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Irene (Petrone) Giarusso

Irene (Petrone) Giarusso

May 8, 2019

Irene (Petrone) Giarusso 93, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 surrounded by the ones she loved. 

Irene was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Antonio and Maddalena (Raimondi) Petrone.  Raised in Worcester, a member of a large Italian family, she cherished her heritage, and catholic faith and found great joy, living...

Vincent L. Mitchell

Vincent L. Mitchell

May 8, 2019

Vincent L. Mitchell, 84, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by loving family.

He is survived by his adoring wife of twenty-eight years, Miriam A. (Early) Mitchell; a son, Mark D. Mitchell and his significant other Maria of Port Charlotte, FL; two daughters, Susan L. Mitchell and Sandra A. Pacek, both of...

Stephen A Grasseschi

Stephen A Grasseschi

May 7, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7th, 2019, I passed from this life on earth at 694 Franklin Street to my new eternal lifewith my Savior, Jesus Christ. I now enjoy His promise to abide with Him forever. I thank Jesus for the 56 years of ultimate love and joy I shared as one with my wife Donna (Felicetti), whom I now await...

Paul J Kowalski

Paul J Kowalski

May 7, 2019

Paul J Kowalski, 74 of Shrewsbury, passed away Tuesday May 7th, 2019 with loved ones gathered at his side.

Paul was born in Worcester on June 21, 1944, the son of Paul J and Elvera A. (DiRoberto) Kowalski.   Raised and educated in Worcester, Paul worked as a Personal Care Assistant for the Tempus Unlimited, helping people through troubled times.   He...

Lisa M Chandley Thuot

Lisa M Chandley Thuot

May 6, 2019

Lisa Chandley Thuot, 44, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at UMass Hospital. 

Lisa is survived by her devoted husband of nearly twenty years, Marc J. Thuot; their three daughters, Emma, Tess and Grace, all of Shrewsbury; her parents, Brian M. and Maureen E. (Sullivan) Chandley of Worcester; a sister, Carolyn P. Chandley and her fiancé...

Anthony Perry

Anthony Perry

May 6, 2019

Anthony Perry, 75, a longtime Boylston resident passed away at home Monday, May 6th, 2019, with loved ones gathered at his side after a period of declining health. 

Anthony was born in New Bedford, one of ten children of Anthony and Alyce (Fraga) Perry.  Raised in New Bedford, he graduated from both New Bedford High School and New Bedford...

Elaine Emerson

Elaine Emerson

May 5, 2019

Elaine Emerson, 63 of Worcester passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019, due to complications of multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease she lived with for more than three decades. 

The daughter of Daniel and Ruth (McDonough) Emerson, Elaine was born in Boston and grew up in Jamaica Plain and Marshfield.  She is survived by her wife and partner of...

Jason M. LaBaire

Jason M. LaBaire

May 5, 2019

Jason M. LaBaire, 32, of Southbridge, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. 

Jason is survived by the light of his life, his daughter, Nevaeh Isabella LaBaire; his mother, Karen M. (Younis) LaBaire and her fiancé Kevin M. Moran of Southbridge; his father and step mother, Rick and Holly LaBaire of Shrewsbury; a brother,...

Andrew W Ross

Andrew W Ross

May 5, 2019

Andrew W. Ross 32 of Grafton died suddenly on May 5, 2019.  A beloved son, brother and mentor to many, Andrew will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Andrew may have departed this world physically, yet his life and the work he dedicated himself to will live on. 

Andrew served the Spring Hill Recovery Center...

Kenneth E. Leo

Kenneth E. Leo

May 5, 2019

Kenneth E. Leo, 75, of Homosassa Florida, formerly of Paxton, and Worcester died peacefully Sunday May 5, 2019 in Florida. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 54-years Angela (Masiello) Leo, and his two daughters Wendy Leo-Johnson and her husband Charles of Holden, and Michelle Leo-deVerbigier and her husband Arnaud of Wilmington, MA. Ken was the proud grandfather to...

