Obituaries

November 19, 2021

Jeanne M. Desrosiers, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was predeceased by her husband, George Desrosiers in 2011, and her son, George "Butch" Belinskas in 2007.

Jeanne is survived by her loving children, Frederick R. Belinskas and his wife Deborah of Mechanicsburg, PA; and Christine M. Dahlstrom of Worcester;...

November 18, 2021

November 16, 2021

Raymond “Ray” Trifone, of Worcester, formerly of Southbridge, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

He is survived by his partner of eighteen years, Jon Monge; three brothers, Anthony Trifone, Jr., Richard Trifone, and John Trifone; two sisters, Lisa Kemp and Donna Trifone; many nieces and nephews; his beautiful cat, Gracie; and countless friend and...

November 16, 2021

Stella Reales Oliveira was born on Sunday, November 14, 2021 to her parents Victor Reales and Samilly Oliveira at the Umass Memorial Hospital.

The family was blessed with two days with Stella, before she went to her heavenly home on November 16th. Stella experienced holding hands with her mommy and daddy, listening as her mommy and daddy sang her songs,...

November 14, 2021

Jane Docimo, 70, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 14, 2021, surrounded by the family she loved.

Jane was born in Worcester, one of 11 children of Italian immigrants Frank and Michelina (Protano) Docimo. She graduated from North High School and has lived in the home she grew up in all her life. Jane began...

November 14, 2021

Nello Coppellotti, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. 

Nello is survived by his four children, Carrie A. Coppellotti and her wife Shanna Burke of Miami; three sons, Jayson J. Coppellotti and his fiancé, Lori Burgeson of Marstons Mills, Steven J. Coppellotti of Shrewsbury, and Matthew B. Coppellotti of...

November 13, 2021

Barbara Smith of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Westborough, Massachusetts.

Four brothers, Michael J., William V., Martin J, and Francis P. Smith all predeceased her.  She leaves many caring, loving nieces and nephews.  She was born in Worcester, the only daughter of the late,...

November 13, 2021

Jared I Cruz 26 formerly of Worcester died on November 13, 2021. 

Jared leaves his beloved son Cameron Cruz, his father Isabelo “Izzy” Cruz and his wife Kate, his mother Heather Lamoth and her husband Zac, one brother Izzy Cruz, two sisters, Janel Julien and Maia Lamoth, and Cameron's mother Alexandra Espey.

Jared's favorite things to do were to...

November 12, 2021

November 11, 2021

Virgilio F. “Virg” Faticanti, 93, of Shrewsbury a decorated Korean War, U.S. Air Force veteran passed away peacefully,  Thursday, November 11, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Virg was born in Worcester, one of ten children of Virgilio F Faticanti, Sr. and Lucy (Valentino) Faticanti. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School, joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

November 9, 2021

Paul Murray Wigsten (66) of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 9 after battling illness for many years.  Paul was born  on January 9, 1955 to Warren and Betty Wigsten and grew up on Wigsten’s Highline Farm in Pleasant Valley NY. He is remembered by his partner Sally Dobratz, his son Will Juchem, his sister Susan King and...

November 8, 2021

Rita Colaizzi, 99,  six months short of her 100th birthday on April 29, 2022, passed away peacefully Monday November 8th, 2021.

Rita was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Antonio and Mary (DiGregorio) Colaizzi. Raised in the Mount Carmel Church neighborhood of Worcester, she worked over 40 years in Office administration  for the Velumoid Corporation in Worcester, before...

November 7, 2021

Michael A. Stankus, 42, passed away at home, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was born in Worcester, the son of Kenneth J. Stankus (deceased) and Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus. Michael was an accomplished mechanic, he took immense pride in his work, loved his profession and was exceptional at it.

Michael leaves his mother, Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus; two brothers, Derek,...

November 7, 2021

Hi. My name is Stacey Dawn Gardell. I am 45 years old, and a Holden resident. I am formally of Worcester, and I passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from a rare form of Cancer.  My family I love was by my side.

Although I have physically left this world too soon, I had a good life. I attended...

November 7, 2021

November 6, 2021

Maurice “John” Walsh III, 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Fitchburg Healthcare after a long illness. John was predeceased by his parents, Maurice Walsh Jr., and Ruth (Grenier) Walsh, and his sister, Ruth (Walsh) Walker. 

He is survived by his brothers; Gary Walsh and his wife Sheila (Spring) Walsh of Sturbridge, and Stephen...

November 4, 2021

Paula Marie (Crowley) Bovenzi, 59, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Hospital, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.

Paula is survived by her wonderful family, including her husband of twenty-nine years, Michael J. Bovenzi, their two daughters, Michaela M. Bovenzi and Amanda M. Bovenzi, all of Worcester; two brothers, Thomas Crowley of West Boylston and James...

November 4, 2021

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”  These words from God are the words that Elder Douglas Lee Dyer lived by until the day he was called to his heavenly home.

 

Elder Douglas Lee Dyer Sr., 94, of Worcester, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

November 3, 2021

Nemr “Tiger” Rizkalla, 68 of Tamarac, FL formerly Worcester passed away with loved ones gathered at his bedside, Wednesday November 3, 2021, after a brief illness. 

Nemr was born March 10th, 1953, in Aita-El-Fakhar, Lebanon, a son of Boulos and Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla.  Raised in Lebanon, Nemr immigrated with his family to the United Sates and Worcester in 1970. ...

November 3, 2021

Conrad Joseph Zukowski, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with his family by his side.

Conrad was born in Worcester, MA. on August 19, 1944, the son of the late Benjamin and Mildred (Kulesza) Zukowski. He was a graduate of North High School and later received his associates degree...