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Mary (Norton) D'Antonino

Mary (Norton) D'Antonino

Jan 2, 2018

Mary A (Norton) D’Antonino, 76 of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Mary, a daughter of Frank and Rowena (Mason) Norton was born and raised in Fitchburg.  She graduated from St Bernard’s High School class of 1960 and entered the, Sisters of the Presentation BVM Convent in Fitchburg. She then earned her education and...

Carol J. Hopper

Carol J. Hopper

Jan 1, 2018

Carol J. (Swett) Hopper, 73, of Worcester died peacefully on January 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Hopper was born in Worcester the daughter of the late William Swett and Irene (Moore) Drake and has lived her entire life in Worcester.  She is survived by her sons, Patrick Swett and Shawn Hopper and her daughter, Kelly Ann McCoy. ...

Yolanda A. Minchillo

Yolanda A. Minchillo

Jan 1, 2018

Yolanda A. (Piccinino) Minchillo, 96, a long-time resident of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at the Knollwood Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family.  Her loving husband, Severo J. Minchillo, predeceased her in May 2005.   Yolanda is survived by three sons, Vincent J. Minchillo and his wife Tiziana of Shirley, James H. Minchillo of Worcester, and Raymond...

Willie G Pitts

Willie G Pitts

Dec 31, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Willie  Gene Pitts Sr., 70 of Natick,  formerly  of Worcester, announces his peaceful passing after a brief yet terminal illness on Sunday, December 31st 2017.  He was surrounded by family when he passed and we know that he is now resting peacefully and without pain.    Willie was born in Oak Ridge,...

Guerino "Bill" Fraioli

Guerino "Bill" Fraioli

Dec 31, 2017

     Guerino “Bill” Fraioli, 97, of Worcester, formerly a long-time resident of Paxton, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in the comfort of his home.  His beloved wife, Ida M. (Battista) Fraioli, and his brothers, Albert Fraioli and Anthony Fraioli, predeceased him.      Bill is survived by his sister, Mary I. Belliveau, with whom he had been living; a brother-in-law, Albert...

Richard A. Zereski

Richard A. Zereski

Dec 31, 2017

Richard A. Zereski, 59, passed away on Sunday December 31,2017 after a battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Worcester the son of Mary (Masiello) Zereski. He leaves his nephews Keith Zereski of Worcester and Lee Zereski and his wife Kathleen and two great nieces Andrea and Hannah Zereski of Barre. He also leaves his friends and care...

Dolores T. Gallo

Dolores T. Gallo

Dec 31, 2017

Dolores T. (Massad) Gallo, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning December 31, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family.  Her husband of forty-five years, Carmen Gallo predeceased her in 1995. Dolores is survived by her two loving children, Steven Gallo and his wife Lisa of Franklin, Diane LaBak and her husband Robert of...

Bernard J. Keiser

Bernard J. Keiser

Dec 30, 2017

Bernard J. Keiser, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at The Lutheran Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Marotta) Battista-Keiser in 2012 and by his first wife, Beatrice M. (Kastner) Keiser in 1989.Bernard is survived by his son, Gregory P. Keiser and his wife Brenda of Medway; two grandchildren, Derek and...

Ellen M. Madulka

Ellen M. Madulka

Dec 30, 2017

On December 30, 2017, Heaven celebrated the New Year early by welcoming a new angel, Ellen Marie Madulka. Ellen was born on December 28, 1961 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts into the quaint, Irish family consisting of her father John Skeary, who she reunites with hand-in-hand in Heaven, her mother Mary “Mimi,” and her brother Michael. Growing up, she has always been...

Robert A. Bombard

Robert A. Bombard

Dec 30, 2017

Robert A. Bombard, 85, a long-time resident of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  His loving wife of fifty-nine years, Irene M. (Garvick) Bombard, predeceased him in December 2013.   Robert is survived by two sons, Dr. Robert A. Bombard, Jr. of Brockton, and David L. Bombard and his wife Adriana of Edwards, Colorado;...

