Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Norman W. Williams
August 31, 2021
Norman W. Williams, 93 of Boylston, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at UMass Medical Center. He was born in Mount Vernon, NY, the son of the late Edward and Kate (Hill) Williams.
At an early age, Norman moved to Sharon, MA, where he graduated from high school. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army 111th Airbourne Paratroops where his...
Cynthia Rafferty
August 31, 2021
Cynthia (Turner) Rafferty lost her struggle with life on August 31, 2021. After years of battling, she finally succumbed to a calling for peace that she did not feel she could find here on this earth. Cindy left us far too soon, but she can now be reunited in Heaven with her father, Richard Turner and her brother Glen Turner.
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Ignatius "Nat” Zito
August 30, 2021
Ignatius J. “Nat” Zito, 82, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away Monday, August 30th, 2021, with loved ones gathered at his side after a period of declining health.
Born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey, Nat was a son of Joseph P. and Phyllis (Cuccia) Zito. Always an accomplished chef, Nat held many cooking positions until moving to Auburn...
George A Simone
August 29, 2021
George A. Simone, 70 a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, passed away Sunday, August 29th, 2021, after a brief illness.
George was born in Worcester, the son of Bernard “Blackie” and Ryda (Gaewsky) Simone. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his bachelor’s in business degree from Nichols College. Never married George continued to live in...
Duncan K MacLean
August 28, 2021
Duncan Karl MacLean, 77, of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was the son of the late, Duncan Paul MacLean and Yvonne (Lariviere) MacLean.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Gay (Rocheleau) MacLean; his daughter, Jennifer MacLean her partner Anja Gaiewski; his son, Duncan Paul MacLean and his wife Michelle; his...
Marie E. Salvatore
August 28, 2021
Marie E. (DiPierro) Salvatore, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Salvatore in October 1987.
Marie is survived by two sisters, Grace Bisceglia of Worcester and Tina Bernard and her husband Jim Bernard of Florida; two nieces Cindy Cunnane and Robin Murphy; and a...
Rosemarie A. Burton
August 27, 2021
Rosemarie Ann (Cursi) Burton, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021, at The Lutheran Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Her beloved husband, George F. Burton, predeceased her in 2006. She never stopped saying how much she missed him.
Rosemarie is survived by her loving family, including a son, George F. Burton Jr. of...
Marie Borbone
August 27, 2021
Marie L. Borbone of Punta Gorda, FL and Worcester, MA passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2021, after a long battle with renal disease.
Marie had a successful kidney transplant in 2011 and lived a happy and productive life until the end. She was grateful every day to the anonymous kidney donor that helped her live a...
Irene M. Vessella
August 25, 2021
Irene M. (Collette) Vessella, 92 of Charlton, formerly a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Lifecare Center of Auburn with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson by her side.
Irene was born in Fitchburg, MA., a daughter of the late Vitalin and Elizabeth (Landry) Collette. She graduated from Commerce High School and later moved...
Peter J Solitro
August 24, 2021
Worcester – Peter John Solitro, 53, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after being stricken ill.
Born on May 24, 1968, Peter was a lifelong resident of Worcester Massachusetts. He graduated from Holy Name High School. Shortly after, he joined the Floorcoverers Local Union #2168 in Boston and took his skills to the residential realm, where he started his...
Mary Ann (Paluch) Messier
August 24, 2021
Mary Ann (Paluch) Messier, 84 of Auburn, MA passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, joining in heaven her late husband of 47 years Frank E. Messier.
Mrs. Messier was born in Watervliet, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Piwnica) Paluch. She graduated of Watervliet High School, class of 1954, moved to Worcester, MA in 1974 and...
Mary Jane Porcaro
August 23, 2021
Mary Jane (Cusson) Porcaro, 90, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Auburn Life Care Center. Her loving husband, Francis J. Porcaro, predeceased her in 2018.
Jane is survived by her loving family, including a son, Ronald W. Porcaro and his wife Martha of Paxton; two daughters, Denise F. Porcaro of Holden, her #1 caretaker with...
Douglas P. Demars
August 23, 2021
Douglas P. Demars, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital.
Douglas is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Lisa A. (Rinaldo) Demars; their daughter, Leanne M. Demars and Eddie Demarski of Rutland; two granddaughters, Caroline and Madison Demarski; a brother, Daniel Demars of Leicester; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings,...
Barbara (Zalimas) Pignataro
August 22, 2021
Barbara Jean (Zalimas) Pignataro, 80, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, with loved ones gathered by her side after a period of declining health, reuniting in heaven with her daughter, Lisamarie who passed away in 2015.
Born in Worcester, Barbara was the daughter of Leon and Lily (Mollberg) Zalimas. She graduated from Commerce High...
Barbara R. Brown
August 22, 2021
Barbara R. Brown, 44, of Worcester, unexpectedly passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her daughter, Makia L. Thompson Brown; her parents, George and Norma Jean (Pickens) Brown; a sister, Juanita A. Brown; a brother, George E. Brown, Jr.; four nephews, Malaki, Hezaki, George, and Kai;...
Brian P McDonagh
August 22, 2021
Brian P. McDonagh, 61 a longtime Worcester resident passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, with loved ones gathered at his side after a period of declining health.
Brian was born and raised in Worcester, one of five children of Patrick J. McDonagh and the late, Elaine T. (Rabidou) McDonagh. He graduated from North High, joined the U.S. Coast guard,...
Barbara (Hilow) LaBree
August 21, 2021
Barbara V. (Hilow) LaBree, 72 of Worcester, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, after a long period of declining health.
Born and raised in Worcester, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph T. and Mary (Dowd) Hilow. She graduated from Commerce High School, earned her associates degree in Journalism from Becker Junior College, and has lived here most...
Patricia Grala
August 20, 2021
Patricia (Patty) Grala, 64 of Oxford died Friday August 20, 2021 at UMass Hospital. Born in Worcester, Patty was the daughter of James L. Miller, and Patricia (Dowd) Miller. A long-time resident of Oxford, a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School and former Office Manager for Bigelow Nursery of Northborough, Patty will be remembered for her love of family, friends...
Gina C Moy
August 20, 2021
Gina C. Moy, 66 of Worcester died Friday August 20, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella (Catullo) Rossetti, a graduate of North High School and a lifelong resident of the city.
Gina enjoyed a long career as a Photography Instructor. Gina was a graduate of...
Joanne Colombo
August 17, 2021
Joanne Colombo, 66, a longtime resident of Worcester, formerly of Londonderry, NH passed away Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Joanne was born in Worcester, May 21, 1955, the daughter Federico, and Laura (Lopriore) Colombo. She graduated from North High School class of 1973 and as a graduate recalled a love of the accordion. Joanne then...
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