Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Georgianna Olive Wilson

Georgianna Olive Wilson

May 14, 2021

Georgianna Olive Wilson 85 of Worcester slipped away quietly to her next life on Friday May 14, 2021. Georgie, a lifelong Worcester resident, was the first of nine children born of the late Thomas H. and Georgiana L. Wilson. Her Brother, Thomas O. Wilson passed in 2014, along with her sister Wendy E. Wilson in 2020.

Georgie leaves 3 sisters: ...

Antonio Teixeira

Antonio Teixeira

May 14, 2021

Antonio E. Teixeira, 53 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at UMass Medical Center.

Antonio was born on December 4, 1967 in Worcester, MA.  He attended St. Peter’s Central Catholic Elementary School later graduating from Holy Name Catholic High School.  Antonio worked various jobs in his career but the job he loved the most was being...

Nelda Monique Riel

Nelda Monique Riel

May 13, 2021

Nelda Monique Riel, 73, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021.

She was born on April 25, 1948 to Armand W. and Nelda (Elkins) Riel. Nelda Monique was raised in Pittsfield, NH and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1967 and attended Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She worked for a time at Globe...

John "Jack" Kiley

John "Jack" Kiley

May 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, John “Jack” Kiley, of Worcester, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 with the ones he loved gathered at his bedside. 

Jack was born in Worcester, on July 1st, 1934, the son of John J Kiley, Sr., and Alice Kiley.  Raised and educated in...

Janet (Ducimo) Erikson

Janet (Ducimo) Erikson

May 12, 2021

Elizabeth Janet “Jan” (Ducimo) Erikson, 82 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Longmeadow, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Born and raised in Worcester, Jan was the daughter of the late Frank “Pete” and Marion (Perritt) Ducimo. She graduated from Commerce High School and married the “love of her life,” Earl Erikson, who affectionately referred...

Carlos Miguel Cruz

Carlos Miguel Cruz

May 8, 2021

Carlos Miguel Cruz, 44, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He is reunited in Heaven with his long-time partner, Maria Angelica Collazo, who predeceased him in April 2019.

Carlos is survived by four sons, Juan A. Cartegena of Colorado Springs, CO, Carlos R. Cruz, Sincere M. Cruz, and Tristan J. Cruz; his mother, Ana M. Cruz;...

Antoinette C Salemmo

Antoinette C Salemmo

May 4, 2021

Antoinette C. Salemmo, 92, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Antoinette was born in Worcester, November 10, 1928, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Rose (Mincione) Salemmo.  Raised on Elizabeth Street in a three family house with family members on all floors, she graduated from Commerce...

Cindy C. Benavides

Cindy C. Benavides

May 3, 2021

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John T Botty

John T Botty

April 30, 2021

John Taylor Botty, 65 of Pelham New Hampshire left this earth unexpectedly and far too early, on Friday April 30, 2021.

 John leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years, Kathleen Botty of Pelham, his sister Carol Botty and her partner Martin Linder of Sutton and his niece Mikaela Linder of Boston. 

Son of the late Kenneth J. and...

Edward R. Deyette

Edward R. Deyette

April 30, 2021

Edward R. Deyette, 76, of North Oxford, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Barbara A. (Ritacco) Deyette; three daughters, Julie Zanghi and her husband Frank of Holden, Jill Miranda and her husband Patrick of Grafton, and Andrea Deyette of...

Mary T. DeMalia

Mary T. DeMalia

April 29, 2021

Mary T. DeMalia, 62 of Worcester formerly of Shrewsbury passed away with loved ones gathered at her bedside, Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a valiant 19-year battle with Cancer. 

Mary was born in Worcester, raised in Shrewsbury the daughter of William A DeMalia and Teresa S. (Sabatalo) DeMalia.  She graduated from Shrewsbury High School and began a longtime career...

Antoinette "Toni" Maguire

Antoinette "Toni" Maguire

April 29, 2021

Antoinette “Toni” (Balestracci) Maguire 97, formerly of 5 Barbara Street, Millbury and Peter Weare Road, Cape Neddick, Maine, passed away on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 while at the Care One Facility in Millbury.

Toni was born in Worcester, daughter of Luigi J. Balestracci and Lucrezia (Porcelli) Balestracci who were originally from Italy. She was educated in the Worcester school system...

"Archie" Santomenno

"Archie" Santomenno

April 29, 2021

Robert “Archie” Santomenno, 89, of Worcester, passed away at home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  His loving wife, Shirley A. (Grosse) Santomenno, predeceased him in August 2002.

Archie was born in Worcester, son of the late Frank and Anna (Manning) Santomenno and lived here all his life.  Following high school, Archie served his nation proudly in the United States Army...

June (Hansen) Solomon

June (Hansen) Solomon

April 29, 2021

June A. (Hansen) Solomon, 80 of Worcester formerly a longtime Auburn resident passed away peacefully Thursday, April 29, 2021.  

June was born in Auburn, June 14, 1940. She was one of ten children of Eno and Stella (Faford) Hansen.  Raised in Auburn, she graduated from Auburn High School and began her life as a wife and mother, living many...

Albert J. DiNinno

Albert J. DiNinno

April 28, 2021

Albert J. DiNinno, 52, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, with his mother and sister at his bedside.  Al fought a long hard battle with his diabetes with a “can do attitude” and “strong will”, for many years before finally succumbing.

Al is survived by his mother, Monica U. (Senckowski) DiNinno of Honolulu, HI; his sister, Marie...

Paul Cappabianca

Paul Cappabianca

April 27, 2021

Paul Cappabianca, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a brief battle with cancer.

Paul was born in Worcester, one of nine children to the late Joseph J. and Julia (Lanotte) Cappabianca, Sr.  He was a graduate of North High School and has lived in...

Robert "Bob" Scalzo

Robert "Bob" Scalzo

April 27, 2021

Robert J.  “Bob” Scalzo, 69 a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with loved ones gather at his side, Tuesday, April 27,2021 after a brief and valiant battle with stomach cancer. 

Born and raised in Worcester in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester, the son of Peter F. and Carole A. (Rovezzi) Scalzo.  He graduated from North High School and...

Joseph T. Albrizio

Joseph T. Albrizio

April 25, 2021

Joseph T. Albrizio, 91, of Webster, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. 

Joe is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty-eight years, Michaelyn L. (Scheve) Albrizio; two daughters, Diane M. Grenier and her husband Christopher of St. Cloud, FL, and Donna J. Albrizio of Tampa, FL; two...

Alexander "Alex" Torres

Alexander "Alex" Torres

April 23, 2021

Alexander "Alex" Torres, 33 of Auburn passed away with loved ones at his side, Friday, April 23, 2021 after a battle with COVID-19.

Alex was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Clara Aviles and the late Luis Torres. He attended Burncoat High School, married the "Love of his Life" Rosa E. Nieves on October 7, 2011. Together they...

Alfred J Bianchi

Alfred J Bianchi

April 21, 2021

Alfred J. Bianchi 102, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Wednesday April 21, 2021 at the Homestead Hall of Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Alfred was the son of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Dowd) Bianchi. Alfred worked in the family business, running the former Italia Macaroni Company on Norfolk St.  He was a graduate of Commerce High School, and a...

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