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Robert W. Piltzecker

Robert W. Piltzecker

Nov 12, 2017

Robert W. Piltzecker, Sr, 78, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 12, 2017 after a brief illness. Robert was born on June 4, 1939 in Worcester, where he lived all his life. He was a graduate of Worcester Commerce High School in 1958 and served in the United States Army until 1961, and...

Matthew J. Wallace

Matthew J. Wallace

Nov 11, 2017

Matthew J. Wallace, 31, of Spencer, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Lily Wallace; his parents, Michael and Susan (Denio) Wallace of Worcester; Lily’s mother, Brittany Higgins of Spencer; two brothers, Sean P. Wallace of Worcester, and Ryan M. Wallace and his wife Melissa and their children, Mackenzie and...

Jerry L. Stevens

Jerry L. Stevens

Nov 10, 2017

Jerry L. Stevens, 63, of Shrewsbury died peacefully but unexpectedly Friday November 10, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital.  Jerry’s wife Lynn N. (Bonderman) Stevens predeceased him in 2000. He is survived by his loving family; two daughters, Andrea L.(Stevens) Rotolo and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury, and Jennifer R. Stevens of Shrewsbury.  Jerry also leaves a brother Mark Stevens and...

Aiflin Sabbagh Saadi

Aiflin Sabbagh Saadi

Nov 10, 2017

Aiflin Sabbagh Saadi, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at UMass Hospital. Aiflin is survived by three sons, Bachir Saadi and his wife Norma Zayto, Saad Saadi all of Millbury and Abdulmasih Isaac Saadi and his wife Naila of Texas; five daughters, Bashira Saadi and her husband Joseph Masri of Syria, Souad Saadi and her...

Souhaila M. Arraje

Souhaila M. Arraje

Nov 10, 2017

Souhaila “Sue” M. (Hajjar) Arraje, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10th 2017, after a long illness.  Born in Mashghara, Lebanon, the daughter of the late Michael and Melia (Abou Arraje) Hajjar, Souhaila emigrated to Canada in 1956 and then to Worcester in 1958.  She was predeceased by her husband John in 2000.  She is survived by her daughters,...

John R. Stepp

John R. Stepp

Nov 9, 2017

John Raymond Stepp, 83, long time Worcester resident died Thursday November 9, 2017 at UMASS Medical Center Worcester of a heart attack. John Stepp was born October 4, 1934 in Inez, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University of Michigan (Master’s in Public Health).  Friend’s and colleagues in Worcester may recall his loyalty to the UK...

Michael E. Bussolari

Michael E. Bussolari

Nov 7, 2017

Michael Bussolari, 31, of Boylston  passed away peacefully Tuesday November 7th at Umass hospital with those he loved gathered at his side. Mike leaves his mom Sue, his dad Rob, his sister Jamie Adams and her husband Mark who was always like a brother to him. He also leaves the true loves of his life, Nate and Anna Adams, many...

Clayton Philip Price

Clayton Philip Price

Nov 6, 2017

Clayton Philip Price, 28, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Clayton is survived by his loving wife, Sheyla E. (Nazario) Price; his parents, Philip C. “Puggy” Price, Jr. and Cynthia A. (Boucher) Price of Worcester; his paternal grandparents, Philip C. and Elsie Louise Price, Sr., of Worcester; his mother in law, Carmen Justiniano of Worcester; eleven siblings,...

Diane (Bisceglia) Heirtzler

Diane (Bisceglia) Heirtzler

Nov 6, 2017

Diane (Bisceglia) Heirtzler, 75 of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at home, surrounded by her large, loving family after a tragically short and courageous battle with cancer.    Born in Worcester, Diane was the only daughter of Leo and Josephine (Zona) Bisceglia.  She graduated from Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1960, and went on to study hairdressing...

Lila (Sarb) Richards

Lila (Sarb) Richards

Nov 6, 2017

Lila (Sarb) Richards, 91, of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, November 6th 2017, joining in heaven her love and only daughter, Kim Larson, who passed away in 1996.  Lila was born in Worcester, one of four children of George and Josephine (Lian) Sarb.  Raised in the city, she attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Worcester Business Science School.   Shortly...