Charles "Petey" Gerardi

Charles "Petey" Gerardi

Dec 29, 2017

Charles P. “Pete” Gerardi Jr. of Worcester died peacefully but unexpectedly on Friday December 29, 2017 at home. Pete is survived by his devoted wife of over 60 years Hazel O. (Morris) Gerardi. He also leaves his loving children, Joseph “Big Joe” Gerardi and his wife Debbie of Worcester, Gina M Gerardi-Allain of Charlton, Peter C. Gerardi and Lisa A....

Emeline (Ayoub) Bitar

Emeline (Ayoub) Bitar

Dec 27, 2017

Emeline (Ayoub) Bitar, 87, of Worcester, fell asleep in the Lord, Wednesday, December 27, 2017, with her children gathered at her bedside, rejoining in heaven, her husband Wahid who passed away in September of 2015.  Emeline was born, June 1st 1930 in Akar, Lebanon, one of nine children of Abraham and Badia (Housney) Ayoub,   Raised in Akar, Emeline married her...

Grace C. (Shattuck) Mero

Grace C. (Shattuck) Mero

Dec 27, 2017

- Grace C. (Shattuck) Mero, 93, a lifelong resident of Worcester Massachusetts died peacefully Wednesday December 27, 2017 at home. Mrs. Mero was born in Worcester the daughter of the late George and Anna (McDonough) Shattuck and lived in Worcester her entire life. She is survived by her sons, Frank Mero and  wife Dolores of Vero Beach, Florida, and David...

Patricia McManus

Patricia McManus

Dec 26, 2017

Patricia (Lilly) McManus, 87 of Shrewsbury died peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Leo F. McManus, her four daughters, Carey A. Kozlowski and her husband John of Auburn, Erin M. Motameni and her husband Essie  of Boylston, Maureen P. Umphrey...

Barbara M. Blanding

Barbara M. Blanding

Dec 26, 2017

Barbara M. (Porcaro) Blanding, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family.  Barbara is survived by her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Ed “Skip” Blanding; a son, Frank Blanding and his fiancé Maria Walker of Millbury; two daughters, Charlene Armendo and her husband Marty of Millbury, and Sherrie Blanding of Worcester; three...

Linda G Samara

Linda G Samara

Dec 26, 2017

Linda G. Samara, 71, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, December 26th 2017 with her brother and sister at her side, after a period of declining health. Linda was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Russell K. Samara, Sr. and Hazel (Ohan) Samara.  Raised in Worcester, she graduated from North High school and earned her associates degree from Worcester...

Walter D Zbikowski, Sr.

Walter D Zbikowski, Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Walter D. Zbikowski Sr., 91, of Centerville, formerly of Worcester, passed away at home, Christmas morning, December 25th 2017, with his devoted wife Harriet and family at his side. Walter was born in Leominster, Mass a son of Frank and Emilia (Sinska) Zbikowski.  He graduated from vocational school with a focus on machine operation.  He then joined the U.S. Army...

Matteo M. Chronchio

Matteo M. Chronchio

Dec 25, 2017

Matteo Chronchio, 95, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. He leaves his wife and best friend of sixty-seven years, Sue (Bisceglia) Chronchio; a daughter, Linda Boyer and her husband Jay; a son Michael Chronchio, all of Worcester; two grandchildren, Amanda and Kayla...

Edward Francis Chartier

Edward Francis Chartier

Dec 25, 2017

Edward F. Chartier, 85, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Edward was born in Worcester, a son of the late John and Mary (Kelly) Chartier.  He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1951 serving his country proudly in the Korean War.  Edward served overseas where he...

Mary J. Lyons

Mary J. Lyons

Dec 24, 2017

Mary J. (Sargent) Lyons, 86, of Boylston, passed away on December 24, 2017, in the peacefulness of her home.  Her husband of sixty-two years, Louis P. Lyons, Jr., predeceased her in March 2014. Mary is survived by her loving children, two sons, Philip L. Lyons and his wife Kathy of Brentwood, NH, and Michael A. Lyons and Pam Kennedy-Lyons of...

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