Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margaret M Rossik
February 8, 2022
Margaret M. (Stopyra) Rossik, 89 of Auburn passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 in Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Her husband of 46 years, Joseph M. Rossik died on June 15, 2001.
Margaret was born on December 19, 1932, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her parents Walter C. & Margaret F. (Horton) Stopyra. She...
Richard R Natola
February 6, 2022
Richard R. Natola, 66 of Cheshire CT, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6th 2022, with his devoted brother and sister-in-law by his side in their Cheshire home.
Richard was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Anthony and Julia (Almonte) Natola. Raised in Worcester, Richard graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and lived in Sterling MA for...
Archille D Thibodeau
February 5, 2022
Archille D. Thibodeau, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Archille “Archie” was simply “the best” to all who knew him. He was born on January 19, 1930, in West Warwick, RI, the son of Archille and Amy (Greaves) Thibodeau. He was the loving husband...
Edward R. Halfrey
February 5, 2022
Edward R. Halfrey, 65 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at UMass Medical Center after a sudden illness.
Edward was born in Worcester, a son of the late Harry E. and Marilyn T. (Boyd) Halfrey, Jr. He was a graduate of Burncoat High School. Edward worked as a clerk in the records department at UMass Memorial Community...
Antonia (Martone) Ventriglia
February 4, 2022
Antonia “Antonietta” (Martone) Ventriglia, 92, of Worcester, a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away with her loved ones by her side, Friday, February 4, 2022.
Antonia was born in San Nicola, La Strada, province of Caserta, Italy. She was one of four daughters of Salvatore and Concetta (Grilla) Martone. Raised in Italy, Antonia married Antonio Ventriglia, and...
Teresa D Geofredo
February 4, 2022
Teresa D. Geofredo, 99, of Worcester, died peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care of Worcester. Born in Worcester, Teresa was the daughter of the late Sergio and Katerine (DiPinto) Caprioli, and beloved wife of the late Anthony P. Geofredo who died in 1982.
Teresa, affectionately known as Nana to her family, loved the...
Deacon John Newell Barton
February 3, 2022
Deacon John Newell Barton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
John was born in Worcester, son of the late, Peter and Helen (Denison) Barton. He graduated from Sutton High School and Worcester State College, where he was a talented athlete excelling in baseball and basketball. He was named...
Francis "FranK" Prest
February 2, 2022
Francis “Frank” Prest, 96, a longtime Worcester, resident and proud World War II, U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family, Tuesday, February 2, 2022. Frank was born in Princeton; he was the son of John and Myrtle (Nelson) Prest. Raised and educated in Worcester, Francis joined the U.S. Merchant Marine out of high school, serving...
Helen (Surabian) Genatossio
February 2, 2022
Helen Maria (Surabian) Genatossio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 one day after her 87th birthday.
Helen was born in Worcester on February 1st, 1935 the daughter of Hapet and Ruth (Mamigonian) Surabian. Helen graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School, proudly as her senior class president. After graduation, Helen accepted a position at...
Thomas Thornton
February 1, 2022
Thomas Thornton, 63, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at UMass Memorial Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 38 years of Paula (Hayes) Thornton, who survives along with their two daughters, Erin and her husband Stephen Keeney and Megan Thornton. He was “Pop” to Thomas Keeney, whom he adored. Two...
Carol (Tozeski) Baranauskas
February 1, 2022
Carolyn A. (Tozeski) Baranauskas, 80, of Worcester, formerly of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, with loved ones at her bedside.
Carolyn was born in Worcester, the daughter of Felix and Lucy (Kosakowski) Tozeski. Raised and educated in Worcester, Carol worked many years for an employee assistance company in downtown Worcester before obtaining a position with...
Marie (Yaranian) Bahnan
January 31, 2022
Marie (Yeranian) Bahnan, 89, of Worcester, Mass. a dedicated wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away Monday, January 31st, 2022, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.
Marie was born in Beirut, Lebanon. The daughter of Armenian parents, Moses and Ovsania Yeranian, she was raised and educated in Beirut, Lebanon. She began her career as a nurse before marrying Benyamine...
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