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Pasquale "Pat" Moreschi

Pasquale "Pat" Moreschi

Feb 13, 2017

Pasquale “Pat” A. Moreschi, 76, of Holden, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, surrounded by his family, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Pat is survived by his one and only, loving wife of fifty-five years, Dorothy V. (Bean) Moreschi; their three children, Brad E. Moreschi and his wife Cathie of Brentwood, TN; Gregge D. LaViolette and her husband John...

Paul F Bastardi

Paul F Bastardi

Feb 13, 2017

Paul F. Bastardi, 91, of Worcester died unexpectedly Monday February 13, 2017 at home. His loving wife of 49 years, Mary (Gulia) Bastardi, died August 12, 1995. Paul, who was affectionately known to both family and friends as “Uncle Paul”, leaves his nieces and nephews: Mary Jane Bodinizzo, Catherine Bodinizzo, Nicholas Bodin ( with whom he lived ), Paul Bodin,...

Joceline Zenon

Joceline Zenon

Feb 11, 2017

Joceline Zenon, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at UMass Medical Center: University Campus surrounded by her loving family. Joceline was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, a daughter to the late Joseph Charytable Zenon and Elisne (Villbrant) Joseph.  She grew up in Haiti and came to America settling in Brooklyn New York until moving...

Henry G. St. Pierre, Jr.

Henry G. St. Pierre, Jr.

Feb 10, 2017

Henry G. St. Pierre Jr. died February 10 at home after a long illness. He leaves his father Henry G. St. Pierre and step-mother Linda (Erickson) St. Pierre of Worcester, his mother Barbara (Montague) Le Clair Myrick of Bristol, TN, his step-grandmother Doris Erickson Cusson, sisters Suzanne St. Pierre, Laurie LeClair, Monet LeClair, brother Christopher LeClair and his longtime companion...

John Joseph McCormick

John Joseph McCormick

Feb 10, 2017

John Joseph McCormick, 74, of Worcester, formerly of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Cambridge on August 13, 1942, a son of John C. & Hazel (Young) McCormick. John was raised in Cambridge and was an alumnus of Cambridge Rindge & Latin...

Robert Earl Hazzard

Robert Earl Hazzard

Feb 10, 2017

Robert E. Hazzard, 74, of Worcester, passed away home to heaven, joining his parents and brother, Friday, February 10th 2017 after a long illness. Robert was born in Southbridge, one of two children of James L. Hazzard, Sr. and Bessie (Perkins) Hazzard.  As a child, Robert moved to Leicester where he spent a majority portion of his life.  He graduated...

Nancy M Duquette

Nancy M Duquette

Feb 9, 2017

Nancy M. (Oliver) Duquette, 87, of Leicester died peacefully Thursday February 9, 2017 in the Southbridge Rehabilitation Center. Her husband Raymond A. Duquette died in 2008.Nancy is survived by her children; Gail Butler and her companion Kenneth Livernoche with whom she lived, Patricia Watson and her husband Paul of Worcester, Nancy Paradis and her husband Kevin of Leominster, James Duquette...

Louis Rucho

Louis Rucho

Feb 6, 2017

NOTICE: CHANGE OF FUNERAL SERVICE DATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, NO SERVICE WILL BE CELEBRATED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017.Calling hours are Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, MA.  LOUIS’ FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN ST. NICHOLAS...

Elizabeth M. Gardella

Elizabeth M. Gardella

Feb 6, 2017

Elizabeth M. Gardella On Monday, February 6, 2017, I left this life to be with my Maker, and see my parents, my dear sister, Frances, other family members and friends, and to finally meet Elvis and Frank. I was the second born of Frances (Andresano) and Leone J. Gardella.  I temporarily leave my brother, Edward and his wife, Elaine, and...

Adam S. Balcewicz

Adam S. Balcewicz

Feb 5, 2017

Adam S. Balcewicz, 90, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester.   Adam is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Frances (Caloccia) Balcewicz; a daughter, Laurie Bourn of Westborough; a son, Stephen Balcewicz of Paxton; a brother, Leo Balcewicz of Worcester; six grandchildren; a great grandson; nieces and nephews.  He...

