Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Michele A Perry

Michele A Perry

September 9, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Michele Perry, of Worcester Massachusetts. Michele passed away on September 9th, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones and passed peacefully.

Michele is survived by her mother Joan Perry of Worcester; her brother Matthew Ledoux, his wife Laurie Boyer-Ledoux of Mesa Arizona and their son Chance...

Bertha (Herelis) Salem

Bertha (Herelis) Salem

September 9, 2021

Bertha (Herelis) Salem, 97 of Coral Springs, Florida formerly of Auburn and Worcester, passed away with loved ones by her side Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Bertha was born July 28th, 1924, the daughter of Grecian immigrants  Steven and Mary (Karis) Herelis. Raised in Worcester, she lived and worked here and in Auburn before moving to Florida to be closer to...

William R. "Bill" St. Germain

William R. "Bill" St. Germain

September 9, 2021

William R. (Bill) St. Germain, 75, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. 

Bill was born in Worcester, a son of the late Eugene W....

Matteo J. Dell'Erba

Matteo J. Dell'Erba

September 8, 2021

Matteo J. Dell’Erba, 92 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Matteo was born in Worcester, a son of the late Carlo Antonio Dell’Erba and Lena Moscatiello.  He worked as a chef for many years throughout Worcester County, with his last job at The Kittansett Country Club in Marion, MA.  He...

Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri

Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri

September 7, 2021



Donna Marie Oliveri 64

Worcester — Donna Marie (Brouillette) Oliveri, 64 a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born on September 25, 1956, Donna passed away two weeks before her 65th birthday. She was one of two daughters of Edmund and Ruth E. (Ulevich) Brouillette. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from...

Brian C. Dorval

Brian C. Dorval

September 6, 2021

Brian C. Dorval, 71 of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 at home with his wife by his side.

Brian was born in Winchendon, MA, where he graduated from Murdock Jr. Sr. High School.  He was a son of the late Raymond and Lila (Colburn) Dorval.  Brian is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Cynthia...

Daniel V Patient

Daniel V Patient

September 6, 2021

Daniel V Patient 69 of Worcester died unexpectedly Monday September 6, 2021 at home.  Born in Worcester, Danny was a life-long resident of the city and the son of Roland and Dorothy (Granger) Patient.  He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School.  Danny worked in the family business for several years, Roland V Patient & Sons Plumbing and Heating,...

Brian K Thorin

Brian K Thorin

September 6, 2021

Brian K. Thorin, Sr. 57 of Worcester passed away with his loved ones by his side, September 6, 2021, at The Meadows in Leicester, Ma after a valiant and courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 3, 1964 to the late Lydia (Menard) Thorin & Robert Thorin Sr., he lived in the Worcester area his entire life raising his...

Cheryl A D'Andrea

Cheryl A D'Andrea

September 5, 2021

Cheryl A D’Andrea, 68 of Holden, previously Worcester, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, Sunday, September 5, 2021, joining her parents and brothers in heaven.    

Cheryl was born in Worcester, July 31, 1953, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Sweeney) D’Andrea.  She graduated from Marian High School, and Worcester Girls trade and obtained her license as an LPN.  ...

Irene (Jarmolowicz) Gleason

Irene (Jarmolowicz) Gleason

September 5, 2021

Irene Ann (Jarmolowicz) Gleason, 67 of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021, after a period of declining health.

Irene was born in Worcester, one of six children of Henry and Antoinette (Padavano) Jarmolowicz.  She graduated from North High School in 1971. Irene then enrolled in the nursing program at Worcester State College,...

Ellen (Flaherty) Alicandro

Ellen (Flaherty) Alicandro

September 4, 2021

Ellen C. (Flaherty) Alicandro, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, reuniting with the “Love of her Life” and husband of 67 years Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr.  who passed away July 7, 2020.   

Ellen is survived by, two daughters, Kathleen A. Alicandro of Worcester, and Rosemarie Nyman and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury; three...

Iggy Garcia

Iggy Garcia

September 4, 2021

The name Iggy Garcia conjures a smile from everyone; he embodied the traits of a “good person” with his loyalty, dignity, respect, morals, a good heart, and good character.  Iggy is simply synonymous with the definition of being a selfless individual.

 

Iggy Garcia, a proud Cuban American who loved and embraced his cultural heritage was a loving husband, father,...

George L. Saucier, Jr.

George L. Saucier, Jr.

September 4, 2021

George L. Saucier, Jr., 69, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 4th, 2021.

George was born in Worcester, the eldest of two sons of the late George Saucier, Sr. and Dorothy (Spillane) Saucier.

George is also preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Marie (Arpin) Saucier, who passed away six years ago...

Richard G. Seigh

Richard G. Seigh

September 4, 2021

Richard G. Seigh, 79 a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, September 4, 2021, after a period of declining health.  He rejoined in heaven with the love of his life, Patricia (Meringolo) Seigh, who passed away in 2004.

Richard is survived by his three daughters, Debra A Frost and her husband Jeffrey of Shrewsbury,...

Latanya Spencer Hall

Latanya Spencer Hall

September 2, 2021

Latanya (Spencer) Hall,  42, of Hiram, Georgia formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a long period of serious health challenges. 

Latanya Marie Spencer was born on December 19, 1978, to Louzan Edwards and Debra Spencer in Harlem NY.  She was a smart and inquisitive child who was always wanting to learn new things. She had...

Ronald Pellegrino

Ronald Pellegrino

August 31, 2021

Ronald J. Pellegrino, 47 of Worcester, passed away suddenly, Tuesday,  August 31st, 2021, after a long battle of chronic challenges of Cancer and Heart Disease.

Ronald was born and raised in Worcester. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School and began a life of repairing cars and working in the service industry tending bar before retiring due to his illness.

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Ralph "Duke" A Nuzzetti

Ralph "Duke" A Nuzzetti

August 31, 2021

Ralph “Duke” A. Nuzzetti, 94, a lifelong resident of the city died Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Christopher House in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Anthony and Camilla (D’Angelo) Nuzzetti.

Duke leaves his beloved wife of 73 years Jean M. (Maenzo), two sons Anthony and his wife Mary Jane, Steven and his wife Mary...

Norman W. Williams

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

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

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...

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