Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Shawn M. Shays
June 6, 2021
Shawn M. Shays, 30 of Worcester passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021, with his family beside him.
Shawn was born on May 4, 1991, in Gardner, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Shays, III. He was a graduate of North High School.
He is survived by his daughter, Neyalei...
James R. Generelli, Jr.
June 4, 2021
James R. Generelli, Jr., 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021, at UMass Medical Center.
James was born in Worcester, a son of the late James R. and Minnie (Giordano) Generelli, Sr., where he graduated from Worcester Vocational High School and has lived here all his life. James was the owner and operator of Main &...
Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
June 4, 2021
Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, after injuries sustained while heroically trying to save a young boy from drowning in Green Hill Pond. Manny was 38 years old.
Manny was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic on February 23, 1983. He came to Worcester as a young boy and graduated from...
Geraldine M. Pisarczyk
June 4, 2021
Geraldine M. (Laraia) Pisarczyk, 81, of Brookfield, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
Geraldine is survived by her husband, Stephen J. Pisarczyk, Jr.; a daughter, Cynthia (Bolduc) Worthington and her husband Barry E. Worthington of Brookfield; a son, John Pisarczyk of Brookfield; two granddaughters, Tiffany Laraia Flynn and Justine Laraia...
Colleen M. Stowell
June 2, 2021
Colleen M. (Rafferty) Stowell, 53, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her sister’s home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
Colleen is survived by her loving family including, a daughter, Tiffany Antonucci and her husband Jonathan of Raynham, and their children, Hadley and Reagan Antonucci and a soon to be born grandson, who lovingly...
Rose Quercio
June 2, 2021
Rose (Morano) Quercio, 89 of Hyannis, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Rose was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Mascia) Morano. She graduated from Commerce High School and later attended Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State College. Rose was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury until moving to...
Joe N. Blakney, Sr.
June 1, 2021
Joe Nathan Blakney, Sr., 89 of Worcester, MA died at home on Monday, June 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was born on November 3, 1931, in Samantha, Alabama to the late Posey and Myrtie Prewitt Blakney. Joe received his education at Holly Spring High School in Samantha, Alabama, later continuing his education at Northport Country Training...
Paul E Truscott
June 1, 2021
Paul E. Truscott, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by loving family.
Paul is survived by his son, Greg Truscott, with whom he lived; a brother, Norman Truscott of Bristol, Rhode Island; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Paul was born in Northbridge, son of the late,...
Patricia (Sacco) Renzoni
May 31, 2021
Patricia J. (Sacco) Renzoni, 77 of Berlin, MA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Southgate at Shrewsbury surrounded by her devoted family.
She leaves behind her husband of fifty-six years, Ray A. Renzoni; her two daughters and their husbands; Robin Renzoni-Sweetapple and David Sweetapple of Brattleboro, VT; Karen Galligan and James Galligan of Medway, MA; a brother, Michael...
Roger R Siematkowski
May 29, 2021
Roger R Siematkowski 73 of Worcester, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, and friend died peacefully at home on Saturday May 29, 2021. Born in Worcester, Roger was the son of the late George and Rose (Wozny) Siematkowski. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in 1964 and a faithful member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Roger was...
Kathryn (Hawthorne) Maynard
May 27, 2021
Kathryn F. (Hawthorne) Maynard, 75 of Rutland, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a valiant battle with several medical issues.
Kathyrn was born in Fitchburg, one of four children of Andrew J and Rita R. (Kittridge) Hawthorne. Raised in Lunenburg, she attended Lunenburg High School. Kathryn then began her life in healthcare, most recently...
Anthony F. DiLeo
May 26, 2021
Anthony F. DiLeo, 48, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26th 2021 surrounded by the ones he loved after a courageous battle with cancer.
Anthony was born in Worcester, one of six children of Janet E. (Lasses) DiLeo and the late Vincent P. DiLeo. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical School with a focus in electrical, then...
Dean J Cariglia
May 26, 2021
Dean J. Cariglia, 52, of Holden, a longtime notable Worcester Criminal Lawyer, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday May 26th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
Dean was born in Worcester, July 12, 1968, one of five Children of Martin J. Cariglia, Sr. and Lucy J. (Armenti) Cariglia. Raised in the Burncoat Street neighborhood of Worcester, Dean graduated from St John’s High...
Robert O. Warfield
May 25, 2021
Robert O. "Papa" Warfield, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly sixty-four years, Carol A. (Goyette) Warfield; their three daughters, Lynne Chrostowski and her husband Edmund of Worcester, Donna McFarland and her husband Sean of New York City, and...
Andrew W Brierley
May 25, 2021
Andrew W. Brierley, 64, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. While his family is devastated by his unexpected and sudden passing, they take comfort in the many joys he brought to them and others as a husband, father, friend, and neighbor.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as one of five children, Andrew...
Gloria D'Andrea
May 25, 2021
Gloria D’Andrea, 87 of Shrewsbury, formerly of 80 Locust Ave, passed away unexpectedly in her home Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Born in Worcester, Gloria was one of six children of Raffaele and Maria (Scardino) D’Andrea. Raised in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High school, class of 1952 where she was also a standout athlete. She has...
Rita C Mazeika
May 24, 2021
Rita C. (Walent) Mazeika, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Notre Dame du Lac. Her husband of fifty-six years, John J. Mazeika pre-deceased her in August 2010.
Rita is survived by her loving family including two daughters, Sandra M. Berquist and her husband Ronald of Sterling, and Cynthia P. DeCristofaro of Braintree; four sons,...
Gregory Rolón
May 24, 2021
Gregory Rolón, Sr., loving and beloved father, brother, grandfather, and a beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021. He was 64 years young and was surrounded by his adoring family at the time God called him home.
Gregory was born on December 19, 1956, in Manhattan, New York and was preceded in death by his father Gregorio...
Patsy J. Pecorelli
May 23, 2021
Patsy “Pat” Pecorelli, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Pat was born in Worcester, one of seven children to the late Natale and Caterina (Bodinizzo) Pecorelli and where he attended Sacred Heart Academy. He lived in Worcester most of his life until moving to...
John F. Wieslander
May 22, 2021
John F. Wieslander, 88, of Worcester, a retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with his daughter at his bedside.
John is survived by “his Joanie”, the love of his life, who he met one enchanted day at the PNI Club where she was waiting tables. They had their first “date” at the dance hall at...
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