Lena M. Rhodenizer

Lena M. Rhodenizer

Nov 4, 2017

Lena M. Rhodenizer, 28 of Charlton, MA and formerly of Shrewsbury unexpectedly yet peacefully passed away in her home Saturday morning November 4, 2017. Lena was blessed with a daughter, Ayla Maria Ducharme; her loving partner of 7 years, Joshua Ducharme; her mother Donna Liberty Duquette of Shrewsbury; her sister, Racquel Rhodenizer of Shrewsbury; her uncle, Arthur R. Duquette, Jr....

Rosemarie Veronica Chiancola

Rosemarie Veronica Chiancola

Nov 3, 2017

Rosemarie Veronica (Mandella) Chiancola went to be with the Lord on November, 3, 2017. She was a strong and independent woman who, at 102 years old, was able to remain living in her home until her death.       She is survived by three sons, Charles, "Sal", of Florida, Sam of Sutton, Anthony of California, and one daughter, Mary of Worcester, six...

William F Rigere, Jr.

William F Rigere, Jr.

Nov 2, 2017

William F. Rigere, Jr. 56 of Shrewsbury passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 2, 2017. William is survived by his father, William F. Rigere, Sr. with whom he lived, a brother, Steven Rigere of Shrewsbury;  Extended family members and friends.  His mother, Lillian (Senkavitch) Rigere, passed away in 1988.  Born and raised in Shrewsbury, William worked as a welder for various...

Maurice "Moe" Monopoli

Maurice "Moe" Monopoli

Nov 1, 2017

Maurice “Moe” Monopoli, 65, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away Wednesday,   November 1st with his family gathered at his side.   Moe was born in Worcester, son of Luke A. and Catherine R. (Betti) Monopoli.  He graduated from Shrewsbury High School class of 1970; attended Worcester State College and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Assumption College.  Maurice then notably earned his...

Kimberly M. Goodrich

Kimberly M. Goodrich

Nov 1, 2017

Kimberly Goodrich, loving mother, daughter, sister and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017, after a six-month battle against cancer.  She was 46 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family. Kim was born on April 22, 1971 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Craig and Clifford Goodrich.  ...

Thomas M. Walsh

Thomas M. Walsh

Oct 31, 2017

Thomas M. Walsh, 82 of Daytona Beach, Florida, formerly on Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Thomas was born in Worcester, a son of the late Thomas J. and Rose E. (Gentile) Walsh.  He enlisted in the United States Army in 1957, serving his country proudly until he was discharged to the Army Reserves in 1959. ...

Debra Lee White

Debra Lee White

Oct 28, 2017

Debra Lee White, 56, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Debra is survived by her children, Christopher M. White of Worcester, and Ashley L. Renouf and her husband Mark of Somerville; her mother, Mary Ellen (Campbell) DiLiddo of Worcester; a brother, John P. DiLiddo, Jr. and his wife Audra of Worcester; two sisters,...

Shirley (Garganigo) Frongillo

Shirley (Garganigo) Frongillo

Oct 28, 2017

Shirley M. (Garganigo) Frongillo, 86 long time Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully with her family gathered at her side Saturday October 28th 2017 after a brief period of declining health joining in Heaven her daughter Nancy Coppellotti. Shirley was born in Worcester, one of three daughters of Salvatore and Theresa (Guerra) Garganigo.  Raised in Shrewsbury, Shirley graduated from Shrewsbury High...

Mary Ann Hagerty

Mary Ann Hagerty

Oct 28, 2017

Mary Ann Hagerty, 60, of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday October 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann is survived by four sisters, Alice Murphy of North Oxford, Dorothy Capp of Windsor Locks CT, Elizabeth Berube of Worcester, and Marie Hagerty of Southbridge. Mary Ann also leaves her Brothers, Maurice Hagerty and his wife Rose, of...

Alfred "Foxy" Haddad

Alfred "Foxy" Haddad

Oct 27, 2017

Alfred M. “Foxy” Haddad, 87 of Worcester former local business owner, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, October 27, 2017.  Alfred was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Fred G. and Evelyn A. (Jalboot) Haddad.  Raised in Worcester he attended commerce high school, opened businesses and raised a family with love, dedication and devotion.  Foxy, worked all...

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