, 2021

Camillo J. “Cam” Quitadamo, 94,  a life-long resident of Worcester and devoted husband, father and friend passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, after a prolonged period of declining health.

Cam a member of the “Greatest Generation” who served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, was born in Worcester, one of six children of Pasquale and Josephine (Fenio)...

December 12, 2021

Judith Isabel (DePasquale) Dennis, 84, of Provincetown and Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

Judith was born October 8, 1937 in Worcester, daughter of Italian immigrants; the late, Frank and Vincenza (Romano) DePasquale.

Judith is survived by four sons, Frank A. Caro, Jr. and his wife Melanie of Leawood, KS, Philip P. Carofaniello and his...

December 10, 2021

Lydia A. (Cassanelli) Law, 92 an over 70-year resident of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021, with loved ones gathered at her bedside.

Lydia was born in Worcester, the last of ten children of Italian immigrants, Sergio, and Madeline (Papagni) Cassanelli.  She then met and in 1952, married the “love of her Life” John Law. They moved to...

December 10, 2021

Tessa L. (Mattress) Mahoney, 45, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 10th, 2021, due to previous medical conditions.  

Tessa was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of the late Gary and Mia (Ginese) Mattress. Raised here she graduated from North High School, and the Salter School.  Tessa worked as a PCA in the ICU...

December 10, 2021

Bryan J Benway, 80 of Worcester died Friday December 10, 2021 at the Blaire House of Worcester.  Born in Washington DC, Bryan was a graduate of Worcester State College and attended WPI.  He worked as Mechanical Engineer for the Morgan Construction Co, Jamesbury Co. and the Metso Co. retiring in 2004. Bryan also proudly served his country in the Army...

December 9, 2021

Paul H. Adams, 87 a longtime Worcester resident passed away peacefully Thursday, December 9, 2021, joining in heaven, his wife Barbara, daughter Deborah and four brothers. Paul was born in Shrewsbury, one of five sons of Louis M. and Mary E. (Leofanti) Adams. Raised in Shrewsbury, Paul graduated from Shrewsbury High School, served for a time in The Marine Corps...

December 9, 2021

December 8, 2021

Salvatore (Sal) Paladino, 75, peacefully departed this earth on December 8th, 2021. He passed away in his own home under the extraordinary care of his two sons and daughter-in-law Robin, as were his final wishes. Sal was born in Worcester, to Francis and Carmela (Gentile) Paladino. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and worked as a Master Electrician...

December 8, 2021

Rose M. (Fulginiti) Murray, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her loving husband of seventy-one years, Edward J. Murray; a son, Scott P. Murray and his husband Blake Kotenbrink of Sherman, CT; a daughter, Susan Brunelle and her husband David of Jefferson; the love of...

December 8, 2021

December 7, 2021

December 7, 2021

George R. Ciociolo Sr., a dedicated husband, father, and Papa, passed away at home, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved after a period of declining health. He was 79 years of age.

George was born and raised in Worcester, one of ten children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Antoinetta (DiVerdi) Ciociolo. He graduated from Commerce High...

December 7, 2021

Michael “Yamaha” M. McGourty, 49, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Michael was born in Worcester, one of two children of Robert F. McGourty and MaryIda (Ikey) Burke. Raised and educated in Worcester, Michael worked as a heavy equipment operator for various companies including Falcone Enterprises.

Michael is survived by his companion...

December 6, 2021

Gordana “Donna” (Krosnjar) Moretti, 77, of Worcester passed away suddenly after being stricken ill, Monday, December 6, 2021, at home, joining in heaven her husband Mario and son Carlo. 

Donna was born in St Louis, Missouri, the daughter of George Krosnjar and Zagora (Vesich) Georgevich. Raised in St Louis, Donna came to the Boston area as a young woman....

December 6, 2021

Haydee “Nani” (Torres) Garcia, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She suffered a heartbreak that no parent or grandparent should experience when her son, Ignacio “Iggy” J. Garcia died in September 2021, and when her grandson, Matthew Kachadoorian died in June 2018.

Nani is survived...

December 5, 2021

Tanya Reneen Hutchins, 41, of Springfield, was called home to the Lord, suddenly on Sunday December 5th, 2021, reuniting with her beloved cousin Crystal Carpenter who she cherished immensely and other family members. Tanya was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Fredrick Carpenter of Brantley, Alabama, who predeceased her and Tracie Randolph, wife of Henry Randolph her stepfather...