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Doris (Lemay) Richard

Doris (Lemay) Richard

Oct 11, 2017

Doris (Lemay) Richard, 86, of Leicester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 11th 2017.  Born and raised in Worcester; Doris was one of four children of the late Roland and Dorothy (Germain) Lemay.  She graduated from Commerce High school and earned her degree in nursing from the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.  She then began a 30 plus year career in...

Dorothy (Killian) McIntire

Dorothy (Killian) McIntire

Oct 10, 2017

Dorothy Ann McIntire, 87 of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10th after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by  her husband for over 63 years Francis E. McIntire in 2015. Dorothy is survived by her seven sons: Francis and his wife Patricia of Englewood, CO; William and his wife Claire of New Orleans, LA; Laurence...

Joan P Hoynoski

Joan P Hoynoski

Oct 9, 2017

Joan P. (Cashman) Hoynoski, 75, of Greenfield, MA, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Vernon Green Nursing Home in Vernon, Vermont. Joan is survived by a son, Carl Hoynoski, II, and his wife Jodi of Gill, MA; a brother, Kenneth P. Cashman; a niece Lisa Rehimi, both of Worcester; and her precious Golden Retriever, Maggie. Joan was...

Hector Omar Diaz

Hector Omar Diaz

Oct 7, 2017

Hector Omar Diaz passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the age of 38.  Hector was born in San Juan, PR and moved to Worcester with his family at the age of 8.Hector is survived and lovingly remembered by his parents, Edwin H. Diaz and Lydia E. Roman; his siblings Lynnette Diaz, Omaris Diaz...

Louis J Sclamo

Louis J Sclamo

Oct 6, 2017

Louis J Sclamo, 88, of Worcester, former owner of Sclamo Home Furnishings of Millbury passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2017, with family gathered at his side. Louis, one of eight children of Pasquale and Louisa (Nuzzolillo) Sclamo, was born and raised in Worcester and lived here all his life before moving to Shrewsbury 4 years ago. After graduating from...

Arthur Valworth Hawley, III

Arthur Valworth Hawley, III

Oct 5, 2017

Arthur Valworth Hawley, III, 70 of Keene, NH formerly of Worcester passed away on October 5, 2017 in Westwood Nursing Home in Keene, NH.  “Val” as he was known to family, was born in Worcester a beloved son of Arthur Valworth Hawley, Jr., Channie Belle (Fitzgerald) Hawley and his step-mother, Barbara R. Hawley who predeceased him and embraced him in...

Carleton E Dufresne, Jr.

Carleton E Dufresne, Jr.

Oct 5, 2017

Carleton E. Dufresne, Jr., of Venice, FL, formerly of Worcester, Leicester and Sutton, MA, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, just a day shy of his 95th birthday. Carleton was born in Worcester, MA, one of seven children, born to the late Carleton E. and Helena L. (Packard) Dufresne, Sr.  Carleton was a graduate...

James J. Murray

James J. Murray

Oct 3, 2017

James “Jimmy” Murray, Born October 23, 1946, Jim Murray passed away peacefully on October 3 at the age of 70. He is survived by his family: brothers and sisters Mark Murray of Worcester, MA, Sheila Murray of West Stockbridge, MA, Eileen Murray and husband Kurt Janson of East Calais, VT, Thomas Murray and finance Sydney Bacenas of Santa Monica, CA;...

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Oct 2, 2017

Steven Johnson, 74, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 in Florida.Steven was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 1, 1943 to the late Ethel and George Johnson and lived many years in Florida. With Steven’s passing he leaves behind a daughter Marci Baker, a granddaughter, Rebecca, former wife Vida Osterberg and a brother, extended family and friends....

Mark D. "Chet" Prunier

Mark D. "Chet" Prunier

Oct 2, 2017

Mark D. “Chet” Prunier, 55, of Boylston, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, at UMass Hospital, after becoming ill at home on Sunday evening. Mark is survived by his loves, his wife of twenty-five years, Teresa A. (Howley) Prunier, and their daughter, Ashley A. Prunier of Murphysboro, IL; his father Norman Prunier of Worcester; a brother, Norman Prunier Jr.,...

