Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Robert "Bob" Green

Robert "Bob" Green

October 15, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Green 74 of Worcester, MA died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday October 15, 2021 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Canton Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Henry and Anna (Sparks) Green and has lived and worked in the Worcester area since 1985.

Bob leaves beloved wife of 52 years,...

Donna M Cappabianca

Donna M Cappabianca

October 15, 2021



Donna (Kapusta) Cappabianca, 74, died peacefully at her home on Friday October 15, 2021.  Donna leaves her beloved husband of 52 years Joseph J. Cappabianca Jr., her daughter, Kimberly Bembenek and her husband Joseph of Jefferson, MA, her son, Joseph J.  Cappabianca III of Jefferson, and her daughter, Kelly Eagan,and her husband David Jr. of West Boylson.  Donna, also...

Dolores Colonna

Dolores Colonna

October 15, 2021

Dolores (Godino) Colonna, 84, of Worcester, passed away, in the comfort of her home on Friday, October 15, 2021, with loving family at her bedside.

Dolores is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-five years, Maurice J. “Moe” Colonna; a daughter, Joi Colonna of Worcester; a sister, Constance “Connie” Broquist of Shrewsbury; nieces and nephews.  Dolores and Moe suffered a...

Anthony J. Krow

Anthony J. Krow

October 13, 2021

Anthony “Tony” J. Krow, 48, of Worcester passed away on October 13, 2021, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Tony was born on June 3, 1973, in West Reading, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by his mother, Lynda M. (Pasquella) Krow. He is survived by his wife...

Luis Robert Cox

Luis Robert Cox

October 13, 2021

Luis Robert Cox, 63, of Spencer, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-four years, Nydia Elicier; their six children, Jenniffer Cox, Indira D. Cox, Stella M. Cox, Luis R. Cox, Jr., Ruth L. Cox, and Edith A. Elicier; fifteen grandchildren, U.S. Marine...

Jose Ramos

Jose Ramos

October 13, 2021

Jose' A Ramos, 60, of Leicester, a retired Worcester firefighter and co-founder and former Pipe Major of the Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums, passed away with the family he loved by his side at home, Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Jose' was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the son of Valentina Olivencia and Jesus...

Nancy J. Sampson

Nancy J. Sampson

October 13, 2021

Nancy J. (Harrington) Sampson, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, joining the love of her life, George, who passed away on May 2, 2021.

Nancy was born in Holden Hospital, daughter of the late, Charles and Pearl (Lombard) Harrington, and was raised in Princeton.  She went on to pursue a career as a teacher, but left teaching...

Marion A Mesale

Marion A Mesale

October 13, 2021

Marion A. (Navolski) Mesale, 100 of Worcester died peacefully at her home in Worcester on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 

Marion leaves her daughter, Mary Ellen Mesale with whom she lived; a son, Jack (John F.) and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury; a son, Martin and his wife Caroline of Smithfield, RI.

“Nana” leaves five grandchildren: Lauren, Liz, Mark, Andrew...

Frederick Anthony Busconi

Frederick Anthony Busconi

October 12, 2021

Frederick Anthony Busconi (84) of Southborough, Massachusetts passed away after a brief illness on October 12, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Inez T (Piotti) Busconi and their four children, Dr. Brian D. Busconi and his wife Karolyn (Welsh) of Hopkinton, MA, Professor Collene E. Thaxton and her husband Edgar of Groton, MA, Attorney Scott...

Anna Belculfine

Anna Belculfine

October 11, 2021

Anna (Surabian) Belculfine, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Christopher House in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna is survived by her loving family including, three sons, John F. Belculfine and his wife Launa of Green Valley, AZ, David L. Belculfine of Ludlow, and Paul J. Belculfini of Shrewsbury; a brother, Harold Surabian of...

Piper-Lynn Rose Bouchard

Piper-Lynn Rose Bouchard

October 10, 2021

Piper-Lynn Rose Bouchard was taken way too soon on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

Piper-Lynn was born on October 10, 2021 in Worcester. Piper-Lynn was a blessing even though her life was short, she will forever be loved beyond words.

Piper-Lynn leaves her parents Zachary R. Bouchard and Virginia E. “Ginny” Graichen; three brothers, Rylie Jay Daignault, Kayleb...

Benjamin Saez, Jr.

Benjamin Saez, Jr.

October 10, 2021

Benjamin JR Saez 36, of Webster, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, October 10th, 2021. 

Ben was born in Worcester, the son of Encarnacion Rosa Castillo and Benjamin Saez, Sr.  Raised in Hartford, CT, Ben earned his CNA certificate from East Hartford College.

Benjamin is survived by the two children he found so much enjoyment with, Julian B and...

Jessica L. Simone

Jessica L. Simone

October 10, 2021

Jessica L. Simone, 35 of Worcester, was taken from us too soon on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at UMass Hospital after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jessica was born on September 26, 1986 in Worcester.  She was a graduate of North High School, Class of 2004.  Jessica was currently pursuing a career as a radiology technician at Quinsigamond Community...

Enzo A Cecchi

Enzo A Cecchi

October 10, 2021

Enzo A. Cecchi, 96 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021, at home.

Born and raised in Worcester, Enzo was one of four children of Italian immigrants, Alfredo and Maurelia (Mauri) Cecchi.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and New England School of Technology.   Enzo then began a career in manufacturing, first with the DiPierro...

James W. Stone, Sr.

James W. Stone, Sr.

October 10, 2021

James W. "Stoney" Stone, Sr., 67, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 10th shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.

Jimmy, who was a lifelong resident of the City of Worcester, was born on September 22, 1954 to the late John R. Stone, Sr. and Albertine M....

Fernando A Nanni

Fernando A Nanni

October 9, 2021

Fernando A. Nanni, 71, of Worcester a kind, gentle, loving husband, father, nonno, and friend passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family he cherished, Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a valiant battle with Cancer. 

Born and raised in Castrovalva, province of L’Aquila Italy, he was the son of Camillo and Chiara (Mastrodomenico) Nanni.   He immigrated to the...

Andrew Ansara

Andrew Ansara

October 9, 2021

Andrew (Andraos) M. Ansara, 85, of Worcester, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. Andrew was born in Aitah al-Fakhar, Lebanon, the son of Michael and Badia (Dabaghe) Ansara.  Raised in Lebanon, Andrew began a career as a contractor, immigrating to the United States in...

Arthur R. Longwell, Jr.

Arthur R. Longwell, Jr.

October 8, 2021

Arthur R. Longwell, Jr., 59, of Rutland, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at UMass Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Art was the beloved husband of Robin L. (Martin) Longwell. Art and Robin were childhood sweethearts and met 39 years ago. On October 15, 1989, they were married and enjoyed 32 years together as husband and...

Danielle C. Wysote

Danielle C. Wysote

October 8, 2021

Danielle C. Wysote, 34 of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021 from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.

Danielle was born on December 6, 1986 in Worcester where she was a graduate from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, Class of 2005. She worked for Carroll Enterprises, Inc. as a health insurance customer enrollment representative for almost 6...

Robert P Mitchell

Robert P Mitchell

October 7, 2021

Robert P. Mitchell, of Worcester passed away Thursday, October 7th, 2021, from complications of Covid-19 and his chronic ongoing heart problems.

Robert was born in Worcester, the son of Gabriel “Gabe” and Lucy (Capurso) Mitchell. Raised and educated in Worcester,  he has lived in the home he grew up in all his life. Robert worked in customer service all his...

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