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Michael P Casello

Michael P Casello

Feb 16, 2019

Michael Peter Casello, 70 of Worcester passed away at home, surrounded by the ones he loved, Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer. 

Michael was born on April 16, 1948 in Worcester the youngest of twelve children of Emily (Sena) and Nicola Casello.  He grew up in the Italian neighborhood of Shrewsbury St. known as “Steep...

Joseph J. Swikla

Joseph J. Swikla

Feb 16, 2019

Chief Master Sgt. Joseph J. Swikla, USAF Ret., 100, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Care One in Millbury.  His wife, Yvette Helene (Gresseau) Swikla, predeceased him in 1990.

Master Sergeant Swikla spent his career with the United States Air Force where he was a mechanic and flight engineer, before retiring in 1969. ...

Marie F. Wolik

Marie F. Wolik

Feb 16, 2019

Marie F. (McLaughlin) Wolik, 76 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home with her family gathered around her.Marie was born in Boston, Massachusetts a daughter to the late Maurice and Margaret (Burgess) McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Hudson High School and later received her associate degree from the former Ward’s Secretarial...

Patricia T. Kelley

Patricia T. Kelley

Feb 16, 2019

Patricia T. (Bennett) Kelley, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.Patricia was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Daley) Bennett. She graduated from Worcester schools and had various jobs in the Worcester area but her most important job was being a wonderful mother to her five children.Patricia’s...

Patricia M Dagostino

Patricia M Dagostino

Feb 15, 2019

 

Patricia M. (Small) Dagostino, 63, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday February 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave two-year battle with cancer.  Patricia leaves her loving husband of 41 years, John F. Dagostino, two sons, Keith W. Dagostino and his wife Rebecca of Framingham, and Christopher J. Dagostino of Oxford.  Patricia was the proud...

Isaiah Maurice Lussier

Isaiah Maurice Lussier

Feb 14, 2019

Isaiah Maurice Lussier, 11, of Millville passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Isaiah (Iya) is survived by his parents, Julie (Littmann) Lussier and Marc Lussier of Millville; sister Emma of Millville and sister Jocelyn of Mapleville, RI; Nana Donna Hill and Papa Brian Surette of Milo, ME; Mémère Michelle Lussier of Narragansett, RI; great Pépère Lionel Toupin of Narragansett,...

Beverly (Hietala) Celularo

Beverly (Hietala) Celularo

Feb 12, 2019

 

Beverly (Hietala) Celularo, 79, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday February 12, 2019 at home with loved ones. Her husband of 56 years James “Jimmy” Celularo died October 29, 2018. Beverly is survived by her daughters, Trina Celularo and her husband Keith Eastham, and Gia M. Celularo both of Worcester, and several Celularo brothers and sisters in law. Beverly also...

Joan R Sieniuc

Joan R Sieniuc

Feb 11, 2019

Joan R. Sieniuc, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019. 

Born and raised in Worcester, Joan was one of eight children of Francis and Valerie (Skrecko) Sieniuc and has lived here her entire life.  Joan worked for the City of Worcester, in the Housekeeping Department of the City Hospital for over 25 years before retiring.

Joan...

Yolanda "Viola" Loconto

Yolanda "Viola" Loconto

Feb 11, 2019

Yolanda “Viola” (Vitello)  Loconto, 99, of Worcester died peacefully Monday February 11, 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John N. Loconto died in 1985.Viola is survived by a son Patrick J. Loconto and his wife Beverly of Southbridge, her daughter Constance “Connie” Caffone and her husband Francis with whom she lived with. Viola...

Richard P O'Malley

Richard P O'Malley

Feb 10, 2019

Richard P. O’Malley, 80 of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, February 10, 2019 after a brief illness.  

Richard was born in Worcester, one of six children of Irish immigrants, Anthony and Kathleen (Brennan) O’Malley.  Raised in Worcester, he met and later married Janet Joliceour.  The settled in the Plantation St neighborhood to raise their children over...

Kathleen J Barron

Kathleen J Barron

Feb 9, 2019

Kathleen (Kate) Northrup Barron, 83, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on February 9, 2019, after a brief illness.

Kate is survived by those she loved deeply: her son, James Michael Barron and his wife Bianca, of Pepperell, her son John Guilford Barron and his wife Cheryl, of Shrewsbury, her son Patrick Joseph Barron,...

Janet M Cocker

Janet M Cocker

Feb 8, 2019

Janet M. (McGovern) Cocker, 82, of Worcester formerly of Paxton, died peacefully with family on February 8, 2019 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester due to complications from Alzheimer’s.  Born and raised in Clinton, MA, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Kowalczyk) McGovern. Janet was the wife of the late Robert A. Cocker...

Aladino Castillo Jr

Aladino Castillo Jr

Feb 6, 2019

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David W. Knight, Sr.

David W. Knight, Sr.

Feb 5, 2019

David W. Knight, Sr., 70, of Winegard Road, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albany.Born July 8, 1948 in Mastic, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Adams) Knight.David was a self-employed contractor for many years prior to a tragic accident in 1991 that caused him to be a paraplegic. Following the life changing event,...

Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio

Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio

Feb 4, 2019

Eleanore “Derry” (D’Errico) Dell’Olio, 90, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday February 4th, 2019

Eleanore leaves the “Love of Her Life” of 66 years, Andrew J Dell’Olio; a son, Joseph Dell’Olio; grandson Derric Dell’Olio; Nieces, nephews and extended family.  Two sons, Andrew and Peter Dell’Olio pre-deceased her. 

Graveside services for Eleanore will be held Friday,...

Ruth A. Nimee

Ruth A. Nimee

Feb 1, 2019

Ruth A. Nimee, a resident of Worcester and Singer Island, Florida, passed away on her 94th birthday, Friday, February 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Worcester, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers.

Ruth was born in Leominster, daughter of the late, George and Mary (Peters) Nimee.  She graduated from Leominster High School and attended Lasell and Simmons Colleges;...

Mary A. Leahy

Mary A. Leahy

Feb 1, 2019

Mary A. (Santoro) Leahy, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 61years, Vincent P. Leahy, and her devoted son, John V. Leahy, and his wife Theresa of Auburn, as well as several cousins from the Santoro family. Mary also leaves her nephews and nieces: John...

Ramonita Virola Garcia

Ramonita Virola Garcia

Feb 1, 2019

Ramonita Virola Garcia, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband, Luciano Rodriguez, predeceased her in 1979.

Ramonita is survived by her children, three son, Luciano Rodriguez, II and his wife Migda of Adjuntas, PR, Andres Rodriguez, and William Rodriguez both of Worcester; six daughters, Merlyn Salas...

Lezora Carter

Lezora Carter

Jan 31, 2019

Lezora “Mommy” Carter ,79 a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Lezora Carter was born on August 12, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the parents of the late Reverend Robert and Florine Carter, she moved from Sunflower MS, to Worcester MA in 1968 to further her education...

Patricia A. Bazydlo

Patricia A. Bazydlo

Jan 31, 2019

Patricia A. (Uglevich) “Pat” Bazydlo, 78 formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the home she shared in Charlton with her daughter, Angela, surrounded by her loving family. She drew great strength from her faith in God and now rests in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Pat was born on January 22, 1941,...

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