Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John Absi
Sep 25, 2024
John Absi, 72, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Central Falls, RI, to George and Theresa Absi, John was raised in Fitchburg, MA, where he attended Notre Dame High School. He later graduated from Lowell Technological Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering.
During college, John met Joann, who was...
Lucy (Armenti) Cariglia
Oct 2, 2024
Lucy J. (Armenti) Cariglia, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with the family she cherished gathered at her bedside. Lucy is reunited in heaven with her two sons, Perry Cariglia who passed in 1970 and Attorney Dean Cariglia who passed in 2021, and other family members.
Lucy was born in Worcester, one of 14 children of Giuseppe and Angelina (Bodinizzo) Armenti....
Jairo Buitrago
Oct 2, 2024
Jairo “Jerry” Buitrago, 72, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Christopher House, Worcester, MA.
Jerry leaves behind his devoted daughter, Andrea Erkoc and her husband, son-in-law, Ali Erkoc; his grandchildren, Ari and Ava Erkoc all of Webster; his brother, Javier Buitago, sister, Nydia Buitrago and their families of Bogota, Colombia; his...
Maureen (Rafferty) Linell
Oct 2, 2024
Maureen A. (Rafferty) Linell, 81, a beloved member of the Boylston community, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to Owen and Margaret (Sullivan) Rafferty, Maureen was raised in Worcester before marrying Kenneth E. Linell on November 11, 1967. Together, they moved to Boylston, where they raised their family and became active participants...
James F. Wilson
Sep 29, 2024
James F. Wilson, 76, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence after several years of battling pancreatic cancer. His wife and best friend of fifty-five years, Sharon R. (LaViolette) Wilson, predeceased him in December of 2022.
James was born in Worcester, son of the late, Richard A. and Doris K. (Wood) Wilson, and has...
Isabelle (Khoshabjian) Soghomonian
Sep 29, 2024
Isabelle (Khoshabjian) Soghomonian, 93, of Shrewsbury, formerly of West Boylston, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29th 2024, at UMass Memorial-Lake campus after a short illness. Isabelle is welcomed into heaven into the arms of her husband Malig and her son, Paul among other family members.
Isabelle was born in Chelsea, MA, the daughter of Mugerdich and Lucia (Perjian) Khoshabjian. Raised in...
Herbert J. Frankel
Sep 29, 2024
Herbert J. Frankel, 67 of Worcester, passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024 after a series of medical problems.
Herbert was born in Natick, grew up in Worcester, a son of the late Elihu R. and Barbara (Kemp) Frankel and was a graduate of Doherty High School. He later attended Quinsigamond Community College. Herbert worked as a delivery driver...
Pasqualina "Lena" (Cozzoli) DiTerlizzi
Sep 29, 2024
Pasqualina “Lena” (Cozzoli) DiTerlizzi, 94, of South Chatham, formerly of Villa Road in Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29th, 2024.
Lena was born in Shrewsbury, the daughter of Maurice and Paulina (DiLeo) Cozzoli. On May 5, 1951, at St Anne’s Church, Lena and George began their married life of faith, family, love, and devotion. They settled back in the neighborhood...
Stella (DiLiddo) Mastro
Sep 26, 2024
Stella E. (DiLiddo) Mastro, 105, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, September 26th 2024. Stella is reunited in heaven with her love and husband Nicholas Mastro who passed away in 2006, granddaughter Sherri Galligan who passed away in 2022, sisters, a brother and other family members.
Stella was born, June 11, 1919, in Boston’s North End,...
Joseph B Girardi
Sep 25, 2024
Joseph B. Girardi, 54, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, with the family he loved gathered at his bedside, after suffering a medical emergency. He joins in heaven his best friend and father, Biagio Girardi who passed away in 2018.
Joseph was born in Corigliano Calabro, provincia di Cosenza Italy, the son of Italian immigrants, Antoinetta “Maria” (Tempesta) Girardi...
Rodney C. Adams
Sep 23, 2024
Rodney C. Adams, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born in Worcester, son of Jacob B. and Muriel (Chester) Adams. Mr. Adams was a longtime broadcast engineer at Boston Channel 5 and had previously worked at radio stations in Worcester, MA and Pittsburgh, PA. He was a former Eagle Scout at Boy Scout Troop 19.
He...
Richard Ramond Donaghy
Sep 21, 2024
Richard “Dicky” Donaghy of Worcester, MA died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the age of 80.
He is survived by a sister, Marie Donaghy; his brothers Charles Donaghy and his wife Anna, Steven Donaghy; a brother-in law Richard Setaro. He is predeceased by a brother, James Donaghy, a brother-in-law Louis Bamikas; four sisters Margaret Setaro, Patricia Donaghy, Noreen Cormier...
Nancy (D'Andrea) Laplante
Sep 21, 2024
Nancy Ann (D’Andrea) Laplante passed away Saturday, September 21st, 2024, surrounded by the family she loved.
Nancy was born in Worcester, one of six children of Italian immigrants Rafaele and Maria (Scardino) D’Andrea. Raised in Worcester, Nancy married Roger V. Laplante. They settled in the Lakeview section of Worcester to raise their family with love, faith and devotion until Roger...
Carol Gigliotti
Sep 18, 2024
Carol Ann Gigliotti, 82, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Carol was born August 7, 1942, in Worcester to Frank and Caroline (DeCataldo) Gigliotti.
Carol owned and operated The Newton Manor Rest Home in Worcester for many years before retiring. She was an excellent cook who embraced her Italian heritage and could prepare delicious...
John W. Towns, III
Sep 18, 2024
John William Towns III, 24 of Rutland, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
John was born on September 21, 1999 in Worcester, MA. He grew up in Rutland and attended Wachusett Regional High School and later graduated from Penn Foster, Class of 2018.
John was an avid skateboarder...
Cebelis I Crespo
Sep 18, 2024
It is with extreme sadness that we announce that Cebelis I. Crespo, 34, of Rutland, passed away, Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, surrounded by the family she loved, after a brief illness.
Cebelis was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Juanita Franqui, raised in Newark. She moved to Worcester and entered Quinsigamond Community College, as a work study student in the...
David A. Bolduc
Sep 17, 2024
David A. Bolduc, 87, of Worcester, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the Knollwood Nursing Center.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph L. and Bernadette (Dejardins) Bolduc, and by his brother, Ralph Bolduc
He is survived by his brother Roy and his wife Mary Ann and their children, Elise and Claudine; and by his sister-in-law, Lorraine Bolduc and her...
William M. Piscillo
Sep 16, 2024
William M. Piscillo, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He is welcomed into heaven by his daughter, Karen Alicandro who passed in 1983, siblings, Anthony Piscillo, Grace Peterson, Mary Martocci and Albina Imbrogno and his companion of 44 years, Elsie R. Morris.
William was born in Worcester, a...
Audrey L. Carabba
Sep 14, 2024
Audrey L. Carabba, affectionately known as “Miss America” to many, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
Audrey was born on November 26, 1946, in Gardner, MA, to the late Albert Carabba and Rita (LaBonte) LaRoche. She is survived by her two children: Michael J. Farrow and his...
Yolanda J. (Masiello) Landry
Sep 14, 2024
Yolanda, 97, was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Larry. She was the best mom in the world, providing a warm and loving home, always giving support and care to her children Larry and Sue. She was always there to help and to listen.
Yolanda was loved by her 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, with another on...
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