Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Joseph F. Laperle, III

Joseph F. Laperle, III

August 9, 2021

Joseph F. Laperle, III, 68 of Pocasset, Cape Cod, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 9, 2021 at home.

Joseph was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph F. Laperle, Jr. and Ann D. (Cozzolino) Reynolds.  He attended Worcester schools and lived here for many years before moving to Cape Cod 30 years ago.  Joseph...

Michael J Tessier

Michael J Tessier

August 8, 2021

Michael J. Tessier, 71, of Worcester, passed away, unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Carol-Ann (Paldino) Tessier; a son, Scott M. Tessier of Worcester; a daughter, Michelle Rodriguez and her husband Robert of Winter Garden, Florida; three grandchildren Michael adored, Anthony Cruz, Brittany Tessier, and Marianna Cruz;...

Wadih Tanios Kahale

Wadih Tanios Kahale

August 8, 2021

Wadih Tanios Kahale, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, embraced by the love of his family.  His wife, Georgette (Yanni) Kahale, predeceased him in December 2008.

Wadih is survived by his devoted family, including his six surviving children, George Kahale of Auburn, Jacqueline Ventriglia of Worcester, Houda Daou of Worcester, Yvette Aboody and her husband George...

Beverly A Manzi

Beverly A Manzi

August 7, 2021

Beverly A. (Axton) Manzi, 86, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Clinton and Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the home of her son Kevin, while surrounded by loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Lucian Manzi in 1999.  She was also predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth Stewart, II.

Beverly is survived by her loving family,...

Gloria R Wright

Gloria R Wright

August 4, 2021

Gloria R. Wright 97 of Millbury died peacefully on August 4, 2021 at Care One in Millbury.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Marianna (Livisi) Pingeton and graduated from Classical High School.  Gloria was predeceased by her husband Edwin P. Wright, and her brother Robert Pingeton.

Gloria leaves her family, daughter Diane Wright, with...

Mark V. Lucente

Mark V. Lucente

August 4, 2021

Mark V. Lucente, 68, of Shrewsbury, passed way suddenly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, after a brief period of declining health.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Marcia (Scarpone) Lucente; two devoted daughters, Melissa Johnson and her husband Christopher of Douglas and Mallory Caruso and her husband Peter of Boylston; a brother, Michael Lucente and his...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Lucey

Jeremiah "Jerry" Lucey

August 3, 2021

Jeremiah “Jerry” Lucey, 96, formerly of Spencer and Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Bridget (O’Sullivan) Lucey.

Jerry is survived by his loving family, including a daughter, Noreen “Nora” Lucey Fabrycki and her husband Theodore of Fiskdale; daughter in law, Michelle...

Giulio G. Giassi

Giulio G. Giassi

August 3, 2021



Giulio G. Giassi, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in his home on August 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Giulio was born on March 15, 1938, in Clusone, Italy, and was the son of the late Luigi & Caterina (Faggi) Giassi.

He leaves his wife of 53 years, Lidia (Florencio) Giassi of Auburn; his son, Michael J....

Frank Musci

Frank Musci

August 1, 2021

Frank Musci, 96, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He is re-united with his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Shirley B. (Flynn) Musci, who predeceased him in March 2005.

Frank is survived by his loving daughter, Maria E. Laverty and her husband Paul of Auburn; two granddaughters, Kelly Ann Worden and her husband...

Danette R Kentel

Danette R Kentel

July 31, 2021

Danette Rae Kentel 63 of Worcester died unexpectedly at home on Saturday July 31, 2021.  Born in San Antonio TX, she was the daughter of the late James and Gail (Barry) Shultz. 

Danette was a longtime resident of the city and was married to the love of her life Steve Kentel for 23 years.  Besides her husband, Danette leaves...

Laurie Marie Pacheco

Laurie Marie Pacheco

July 31, 2021

Laurie Marie Pacheco, 49 of Leominster, passed away and was reunited with her daughter in heaven on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Laurie was born in Worcester and lived the majority of her life on the family farm in Sterling, she was one of six children to the late Manuel “Manny” A....

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin

July 31, 2021

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin, 65, of Worcester, passed away, unexpectedly, after a long illness on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home.

Jeffrey is survived by five sons, Christopher J. McLaughlin of Oxford, Brandon J. McLaughlin and his wife Kimberly of Worcester, Sean T. McLaughlin of Worcester, Kegan M. Cline of Charlton, and Daniel J. McLaughlin of Worcester; two brothers, Edward...

Maxwell Alexander Dell'Olio-Lavenskie

Maxwell Alexander Dell'Olio-Lavenskie

July 30, 2021

Maxwell Alexander Dell’Olio-Lavenskie, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in Florida, just days before his 31st birthday.

Maxwell is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Norma Jean (Lavenskie) Fox and her husband Daniel of Worcester; his father, Robert Dell’Olio and his fiancé Cheryl Rundlett of Millbury; two brothers, Jonathan Fox and Steven Fox, both of Manchester, New Hampshire; a sister,...

Georgia A. Gage

Georgia A. Gage

July 30, 2021

Georgia A. (Troy) Gage, 75 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Christopher House surrounded by her loving family.

Georgia was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Rita (Gilbert) Troy where she attended Worcester Schools.  She worked as a nurse’s aide for VNA Care of Worcester for over 20 years before...

Thomas J Zwicker

Thomas J Zwicker

July 29, 2021

Thomas Zwicker, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, embraced by the love of his family.  

Tom will be greatly missed by his two sons, Robyn D. Zwicker and his wife Sara of Grafton and Matthew J. Zwicker and his wife Erica of Worcester; two daughters, Carmen Zwicker of Worcester and Lorraine Belair of Spencer; his...

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney

July 28, 2021

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney, 79, a longtime Boylston resident, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021.

Barbara, lovingly known as “Nana” to her family, is survived by her husband, Brian; their two children, Erin E. Tanner and her husband Jack of Rutland, Sean P. Mahoney, and his fiancée Anne Bouchard of Boylston; two grandchildren...

Velma Sahr

Velma Sahr

July 27, 2021

Velma B. Sahr, 100 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born in Trees City LA, Velma was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Higginbotham) Barrilleaux and grew up in Louisiana where her father worked for an oil company, and her mother was a teacher.  During WWII, Velma lived...

Sylvia Portier Blonder

Sylvia Portier Blonder

July 26, 2021

Sylvia Portier Blonder, 64, of Gardner, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at The Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA.

Sylvia is survived by her adoring husband of thirty-five years, Edward F. Walsh, III; a daughter, Rebecca Blonder of New York City; two stepsons, Edward F. Walsh, IV and his wife Jill of Worcester, MA and Michael S. Walsh of...

Mona Lisa Harris

Mona Lisa Harris

July 26, 2021

Mona Lisa Harris, 61 of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Mass General Hospital in Boston.

Mona Lisa is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Latonya D. Harris and her fiancé Charles Richardson of Worcester; two sons, Michael W. Harris of Huntsville, AL, and Elder J. Harris of Worcester; three step-children, Joseph Q. Frazier of...

Angelo L. Schmidt

Angelo L. Schmidt

July 26, 2021

Angelo L. Schmidt passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Millbury on July 26, 2021, at the age of 60. He was born in Worcester, MA on February 4, 1961. He met his wife of thirty six years, Susan (Carlson), in high school at the age of 19. They had three beautiful girls together, Rachel (31) of Methuen,...

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