Caroline "Carrie" (Caputo) Paldino

Caroline "Carrie" (Caputo) Paldino

Sep 30, 2017

Caroline “Carrie” (Caputo) Paldino, 90, of Worcester, died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by loved ones.  Her husband of 65 years, Peter P. Paldino, died May 2, 2014. Caroline is survived by her four sons, Patrick J. Paldino and his wife Shirley of Montgomery Center, VT, Peter A. Paldino and his wife Paula,...

James Nozzolillo

James Nozzolillo

Sep 30, 2017

James Nozzolillo, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  He was predeceased by his mother, Esther in October 2016, and by his brother, Vincent II in November 2016. James is survived by his former wife, Elaine A. (Jandrow) Nozzolillo of Millbury; two sons, James M. Nozzolillo of Honolulu, HI and Jared D. Nozzolillo...

Lillian K. Wood

Lillian K. Wood

Sep 27, 2017

     Lillian K. (Smith) Wood, 56, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017, with her husband near to her.      Lillian is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Richard F. Wood; their daughter, best friend and love of Lillian’s life, Jessica A.D. Wood of Clinton and her fiancé, Travis Perron of West Boylston; her precious...

Lucrezia (Villani) Rocco

Lucrezia (Villani) Rocco

Sep 24, 2017

Lucrezia “Grace” (Villani) Rocco, 96 longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2017, with her devoted family gathered at her side joining in heaven her husband David Rocco and other family members.      Lucrezia was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Francesca (DiPierro) Villiani.  She graduated from Worcester Girls trade and accepted a...

Laura E. Pearson

Laura E. Pearson

Sep 24, 2017

WORCESTER – Laura E. Pearson passed away at home on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with her family at her side. She leaves her beloved children, Abdul-Babatunde Pearson and Benetta (Pearson) Kuffour of Worcester; R. Yaniyah Pearson of Newburgh , NY and Jewell Pearson of Inglewood, CA.  She was loved by 37 grand, great and great-great grandchildren., many nieces, nephews and...

Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla

Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla

Sep 24, 2017

Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla, after 90 years of life, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, September 24th 2017 with the family she loved gathered by her side.  Mary was born in Aita-el-Fokar, Lebanon, one of seven children of Michael and Badeha (Dabaghe) Ansara.  Raised, educated and married in Lebanon, Mary with her husband and children immigrated to the United...

Dennis G. Morrissey

Dennis G. Morrissey

Sep 24, 2017

Dennis George Morrissey, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Dennis was born in Worcester, a son of the late William E. and Evelyn G. (Hudson) Morrissey.  He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester, the city he proudly claimed to be his home.  Dennis was a business entrepreneur who explored many...

Robert T. Aldorisio

Robert T. Aldorisio

Sep 24, 2017

Robert T. Aldorisio, 77 of Northborough, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Malden, a son of the late Vincent Alfred and Rose Marie (Tomasi) Aldorisio.  He grew up in Braintree and was a graduate of Braintree High School where he excelled in...

Nicholas J. Carenzo, Sr.

Nicholas J. Carenzo, Sr.

Sep 23, 2017

Nicholas J. Carenzo, Sr., 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at home with his family by his side. Nicholas was born in Wortcester, a son to the late Anthony V. Carenzo Sr., and Santa (Fiorentino) Carenzo.  He attended Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all is life.  Nicholas was an operating engineer of...

Pantaleo "Leo" DiGioia

Pantaleo "Leo" DiGioia

Sep 22, 2017

Pantaleo “Leo” DiGioia, 83 of Worcester, MA and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 in the arms of his son at UMass Hospital.Leo was born in Bisceglie, Italy on April 24, 1934 to the late Angela (DeCillis) and Pietro DiGioia. In 1970, he traveled to America and resided in Worcester with his family. Leo had the hands...

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