Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Walter W. Swett, Jr.
Nov 28, 2017
Worcester’s own Walter Swett Jr., one of the worlds’ original men, evacuated this terrestrial plane on Nov the 28th 2017. Son of Walter and Mary Ann (Campbell), Wally was born on October the 8th 1949. The oldest of three boys, Wally held a protective love of his younger siblings Richard (Kathi) and David (Alice). In spite of the unique physical...
Efstratios "Steven" Karapatsas
Nov 27, 2017
Efstratios “Steven” Karapatsas, 60 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2017 surrounded by his caring and loving family after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. Steven was born in Lesvos, Greece and lived there until 1968, when his family moved to Somerville, MA. Steven and his wife Donna owned and operated two donut shops prior...
Leonard A. Salerno
Nov 27, 2017
Leonard A. Salerno, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017, in the comfort of his life-long home, leaving his devoted wife of sixty-five years, Virginia M. (Leroy) Salerno. Len is survived by his children, Merilyn Miller and her husband Philip of Shrewsbury, Leonard L. Salerno and his wife Debra of New Braunfels, TX, Gary Salerno and his...
Lillian (Allard) Riopel
Nov 27, 2017
Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel, 94, of Worcester, former longtime resident of Leicester passed away peacefully Monday, November 27th 2017 with her family gathered at her side. Lillian was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass one of eight children of Frank and Mary (Gariepy) Allard. At the age of 27, married to her love John Riopel they moved to Leicester and...
Lynn G. Bloomberg
Nov 26, 2017
LYNN BLOOMBERG was a deeply loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and teacher. She died peacefully on Sunday morning as a result of injuries from a fall. Already an accomplished health care professional, Lynn went back to school when she was fifty and earned her Doctorate of Public Health; she retired last year after twenty years of teaching...
David P. Lagace
Nov 26, 2017
David P. Lagace, 59, of Strafford, New Hampshire, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire. David is survived by the love of his life, Candy Snyder; Candy’s children, Nathan Rand and his fiancé Amy Conti of Auburn, Nicholas Snyder and his companion Athena Wetzel of Newmarket, NH, and Heather...
Mona (Khairallah) Kahale
Nov 25, 2017
Mona (Khairallah) Kahale, 56, of Auburn, fell asleep to the Lord peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on Saturday, November 25th 2017. She passed away surrounded by her entire family by her bedside whom she loved so much. Mona was born and raised in Monsif, Lebanon, one of four children to the late Nassif and Juliette (Younis) Khairallah. She...
June M. Quitadamo
Nov 25, 2017
June M. (Thomas) Quitadamo, 84, of Worcester, passed away, with loving family at her bedside, on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Care One in Millbury. She was predeceased by her loving husband of nearly thirty-nine years, Joseph E. Quitadamo. June is survived by three sons, Joseph E. Quitadamo, Jr. and his wife Lynn of Worcester, Robert M. Quitadamo and his...
Margaret (Lapan) Lucci
Nov 25, 2017
Margaret E. (Lapan) Lucci, 101, six weeks short of her 102nd birthday, passed away, Saturday, November 25th 2017 with her loving family gathered by her side after a brief period of declining health. Margaret was born in Cambridge, Vermont, the second child of twelve of Jacob and Hazel (Goslett) Lapan. Along with her parents and siblings, Margaret moved to Berlin,...
Barbara M. Morrow
Nov 22, 2017
Barbara M. (Masterson) Morrow, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with her family gathered around her. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Forrest W. Morrow, Jr.; her three sons, Roger Lavallee and his longtime companion Susan Brown of Charlton, Ronald Lavallee of Cherry Valley and Robert Lavallee...
Joseph "Mr Joe" Fenuccio
Nov 22, 2017
Joseph A. Fenuccio, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 with his devoted wife Paula and his best friend and pet Mallory gathered at his bedside. Joseph was born and raised in a large Italian family in Worcester, one of twelve children to Fiore and Raphaela (Garritanio) Fenuccio. He graduated from Commerce High School,...
Salvatore J. Belsito
Nov 21, 2017
Salvatore J. Belsito, 72, of Millbury, died peacefully Tuesday November 21, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Auburn surrounded by his loving family. Sal’s wife, Donna (Hart) Belsito predeceased him October 31, 2013. Sal is survived by his loving children; Alan Henrichon and his wife Kim of Millbury with whom he lived, Ernie Henrichon and his wife Pamela of...
Rita (Lopriore) Yockel
Nov 21, 2017
Rita (Lopriore) Yockel, 85, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21st with her loved ones gathered at her bedside. Rita, the matriarch of her family was born in Worcester, a daughter of Pietro and Giovanna (Tantimonaco) Lopriore. Raised here, she graduated from Commerce High School, met and in 1956, married Howard “Howie” Yockel. Together with love, devotion and family...
Joanne "Gentle Breeze" Walley
Nov 19, 2017
Joanne “Gentle Breeze” (Fricker) Mercado Walley, 68, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at UMass Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of ten years, Henry A. “Hank” Walley. Joanne is also survived by three sons, Miguel Mercado of Dudley, Efrain Mercado of Rutland, and Marco Mercado and his wife Maria of Rutland; a daughter, Maria...
Stephen R Laplante
Nov 18, 2017
Stephen R. Laplante, 64, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 after being stricken ill at home, joining his father in heaven Roger V. Laplante who passed away in 2006. Stephen was born and raised in Worcester, the oldest of five children of Roger V. Laplante and Nancy (D’Andrea) Laplante. He graduated from North High School attended Quinsigamond Community...
Josephine (Campanale) Tiscione
Nov 17, 2017
Josephine P. (Campanale) Tiscione, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, November 17th 2017 with her loved ones by her side. Josephine was born in Worcester, on February 21, 1925. Raised in the Italian neighborhood of Worcester, Shrewsbury St., Josephine graduated from Commerce High School. She worked as a bookkeeper many years for the R.H.White Department Store retiring in 1996. ...
Curtis L. Doughty
Nov 15, 2017
Curtis L. Doughty, 62 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at UMass Medical Center. Curtis is survived by his longtime companion of 41 years, Barbara Doughty; four children, Donnie Doughty and Robyn Doughty both of Worcester, Nina Doughty and his future son-in-law, Charles and Lisha McCormick all of Virginia; a step-daughter, Maretta Poston of Worcester; two...
Doris (Zine) Massad
Nov 14, 2017
Doris B. (Zine) Massad, born on November 10, 1921, beloved wife of the late Francis P. Massad, Sr. passed peacefully Tuesday, November 14th 2017 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Doris was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Michael’s) Zine. Born into a close-knit Syrian-Lebanese community of Boston’s South End and...
Vito A Lopopolo
Nov 13, 2017
Vito Angelo Lopopolo, 84, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017 in his home with his family at his side. With the sounds of Italian Music at his bed side and the aroma of his wife’s homemade Italian sauce simmering on the stovetop, Vito was surrounded by all the love and comforts of his life. Vito was...
Giovanna (Simmarano) Morrissey
Nov 13, 2017
Giovanna (Simmarano) Morrissey, 72, of Worcester, MA, passed away on Monday, November 13, with her family gathered at her side, after a long courageous battle with MDS and Breast Cancer. Giovanna was born in Montescaglioso, Italy. The second daughter of Emanuele and Rosalia (Santeramo) Simmarano. In 1958, at the age of 13, Giovanna immigrated to the United States with her...
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