Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Faye (Walsh) Cozzolino
Nov 4, 2024
Faye A. (Walsh) Cozzolino, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, and Lake Worth, Florida passed away surrounded by the family she loved Monday, November 4th 2024.
Faye was born in Worcester, the daughter of Nelson and Alice (Price) Walsh. She graduated from Commerce High school class of 1952, met and married the “Love of her life” Louis J. Cozzolino, Jr. on...
Olimpia (Salerno) Williams
Nov 2, 2024
Olimpia M. Williams, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with the family she loved gathered at her bedside, Friday, November 1, 2024.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Naples Italy immigrants Joseph and Teresa (Martello) Salerno. Raised here, Olimpia attended from Commerce High School, lived her life between Worcester and Shrewsbury.
Olimpia is survived by three children,...
Elias "Eli" Dahrooge
Oct 31, 2024
Elias Abraham Dahrooge, 82, of Tilton NH, formerly of Worcester MA, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday October 31st, 2024, after a brief illness.
Eli was born in Worcester, the only son of Abraham “Danny” and Gladys (Gabis) Dahrooge. Raised in Worcester, he married the love of his life Joan T. Lapriore in 1961 and spent the next 63 years...
Ret. Worcester Police Sergeant Arthur J Smick
Oct 30, 2024
Retired Worcester Police Sgt, Arthur J. Smick, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly at home, Wednesday, October 30th 2024
Arthur was born in Worcester, his mother was the late, Mary B. Smick. He was raised in Worcester, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, and earned his associates degree in Criminal Justice from Quinsigamond Community College. Arthur first worked for the...
Barbara A. (Ure) McGlinchy
Oct 30, 2024
Barbara Anne (Ure) McGlinchy, 67, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Barbara was born November 3, 1956, in Somerville, MA, to the late William and M. Jeanne (Theriault) Ure. Barbara graduated from Westborough High School class of 1974 and later went on to own and operate a printing business...
Bernadetta "Bea" (Cancelmo) Socha
Oct 30, 2024
Bernadetta “Bea” (Cancelmo) Socha, 93, a longtime Millbury resident passed away at home, Wednesday, October 30th 2024, with loved ones gathered at her bedside.
Bea was born on October 9, 1931 in Worcester, MA, and was the oldest of five children of Joseph and Rose (Pirozzi) Cancelmo. Bea married the love of her life, Raymond J. Socha on April 27, 1957....
Gary F. Padavano
Oct 28, 2024
Gary F. Padavano, 62, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2024.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Lisa M. (Brunner) Padavano; his two children, Nicholas G. Padavano and his wife, Elizabeth of Worcester, and Amanda L. Padavano and her longtime partner, John Rivers; and his beloved grandchildren, Sophia, Cecilia, Nicholas, and Liana. He was preceded...
(Ret) Worc Police officer Michael A Portuondo
Oct 28, 2024
Retired Worcester Police Officer, Michael A. Portuondo, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family he loved Monday, October 28th, 2024, after a series of health challenges.
Born in New York City, Michael was the son of Miguel and Violet (Zapata) Portuondo. Raised and educated in New York, Mike joined the U.S. Marine Corps during...
Carmine Lonardo
Oct 26, 2024
Carmine Lonardo, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Carmine is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Esther (Piccarillo) Lonardo; two sons, Pasquale J. Lonardo and Andrew Lonardo, both of Worcester; a daughter, Patricia Ginisi and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Ashley A. Reynolds...
Edward L. Watson
Oct 25, 2024
Edward L. Watson, aged 79, of Shrewsbury, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.
Edward was born in Worcester on September 1, 1945, to the late, Joseph L. and Margaret (Doyle) Watson. He was a proud veteran and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he was a long-haul truck...
Lynne J. Johnson
Oct 25, 2024
Lynne J. (Brantley) Johnson, 71, of West Brookfield, passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, October 25, 2024.
Lynne was born August 18, 1953, in Pittsburg, CA to the late, Wayne and Lois (Johnson) Brantley. Lynne enlisted in the United States Army on October 21st, 1975, in Oakland, CA and immediately shipped to Ft Jackson, SC for Basic Training. She completed...
Linda Ricciardi- Gazal
Oct 25, 2024
Linda Ricciardi-Gazal, 70, of East Harwich and Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday, October 25th, 2024, on the Cape after a series of Health Challenges.
Linda was born in Worcester, one of six children of Francis “Frank” and Antoinette “Toni” (Rondinone) Ricciardi. Raised in Worcester, Linda graduated from North High School and later in life earned her Bachelor of...
Joan M Spellane
Oct 24, 2024
Joan “Joannie” Marie Spellane, of Harwich Port, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday October 24, 2024 after a battle with cancer. She was 70 years old.
Born fourth of 6 children to the late Philip and Patricia (Lane) Spellane, she was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School in Worcester class of 1972. Inspired by her...
Nabeel S. Esa
Oct 22, 2024
Nabeel S. Esa, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Nabeel is survived by his wife, Zenont Garabedian-Esa; their three sons, Bassam N. Esa and his wife Nada of Northborough, Fadi N. Esa of Worcester, and Art N. Esa and his wife Nikki of Shrewsbury; three brothers,...
Antonio Solitro
Oct 21, 2024
Antonio Solitro
March 17, 1943 – October 21, 2024
Antonio “Tony” Solitro, 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Karen A. (Barouk) Solitro; a daughter, Dina Rassias and her husband Timothy of Holden; three sons, Mathew Solitro and his wife Kelly of...
Constance "Connie" L. Sbrogna
Oct 19, 2024
Constance “Connie” L. (Uccello) Sbrogna, 99, formerly of Maury Lane in Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Her husband of sixty years, Joseph R. Sbrogna, predeceased her in April 2007. She is also reunited with her son, Samuel L. Sbrogna, who predeceased her in June 2009.
Connie is survived by a son,...
Ignatius J. Giangregorio
Oct 16, 2024
Ignatius J. "Snizzy" Giangregorio, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Jewish Health Care Center. He was 96 years old.
Born on May 2, 1928, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ignatius was the son of the late John D. Giangregorio and Mary A. (D’Elia) Giangregorio. He was a proud graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School. Ignatius served...
Kylie LaViolette
Oct 15, 2024
Kylie LaViolette, 22, of Brookfield, passed away after battling a brief illness on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Born April 11, 2002, in Worcester to the late, Paul and Donna (DeCell) LaViolette. Kylie had an infectious laugh, always had a witty comeback, adored being a mother and aunt, and was selfless, always putting others before herself.
Kylie is survived by her beloved son,...
Colin "Carl" Brown
Oct 14, 2024
Colin Brown, aged 81, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2024, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 17, 1943, in Saluda, South Carolina, son of the late James Brown and Doris (Rollins) Belt.
"Carl" as he was called by family and friends accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age. He was...
Kayne R. Shavies
Oct 13, 2024
Kayne R. Shavies, of Dudley, Massachusetts, passed away in his home on October 13, 2024, at the age of 23. He was born on August 26, 2001, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the beloved son of Sherrie Urena and Darrell Clark. Cherished sibling of Raenelle Vinton and Nyla Clark, Kayne also leaves behind his brothers, Kaheim Shavies and Shawn Shavies-Ducharme, and their...
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