Geraldine Sundell

Geraldine Sundell

May 4, 2019

Geraldine (Robinson) Sundell, 97, formerly of Lynn, MA and Ridgway, PA died Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Edgewood Rehabilitation Facility in North Andover MA.  Born in Lynn, MA she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Edith (Snow) Robinson.  Geraldine’s beloved husband of 64 years. Harold L. Sundell, died in 2007.  Harold served three years in the...

Michael J Donovan

Michael J Donovan

May 4, 2019

Michael J Donovan was born on February 28, 1951 and passed away on May 4, 2019.

Michael was a resident of Webster, MA at the time of passing.  He grew up in Westford, MA. Michael's main hobby was beekeeping. He was also a proud owner of dachshunds. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Donovan of Lowell, MA, five siblings...

Jack Kennedy Jr.

Jack Kennedy Jr.

May 2, 2019

John “Jack” P. Kennedy Jr., 72, of Worcester passed away on May 2, 2019.  A devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Raised in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late John P. and Lola (Tonelli) Kennedy.  A graduate of Husson College in Bangor, ME, Jack was...

Anthony L. Vigliotti

Anthony L. Vigliotti

May 2, 2019

Anthony L. Vigliotti, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. His Goddaughter Michelle was by his side. 

Tony was born on February 15, 1941 in Worcester MA. He was born to the late Salvatore Vilgliotti and Rose (Zenaro) Vigliotti. Tony leaves his sister Nancy Marsan, her husband Richard, Goddaughter Michelle Faneuff and her spouse Keith, niece ...

Janet M Belanger

Janet M Belanger

May 2, 2019

Janet M. Belanger 67 of Shrewsbury died at home on May 2, 2019.  Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Donald and Nancy (Nylin) Stockhaus.  Janet attended the Shrewsbury public schools and was a graduate of Quinisgamond Community College. 

Janet worked at various jobs throughout the years and will be remembered fondly by many.  She leaves...

Jane P Anderson

Jane P Anderson

May 1, 2019

Jane P. Anderson, 82, a lifelong resident of Sutton, passed away on Wednesday, May, 1, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jane was born in Sutton, daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (Grover) Potter, where she grew up and graduated from Sutton High School. Early on, Jane worked for the Sutton school system as a librarian, waitress at...

Edward A. Pellerin

Edward A. Pellerin

Apr 30, 2019

Edward A. “Sunset Eddie” Pellerin, 72, of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in the comfort of his home.

Ed is survived by his wife of thirty years, Saundra (Piscione) Pellerin; a son, Shane Pellerin of Worcester; a daughter, Lori Venincasa and her husband Michael of Millbury; two step-sons, Luke Albano and his...

Ann (Velleco) Goddard

Ann (Velleco) Goddard

Apr 28, 2019

Ann C. (Velleco) Goddard, 94 of Worcester died Sunday April 28, 2019 in the UMASS Medical Center Lake Ave. she was predeceased by her husband Ronald A. Goddard, and two sons, Ronald P. Goddard, and David Mattson. Ann is survived by her loving daughter June Grammatic of Auburn, and a sister Matilda Kenney of Hull. Ann was the proud grandmother...

Maria Angelica Collazo

Maria Angelica Collazo

Apr 28, 2019

Maria Angelica Collazo 37 of Worcester dies suddenly on Sunday April 28, 2019 at home.  Born in Hartford, Connecticut she was the daughter of Miguel Collazo and Minerva Correa.  An administrator for U-Mass Memorial Hospital and a former administrator for the Plumley Village Health Center, Maria will be missed by many and remembered as a woman who loved life, her...

Peter R Palumbo

Peter R Palumbo

Apr 28, 2019

Peter R. Palumbo, 93, formerly of West Boylston, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28th, 2019 after a brief period of declining health.    

Peter was born in Worcester, June 30, 1925, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Vincent and Giustina (Sette) Palumbo.  He graduated from Commerce high school, joined the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly a member of...

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