Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Israel "Ike" Garcia

Israel "Ike" Garcia

September 25, 2020

Israel “Ike” Garcia, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Ike is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Mary M. (Semmann) Garcia; three children, Israel C. Garcia and his wife Jonelle of Bristow, VA, Benjamin D. Lane and his wife Lisa of Gorham, ME, and Catherine Lane of Bethel, ME; two...

Steven L. Clay

Steven L. Clay

September 24, 2020

 

Steven L. Clay,51, of Auburn and Worcester died unexpectedly Thursday September 24,2020. Clay is survived by his mother June (Goddard) Grammatic of Auburn, his father David L. Clay,His loving Children Brittany Clay, and Andrew and Thomas Clay. He also leaves his brother David Clay and his wife Tara of Leicester, and his sister Melanie Morin and her husband Scott...

Philip J. Abisamra

Philip J. Abisamra

September 23, 2020





 

Philip J. Abisamra, 80 of Beverly (formerly of Worcester and Framingham) passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a period of declining health and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Philip, born and raised in Worcester, was one of seven children of the late Emil and Lillian Abisamra.  He graduated from North...

Theresa A. Logan

Theresa A. Logan

September 21, 2020



Theresa A. (Micillo), 86 of Playa del Rey, California died peacefully at  home on September 21, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by her family.

She is predeceased by her husbands Thomas Logan and Matthew Mancini. Theresa was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Luigi and Anna (Amato) Micillo and lived here most of her life before moving...

Peter A Papagni

Peter A Papagni

September 19, 2020

Peter A. Papagni,  95, of Worcester,  passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by the family he loved after a brief period of declining health.

Peter was born in and raised in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Angelina (DiPilato) Papagni.   In 1946,  Peter married the “Love of his Life” and partner for over 61 years...

Sandra (Jacques) Pace

Sandra (Jacques) Pace

September 18, 2020

Sandy A. (Jacques) Pace, 62 of West Boylston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, September 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  

Sandy was born in Worcester and grew up in Quinsig Village, the daughter of the late John A. and Barbara A. (Rafferty) Jacques. She graduated from Holy Name High...

Christine Sbrogna

Christine Sbrogna

September 17, 2020

Christine (Russo) Sbrogna 94 of Worcester died Thursday September 17, 2020 at the Christopher House of Worcester.  Born, and lived in Worcester her entire life, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Natalie (Lapriore) Russo. Christine was pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years, Andrew (Chico) Sbrogna. 

Christine leaves two daughters, Judy Gedman and Patricia Bafaro, both...

Frank "Chick" Pavone

Frank "Chick" Pavone

September 17, 2020

Frank J. “Chick” Pavone, 92 a longtime resident of West Boylston passed away surrounded by the family he loves Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

Frank was one of five children of Antonio and Carmela (Cappucio) Pavone.  Born in Worcester he met the love of his life, Priscilla M. Casello, in grade school.  They were married Sept. 15, 1951, Soon after, he...

Lucille M. Lamoureux

Lucille M. Lamoureux

September 16, 2020

Lucille Mildred (Jerome) Lamoureux, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Lucille was born on July 2, 1953 in Burlington, Vermont, a daughter of the late George W. and Hilda Mae (Choiniere) Saltus.  She loved reading, crossword puzzles and being with her grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed by all.

Lucille...

Giannino "John" Luciani

Giannino "John" Luciani

September 15, 2020

Giannino A. “John” Luciani, 94 of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 with his devoted family by his side.

Giannino was born in Pescosansonesco, a province of Pescara Italy, the youngest of eight children of Nicola and Amalia (Laviano) Luciani.  He grew up in Italy and served in the Italian Army.  In 1948, Giannino married his love Maria N....

Marino "Marty" DeMango

Marino "Marty" DeMango

September 14, 2020

Marino “Marty” DeMango, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home with his family by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Marino was born on January 18, 1930 in Worcester, MA., a son of the late Giuseppe and Lucrezia (Capoccia) DeMango.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade where he studied...

Karen L. Sitkowski

Karen L. Sitkowski

September 14, 2020

Karen L. (Larson) Sitkowski, 49, of Bradenton, FL, (formerly of Worcester, MA), passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Karen is survived by her loving partner, Arlindo Oliveira; her daughter, Grace; her sister, Kristina Dobberpuhl of Hudson, MA, and her father, Stanley Larson, of Rochdale, MA.  She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Larson.

Karen was a gentle soul...

Andrew "Andy" Collaro, Jr.

Andrew "Andy" Collaro, Jr.

September 14, 2020

On Monday, September 14th Andrew Collaro, Jr.  a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly, reuniting in heaven with his parents Andrew Collaro Sr and Rose (DiPilato) Collaro, his wife Annette, brother Richard, brother in law, Robert Carelli and granddaughter Courtney Kalagher who passed away June 26th. Andrew was born in Worcester, growing up in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury...

Gail F. Raymond

Gail F. Raymond

September 13, 2020

On Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Gail F (Jarvis) Raymond peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 76.

Gail was born on April 20th, 1944 in Worcester, MA to Roland and Lucille (Comtois) Jarvis. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School in 1962. After graduation she went to work for Worcester...

Louis A. Iacovone, Jr.

Louis A. Iacovone, Jr.

September 13, 2020

Louis A. Iacovone, Jr., 79, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. 

Louie is survived by his loving wife, Linda J. (Bottomly) Iacovone; four daughters, Angela Hebert of Oxford, Debra Romero of Stafford Springs, CT, Dianne Choruzek and her husband Stanley of Worcester, and Jeanne Iacovone of Southbridge; three sons, Michael Iacovone...

Ebenezer Gibbons

Ebenezer Gibbons

September 13, 2020

Ebenezer R. Gibbons, 87 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.

Ebenezer was born in Mahaicony, Guyana, South America son of the late Eleazer and Hetty (Reece) Gibbons.  He worked as a carpenter and joiner Supervisor for many years at the Guyana Bauxite Company. Migrating to the USA in 1978, he worked at...

Beverly J Laliberte

Beverly J Laliberte

September 11, 2020

Beverly J. Laliberte 90 of Longs South Carolina formerly of Springfield Ma, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2020.  Born in Springfield Ma, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (McCarthy) Swenor.

Beverly affectionately known as Mom, Mema, and Grandma, was an avid animal lover and will be missed dearly by her loving family.  She leaves...

Ronald "Scotty" S Scott

Ronald "Scotty" S Scott

September 10, 2020

Ronald “Scotty” S. Scott, 68, of Worcester passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Thursday September 10, 2020. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ronald “Count” and Jacqueline (Holmes) Scott.

Scotty is survived by his beloved children, Wendy Bonin, Alex Scott, Andrew Slowaski, Vaughn Slowaski, Allison Darling, Benjamin Darling, Noah Darling and...

Catherine Njeri Gittao

Catherine Njeri Gittao

September 10, 2020



Catherine N. (Njeri) Gittao, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center.

Catherine was born in Nairobi, Kenya, a daughter of the late George Thairu Mutura and Susanah Wanjiru Kaheni.  She received her high school diploma and later went on to earn her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Catherine worked as a C.N.A for several years...

Thomas J. Quinn, Jr.

Thomas J. Quinn, Jr.

September 6, 2020

Thomas J. Quinn, Jr., 60, of Worcester, formerly of Long Island, New York, passed from life to life on Sunday September 6, 2020, where the arms of His Savior and thunderous applause awaited him. Tommy had placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ many years ago which rendered his death one that was swallowed up in victory. Tommy is...

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