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Michael J. Valery

Michael J. Valery

Apr 28, 2018

Michael J. Valery, 81, a 30 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Worcester on December 5, 1936, one of eight children to the late George C. and Dora M. (Duprez) Valery, Sr.  He was a graduate of Commerce High School.  Michael...

Rita F. Beauregard

Rita F. Beauregard

Apr 28, 2018

 

Rita F. (Beando) Beauregard,93, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday April 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Her husband Albert Beauregard died in 2010. Rita is survived by her loving family, a daughter Deborah Whittle of Worcester, two sons Robert Beauregard of Worcester and Michael Beauregard of Bremerton Washington. Rita was the proud grandmother to Sara Jean,...

Louise (Laflamme) Hashway

Louise (Laflamme) Hashway

Apr 27, 2018

Louise M. (LaFlamme) Hashway, 68, of West Boylston formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully with those she loved gathered at her bedside, Friday, April 27th 2018, reuniting in heaven her husband of 40 years, George who passed away just over one year ago on April 9th.

She leaves three sons, Nathan and his wife Susan, her daughter Alexis Moscoffian and...

Worcester Police SGT Joseph C Legor

Worcester Police SGT Joseph C Legor

Apr 27, 2018

Retired Worcester Police Sergeant Joseph C. Legor, 83 of Worcester passed away peacefully with family gathered at his side Friday, April 27th, 2018.

Joseph was born and raised in Worcester, son of Athanas Grigor and Elizabeth (Breen) Grigor.  After graduating from High School, Joseph joined the U.S. Air Force, serving his country proudly during the Korean War as part of...

Anna R. (Paquette) Whitney

Anna R. (Paquette) Whitney

Apr 27, 2018

Anna R. Whitney, 81 of Worcester died peacefully Friday April 27, 2018 in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband Ronald K. Whitney died in 2002. Anna is survived by three sons Louis Whitney and his spouse Michael of N.Y., Michael Whitney and his wife Kimberly of Oregon, Scott Whitney and his wife Pamela of Worcester, a daughter Sherry Whitney of...

Crystal C. Capman

Crystal C. Capman

Apr 26, 2018

Crystal C. (Emerson) Capman, 65 of Worcester, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at home.

Crystal was born in Malden, a daughter of the late Eugene and Claire (Byrne) Emerson where she graduated from Malden High School.  She worked as an administrative assistant for New England Telephone for 20 years retiring in 1985.

Crystal is survived...

Pauline (Bucciaglia) LaRochelle

Pauline (Bucciaglia) LaRochelle

Apr 25, 2018

Pauline (Bucciaglia) LaRochelle, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away April 25th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family during time of passing.Pauline was born and raised in Worcester, one of six children of Samuel and Helena (Engle) Bucciaglia.  She attended Worcester Public Schools, raised her family in Shrewsbury for over thirty years and worked as a sales representative for Raschel’s Clothing...

Lana Jones-D’Agostino

Lana Jones-D’Agostino

Apr 25, 2018

Lana Jones-D’Agostino died suddenly on Wednesday of an aortic tear.  As a well-respected, award-winning journalist, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, friend, and strong, independent woman, Lana will be missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and by her husband of 35 years, Steven Jones-D’Agostino.     Lana was born in Warren, Ohio to Agnes A. Jones (dec.), nurse, and Robert W. Jones (dec.), attorney...

Florence M (Lopriore) Lorusso

Florence M (Lopriore) Lorusso

Apr 24, 2018

 

Florence M. (Lopriore) Lorusso,97, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Tuesday April 24, 2018 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by her loving family. Her Husband Anthony T. Lorusso died in 1980. Florence is survived by her devoted family, a daughter Patricia A. Porcaro and her husband James, three sons, Paul A. Lorusso and his wife Carol, Anthony T. Lorusso Jr....

Charlotte D. Brunelle

Charlotte D. Brunelle

Apr 24, 2018

Charlotte D. (Zeveska) Brunelle, 91, died on Tuesday, April 24, after an illness. She is survived by her three children, Paula Lizotte, of Sandwich, Lynne Macedo, of Hyannis, and Paul Brunelle and his wife Mary Jane, of Westford; a brother, Robert Zeveska, of Auburn; six grandchildren, Craig Kasprzak and his partner Judit Torok, of Astoria, NY, Andrew Lizotte, of Worcester,...

