Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Danny Edward Jack

Danny Edward Jack

March 19, 2021

Danny Edward Jack, 72, of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2021 in Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Danny was born in New Mexico, son of the late Roy E. Jack and Doris (Jean) Gibson. Danny served his country proudly in the United States Army Security Agency during the Vietnam war and later earned his Business degree from Clark University....

Lelia E Campbell Amorelli

Lelia E Campbell Amorelli

March 18, 2021

Lelia E. (Faull) Campbell Amorelli, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

She is survived by her loving husband, who she met on a blind date in 1980, Frank J. Amorelli, Jr.; two sons, George Campbell and Holly of Auburn, and Adam Campbell and Dawn of Shrewsbury; two grandchildren, Ava and Jacob...

Delores "June" Perrone

Delores "June" Perrone

March 18, 2021

Delores J Perrone

We come to you with broken hearts to announce the passing of our beloved mother.  Delores “June” Perrone 85 passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side on Thursday March 18, 2021.  Born in Worcester on June 29, 1935, she was the third of four daughters born to James and Elizabeth (Zellmer)...

Beverly A Verdolino

Beverly A Verdolino

March 17, 2021

Beverly A. Verdolino, 72 of Shrewsbury formerly of Virginia and Worcester, passed away peacefully with family gathered at her side Wednesday March 17, 2021 after a valiant struggle with Cancer. 

Born in Worcester on September 2, 1948, one of two daughters of Modesto and Elvira “Vera” (Franchi) Verdolino.   She graduated from North High School and earned her bachelor’s degree...

John F. Montonari

John F. Montonari

March 16, 2021



John F. Montonari, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Giovanni and Mary (Patti) Montonari.  John served his country proudly in the United States Navy in the Korean War where he was the proud recipient of the National...

Gust George

Gust George

March 16, 2021

Gust George, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  His beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Alice V. (Athanas) George, predeceased him in 2000. 

Gust and Alice met in Chicago in 1959 at an Albanian/American Convention and it was true “love at first sight”, they married a year later....

Greyson Blake Rivera

Greyson Blake Rivera

March 15, 2021

Greyson Blake Rivera, Infant son of Edyberto “Eddie”  and Sarah Jeanette Rivera, Returned home to the Lord, Monday, March 15, 2021

Greyson unable to feel the warmth of his family, Greyson is survived by his parents, Edyberto and Sarah; his maternal grandmother, Melba Bocanegra of Virginia Beach; His paternal grandparents Alexis Santos of Worcester, Eduardo Rivera and his wife Sarah;...

Stan C Boule

Stan C Boule

March 15, 2021

Stan C. Boule 75 of Shrewsbury and Dennisport (Cape Cod) died on Monday, March 15, 2021 due to complications from the COVID virus. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Boule.  After graduating from Northbridge High School in 1965, Stan proudly served his country in Thailand after enlisting in the United States Air Force.  ...

Donald J. Cowden

Donald J. Cowden

March 14, 2021

Donald J. Cowden, 69, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence with his daughters by his side.

Donny was born in Worcester, a son of the late Clarence and Jane (Funderburk) Cowden and lived here most of his life where he graduated from North High School, Class of 1970.  He worked as...

Richard "Dick" Buyniski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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