Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Irene J. DiPadua
Nov 20, 2024
Irene J. (Caika) DiPadua, 97, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Her husband of 53 years, Leo F. DiPadua, died in 2012. Irene is survived by many nieces and nephews, including her caregivers Donna Laramee and her husband Kenneth of Leicester, Linda Aho of Holden, and Jane Faucher of Shrewsbury.
Irene was born in Worcester to the late,...
Daniel G. Maurice
Nov 18, 2024
Daniel Gerald Maurice, 65 a resident of Mendon and formerly Northborough passed away suddenly on November 17, 2024. He was born in Hudson, the son of the late Gerald and Muriel (Cummings) Maurice. He leaves his wife of 24 years Susan (Short), his beloved dog Snowball and a recently adopted cat Princess.
He also leaves his siblings Pamela Dietz her longtime...
Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert
Nov 17, 2024
WORCESTER - Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert, 80, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Betty Lou was born in Worcester, one of the three daughters of Edward M. and Mary A. (Sacco) Dorsey. She grew up in West Boylston, and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in early childhood education from Worcester State University. Betty Lou...
Maria (Pimentel) Cazares
Nov 17, 2024
Maria (Pimentel) Cazares, 62 of Shrewsbury, formerly of California and Mexico passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Maria was born December 18, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico one of seven children of Jose and Angelina (Valencia) Pimentel. Educated, and raised in Mexico, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1978. She then married Jose D. Cazares, in 1979. They...
Francis A. Zecco, Sr.
Nov 18, 2024
Francis A. Zecco, Sr., 84, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, November 18, 2024.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty-two years, Geraldine A. (Starkus) Zecco; a son, Francis A. Zecco, Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn; a dear friend who was more like a daughter, Lucy Panagoulopoulos and her husband...
SFC Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (ret)
Nov 17, 2024
SFC, Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (Ret), 77, of Ocala Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th, 2024, in Florida after a series of health challenges. Jeffrey served in the Mass Army National Guard, 1st bn 181st infantry many years before retiring. Funeral services and cremation were held in Florida. Visit www.mercadantefuneral.com to leave a message.
Patricia M. Richards
Nov 17, 2024
Patricia M. (Bucciaglia) Richards, 93, formerly of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Eugene “Gene” J. Richards, predeceased her in December 2016.
Patricia is survived by five nieces and nephews, Kelly Lanier, Lori Caravalho, Susan Gravel, Theresa Pike, and Paul Capuano; many grand...
John "Jack" Marino, Sr.
Nov 17, 2024
John D. “Jack” Marino, Sr, 86, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th 2024, after a brief illness.
Jack was born in Worcester, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Cabot) Marino. He graduated from Commerce High and earned his associates degree from New England School of Accounting. Jack then began his career with the David Clark Company as information systems manager...
John "Jack" A. Barrell
Nov 16, 2024
John “Jack” Barrell 93 of 16 Perry Rd, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Christopher House of Worcester.
Jack was born on January 21, 1931, the third child of Amos and Mary Barrell, and lived most of his life on Coburn Ave in Worcester. Jack is predeceased by His mother and father and his brothers Howard of Spencer and...
Rita A. Phifield
Nov 16, 2024
Rita A. (McCarthy) Phifield, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Warren V. Phifield. Sadly, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne J. Ablondi, who died in 2019.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Sharon R. Cardoza of Ocala, FL and Traci M....
Tiffany Starr Mero
Nov 15, 2024
Tiffany Starr Mero, 28, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following complications with heart disease.
Tiffany is survived by her parents, Mark J. and Susan M. (Whittemore) Mero of Shrewsbury; her fiancé, Zachary Kelly; three brothers, Anthony Mero, Zachary Mero, and Daniel Whittemore, all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Renee Mero of Marlborough, and...
Francesco "Frank" "Lib" P. Dell'Ovo
Nov 14, 2024
Francesco “Frank” or “Lib” Dell’Ovo, 73, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Annette A. (Flaminio) Dell’Ovo; a daughter, Kristina M. LaPan and her husband Joshua; two sons, Daniel V. Dell’Ovo and his wife Brooke, and Anthony F. Dell’Ovo...
Estelle L. Richard
Nov 13, 2024
Estelle L. (Poulin) McCausland Richard, age 94, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond H. McCausland Jr, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage until his passing in 1986, and her second husband, Joseph Hector Richard, who passed in 2000 after seven years of marriage.
Estelle is survived by...
Dorothy Ann Bisceglia
Nov 12, 2024
Dorothy Ann (Cursi) Bisceglia, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side.
We were blessed to all have just celebrated her 96th birthday on October 15th.
Dorothy was born in Worcester to the late, Nazzareno and Rita (Basillissa) Cursi. She went to Worcester Girl’s Trade School and worked at Telecron and...
Maurice Colonna
Nov 11, 2024
Maurice “Moe” Colonna, 93 of Worcester, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UMass Hospital.
Moe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Berardo and Carolina (Caprioli) Colonna. He worked a self-employed carpenter and contractor for several years until retiring in 1994. Moe served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Moe is...
John E. Settle, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
John Edward Settle, Jr., aged 79, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was born in Worcester on November 27, 1944, to the late John E. and Doris (Falcone) Settle. He was also predeceased by his beloved sister, Joanne M. (Settle) Tinsley.
John was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School, class of 1962....
Arcadio "Papo" Santana
Nov 10, 2024
Arcadio “Papo” Santana, aged 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 13, 1947, to the late, Valentine Santana and Justina Alicea. Arcadio worked as a forklift driver for Rand Whitney for 28 years before retiring.
Arcadio is survived by his beloved...
Donald P. Shea
Nov 9, 2024
Donald P. Shea, aged 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Worcester on April 6, 1941, to the late, John and Hazel Shea. Donald enjoyed watching his favorite New England sports teams, movies, playing cards, and spending time with family. He especially enjoyed making cakes with his granddaughter.
Sadly, in addition to his...
Julia A. Richardson
Nov 8, 2024
Julia A. Richardson, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Julia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Vincent R. and Ann (DiLiddo) Richardson, Sr. She graduated from Girls Trade School and later earned her certificate in cosmetology from Leo’s Hair School. Julia was the owner of Miss Julie’s...
Salvatore F. DePari
Nov 8, 2024
Salvatore Frank DePari, 97, of Sutton formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester surrounded by his loving family.
Sal was born in Worcester on June 2, 1927, the sixth of eight children of Italian immigrants, the late Frank and Anna C. (Recca) DePari. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade...
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