Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Maureen E. Legay

Maureen E. Legay

April 10, 2021

Maureen E. (Shea) Legay, 83 of Worcester, passed after a period of declining health at St. Mary’s Health Care Center.

Maureen was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Irish Immigrants Dennis and Elizabeth (Lynch) Shea.  She worked as a medical secretary in the cardiology and nuclear medicine departments for St. Vincent’s Hospital for 51 years, a...

Stephen E. Milosh

Stephen E. Milosh

April 8, 2021

Stephen E. Milosh, 62, of Charlton, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family in the comfort of his home.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Cherie A. (Cote) Milosh; two daughters, Gina M. Horan and her husband Daniel of Grafton, and Lisa C. Milosh of Charlton; a grandson, Owen Horan of...

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

April 8, 2021

Concetta T. (Panebianco) Mandella Noponen, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.  Her husband, Henry Noponen, predeceased her in 2008; and her first husband of forty-two years, George Mandella, predeceased her in 1986.

Concetta is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Mandella) Jackson and her husband Freddie of Ware; twelve grandchildren; nineteen...

David A. Ward

David A. Ward

April 8, 2021

David A. Ward, 66, of Barre, co-owner of The Jenkins Inn, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

David is survived by his husband and business partner, Joseph F. Perrin; four brothers, Raymond L. Ward, Jr. of Narragansett, Jeffrey R. Ward of Northborough, Kenneth J. Ward of Thailand, and Mark...

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

April 7, 2021

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara, a son of Totoquelleh, Bopolu District, Gbarpolu County, Liberia was born on March 12, 1950, onto the union of Beyan Dartuwai Kamara and Moloweh Kanneh Kamara.   That birthdate can be marked as a great day because a true son of the soil was born!  As it is for everyone, once you are born, you must die and...

Earl Lee Brown

Earl Lee Brown

April 7, 2021

Earl Lee Brown, 76, of Worcester, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Earl was born March 14, 1945 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to the late Isaac (Ike) and Addie (Morrison) Brown.  Earl graduated from R.B. Hudson High School in Selma, Alabama.  Earl was the rock for his...

Richard L Bellenoit

Richard L Bellenoit

April 7, 2021



Richard L. Bellenoit, formerly of Hilton Ave, Worcester, passed away peacefully April 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving children.  He was 89 years old.  Richard was predeceased by his devoted wife of 62 years, Noella A. (Lemay) Bellenoit.  He was the son of Oscar and M. Albina (Cote) Bellenoit and brother to the late Raymond Bellenoit and Lucille Schendel....

Karin Bartrum

Karin Bartrum

April 6, 2021

On April 6th, 2021 Karin (Donaghy) Bartrum passed away at the age of 51 in her home in Gardner. Karin Bartrum was born to Rita and Richard Donaghy on March 30th, 1970 in Shirley and grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated with the class of 88' of Nashoba Valley High School and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at...

Daniel P. Dagostino

Daniel P. Dagostino

April 4, 2021



Daniel P. Dagostino, 95 of West Warwick, RI., formerly of Hamilton Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his devoted family.

Daniel was born in Worcester, a son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Catarina “Catherine” (Cataldo) Dagostino.  He attended Commerce High School and right before graduating he was drafted...

Louis P Naple, Jr.

Louis P Naple, Jr.

April 4, 2021

Louis “Louie” P. Naple,  Jr. 74, of Worcester, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 to guard the gates of Heaven. He courageously battled cancer, until the very end, when he passed with his loving wife and sister by his side.

He leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Patricia A. Naple, with whom he shared his life for 38...

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

April 3, 2021

Ozzy (Paul) T. Osborn, 78, of Worcester, Mass. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Denise (Favreau) Osborn; his children, Steven and his wife Kathy of West Boylston, David of Leicester, Kevin and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, and Jodi of Worcester.  His grandchildren, Erin, JJ,...

Anthony L Ferigno

Anthony L Ferigno

April 3, 2021

Anthony L. Ferigno, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a period of declining health.   

Anthony was born in Milford, the son of Frank and Josephine (LaPreste) Ferigno.  He attended Milford Schools, leaving early to join the U.S. Navy during World War II serving his country proudly aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Otterstetter.   Upon discharge...

Delfina Bermudez

Delfina Bermudez

April 3, 2021

Delfina Bermudez, 92, of Worcester, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.

Delfina is survived by her loving family, including, Juan J. Velez and his wife Stephanie of Millbury; four daughters, Blanca Haydee of Bayamon, PR; Ada N. Fulgham and her husband David of Worcester; Iris R. Arnal...

Luis A Fernandez

Luis A Fernandez

April 2, 2021

Luis A. Fernandez 88 of Worcester died peacefully on Friday April 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Born in the Dominican Republic, Luis has been a resident of Worcester for many years where he and his late wife Anna raised their family and watched them grow and have families of their own.  Luis was deeply loved by his family and...

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

April 1, 2021

On Holy Thursday, April 1st, 2021, Angels led Adrianna to heavens door.  Her Grammy and Papa, John, and Gilda Ritacco who both predeceased her were there to hold her hand. 

Adrianna’s 38-year journey began in Kodiak, Alaska.  In the summer of her second birthday, she and her mother Lynda Ritacco moved to Worcester.  They all lived in Lynda’s family...

Denise L Horan

Denise L Horan

April 1, 2021

Denise L. Horan, 57, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Denise is survived by her daughter, Tina Marie Horan of Dorchester; her mother, Janet R. (Platts) Horan  with whom she lived; a brother, William Horan, Jr.  of Worcester; a sister, Pamela A. Horan of Charlton; four grandchildren she cherished,...

Joseph F Carbonneau, Jr.

Joseph F Carbonneau, Jr.

March 31, 2021

Joseph F. Carbonneau, Jr. 91 of Worcester, a life-long Grafton Hill Business owner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 31, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on January 3, 1930,  the son of Joseph F. Carbonneau, Sr. and Anna (Poitras) Carbonneau, Joe was raised on Grafton Hill where he graduated from Commerce High and entered the family...

Gloria Goden

Gloria Goden

March 31, 2021

Gloria Goden, 76, a longtime Worcester resident, returned home to heaven on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by the family she loved.

Gloria was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, daughter of Cecilio Ocasio and Alejandrina Rodríguez. She later moved to New York City in 1968. Shortly after she met and married the "Love of her life" Carlos M. Goden Sr....

Beatrice A Connor

Beatrice A Connor

March 30, 2021

Beatrice A. Connor 95 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Notre Dame Healthcare in the arms of Mabel her patient care assistant.  Born in Burlington Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Theresa (Campanile) Miglionico. Bea’s husband Peter died in 1976.  

Beloved mother of three daughters, Theresa Yesket and her husband Anthony,...

Brenda L Colegrove

Brenda L Colegrove

March 29, 2021

Brenda L Colegrove, 55 of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021.  There are no services, The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.  

 

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