Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Gladys D. Fallon
September 27, 2021
Gladys D. (Cammarata) Fallon, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was just 72 years young. Born on December 12, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, she was daughter to the late Margaret Cammarata Vespi and William Vespi. She spent most of her years growing up on the Lower...
Louis R. DiVirgilio
September 26, 2021
On September 26, 2021 Retired Worcester Fire District Chief, Louis R. DiVirgilio, passed away peacefully with his children at his side.
Louis was born in Worcester on May 3, 1928. He was one of two children of Emilio and Congetta (Bovenzi) DiVirgilio. He was a graduate of North High School and Quinsigamond Community College.
In June of 1946, at 17...
Willis K. Haire, Jr.
September 25, 2021
Willis K. Haire, Jr., 91, of Shrewsbury, passed way on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at UMass Hospital.
Willis is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Theresa F. (Thomas) Haire; two daughters, Kathryn R. Gaudette and her husband Thomas, and Donna M. Wilson and her husband Jeffrey; and a sister, Barbara Truelson, all of Shrewsbury. He is also survived...
Richard "Dick" Atkins
September 24, 2021
Richard “Dick” B. Atkins, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Atkins and his wife Anne of North Hampton, NH; a sister in law, Teresa Atkins of Albany, NY; nieces and nephews, including, Donna and Wayne Sauer who were his primary care takers, Lisa Migliacci...
Dean A. Powell
September 20, 2021
Dean A. Powell, 52, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital after a long fight trying to make it back home.
Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn Powell; his two children, Andrew Powell of Oxford, MA and Amanda Moran and her husband Jonathan of Southbridge, MA; his three grandchildren, Julleeanna Moran, Lena...
William “Billy” Setaro
September 19, 2021
William “Billy” Setaro, 64, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 from injures suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Billy was born in Worcester and was one of five children of John “Johnny” and Ruth (Coulson) Setaro. Raised in Worcester, he attended Worcester public schools and began a life of ...
Flora F. Miller
September 18, 2021
After a 10-year hard-fought battle with the earthly scourge of cancer, our family's hero, champion, protector and leader, Minister Flora Fort Miller, passed away peacefully at 4:32 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th, surrounded by her family. Our mother was one of the sweetest people on this planet, who loved her family, friends and her church, Mount Olive Pentecostal Church,...
Helene G Nedder
September 18, 2021
Helene G. (Ravanis) Nedder, 94, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born on October 31, 1926, and was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother (Yia Yia), neighbor and friend. A humble person that was selfless and generous to all, she was loved by anyone who know...
Robert W. Grosse, Jr.
September 17, 2021
Robert William Grosse, Jr, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, from complications of respiratory disease at the young age of 35.
Bobby “The Big Guy” was born in Worcester, raised in Holden, and graduated from Wachusett High School. He has lived in Holden for more than 28 years. Bobby worked as the logistics manager for the Clariant Company in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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