Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George V. Johnson
January 28, 2025
George V. Johnson, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. George was the son of the late Russell C. Johnson and Dorothy (Sundstrom) Johnson. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brother, Russell Johnson Jr.
George is survived by his...
Barbara C. Abasciano
January 28, 2025
Barbara C. (Pelosi) Abasciano, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, was surrounded by her loving family in her final days and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was married to Gaetano “Nino” Abasciano for 42 years until his death in August of 1986.
Barbara is survived by three sons, Steven P. Abasciano and...
Lorrie Carlson
January 28, 2025
Lorrie Carlson (Lorraine Roche), of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, from recent complications of a long battle with cancer. She was the loving Mother and Grammy to her 2 daughters, Stephanie Carlson and her fiancé Matt and their children Adelyn & Liam, and Melanie LeBlanc and her husband Bradley & their children Mason & Lydia. She is survived...
Thomas Ziccardi
January 28, 2025
It is with sadness we announce the passing of a dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather, Thomas “Tom” Ziccardi, 94, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the family he cherished January 28, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Tom was born in San Clemente, Province of Caserta, Italy, the son of Pasquale and Francesca (Zampella) Ziccardi. Raised...
Geraldine H. Keyes
January 27, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” H. (Grigor) Keyes, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, David T. Keyes, Sr., predeceased her in August 1983.
Gerry is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Pamela H. Kurko and her husband Samuel Kurko, Jr., of North Providence and their daughter Emalie E. Kurko; her...
Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri
January 26, 2025
Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri, 40, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after heroically battling cancer for several years.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore N. Algieri and by their three beautiful daughters, Milena, Eva, and Livia. She is also survived by her mom, Marie E. (May) Brunelle of Copperhill,...
Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau
January 26, 2025
Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau, 63, of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a series of health challenges.
Tina was born in Worcester, July 2, 1961, the daughter of the late Larry and Maryann (Tuccio) Zona. She graduated from North High School and married Bertrand R. Nadeau in 1980. They then began a 25-year marriage...
Victor "Flaco" M. Lopez
January 24, 2025
Victor “Flaco” M. Lopez, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 24th 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after battling cancer for several years.
Flaco is survived by his son Victor M. Lopez Jr., of RI; two brothers, Audeli Lopez and his wife Sarah of Worcester; Arbin Lopez and his wife Samantha LaCroix and their daughters, Kailani and Rayne of...
Christine G. Pitcher
January 24, 2025
Christine G. (Lintern) Pitcher 92 passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Christine is survived by her beloved twin daughters, Gail DelRosso and husband Steven and Dale Gentile and husband Michael; three grandchildren, Tanya Gentile, Anthony Gentile and his wife Carol and Stefanie Oliveri; four very special great grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and twins, Lorenzo & Gianno....
Anthony N. Pennucci
January 24, 2025
Anthony N. Pennucci, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away in his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, just eleven months after the death of his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Patricia A. (Fell) Pennucci.
Anthony is survived by his sister, Margaret Corda of Grafton; a sister-in-law, Joan McManus of Northbridge; many nieces and nephews, including Francine R. DiRoberto of Millbury, who took...
Leon M Mallette
January 21, 2025
Leon M. Mallette, 77, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 21st 2025 after a period of declining health.
Leon was born in Worcester on September 17, 1947, a son of Leon M. and Rita (LeDoux) Mallette. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard,...
David R. Heck
January 20, 2025
David R. Heck, 52, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.
David was born in Worcester and grew up in Sutton where he graduated from Sutton High School. He earned his associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Quinsigamond Community College. David...
Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle
January 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle, 55, of Auburn.
Born September 29, 1969, in Worcester, MA, Ann was the daughter of Sheila and Charles Bolster, Sr. She is survived by her beloved husband Daniel Brunelle of Auburn; her loving daughters, Danielle Gianfriddo of Killingly, CT, and Gabrielle Brunelle of Auburn; her...
Paul W. Sanders
January 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul W. Sanders, 61, of Worcester.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, Paul was the beloved son of Elizabeth (Bonner) Lawton and James R. Sanders.
Paul’s greatest joys were spending time with his mom on their patio; writing notes back and forth with his granddaughter, Natalia; watching football with his son, John;...
Lucien P. Pratt
January 17, 2025
Lucien P. Pratt, “28”, of Longs, SC, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion Hospice, Durham, NC, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his fiancé, Margee, by his side.
Lou was born in Worcester on August 27, 1947, to the late Leonidas Pratt and Rollande (Kelly) Pratt. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade and...
Paul "Pudgy" Loiseau
January 17, 2025
Paul “Pudgy” Loiseau, 81, a lifelong, Shrewsbury resident and former local business owner, passed away at home, Friday, January 17, 2025, with the family he loved gathered at his bedside.
Pudgy was born in Worcester, the son of George Loiseau, Sr. and Doris M. (Davis) Loiseau. Raised is Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Pudgy then worked construction as an...
Etta Marie McCarthy
January 15, 2025
Etta Marie McCarthy, 76, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1948, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary A.(Papagni) Holley. Etta was married to the love of her life, Kevin Thomas McCarthy, on September 17, 1970, and they shared 54 wonderful...
Stephen J. Doxsey
January 14, 2025
Stephen J. Doxsey, 69, of Sterling, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Worcester, MA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on January 17, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Anna (Sadowski) Doxsey. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Will, Dylan, and Samantha Doxsey; his partner,...
Anthony "Ant" J. George
January 14, 2025
It is with heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony "Ant" J. George at UMASS Memorial with his daughters standing by his side.
Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury MA, Anthony was the youngest child of Carol (Lucente) and Johnny “Ringo” George. He leaves behind his partner Deborah Simone, brothers Johnny George, Jimmy George & his wife Becky,...
Richard H. Loiseau
January 14, 2025
Richard H. Loiseau, 69, a lifelong resident and local business owner passed away Tuesday , January 14, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Richard was born in Worcester, the son of Henry “Hank” and Therese (Letourneau) Loiseau. He graduated from North High School class of 1973. Richard met then soon married in 1980 the “love of his life” Kathleen Scott...