John R. Oslowski

John R. Oslowski

Feb 4, 2017

John R. Oslowski, 55, of Northborough passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2017  in the Reservoir Center of Marlborough surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John leaves his father Henry Oslowski and step mother Barbara (Manzi) Oslowski, of Shrewsbury, his mother Donna Nash and her husband Pete of Idaho, his son Erik Oslowski of Westborough, and...

Lisa (DiStefano) Hannigan

Lisa (DiStefano) Hannigan

Feb 4, 2017

Lisa DiStefano Hannigan age 59, of Mullica Hill passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017.  Born in Worcester, MA she was a daughter of Anthony James DiStefano Jr. and Helene Irene (nee Stachelek).  She is survived by two brothers, Anthony DiStefano III of Worcester and Mark DiStefano of Sutton; her sister, Deborah DiStefano of Chattanooga, TN; and several nieces &...

Alejandro A. "AJ" Lorente

Alejandro A. "AJ" Lorente

Feb 3, 2017

Alejandro A. “AJ” Lorente, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a tragic accident. AJ was only 11 years old. AJ was born in Worcester on April 30, 2005, the first child to Anthony and Angela M. (Ruppert) Lorente.  He lived in Dudley where he was a sixth-grade student at Dudley Middle School and played soccer...

Queen Esther Tolson

Queen Esther Tolson

Feb 2, 2017

Queen Esther (Meeks) Tolson, 76 of Worcester, MA went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, April, Kimberly and Kelly Tolson all of Worcester, MA;  a son, Victor Tolson of NC; daughter in law Diane Carol Tolson of Worcester; two sons in law Steven Jones and Deon...

Robert V. Beahn

Robert V. Beahn

Feb 1, 2017

Robert V. Beahn, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Christopher House after a period of declining health. Robert’s wife of 40 years, Anna G. (Schliker) Beahn passed away on August 26, 1995.  He is survived by two sisters, E. Carol Balser and her husband Raymond of North Grafton and Ruth Barrett of Worcester;...

Terrence S McCann

Terrence S McCann

Jan 31, 2017

Terrence Scott McCann died suddenly of natural causes in his home on January 31,2017.  Terrence leaves behind three sisters Linda Belliveau and her spouse Maureen Asten of San Jose, CA., Carole McCann-Gaboury and her spouse John Gaboury of Worcester, and his twin sister Lisa McCann-Souza of Seminole, FL. He also left behind one niece Jacquelyn Gaboury of MA and two...

Michael R Pugliese

Michael R Pugliese

Jan 31, 2017

Michael R. Pugliese, 33 of West Boylston passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 31st 2017 in his sleep. Michael the oldest son of June (Tainter) Pugliese and the late Raymond B. Pugliese, Jr. was born in Worcester, graduated from Assabet Valley Vocational Tech where he earned his certificate in technology and afterwards went to NEIT.   He then accepted a position as...

Paul F Hearn

Paul F Hearn

Jan 31, 2017

Paul F. Hearn, 57, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 with his sisters gathered at his bedside after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Paul is survived by his three sisters, Karen E. Hearn, Lynda F. Cote, Susan Pressey and her husband George.   He also leaves a brother in law, Donald Casey Sr. and sister in law Jane...

Leo R. Walden

Leo R. Walden

Jan 30, 2017

Holden - Leo R. Walden, 82, of Dennisport and Paxton died Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Leo was the son of the late Leo H. and Hilda Walden. He was married for nearly 53 years to the former Marie R. "Chic" Paciello who predeceased him in 2014....

Isabelle C. Plante

Isabelle C. Plante

Jan 29, 2017

Isabelle (Craigen) Plante, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, just one week short of her 99th birthday, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation Center. Isabelle was born February 5, 1918, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  She was one of ten children, born to Patrick and Ellen (Murphy) Craigen.  She was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Raised and educated in Worcester, she...

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