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Lula (Smith) Dyer

Lula (Smith) Dyer

May 15, 2018

Lula (Smith) Dyer, 88, of Worcester, passed from this life having “fought a good fight and finished her course”, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her two sons Willie G. Pitts who passed away this past December and Philip Pitts who passed away in 1974.

 Lula is survived by her devoted husband,...

Judith C. Rucho

Judith C. Rucho

May 13, 2018

Judith C. (Croteau) Rucho, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Rucho and by her son, David Deorcy.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Jessica Brunelle and her husband Richard of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren, Dimitri Brunelle and Gracey Brunelle; two brothers, Rudolph Croteau, Jr. of...

David M. Amato

David M. Amato

May 11, 2018

Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”                                                                                                                 -Margaret Mead David M. Amato, 62 of Paxton, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

A devoted family man, David will be remembered for his strength, humor, and undying love for humanity, nature,...

Richard M. Trainor

Richard M. Trainor

May 10, 2018

Richard M. Trainor, 76, of Danielson, Connecticut, formerly a long-time resident of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn, Connecticut.  His loving wife of thirty-two years, Judith A. (Kuusisto) Trainor, pre-deceased him in April of 2000.   Richard is survived by a son, Bryan Trainor of Brooklyn, Connecticut; a daughter,...

Susan J. Bauman

Susan J. Bauman

May 10, 2018

Susan J. (Metcalf) Bauman a devoted mother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness.  She was 62.

Susan was born July 9, 1955 in Worcester and was the daughter of the late Edwin C. Metcalf and Terese A. (Tonona) Metcalf.  She was a graduate of St. Marian High School and...

Frank E. Milosh

Frank E. Milosh

May 9, 2018

Frank E. Milosh, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Masonic Home in Charlton.  His loving wife, Matilda M. (Mobilio) Milosh, predeceased him in May 2008.

 

Frank is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Rose of Worcester; two sons, Stephen E. Milosh and his wife Cherie of Charlton, and David A. Milosh and his...

Anthony P. Moossa

Anthony P. Moossa

May 8, 2018

Anthony P. "Tony" Moossa, 73, of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at UMass Hospital. 

 

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Diane S. (Haddad) Moossa; two adoring daughters, Lauri A. Moossa and her husband Michael L. Georges of Millbury, and Kristin A. Moossa of Worcester; two grandsons, Anthony and Robert Moossa...

Mary R DiLiddo

Mary R DiLiddo

May 8, 2018

Mary R. (Fantasia) DiLiddo, of Worcester, died peacefully on Tuesday (May 8, 2018) at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the wife of the late Graziano J. DiLiddo.  Born in Worcester, Mary was the daughter of the late Domenic and Caroline (Scricco) Fantasia and lived in Worcester all of her...

Rose A. (Terlizzi) Rutigliano

Rose A. (Terlizzi) Rutigliano

May 8, 2018

 

Rose A. (Terlizzi) Rutigliano, 87, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully Tuesday May 8, 2018 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by her loving family. 

 

Rose was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Mary (Zamarro) and Michael Terlizzi. Rose was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade, class of 1947, and worked for the Webster House Restaurant for...

Charles "Charlie" Martinelli

Charles "Charlie" Martinelli

May 7, 2018

Charles J. “Charlie” Martinelli, 77, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpected in his home Monday, May 7th, 2018.

Charlie was born and raised in Worcester, his mother was the late Theresa Marotta. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and then began a lengthy, outstanding career that spanned over 40 years with Ostrow Electrical Contractors and with the IBEW Local 96.

Charlie...

Michele L. Cote

Michele L. Cote

May 6, 2018

Michele L. Cote, 59 of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Michele was born in Worcester, a daughter of Robert J. Cote of Dudley and the late Beverly Ann (Thayer) Cote and was a graduate of Burncoat High School.  She worked as a courier for FedEx for over 20 years before she retired in 2013.  Michele especially loved...

Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett

Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett

May 5, 2018

Sharon (Shaw) Whitenett, 68 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 5th 2018.  

Sharon was raised in Athol, the youngest daughter of Alexander Shaw, Jr. and Evelyn (Burwood) Shaw.  She graduated from Athol High School before moving to Worcester to raise her family. Sharon worked for 24 years as a bookkeeper at Camosse Masonry Supply...

Kathryn (Volpe) Giannetta

Kathryn (Volpe) Giannetta

May 5, 2018

Kathryn M. (Volpe) Giannetta, 76 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5th2018, with those she loved by her bedside.  

Kathryn was born on November 8, 1941, raised in the Italian neighborhood off of Shrewsbury Street, a daughter of Felix and Mary A. (Mancini) Volpe.   She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her cosmetology certificate from Broms Academy.  ...

Arline L. Carnevale

Arline L. Carnevale

May 5, 2018

Arline L. (Jolly) Carnevale, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Arline was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Armand G. and Clara (Guertin) Jolly and graduated from Classical High School.  Arline worked as a supervisor at Friendly’s on Park Ave in Worcester for...

Roland J Brouillard

Roland J Brouillard

May 3, 2018

Roland J. Brouillard, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 in the Jewish Health Care Center.  He was 82 years old. Roland was born on December 11, 1935 in Worcester and was preceded in death by his father Emilian Brouillard and his mother Lucia (Allard) Brouillard.  He is survived by his daughter, Sandy Miller and her...

Alfred "Al" Cancelli, Jr.

Alfred "Al" Cancelli, Jr.

May 1, 2018

Alfred “Al” Cancelli, Jr., died peacefully on May 1, 2018. 

Al is predeceased by his father, Alfred Cancelli, Sr., his mother, Emmi Brasche, his brother, Steven Cancelli of Worcester, MA and his lifelong friend and companion, Marie “Ricki" Hayden of Stoneham, MA.

Al is survived by his sister in law, Marie Cancelli of Worcester; a nephew and two nieces,...

Leonilda Foggia

Leonilda Foggia

Apr 30, 2018

Leonilda (Scola) Foggia, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family.

Leonilda was born in San Giacomo, Acri Italy, a daughter of the late Eugenio and Annunziata (Celso) Scola.  She came to Worcester in 1965 and has lived here ever since.  Leonilda was a member of Our...

Virginia (Conboy) Pinto

Virginia (Conboy) Pinto

Apr 30, 2018

Virginia (Conboy) Pinto,  89, of Worcester and Merritt Island Florida, passed away peacefully Monday, April 30th 2018, joining in heaven her husband of 64 years Arnold L. Pinto who passed away December 18, 2016.

Virginia was born in Boston,  a daughter of Irish immigrants Thomas F. and Agnes (O’Malley) Conboy.  Raised in Dorchester, Virginia married Arnold on August 30, 1952...

Demetrio Brindisi

Demetrio Brindisi

Apr 29, 2018

Demetrio Brindisi, Sr., 67 of Worcester, devoted family man passed away suddenly Sunday, April 29th 2018 after being stricken ill at home.  Demetrio was born January 6, 1951, in Acri, province of Cosenza Italy, the son of Natale and Nunuziata (Servidio) Brindisi.  At the age of seven, Demetrio and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Worcester.    ...

Faith (Connor) Wong

Faith (Connor) Wong

Apr 29, 2018

Millbury - Faith J. (Connor) Wong, 73, of Millbury passed away peacefully Sunday April 29th 2018 with her loved ones gathered at her side. Born and raised in Somerset, Faith was the daughter of Harold and Vera (Manley) Connor. Always enthusiastic about dance, at age 17 she founded Faith's Dance Studio. Faith was also a savvy, knowledgeable antique dealer and...

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