Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George R Ciociolo, Sr.
December 7, 2021
George R. Ciociolo Sr., a dedicated husband, father, and Papa, passed away at home, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved after a period of declining health. He was 79 years of age.
George was born and raised in Worcester, one of ten children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Antoinetta (DiVerdi) Ciociolo. He graduated from Commerce High...
Michael M McGourty
December 7, 2021
Michael “Yamaha” M. McGourty, 49, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Michael was born in Worcester, one of two children of Robert F. McGourty and MaryIda (Ikey) Burke. Raised and educated in Worcester, Michael worked as a heavy equipment operator for various companies including Falcone Enterprises.
Michael is survived by his companion...
Gordana "Donna" Moretti
December 6, 2021
Gordana “Donna” (Krosnjar) Moretti, 77, of Worcester passed away suddenly after being stricken ill, Monday, December 6, 2021, at home, joining in heaven her husband Mario and son Carlo.
Donna was born in St Louis, Missouri, the daughter of George Krosnjar and Zagora (Vesich) Georgevich. Raised in St Louis, Donna came to the Boston area as a young woman....
Haydee "Nani" Garcia
December 6, 2021
Haydee “Nani” (Torres) Garcia, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She suffered a heartbreak that no parent or grandparent should experience when her son, Ignacio “Iggy” J. Garcia died in September 2021, and when her grandson, Matthew Kachadoorian died in June 2018.
Nani is survived...
Tanya R Hutchins
December 5, 2021
Tanya Reneen Hutchins, 41, of Springfield, was called home to the Lord, suddenly on Sunday December 5th, 2021, reuniting with her beloved cousin Crystal Carpenter who she cherished immensely and other family members. Tanya was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Fredrick Carpenter of Brantley, Alabama, who predeceased her and Tracie Randolph, wife of Henry Randolph her stepfather...
Ralph K. Bolduc
December 5, 2021
Ralph K. Bolduc, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, after a long illness.
He leaves his wife and best friend of sixty-nine years, Lorraine (Benoit) Bolduc; a son, Marc Bolduc of Worcester; a daughter Denise Chassé and her husband Joseph of Sandwich; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Rachel Chassé; two brothers David Bolduc, and Roy Bolduc and...
Ruth Lindberg
December 4, 2021
Ruth Lindberg, 73, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at UMass Hospital, reuniting with her beloved son, Edmund “Eddie” L. Lindberg, who died too young in July 2010.
Ruth is survived by her brother, John Lindberg and his wife Donna; a long time close friend and caretaker, Harry Brooks; two nephews, Todd Lindberg and his wife...
Anne (Masterson) Curley
December 4, 2021
Anne F. (Masterson) Curley, 56, of Worcester passed away with her devoted husband by her side, Saturday December 4th, 2021, after suffering a medical incident days earlier. Anne was born in Worcester, a daughter of William K. and Rita A (Sullivan) Masterson. Raised in Worcester, she attended Salem State College and earned her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University. She...
Michael H. Morrone
December 3, 2021
Michael H. Morrone, 64 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with his sister at his side.
Michael was born in Worcester, son of the late Henry H. and Belinda F. “Bella” (Lebruto) Morrone. He graduated from St. John’s High School then attended Worcester State College and the University of Detroit where he studied...
Denis G. Lemoyne
December 3, 2021
Denis G. Lemoyne, 71 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family.
Denis was born in Dover, New Hampshire, a son of the late George H. Lemoyne and Rita P. (Jacques) Lemoyne. He was a graduate of Dover High School where he was a 2-time Varsity basketball champ....
Vincent Azzarone, Jr.
December 3, 2021
Vincent Azzarone, Jr. 61, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, December 3, 2021.
Vincent was born in Worcester, on September 2, 1960, a son of Vincent Azzarone, Sr., and Rita A. (Benoit) Azzarone. He graduated from North High School and has lived in Worcester all his life. Vincent worked in construction many years as a Carpenter. Most recently...
Moussa Bchara
December 2, 2021
Moussa Bchara, 92, of Worcester, a U.S. Immigrant from Syria, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, surrounded by family.
Moussa was born in Quneitra, of Syria, one of five children of Amin and Salumi Beshara. Raised in Syria, Moussa worked as an executive for an ABC Oil Company many years before retiring and immigrating to the US in 2012....
Juana (Cortez Bilbao) Pignataro
December 2, 2021
Juana E. (Cortez Bilbao) Pignataro, 79 of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother, and educator passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, after a brief period of declining health.
Juana was born and raised in Calama, Chile, the daughter of Ernesto and Justina (Bilbao) Cortez. In 1964, during a port of call of the U.S. Coast Guard Ice Breaker East Wind to...
Joseph "Jimmy" Bombard
December 1, 2021
Joseph "Jimmy" Bombard 77 of Worcester died Wednesday December 1, 2021 at UMass Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Worcester, Jimmy was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Ambrose) Bombard.
Jimmy is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Susan, four daughters, Rebecca George and her husband James,...
Richard J Bourget, Jr.
December 1, 2021
Richard J. Bourget, Jr., 56 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, with family gathered at his side after period of declining health.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 5th from 3 pm to 5 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be private. A full obituary is being prepared