Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James G. Spadea
Apr 28, 2024
James G. Spadea, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at UMass Medical Center.
James was born in Worcester, a son of the late Gregorio and Alice (Santora) Spadea. He worked as a finisher for the former Standard Foundry for 28 years before he retired. After retirement, James worked part-time at McDonald’s in Leicester.
James is survived by...
John I Torbay
Apr 28, 2024
John Issa Torbay “Hanna” of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age 71, at home surrounded by loving family and friends.
Born in Kfarhazir, Lebanon, John was the son of Issa Tarabay and Rahme Daher.
He is survived by his wife Sonia Aoude of Shrewsbury and his five children, Issa and his wife Joseline Josef of Shrewsbury,...
Mario N. Ritacco
Apr 26, 2024
Mario N. Ritacco, 68, of Sutton, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Mario is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Congetta “Connie” Ritacco; a son Giuseppe “Joe” Ritacco of Boston; two daughters, Antonella Montiverdi and her husband Ryan of Sutton and Adriana Brigham and her husband Cameron of Worcester; two grandchildren, Analisa Montiverdi and...
Vera (Caputo) Wrenn
Apr 25, 2024
Vera J. (Caputo) Wrenn, 80, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her immediate family.
Vera was born January 5, 1944, in Worcester, the oldest child of James J. and Helen A. (Ugone) Caputo. She grew up surrounded by her large Italian family. Vera graduated from North High School...
Scott O'Donnell
Apr 10, 2024
Scott O’Donnell, 54, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024.
Sadly, in addition to his parents, Harold and Carol (Creamer) O’Donnell, Scott was predeceased by his brother, Keith and Uncle, Paul.
Scott is survived by his beloved brothers, Harold O'Donnell of Worcester and Michael Wilson and his wife Heather of Charlton; his dear stepsisters; his caring nieces Jamie and Sarah...
Judith Stolberg
Apr 24, 2024
Judith I Stolberg, 78, of Bradenton, Fl, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 24th in Lakewood Medical Center in Florida.
Judy leaves behind her Mother; Eleanore Mallett, her daughters; Marie Shepherd and husband James, Jean Baril and husband Michael, her step-children; Ina Reiss, Stephen, Andrew and Nicole Stolberg and their families, her grandchildren, Sarah Marks, Samantha Pong, Alex...
Richard M. Gamache
Apr 23, 2024
Richard M. Gamache, 89, passed away surrounded by his family at the Life Care Center of Auburn on April 23, 2024
He was born in Worcester, MA. on May 23, 1934. The son of the late Maurice and Rita (Richards) Gamache.
He is survived by his son Richard and his wife Laura. His daughter Monique and her husband Mark. His former wife,...
Chris Ann (Lenis) Groccia
Apr 23, 2024
Chris Ann (Lenis) Groccia, 76, of Shrewsbury formerly of Millbury, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by the family she loved.
Chris was born in Bristol, CT, the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Poulos) Lenis. Chris met her husband Ralph, serving him at their local family-owned restaurant, Bright Star Dairy Bar in Worcester. They fell in love and married in...
Wilfred "Bud" Kirkman
Apr 22, 2024
Wilfred A. “Bud” Kirkman, 86, a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved Monday, April 22, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Bud was born in Lawrence, the oldest of six children of Wilfred A. Kirkman, Sr and Valerie (Bruzzo) Kirkman. He graduated from Methuen High School and then served four years in the United...
Edward W. Lee
Apr 19, 2024
Edward W. Lee, 74, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Sterling Village surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was born on July 29, 1949 in Worcester, a son of the late May (Booth) Marengo. He enlisted in the United States Marines where he served his country in Vietnam, proudly before being honorably discharged. Edward graduated from...
Henry Plaud
Apr 19, 2024
Henry Plaud, 84, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, April 19th 2024. Henry is welcomed into heaven into the arms of “the Love of his life” for 62 years, Barbara A. (Perry) Plaud who passed away June 28th of 2023.
Henry was born in Hyannis, Ma, the son of Emile and Mary (McDonough) Plaud. Raised...
George Marusak
Apr 18, 2024
George Marusak, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Whitney Place Assisted Living.
Born on June 4, 1931, in Beaver Meadows, PA., he was a son of the late John and Mary (Leshko) Marusak. He lived in Worcester most of his life and graduated from Leo’s Beauty Academy. George worked as a hairdresser for 43...
Irene P. Eucker
Apr 16, 2024
Irene P. (Celularo) Eucker, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 16th, 2024 at home after a long battle with cancer.
Irene’s husband of 60 years, Howard W. Eucker passed away on December 10, 2012. She is survived by her loving son, Mark W. Eucker and his wife, Constance of Woodstock, CT; a son-in-law, Gary Keefe of...
Cecile (Moquin) Cortis
Apr 16, 2024
Cecile A. (Moquin) Cortis, 98 of Worcester, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Holy Trinity Nursing Center.
Cecile was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Albert and Albina (Duhamel) Moquin. She attended Worcester schools and has lived here all her life.
Cecile’s husband of 58 years, Carleton E. Cortis passed...
Nicholas "Nick" Khouri
Apr 15, 2024
Nicholas “Nick” E. Khouri, 73, of Worcester passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Nicholas was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the son of Elias and Rahile (Ayoub) Khouri, the fourth of five siblings. Raised in Beirut, Nicholas immigrated to the United States in 1977 as a student. He attended the Worcester Polytechnical Institute, graduating with his degree in...
James Z. Coutsonikas, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
James Z. Coutsonikas Jr., 69, peacefully passed on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born and raised in Worcester, MA, then moved to the outskirts of Albany, NY.
His family was important to him and he was always the happiest when he was with family. He loved the holidays and had a heart of gold,...
Joseph John Daboul
Apr 12, 2024
Joseph John Daboul, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after a brief illness.
Joe is survived by a daughter, Eleanor M. Smith and her husband Michael J. Smith, Jr.; two sons Joseph M. Daboul and his partner Susan Hester, and Michael T. Daboul; a grandson Michael J. Smith III...
Michaelyn L. Albrizio
Apr 11, 2024
Michaelyn “Mickey” L. (Scheve) Albrizio, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, while surrounded by loving family at Whitney Place in Northborough. She is reunited with her husband of sixty-seven years, Joseph T. Albrizio, who died in 2021.
Mickey is survived by her two daughters, Diane M. Grenier and her husband Christopher, and Donna J. Albrizio; two grandchildren, Gina Marie...
Ryan Christopher Salmon
Apr 10, 2024
Ryan Christopher Salmon, 43, of Millbury, passed away suddenly due to heart issues, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born in Worcester on January 28, 1981, to Thomas J. and Maureen (Horgan) Salmon. Raised in Worcester, Ryan attended Holy Name High School and was a graduate of the class of 1999. After graduating high school Ryan went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree...
Mary V. (Smith) James
Apr 9, 2024
Sister Mary Elizabeth James passed on April 9, 2024, at the age of 84. She was the second child of Adolf Smith and Mary Ella Dawson. Her adopted parents, Harry and Lillian Frye; two brothers, Matthew Smith and James Thomas Smith of whom all proceeded her in death.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law’s Ms. Leslie Clark and Mrs. Joan Mercer,...
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