Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Julia McKuzes

Julia McKuzes

September 17, 2021

Julia McKuzes 100 formerly of Worcester, died Friday September 17, 2021 at Lanessa Extended Care of Webster.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Perno) Notorangelo.  A lifelong resident of the city, Julia was married to the late Edward A McKuzes. 

Julia leaves one grandson Gary Watson, and two great grandchildren Gary Watson...

Walter X McGrath

Walter X McGrath

September 17, 2021

Walter X McGrath, a lifelong resident of Worcester, retired Worcester Police Officer and Korean War Army Veteran died peacefully at his home in Worcester on Friday September 17, 2021. Born in Worcester, Walter was the son of the late Walter F. and Winifred A (Flanagan) McGrath. 

Walter served not only his country by joining the Army during the Korean...

Maria (Masciari) Fulginiti

Maria (Masciari) Fulginiti

September 16, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria (Masciari) Fulginiti, 101, a longtime Worcester resident, who joined her beloved husband of 62 years in heaven, Luciano, on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at home in her sleep. 

Maria was born and raised in Montauro, Province of Catanzaro, Italy, the daughter of Luigi and Carolina (Mercurio) Masciari. ...

John J Ursoleo

John J Ursoleo

September 15, 2021

John J Ursoleo of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at the age of 97.  John was born on February 16, 1924, one of five children to Italian immigrants Damiano and Antoinette (Basile) Ursoleo.  His dear wife of 68 years, Sarah E. (D”Angona) Ursoleo passed away on August 14, 2015.  John is survived by his five children...

Warren P. Washington

Warren P. Washington

September 15, 2021

Warren P. Washington, 56, of Worcester, died on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Following his graduation from Nazareth Catholic High School, Warren entered the Army serving his Country for twenty-five years. Warren recently retired as a State employee for the Commonwealth with thirty-three years of service. Warren is survived by...

Denise (Kelley) Harris

Denise (Kelley) Harris

September 14, 2021

Denise A. (Kelley) Harris, 67, a longtime Worcester resident passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 after an illness.

Denise was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gloria (Kelley) Ross.  Raised and educated here, Denise graduated from Doherty Memorial High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College and master’s degrees from Cambridge College. Other than a five-year period...

Angelo Giannino

Angelo Giannino

September 14, 2021

Worcester - Angelo Giannino, 96 died September 14, 2021. He was the son of the late Nicola Giannino and Mary (Bisceglia) Giannino. Angelo was predecased by his loving wife, Virginia (Schiavone) Giannino in 2005.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Forand and her husband, Charles E. Forand of Manchester, NH; his son, David Giannino and his wife, Carole of...

Lucy H. Rinaldi

Lucy H. Rinaldi

September 12, 2021

Lucy H. (Losapio) Rinaldi, 96, of Worcester, peacefully fell into the arms of Eternity on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Saint Francis Home in Worcester.

Lucy is survived by her devoted husband of nearly seventy-four years, Patsy Rinaldi; a daughter, Patricia Nemeth of Everett; three sons, Richard Rinaldi and his wife Linda, Louis Rinaldi and his wife Susan, and Paul...

Carolina A. Venti

Carolina A. Venti

September 12, 2021

Carolina A. (Ciullo) Venti, 93 of Leominster, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at home.

Carolina was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Carolina (Palermo) Ciullo.  She graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School, Class of 1946.  Carolina worked as a seamstress at R.J Toomey Apparel for...

John F. Leahy

John F. Leahy

September 11, 2021

John F. Leahy, 74, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

John is survived by cousins John V. Leahy and his wife Theresa of Auburn, Mark DiBenedetto of Brookfield, Rev. David Carr and Julie Carr, both of Delray Beach, FL, and Noreen Giammalvo and her husband Steven of Oviedo, FL.  He was predeceased in...

Virginia (Miller) Chojnicki

Virginia (Miller) Chojnicki

September 11, 2021

Virginia Mae (Miller) Chojnicki, 85, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully with her devoted daughter by her side, Saturday, September 11, 2021, after a period of declining health.

Virginia was born in Worcester, the daughter of John G. and Blanche (Sinkavich) Miller.  Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Providence Street Junior High School and Commerce High School.  Later...

David K Zecco

David K Zecco

September 11, 2021

David K. Zecco, 57, of Northborough, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

David was a 1982 graduate of Algonquin Regional High in Northborough, and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute, and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Central New England College.  He owned and operated Zecco...

Robert C. Walker

Robert C. Walker

September 9, 2021

ROBERT CYLE WALKER: (12/24/36-9/9/21) HE WAS A LIFE-TIME RESIDENT OF WORCSTER MA. HE HAD REACHED THE AGE OF 84 YEARS OLD BEFORE DEPARTING THIS LIFE. HE IS THE ELDEST BORN TO WINONA AND DONALD WALKER, BEING ONE OF SEVEN UNIQUE AND DIVERSE CHILDREN. HE LEAVES BEHIND HIS SISTERS: CLARICE, DORIS, DONNA MAE AND WINONA. DAD IS SURVIVED BY OUR MUM,...

Joseph DiPilato, II

Joseph DiPilato, II

September 9, 2021

Joseph DiPilato II, a longtime West Boylston resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 9th 2021, surrounded by the family he loved.

Joe was born in Worcester, the son of Italian immigrants, Joseph DiPilato Sr., and Isabella (Garofoli) DiPilato.  Raised in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury Street, he graduated from Commerce High School, and served...

Michele A Perry

Michele A Perry

September 9, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Michele Perry, of Worcester Massachusetts. Michele passed away on September 9th, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones and passed peacefully.

Michele is survived by her mother Joan Perry of Worcester; her brother Matthew Ledoux, his wife Laurie Boyer-Ledoux of Mesa Arizona and their son Chance...

Bertha (Herelis) Salem

Bertha (Herelis) Salem

September 9, 2021

Bertha (Herelis) Salem, 97 of Coral Springs, Florida formerly of Auburn and Worcester, passed away with loved ones by her side Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Bertha was born July 28th, 1924, the daughter of Grecian immigrants  Steven and Mary (Karis) Herelis. Raised in Worcester, she lived and worked here and in Auburn before moving to Florida to be closer to...

William R. "Bill" St. Germain

William R. "Bill" St. Germain

September 9, 2021

William R. (Bill) St. Germain, 75, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. 

Bill was born in Worcester, a son of the late Eugene W....

Matteo J. Dell'Erba

Matteo J. Dell'Erba

September 8, 2021

Matteo J. Dell’Erba, 92 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Matteo was born in Worcester, a son of the late Carlo Antonio Dell’Erba and Lena Moscatiello.  He worked as a chef for many years throughout Worcester County, with his last job at The Kittansett Country Club in Marion, MA.  He...

Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri

Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri

September 7, 2021



Donna Marie Oliveri 64

Worcester — Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri, 64 a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born on September 25, 1956, Donna passed away two weeks before her 65th birthday. She was one of two daughters of Edmund and Ruth E. (Ulevich) Brouillette. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from...

Brian C. Dorval

Brian C. Dorval

September 6, 2021

Brian C. Dorval, 71 of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 at home with his wife by his side.

Brian was born in Winchendon, MA, where he graduated from Murdock Jr. Sr. High School.  He was a son of the late Raymond and Lila (Colburn) Dorval.  Brian is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Cynthia...

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