Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Michael S Naple
April 21, 2021
Michael S. Naple, 49 of Worcester, passed away with loved ones at his side on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. He joins in heaven his father Louis P. Naple, Jr who passed away April 4th, mother and stepfather, Beverly and Phillip Sanderson, and brother Joseph Gillespie.
Born and raised in Worcester, Michael graduated from...
Vincent J Ricard
April 19, 2021
Vincent J. Ricard, 69, of Worcester a friend to many passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 after a long period of declining health.
Vinny was born and raised in Worcester the son of Alfred and Arlene (McGee) Ricard. He graduated from Commerce High school and has lived here all his life. Vinny over his career worked for the Johnson Steel...
Yolanda (Gallati) DiMonopoli
April 19, 2021
Yolanda N. (Gallati) DiMonopoli, 93, a life-long resident of Worcester and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 after a period of declining health.Yolanda born and raised in Worcester, one of ten children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Frances (Buffone) Gallati. She then met and married Leo F DiMonopoli in Our Lady of Mt Carmel...
Sandra Aktarian
April 19, 2021
Sandra K. Aktarian, 61 of North Oxford, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday April 19, 2021.
Sandy was born and raised in Worcester and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Viola Aktarian. She graduated from North High School, then continued to Nursing school. After Nursing school Sandy entered the Medical field as an LPN with Umass Memorial.
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Cyrus Francis Alexander
April 19, 2021
Cyrus Francis Alexander, also known as Alex, was born on the island of St. Lucia on July 29, 1941 and passed away on April 19, 2021 at 4:59am. He is preceded in death by his parents Poleon Alexander and Lucy Adele Alexander and one brother, Greenbert Alexander of St. Lucia.
Cyrus left St. Lucia in the early '60s when he...
Saundra M. Michaud
April 18, 2021
Saundra M. (Lashua) Michaud, 82, recently of Worcester, formerly, a near life-long resident of Ashburnham, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at UMass Hospital on Belmont Street. She is reunited with her daughter, Kim Austin, who predeceased her in 2015.
Saundra is survived by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Richard J. Michaud, Sr.; their devoted children, Richard “Rick”...
Salvatore J Gianfriddo
April 18, 2021
It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden loss of a great individual and community supporter, Salvatore “Sal” Gianfriddo, 70 of West Brookfield, on Sunday April 18, 2021 at home.
Sal was born on Christmas day in 1950, and raised in Worcester, the son of Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr and Louise C. (Russo) Gianfriddo. He graduated from Commerce High...
Emilio A Rosiello
April 18, 2021
Emilio Rosiello of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 18, 2021. Because of COVID restrictions at the time, a private burial was held under the direction of the Mercadante Funeral Home. On Saturday, July 31, at 11 AM there will be a public Memorial Service held at his grave in Mountain View Cemetery followed by...
Eva (Feraco) D'Acri
April 18, 2021
Eva J. (Feraco) D’Acri, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, April 18, 2021 one day after celebrating her 98th birthday.
Eva was born in Worcester, April 17th, 1923, one of 12 children of Italian Immigrants Frank and Mary (Sauro) Feraco. Raised and educated in Worcester, she attended Worcester Girls Trade with a focus on...
Virginia "Ginny" Comforti
April 16, 2021
Virginia “Ginny” Comforti 73 of Worcester, joins her parents Joseph and Virginia (Quitadamo) Monfreda in Paradise after succumbing to her illness after a courageous and hard-fought battle on Friday April 16, 2021 at UMass, surrounded by her loving family.
Ginny leaves her adoring and loving husband of 50 years, James Comforti, who kept her alive and fighting all these years. ...
Mathew R. DiStefano
April 16, 2021
Mathew R. “Matty” DiStefano, Sr., 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 16, 2021 with family at his side. He was also fondly known as Mr. D, Bob, and Uncle Bob.
Matty leaves his beloved wife of 29 years, Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Foisy) DiStefano; three sons and two daughters: Jerilyn F. Ward and her husband, Michael,...
Zachary David Covello
April 15, 2021
Zachary David Covello, 33, of Worcester, a gentle loving son, brother, uncle and nephew who had a huge heart and a hardworking young man, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Thursday, April 15th, 2021, joining in heaven his father David F. Covello, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Zachary was born in Worcester on July 12, 1987, the son of Saiyood (Luangyotha)...
Fred W Lahti, Jr.
April 14, 2021
Fred W. Lahti, Jr. 73, a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away with family by his side, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from COVID-19 complications.
Fred was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Fred W. Lahti, Sr, and Irene (Winski) Lahti. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, serving proudly aboard the US aircraft carrier...
Monique Rose Fisher
April 14, 2021
Monique Rose Fisher, 40, of Reading, PA, formerly of Worcester and Hyannis, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Monique is survived by three sons, Isaiah Luna and Ivonnet Romero of Worcester, Demetri Fisher and David Wallace, IV, both of Reading; two daughters, Octavia Wallace and Elsie Wallace, both of Reading; her husband, David Wallace,...
Dr. Marjorie (Sherriff) Rohde, PHD
April 14, 2021
Dr. Marjorie S Rhode Phd, 93 of Spencer, formerly of Franklin and New York City, passed away April 14, 2021 after a period of declining health.
Marjorie was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Lesliy M. and Lois (Wilde) Sherriff. Raised in New Jersey, Marjorie graduated from the Dwight School for Girls and earned her Bachelors, Masters and Phd...
Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird
April 12, 2021
Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird, 86, a dedicated mother, gram, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Monday April 12th, 2021 in her home. Natalie was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Pasquale and Angelina Ciuffredo. In 1952, Natalie married Francis R. “Franny” Bird and began a 58-year love affair...
Robert J. Zack
April 12, 2021
Our brother, Robert J. Zack, of Rochdale MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, he was 61 years old.
He was born in Worcester, MA son of the late, Alfred F. and Jane (Piasecki) Zack. He attended St Mary’s grammar school and Doherty Memorial High School. After graduating from Quinsigamond CC, he worked in marketing for...
Carolann R Dudas
April 11, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful young woman Carolann R Dudas, 21 years of age, on April 11, 2021 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She joins in heaven, her grandparents Louis Sr. and Carol Dudas, her father Dwaine Thames Sr., and brother Ryan Thames who predeceased her
Carolann was born in...
Rose Marie Maurier
April 10, 2021
Rose Marie Maurier, 67, of Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester, from complications of liver cancer.
Rose is survived by three sisters, Anita Maurier of Sutton, Lucille A. Maurier and Theresa I. Peters, both of Zephyrhills, FL; numerous cousins; nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald H....
Vernon "Gus" Chester, III
April 10, 2021
Retired Worcester District Court Officer, Vernon “Gus” Chester, III 58, of Barre formerly Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a valiant Battle with Cancer.
A larger than life, man with a strong will, huge heart, and exceptional smile, was born in Worcester, the oldest son of Vernon “Gus” Chester, Jr., and Patricia A. (Tarby) Chester. Raised in...
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