Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Michael J Flaherty Jr

Michael J Flaherty Jr

April 17, 2020

Michael J. Flaherty Jr. 80 of Holden, formerly of Hyde Park Ma died Friday April 17, 2020 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Brookline Ma, he was the son of the late Michael and Bridget (Hernon) Flaherty. 

Michael was a graduate of Bentley College with a BS in Accounting.  Michael was a Corporate Field Agent for the IRS...

John P Coleman

John P Coleman

April 17, 2020

John P. Coleman, 54 of Oxford, MA was called home Friday, April 17, 2020 after a brief illness. 

John is survived by his wife of 26 years, Brenda (Rivers) Coleman, his two children, John Francis and Caliana Drew, both from Oxford, MA.

John is also survived by his granddaughter Cecilia Rose, his mother Aurelia “Deedey” (Simone), his sister Kim,...

Brian G Putnam

Brian G Putnam

April 17, 2020

Brian G. Putnam, 54, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Brian was born April 3, 1966, the son of Martin G. and Janet C. (Pellerin) Putnam.   Raised in Worcester, he graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School and worked as a mechanic for Standard Auto Parts in Worcester before becoming disabled. 

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Robert W. LaBaire

Robert W. LaBaire

April 16, 2020

Robert W. LaBaire, 83 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Northborough after contracting COVID-19.Bob was born in Worcester, one of six children to the late Wilfred and Eileen (Keenan) LaBaire. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, Class of 1955. Bob served his country during the Vietnam War...

Anesti Dine

Anesti Dine

April 16, 2020

Anesti Dine, 60 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the comforts of his home with his loving family by his side.

Anesti was born in Korca, Albania. He was a son of Lazi Dine and the late Jorgjia (Sumbulla) Dine. After graduating high school, he earned his bachelor’s degree in botany from the Institute of...

Haig Minasian

Haig Minasian

April 16, 2020

Haig Minasian, 95 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the comforts of his home with his loving family by his side. His wife of 47 years, Maxine (Belumeur) Minasian, predeceased him in 1996.

Haig was born in Worcester, one of three children to the late Hagop and Verkin (Simonian) Minasian. He was a graduate of...

Theresa A Johnson

Theresa A Johnson

April 14, 2020

Theresa A. (Maloney) Johnson, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at the High Pointe House-Hospice in Haverhill, after an illness.  Her loving husband, Clifford F. Johnson, pre-deceased her in 2004.

Theresa is survived by two sons, Clifford Johnson and his wife Deborah of Worcester, and Dana Johnson of Webster; two daughters, Cynthia Perry of Wells, Maine, and...

Naphie (Aboody) Samara

Naphie (Aboody) Samara

April 13, 2020

Naphie Samara passed away on Monday April 13, 2020, at the age of 96 years.Naphie started her life in the roaring 20s and has been a lifelong resident of Worcester, beloved by family, friends and relatives.  Naphie graduated from Grafton Street Elementary School and Commerce High.  During her Commerce schooling, Naphie left her education to help support the family that...

Margaret M Arena

Margaret M Arena

April 13, 2020

Margaret (Palumbo) “Peg” Arena, 92, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Beaumont Nursing Home in Westborough, Massachusetts, after a period of declining health.  She was married for73 years to Alfred Arena, who passed away on February 29,2020. 

Peg was the daughter of Giustina (Setta) and Vincenzo Palumbo.  She grew up in the Shrewsbury...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Loconto

Jeremiah "Jerry" Loconto

April 13, 2020

Jeremiah “Jerry” Loconto, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Jewish Healthcare Center from complications of contracting the Corona Virus/COVID-19.Jerry is survived by his dedicated and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nephews and great nieces. Jerry was predeceased by four brothers, Peter (Perry Conte) Loconto, Alfred and Andrew Loconto, and Anthony Loconto and...

Frances (Campanale) Trotto

Frances (Campanale) Trotto

April 13, 2020

Frances D. (Campanale) Trotto entered heavens gates on April 13, 2020 at the age of 92. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Saverio “Sam” F. Trotto. Frances was deeply loved and her memory will be cherished forever by her devoted family, daughters; Maureen Trotto, Marie-Annette Amato and her husband Gene Amato, Paula Murgo and her husband Dominic Murgo...

Siranoosh "Dottie" Surabian

Siranoosh "Dottie" Surabian

April 11, 2020

Look out heaven, Hell on Wheels just burst through the door! S. Dorothy “Dottie” Surabian who was affectionately called Nooshy was reunited with her family on her 96th birthday, Holy Saturday, April 11th, 2020.

Dorothy was born Siranoosh Surabian in Worcester, one of three daughters of Karekin and Zaroohi (Balian) Surabian. Raised on Northboro Street, she graduated from Worcester Girls...

Barbara A Carraher

Barbara A Carraher

April 11, 2020

Barbara began her last journey on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice after a brief illness with her spouse Eleanor Palumbo, with whom she would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on April 15th by her side.

Barbara was a graduate of Worcester State College, earning her bachelor’s education degree.  She then went on to study and...

Maria (Pulcini) Carnevale

Maria (Pulcini) Carnevale

April 11, 2020

Maria Carnevale, joined her husband Luigi on April 11, 2020

Lucy C Graziano

Lucy C Graziano

April 10, 2020

Lucy Graziano, A wonderful women and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10th, 2020. She was 93 years of age.

Born on January 11th, 1927, the daughter of Domenico and Marzia (Mascolo) Graziani; Raised and educated in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1946.  Becoming challenged with sight loss at an early age, Lucy lived her life...

Isaira M. Garcia

Isaira M. Garcia

April 10, 2020

Isaira M. (Gomez) Garcia, 98, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Webster Manor.

Isaira was born in Matanzas, Cuba, a daughter of the late Mario Gomez and Maria De La Fuente. Raised and educated in Cuba, Isaira immigrated to the United States in 1970. She...

Theresa (Consolo) Wickman

Theresa (Consolo) Wickman

April 10, 2020

Theresa A. (Consolo) Wickman, 95, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10th, 2020.

Born on November 30, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Ferraro) Consolo.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Theresa graduated from Commerce High School, worked many years for the Peoples Bank as a teller and later in the Insurance Department before retiring.  

Theresa’s husband Emerson...

Patricia M. Henry

Patricia M. Henry

April 10, 2020

Patricia M. (Quill) Henry, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.Patricia was born on May 24, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Brown) Quill. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School. Patricia worked as a cashier for the famous “SPAG’S,’...

Philip Carl Fisher

Philip Carl Fisher

April 9, 2020

Philip C. Fisher, 67 of Fitchburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 of complications from congestive heart failure.Phil was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, a son of the late Arthur P. and Freda G. (Fobes) Fisher. He graduated from Pymatuning Valley High School in 1972. Phil earned an associate degree in business from Fisher College in Boston, MA. He...

Francis W Bisceglia

Francis W Bisceglia

April 8, 2020

Francis “Butch) W. Bisceglia, 79 of Westboro formerly of Worcester passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounding by his children.

Butch was born on April 25, 1940, one of five children of Dominic and Angela (Kupusta) Bisceglia.  Raised in Worcester, Butch was educated in Worcester Public Schools, and continue his education taking courses at Becker Junior College.   Butch served his...

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