Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Richard "Dick" Buyniski
March 14, 2021
Richard “Dick” Buyniski, 77, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a long illness at his home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born in Worcester and lived most of his life in central Massachusetts.
Dick is survived by his loving wife Diane (Buffone) Buyniski of Worcester, his daughter Christie and her...
Linda (DiReda) Sacco
March 13, 2021
Linda E. (DiReda) Sacco, 79 a life-long resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly, Saturday March 13, 2021 one day after celebrating her 79th birthday.
Born in Worcester, Linda was one of four children of Salvatore and Grazia (Ricchuiti) DiReda. Raised here, Linda married the love of her life Pasquale Sacco on October 20, 1962 in St. Margaret Mary Church....
Mary T Morrill
March 13, 2021
Mary T (Ricardi) Morrill, 93, of Morningdale, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday March 13, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Earl W. Morrill.
Mary was born in Worcester, daughter of Dino and Mary (Grilli) Ricardi who immigrated from Italy to the US in the early 1900’s.
Mary is survived by...
Sunny Patel
March 12, 2021
Sunny Ramanbhai Patel (Hitesh), 51, of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, at Milford Regional Hospital, from Covid-19 complications.
Sunny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Priti; their three daughters, Viha, Arya, and Tulsi Patel; his mother, Manjulaben Ramanbhai Patel of Delaware; two brothers, Bipin R. Patel husband of Dipti Patel and Minesh R. Patel...
Joseph W Chiapulis
March 8, 2021
Joseph W. Chiapulis 68 of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Monday March 8th, 2021 at home.
Joe was born in Worcester and attended St. Peter’s High School. After high school he traveled and spent a couple of years in Arizona. Joe worked for different machine shops in and around the city and also worked for Meagher & Co. and the Salvation...
Beverly (Pingeton) Carpino
March 8, 2021
Beverly R. (Pingeton) Carpino, 88 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away with the ones she loved gathered at her side, Monday, March 8, 2021.
Born in Worcester, Beverly was one of nine children of Augustus and Leda (Delgreco) Pingeton. Raised here, Beverly married the “Love of her Life” Anthony F. Carpino in May of 1954, in St Stephen’s...
Francis A Falvey
March 5, 2021
Francis A. “Tony” Falvey, 71 of East Brookfield formerly of Sturbridge passed away March 5, 2021 after a period of declining health. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Stephen A Lier
March 3, 2021
Stephen A. Lier 53 of Auburn died suddenly at UMass Hospital on Wednesday March 3, 2021. A longtime Auburn resident, he was a graduate of Wachusett High School class of ‘85. Stephen worked as a Machinist for Saint Gobain for over 30 years. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and family man that will be truly missed by all...
Blanche E. Mazur
March 3, 2021
Blanche Eleanor (Tyborowski) Mazur, 97, of Vero Beach, FL and Worcester, MA, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Her husband of sixty years, Joseph Thadeus Mazur, predeceased her.
Loving mother of two daughters, Blanche Necessary and husband Douglas of Vero Beach and Caroline Carregal wife of the late Alfred of Malden, MA. ...
Bernadette (Duquette) Lajoie
March 2, 2021
Bernadette L. (Duquette) Lajoie, 87 of Worcester, a wonderful wife and friend passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home with her devoted husband by her side, after a period of declining health.
Bernadette was born in Worcester, one of four children of Philorome and Rose Anna (Prunier) Duquette. Raised and educated here, she met, and in 1971, married the...
William P. Loder
March 1, 2021
William “Billy” Paul Loder of Worcester, Ma., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 01, 2021 at the age of 47 in Orlando, FL. He leaves behind his partner in life, Gwendolyn Blenkhorn; his son, Ryan Blenkhorn; a granddaughter, Ariel Blenkhorn; his mother-in-law, Debra Blenkhorn; his father, Jack Loder; his brother, John Loder, nieces & nephews and his beloved dog, Layla...
Deborah Ann Hunt
February 27, 2021
Deborah Ann “Debbie” Hunt, 65 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 27, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.
Debbie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Irene (Derosier) Woods. She graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. Debbie worked as a toll collector at Interchange 9 in Sturbridge...
J. Pauline Dagilis Savastano
February 27, 2021
Pauline (Poissant) Dagilis Savastano, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Christopher House of Worcester. Her husband, Philip Savastano, predeceased her in 1981.
Pauline is survived by her loving children, Jacqueline A. Woiciechowski of Rindge, NH; Dr. William F. Dagilis and his wife Denise of Dennis, and Paul M. Dagilis and his wife Jill of Worcester;...
Jeffrey C. Riordan
February 27, 2021
Jeffrey C. Riordan, 59 of Fire Island Pines, New York, and Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Jeffrey was born in Worcester, a son of the late John P. Riordan, Sr. and Katherine M. (Parodeau) Brosnan. He graduated from North High School with honors and went on to...
Concepcion Cruz
February 26, 2021
Concepcion (Acevedo) Cruz, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home with her beloved family by her side.
Concepcion (Conchita) was born on April 4, 1936 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Adelo Acevedo Valentin and Juanita Ortiz Montalvo. She came to Worcester as a young woman and Mother with...
Grace L. Wright
February 24, 2021
Grace L. Hardifer Wright, 92, of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center at Worcester with her loving family by her side. Her husband of 22 years Levi Wright passed away on December 18, 2011.
Grace was born on January 24, 1929 in Jamesburg, New Jersey and was preceded in death by...
Henry N. Depanian, Jr.
February 24, 2021
Henry N. “Hank” Depanian Jr., 65, of Worcester, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at home.
Hank is survived by his two brothers, David and his wife Sandra of Worcester, Michael, and his wife Linda of Paxton; two sisters, Claire Winer and her husband David of North Carolina and Debra McClellan of Washington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...
James Van Splunder
February 23, 2021
James Van Splunder, 98, originally of Holland, NY passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
James was the beloved husband for 71 years to the late Ruth (Lowe) Van Splunder; A devoted father to five; Sandra (Donald) Henry, Deborah (John) Dresser, Timothy (Amy) Van Splunder, Mary Jo (Richard) Grubenhoff and the late James R. (Maria) Van Splunder; grandfather to 10;...
Pearl G Largess Prunier
February 22, 2021
Pearl G. (Pescaro) Largess Prunier, 97, a life-long Shrewsbury resident, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Prunier, and her first husband, Kenneth C. Largess.
Pearl is survived by her devoted family, including her son Kenneth C. Largess and his wife Patricia, her daughter, Donna L. O’Connor...
Isabelo "Prieto" Bultron, Jr.
February 22, 2021
Isabelo “Prieto” Bultron, Jr., 78 of Worcester, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his bedside on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Prieto was born on November 28, 1942 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Isabelo and Epiphania (Torres) Bultron, Sr. He worked in maintenance for many years at Polar Beverages and...
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