Eleanor (Mangiulli) Lupisella

Eleanor (Mangiulli) Lupisella

Apr 23, 2018

Eleanor I. (Mangiulli) Lupisella, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with family gathered by her side, Monday, April 23rd 2018 joining in heaven her husband, son, daughter and family members including her sister Gilda Iacovone who passed away April 11th.

Eleanor was born and raised in Worcester, on Adams street in the Shrewsbury street neighborhood, one of seven children of...

Alfred J. Pasquerella

Alfred J. Pasquerella

Apr 23, 2018

Alfred J. Pasquerella, 80, of DeMarco Terrace, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Alfred was born in Worcester, a son of the late Alfred P. and Catherine P. (Gentile) Pasquerella.  He graduated from North High School and later received his associate’s degree in accounting from Becker Junior College. ...

Michael A Perri

Michael A Perri

Apr 23, 2018

Michael A. Perri, of Shrewsbury beloved son of George and Theresa (Montecalvo) Perri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 23rd 2018 at home.

He was born in Worcester,  raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School and has lived here all his life.

Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his fiancé Christina Taft; his five sisters,  Anita Callahan and...

Violet V. Salem

Violet V. Salem

Apr 22, 2018

Violet V. ( Namay ) Salem passed away April 22 after a period of declining health. A resident of Grafton and recently of Shrewsbury Crossings, Violet was a long-time teacher whose career began in a one-room school in WVA at the age of nineteen. She loved the children so much that she attended night school to earn her Bachelor’s Degree...

Christopher A. Merolla

Christopher A. Merolla

Apr 22, 2018

Christopher A. Merolla, 40 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness.

Christopher was born in Worcester and lived there all his life.  He graduated from Doherty High School; Class of 1996. He later received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Westfield State College and an associate’s degree in liberal...

Kathy "Lady" Gallo

Kathy "Lady" Gallo

Apr 21, 2018

Kathy A. “Lady” Gallo, 59 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Saturday April 21, 2018, joining in heaven her longtime love Charles “Buster” Richardson who passed away in 2007.

Kathy was born in Worcester, one of three children of Edward N. and Emma T. (Corey) Gallo.  Raised here, Kathy graduated from the former Marion High School,...

Lydia C Pirro

Lydia C Pirro

Apr 20, 2018

Lydia C. PIrro of Worcester died peacefully at home on Friday, April 20, 2018.  She was 92 years young. She is survived by two nieces, Laurie Szablewski (Tim Ridge) of Marlborough, MA and Patricia Cusano (Al Broaddus) of Charlottesville, VA; and one nephew, L. Michael Cusano (Carmen) of Davie, FL.  Lydia was predeceased by a brother, Dominic Pirro, and three...

Andrew A. Goldschmidt, Jr.

Andrew A. Goldschmidt, Jr.

Apr 19, 2018

            Andrew A Goldschmidt Jr 85, formerly of West Boylston and Worcester, passed away at Wingate at Hampden, Hampden MA. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the past several years.

            Andrew was born in Worcester on July 16, 1932, the son of the late Andrew A. & Rheda (Laprade) Goldschmidt. His beloved wife Janet of 53 years lost her...

Efthalia C. Baker

Efthalia C. Baker

Apr 18, 2018

Efthalia C. (Economos) Baker, 86 of Sterling passed away peacefully in the Golden Living Center – The Hermitage.  Her husband of 47 years, William T. Baker passed away in 2001. She leaves her son, Jeffery W. Baker and her daughter, Cynthia B. Baker; two granddaughters and two great grandsons.  She is predeceased by her sister, Cynthia F. Pasquino.  She was...

Doris E. Shavies

Doris E. Shavies

Apr 16, 2018

Doris E ( Bates ) Shavies 81 of  Tacoma, Washington went home to be with the Lord and Savior on April 16th 2018, surrounded by her daughter & granddaughter. 

Doris is survived by two son, Kevin J Shavies, Shawn R Shavies; and predeceased by her son Michael L Shavies of Worcester. Three daughter Tamra A Shavies of Tacoma, WA....

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