Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

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...

W. Ross Griffin

W. Ross Griffin

October 6, 2021

W. Ross Griffin, 71 a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 he lost his battle with Cancer. This happened to be his mother's birthday. 

Born in raised in Rutland Ross was the son of William H. Griffin  and Marilyn F. (Dodge) Griffin.  He graduated from Wachusett Regional High...

Brian J Sklarz

Brian J Sklarz

October 4, 2021

Brian J. Sklarz, 63, of Worcester, formerly of Holden passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, with his devoted family by his side.

Brian was born in Worcester, the son of Rose Marie Sklarz. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools and Quinsigamond Community College.    Brian then embarked on a many year worldwide employment journey. He was the second employee hired by...

Edith Bah

Edith Bah

October 3, 2021

Edith Bah, 47, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Edith was born in Cameroon and immigrated to the US in 2003, settling in Worcester, MA. She was a Registered Nurse (RN) and served at many nursing homes and hospitals in the Leominster/Worcester area, most recently at the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital for 9 years.

Despite her...

Mark D Gerardi

Mark D Gerardi

October 3, 2021





Mark D. Gerardi, 68, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, a devoted brother, uncle, cousin and trusted friend passed away at Home Sunday, October 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born in Worcester on November 6, 1952, one of eight children of Roland “Tex” and Lena (Ricciardi) Gerardi.  Mark began his life in a three decker on...

Lillian D. MacWhinnie

Lillian D. MacWhinnie

October 2, 2021

Lillian D. (Boyd) MacWhinnie, 79 of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by her adoring family on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Lillian fought a three-year battle against multiple myeloma. Her husband of 16 years, Milton MacWhinnie passed away in 1992. Lillian was born on June 8, 1942 in Niagara Falls,...

James W. Prendiville, Jr.

James W. Prendiville, Jr.

October 2, 2021

James W. Prendiville, Jr., 61, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Vibra Healthcare in Leicester.  He was predeceased by his wife, Sheila (Santos) Prendiville.

James is survived by a son, James F. Bello of Auburn; two daughters, Jamie L. Chumsae and her husband Jason of Auburn and Jill M. Gomez and her husband Seth of Henderson,...

Paul J. Butkevich

Paul J. Butkevich

October 1, 2021

Paul J. Butkevich passed away at home on Friday, October 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Paul turned 70 years old on June 21.  Paul was born and grew up in Worcester.  He graduated from North High School and Central New England College with a Degree in Engineering.  Paul worked in outside sales for several different companies for most of...

Mary E. Peloquin

Mary E. Peloquin

September 30, 2021

Mary E. “Betty” (Drohan) Peloquin, 89 of Kissimmee, FL., formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Betty was born on June 1, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Martin J. & Mary E. (Atchue) Drohan. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester, MA., and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing, earning...

Kathleen A Kowalik

Kathleen A Kowalik

September 30, 2021

Kathleen A Kowalik 63, a lifelong resident of Worcester and retired nurse died at home on Thursday September 30, 2021.  Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Edward and Judith (Mullen) Kowalik.

Kathleen is survived by her brother Christopher C Kowalik, of Worcester, her sister Kelly J. Solitro and her husband Mathew, of Shrewsbury.  She is...

Marjorie G. Fleming

Marjorie G. Fleming

September 29, 2021

Marjorie G. (Perkins) Fleming, age 99 of Northborough passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 29, 2021, in her home.  Her husband of 35 years, Henry “Joe” Fleming died in 1975.

Marjorie was born on August 21, 1922, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father, Frank Perkins and her mother Luella (Croft) Perkins.  She was a graduate...

Mary L. Giacobbi

Mary L. Giacobbi

September 27, 2021

Mary L. (Sclamo) Giacobbi, age 74 of Worcester passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center with loved ones gathered by her side.

Mary was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph V. Sclamo, Sr. and Dorothy (Racienski) Sclamo.  She graduated from South High School.  Mary worked as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for General...

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