Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Lemuel Lopez
Apr 15, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lemuel Lopez Feliciano, 30 of Webster on April 15, 2019.
Lemuel was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of Carlos Lopez, Sr and Maria Feliciano. He graduated from North High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. In 2006, Lemuel met Angelina Vessello and spent the next 13...
Linda C. Lazaro
Apr 15, 2019
Linda C. Lazaro, 63, of Everett, formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Monday April 15, 2019 in the Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Linda is survived by her loving siblings, Susan Witaszek and her husband Joseph of West Brookfield, Brenda McGrath of Millbury, Albert Lazaro and his wife Julianna of Grafton, Richard Lazaro and his wife Patricia of North...
John O. Faucher, Sr.
Apr 13, 2019
John O. Faucher, Sr., 98 of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the St. Francis Home.John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Ovida and Eva (Benoit) Faucher. He grew up in Worcester where he attended Worcester Public Schools and later moved to Boylston in 1957. John enlisted in the United States Army serving...
Florence L. Shanley
Apr 12, 2019
FLORENCE LOUISE SHANLEY – AKA “SANTA’S HELPER”
Florence Louise (Crespi) Shanley, 98, of Shrewsbury, MA (formerly of Northborough and Framingham, MA) was reunited with her beloved husband on Friday, April 12, 2019.
She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Lieutenant Colonel Irving Thomas Shanley, who died in 2012. The couple was married in Saint Leo the...
Julio P. DiLeo
Apr 11, 2019
Julio Paul DiLeo, of Shrewsbury, left us unexpectedly on April 11, 2019. He was 2 months shy of his 81st birthday.Julio was born and raised in Shrewsbury and lived there his entire life. Julio graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon returning home he became a skilled machinist. After a formal...
Edward B. Swalec, II
Apr 11, 2019
Edward B. Swalec, II, 60, of North Grafton, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, while at work.
Edward is survived by his mother, Isabel T. (Campanale) Swalec of North Grafton; his sister, Charlene M. Swalec and her husband John B. Francis of Grafton; a brother, David M. Swalec in Texas; two nieces and a nephew, Katie, Pamela, and Daniel. ...
Agapita Hernandez
Apr 10, 2019
Agapita Hernandez, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of sixty-two years, Pascual Rivera, predeceased her one year, one month, and one day ago.
Agapita is survived by her loving children, a daughter, Rosa Luz Rivera of Worcester; five sons, Pascual Rivera of FL, Antonio Rivera, Jose Ramon Rivera,...
Deacon Bruce R Vidito
Apr 10, 2019
Deacon Bruce R. Vidito, 73, of Leicester, MA, a Catholic deacon with the Diocese of Worcester, most recently St. Stephen’s Church in Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. To his family he was lovingly known as Pop or Dad and to the parishioners and students of St. Stephen’s...
Luke A Sacco
Apr 8, 2019
Luke A. Sacco, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Luke was born in Garzano, Italy, a son of the late Costantino and Angelina (DeMaio) Sacco and where he graduated high school. After the war, Luke and his family immigrated to Worcester where he has lived most of...
Sharon M. Mrugala
Apr 8, 2019
Sharon M. (Layte) Mrugala, 68, of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 8, 2019, in The Christopher House of Worcester.
She is survived by her loving children, Matthew J. Mrugala and his wife Joanne of Holden, Mark F. Mrugala of San Diego, Daniel J. Mrugala of Auburn, and Sarah E. Mrugala of Watertown; her mother, Gladys (Holmes)...
Collin C Williams, Jr.
Apr 7, 2019
Collin C. Williams, Jr. a gentle giant with a smile and sense of humor to match passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home.
Collin was born, raised and has lived in Worcester all his life, a son of Collin C. Williams Sr. and Cheryl Ann Cantiani-Williams. He graduated from North High School and furthered his education at...
Alfred Toney
Apr 7, 2019
Alfred R. Toney, formerly of Worcester, passed away April 7th 2019 in Henderson, Nevada.
Alfred attended Worcester Elizabeth Street School and graduated from Commerce High School. A standout football player, he earned the All City award in his senior year. In the Worcester area, Alfred worked for various construction companies before moving to the West Coast where he became...
Kathleen A DiBenedetto
Apr 5, 2019
Kathleen A. (Feeley) DiBenedetto, 70, of Worcester died peacefully Friday April 5, 2019 at UMass Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen now joins her beloved husband, Vincent A. DiBenedetto who died just eight months ago.
Kathleen is survived by her son Anthony J, DiBenedetto, his wife Aileen and her two grandsons Nicholas and Francesco of Worcester. She is lovingly...
Nina (Caliguri) Pignataro
Apr 5, 2019
Nina (Caligiuri) Pignataro, 87, of Worcester, passed away home to heaven peacefully Friday April 5th with the ones she loved gathered at her side, joining in heaven Her husband John, second husband Frank, daughter Anna and son Frank.
Nina born and raised in Acri, Cosenza, Italy, she was one of eight children of Salvatore and Concetta (Leonetti) Caligiuri. As...
Gary L Pasquale
Apr 5, 2019
Gary L. Pasquale, Sr., 65, of Worcester passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends after a courageous fight against leukemia. Born in Worcester, Gary was one of four children of Daniel and Jacqueline (LaPan) Pasquale and attended Burncoat High school.
Gary was a locksmith for A.L. Purinton Corporation in Worcester and retired at the end...
Rosendo Ramos
Apr 5, 2019
Rosendo Ramos, 78 of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Rosendo was born on March 2, 1941, in Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Santiago & Theodora (Rivera) Ramos. He was predeceased by two brothers, Santiago and Nelson Ramos.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...
Officer Jeffrey "Jeff" Toney WPD
Apr 4, 2019
Worcester Police Officer Jeffrey B. “Jeff” Toney, 54, of Shrewsbury passed away Thursday, April 4th, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after being stricken ill at home earlier.
Jeffrey was born on March 20, 1965, in Worcester one of six children of Nellie P. Hazzard Toney-Butler. Raised in Worcester, Jeff graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. A member of the...
George A. Riley
Apr 3, 2019
Worcester – Dr. George A Riley, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3rd 2019 in Worcester. He was born in New Bedford, MA in November 1936, the son of Charles L. Riley and Mary T. (Donaghy) Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Pamela (McIntyre); children Andrew and Julie Riley of Northborough, MA; Thomas...
Jennie (Acquaro) Jones
Mar 29, 2019
Jennie M. (Acquaro) Jones, 92 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, March 29, 2019.
Born, raised and educated in Worcester, Jennie was one of eight children of Italian immigrants, Anthony and Maria-Grazie (Albanese) Acquaro. Jennie married George V. Jones in 1960, and together settled in the Tatnuck Square neighborhood of Worcester to raise their family.
Jennie is...
Joseph P. "Joey" Evangelista
Mar 29, 2019
Joseph P. “Joey” Evangelista, 59, a long time Worcester business owner died unexpectedly at home on Friday March 29, 2019. Joseph is survived by his wife of 10 years whom he dated for 10 years before getting married Ladijane M. (DaSilva) Evangelista, a son Rodrigo Deoliveira of Paxton, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joey was born in Worcester son...
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