Obituaries

November 13, 2021

Barbara Smith of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Westborough, Massachusetts.

Four brothers, Michael J., William V., Martin J, and Francis P. Smith all predeceased her.  She leaves many caring, loving nieces and nephews.  She was born in Worcester, the only daughter of the late,...

November 13, 2021

Jared I Cruz 26 formerly of Worcester died on November 13, 2021. 

Jared leaves his beloved son Cameron Cruz, his father Isabelo “Izzy” Cruz and his wife Kate, his mother Heather Lamoth and her husband Zac, one brother Izzy Cruz, two sisters, Janel Julien and Maia Lamoth, and Cameron's mother Alexandra Espey.

Jared's favorite things to do were to...

November 12, 2021

November 11, 2021

Virgilio F. “Virg” Faticanti, 93, of Shrewsbury a decorated Korean War, U.S. Air Force veteran passed away peacefully,  Thursday, November 11, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Virg was born in Worcester, one of ten children of Virgilio F Faticanti, Sr. and Lucy (Valentino) Faticanti. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School, joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

November 9, 2021

Paul Murray Wigsten (66) of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 9 after battling illness for many years.  Paul was born  on January 9, 1955 to Warren and Betty Wigsten and grew up on Wigsten’s Highline Farm in Pleasant Valley NY. He is remembered by his partner Sally Dobratz, his son Will Juchem, his sister Susan King and...

November 8, 2021

Rita Colaizzi, 99,  six months short of her 100th birthday on April 29, 2022, passed away peacefully Monday November 8th, 2021.

Rita was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Antonio and Mary (DiGregorio) Colaizzi. Raised in the Mount Carmel Church neighborhood of Worcester, she worked over 40 years in Office administration  for the Velumoid Corporation in Worcester, before...

November 7, 2021

Michael A. Stankus, 42, passed away at home, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was born in Worcester, the son of Kenneth J. Stankus (deceased) and Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus. Michael was an accomplished mechanic, he took immense pride in his work, loved his profession and was exceptional at it.

Michael leaves his mother, Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus; two brothers, Derek,...

November 7, 2021

Hi. My name is Stacey Dawn Gardell. I am 45 years old, and a Holden resident. I am formally of Worcester, and I passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from a rare form of Cancer.  My family I love was by my side.

Although I have physically left this world too soon, I had a good life. I attended...

November 7, 2021

November 6, 2021

Maurice “John” Walsh III, 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Fitchburg Healthcare after a long illness. John was predeceased by his parents, Maurice Walsh Jr., and Ruth (Grenier) Walsh, and his sister, Ruth (Walsh) Walker. 

He is survived by his brothers; Gary Walsh and his wife Sheila (Spring) Walsh of Sturbridge, and Stephen...

November 4, 2021

Paula Marie (Crowley) Bovenzi, 59, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Hospital, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.

Paula is survived by her wonderful family, including her husband of twenty-nine years, Michael J. Bovenzi, their two daughters, Michaela M. Bovenzi and Amanda M. Bovenzi, all of Worcester; two brothers, Thomas Crowley of West Boylston and James...

November 4, 2021

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”  These words from God are the words that Elder Douglas Lee Dyer lived by until the day he was called to his heavenly home.

 

Elder Douglas Lee Dyer Sr., 94, of Worcester, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

November 3, 2021

Nemr “Tiger” Rizkalla, 68 of Tamarac, FL formerly Worcester passed away with loved ones gathered at his bedside, Wednesday November 3, 2021, after a brief illness. 

Nemr was born March 10th, 1953, in Aita-El-Fakhar, Lebanon, a son of Boulos and Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla.  Raised in Lebanon, Nemr immigrated with his family to the United Sates and Worcester in 1970. ...

November 3, 2021

Conrad Joseph Zukowski, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with his family by his side.

Conrad was born in Worcester, MA. on August 19, 1944, the son of the late Benjamin and Mildred (Kulesza) Zukowski. He was a graduate of North High School and later received his associates degree...

November 2, 2021

Blandina DeCiccio, 93, of Worcester, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Blandina is survived by her daughter Claudia Garofoli and her husband Vincent of Worcester, her grandson Daniel Garofoli and his girlfriend Suzanne Stanczak of Ludlow, a sister Rosa Nacchia of Pagani, Italy and many nieces and nephews. She...

November 1, 2021

Helen P. (Gerardi) Gremo, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.

Helen was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Nunziato and Antoinette (Paldino) Gerardi and lived in Shrewsbury for 60 years. She graduated from Worcester Schools and was a devoted wife and mother. Helen worked...

November 1, 2021

Marie C. (Chute) Williams 93 of Boylston died recently at the Christopher House in Worcester.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Mary (Burns) Chute. A graduate of Commerce High School, Marie went on to graduate from the Worcester School of Business Science and was employed by the former Reed Prentice Corp until she became...

October 29, 2021

Joseph Christopher Delaney, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 29th, 2021 at UMASS Memorial in Worcester, Massachusetts.

A lifelong Worcester resident, Joe was raised on Grafton Hill. He attended Holy Name High School and graduated in 1977. He met his wife, Elizabeth M. Delaney, 61, also a Worcester native, in 1979. Joe and Liz dated for...

October 29, 2021

Carol R. (DeGaetano) Mastrogiovanni, 76, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly surrounded by her family on Friday, October 29th, 2021. 

Born in Worcester, Carol was the daughter of John and Alice (Ferro) DeGaetano.  Raised in Shrewsbury, she graduated from Shrewsbury High School as a member of the Class of 1962. Carol started her career as a medical...

October 28, 2021

George M. Roberts, a retired pharmacist and life-long resident of North Grafton, MA passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at the age of 89 years.  He fought a valiant fight against a dual diagnosis of hydrocephalus and dementia. George is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol Roberts and their...