Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Rita G Rotolo
June 7, 2022
Rita G. Rotolo (Guiliano) of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7th in Knollwood Nursing Home.
Mrs. Rotolo was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 yrs, Armando Rotolo, sister Bella, brother-in-law Rocco Martinelli, daughter-in-law Wendy Rotolo, and a special aunt, Mary Rotolo. She leaves two sons, Armand Rotolo & Steven Rotolo of Shrewsbury and her daughter Lucille “Lue”...
Joseph M. Vecchio
June 6, 2022
Joseph M. Vecchio, 48, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022.
Joey is survived by his mother, Francesca (Ventura) Sabo and her husband Carl of Franklin, TN; his father, Joseph P. Vecchio and his wife Elizabeth of Worcester; a sister, Lisa Boucher and her husband Jon of Oakham; a step-brother, Chris Sabo and his wife Katie of Ashville,...
Michael A. Toscano
June 6, 2022
Michael A. Toscano, 65, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Frances (Clemente) Toscano; two daughters, Amy and Ashley; three step-children, Erica Gemme and her husband Daniel of Holden, Bryan Roux and his wife Kara of Framingham, and Mary Lassey and her husband Jeffrey of Leicester; a...
Theresa Santora
June 5, 2022
Theresa Santora, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center.
Theresa is survived by nieces and nephews, including, Carol McDermott and her husband James of Worcester, Richard Santora and his wife Janice of Shrewsbury, Domenic Santora and his wife Kim of Naples, FL, and Elaine McGrath of Worcester. Theresa was predeceased...
Rev. Deacon Sabri Asmar Akman
June 4, 2022
Reverend Deacon Sabri Asmar Akman, 80, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by a loving family, in the comfort of his home.
Reverend Deacon Akman is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Meryem (Deniz) Akman, two daughters, Elizabeth Rauktis and her husband Nicholas of Rutland, and Helen K. Dowler and her...
Peter D Hendrixson
June 4, 2022
Peter D. Hendrixson, 40, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home.
Peter is survived by his sister, guardian, and primary caregiver Ann Massad and her husband Douglas of Shrewsbury; his mother, Brenda (Wolverton) Hendrixson of Bay, Arkansas; four brothers, David Lentz and his wife Jessica of Ware, James Lentz, Bennie Lentz, and Gareth Hendrixson,...
Raymond J Perrone, Jr.
June 4, 2022
Raymond John Perrone, Jr.,69, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Hospital on June 4, 2022 (his birthday) with his family by his bedside. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Raymond and Barbara Perrone.
Ray- Ray, as he was lovingly referred to, was raised in the Lake View area of Worcester. As a child he loved to ride his bike with...
Jaclyn "Jackie" S Rinaldi
June 4, 2022
Jaclyn “Jackie” S. Rinaldi, 37, of Worcester, MA passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, at UMass Memorial Hospital, after complications from pneumonia. She was the beloved daughter of Louis and Susan (Pignataro) Rinaldi, who would not have traded her for the world and were so glad that they were chosen to be her Mom and...
Sam Thi Nguyen
June 3, 2022
Sam Thi Nguyen, 91, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Friday, June 3, 2022. Her husband, Vinh Tri Le, died on September 27, 1997. She was born on June 25, 1930 in Cái Bè,Tiền Giang Vietnam to the late Mat Van Nguyen and Kieu Thi Vo.
She is survived by her 7 childrens in...
Richard E. Whittemore, Sr.
June 2, 2022
Richard E Whittemore SR, 79, of Oxford, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday June 2nd, 2022 after a long illness. He was born April 11, 1943 in Worcester, MA to Frank Whittemore SR and Glayds Whittemore (Taylor), predeceased. He moved to Saco, ME in 1991 with his predeceased wife Dorothy E. (Hazen) Whittemore of 22 years. Richard was 1 of...
Harold R. Buduo
May 28, 2022
Harold R. Buduo, 89, of Worcester and Pompano Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, after a period of declining health.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Josephine “Pina” (Francese) Buduo; daughters, Lori A. Simone and her husband Tommie D. Simone, Gina Robertson and her husband Daniel Robertson, and Lisa Calcagni and...
Jane F Shepard
May 28, 2022
Jane F. Shepard 76 of Worcester, a respected lawyer in the City of Worcester and former Assistant District Attorney died Saturday, May 28,
2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in East Quoque, New York, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marie (Pessler) Shepard, and sister of the late Gilbert, Robert, and David Shepard.
Jane leaves...
Ann Perrin
May 25, 2022
"The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you will never pass away"
Ann B. Perrin (Racicot) “Annie” “Meme”, 81, of Webster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a short illness. She was born and raised in Chateaugay, New York...
John "Jack" Dunn, Jr.
May 24, 2022
John V. “Jack” Dunn, Jr., retired Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel, 71, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family. He is reunited with his daughters Lauren Nicole and Vanessa Ann Dunn, who both predeceased him.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Deborah N. (Brown) Dunn; a son,...
Elijah "Squi" Malachi Pye
May 23, 2022
Our beloved son Elijah Malachi "Squi" Pye, 20 years old of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, from injuries suffered in an untimely accident.
A 2020 Leicester High School graduate, Elijah was one that you had to get to know, as he would light up the room with his smile and personality. He was loving, caring,...
George R. LeBeau
May 22, 2022
George R. “Dickie” LeBeau, 76 of Dudley, passed away peacefully and was reunited with his wife Kathleen on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born in Worcester, a son of the late Bunetta (Chirchigho) Dionne and George Castle. He worked as a machinist for Lindquist...
David J. Vayo
May 21, 2022
David J. Vayo, 57 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
David was born in Worcester, a son of Robert S. Vayo of Holden and the late Lorraine C. (Gervais) Vayo. He graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School and lived in Worcester all his life. David served his country proudly in the United States Air...









