Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George Monfreda
Dec 27, 2016
George Monfreda, 81, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. George is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Judith A. (Bruso) Monfreda; their son, George J. Monfreda and his wife Susan M. Monfreda of Jefferson; his best friend and grandson, James A. Monfreda of Jefferson; his brothers and sisters in...
Barry E. Carmel
Dec 27, 2016
Barry E. Carmel, 71 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation, after a period of declining health. Barry was born on October 1, 1945 in Worcester, a son of the late Albert and Marguerite (Hosmer) Carmel. Barry attended Worcester Academy and went on to proudly serve his nation in the United States Marine Corp...
Richard "Ricky" Direnzo, Jr.
Dec 24, 2016
Richard C. “Ricky” Direnzo, Jr. 48, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in Worcester. Ricky was born in Worcester on February 12, 1968. His father was the late, Richard C. Direnzo, Sr. He grew up and attended North High School. As a young man, Ricky worked for the family business, Direnzo Brothers Sand & Gravel. He then accepted a position with...
Joanne C. Scampini
Dec 24, 2016
Joanne C. (Rizzuti) Scampini, 79 of Worcester, passed away on December 24, 2016 after a short illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Joanne is survived by her husband, Norman Scampini with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on November 2nd; her eight children, Debra and Vincent DiGregorio and their sons, Vincent III, Anthony...
Eugene "Gene" J. Richards
Dec 23, 2016
Eugene “Gene” J. Richards, 87, of Rutland, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Gene is survived by the love of his life for the past sixty-three years, Patricia A. (Bucciaglia) Richards; a sister, Judith Anderson of Leicester; six nieces and nephews that he cherished as his own children, Paul Capuano,...
Clarence W. Dyer, Sr.
Dec 22, 2016
Clarence W. "Wa Wa" Dyer Sr., 80 of Worcester, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Good Samaritan, Brockton. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late, Ralph W. Dyer and Lucy M. (Hazard) Waller. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Returning from active duty Clarence worked as a...
J. Raymond Bousquet
Dec 22, 2016
Raymond is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita C. (Bouthiller) Bousquet; his son, Brian Bousquet and his fiancé Mary Jane Cummings of Rhode Island; his daughter, Michelle A. Barnett and her husband Steven of North Grafton; two brothers, Roger Bousquet of Lompoc, CA and Richard Bousquet of Gorham, ME; three grandchildren, Joshua Bousquet of Dudley, Alyssa Dupont and...
Linda C. Forsman
Dec 22, 2016
Linda Forsman, 73, went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2016. She leaves her loving husband of 52 years, Wesson Forsman, Jr.; four children, Pam Mead and her husband John of Pittsfield, Mark Forsman and his wife Nancy, of Brimfield, Jeff Forsman and his wife Jenn, of Millbury, Melissa MacWade and her husband Jim, of Worcester; nine...
Louise J. (Paldino) Riopel
Dec 21, 2016
Louise J. (Paldino) Riopel, 86 of Worcester, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully with her family gathered at her side Wednesday December 21, 2016. Louise was born June 5, 1930 in Worcester, the first daughter of Pasquale and Mary (Generelli) Paldino. She grew up in the Holmes field neighborhood of Worcester on Plantation St, graduated from Commerce...
Janicie Ann Kulesza
Dec 19, 2016
Janice Ann Kulesza, 67 of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, December 19th at home. Janice was born in Worcester, a daughter of Stanley and Frances (Kosiewski) Kulesza. She graduated from Auburn High School and earned her certificate as a LPN from Worcester Girls Trade. Janice then accepted positions with the former Worcester City Hospital and several area...
Ermite R. Benjamin
Dec 19, 2016
Ermite R. Benjamin, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her family. Ermite was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, a daughter to Nestor Benjamin and Theramene Daguerre. She grew up in Haiti and lived there until 1976 when she moved to New York City and later moved to...
Rosalia Morales Rivera
Dec 19, 2016
Rosalia Morales Rivera passed away with her family gathered at her side, Monday December 19, 2016. Calling hours at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St will be held Tuesday, December 26th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28th at 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hope...
Patsy J Mastrogiovanni
Dec 19, 2016
Patsy J. "Pat" Mastrogiovanni, 92, of Shrewsbury, passed away December 18th 2008, at the Radius Health Care, Worcester after an illness. Pat leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Stella M. (Turpin) Mastrogiovanni; his cherished daughter Patci Jean "Jeannie" Hebert, of Shrewsbury; two sons Howard A. Vosburg, Sr. and his wife Carole of Clinton, William V. Vosburg, Sr.,and his wife...
Arnold L Pinto
Dec 18, 2016
Arnold L. Pinto, 91, a long time Worcester School Teacher and Sports Coach, passed away December 18, 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Arnold was born January 11, 1925 in Medford, MA, a son of Arnold N. and Teresa (O’Donnell) Pinto. He graduated from Medford High School in 1943 and went on to join the US Marines. He served...
Alice C. Henry
Dec 17, 2016
Alice C. (Andrews) Henry, 89 of Millbury, formerly a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Alice, more commonly known as Nana, was born July 26, 1927 in Worcester Ma. She was the only child of the late Roland and Mildred (Martin) Andrews. She was raised...
Raymond T. Violante, Sr.
Dec 15, 2016
Raymond T. Violante,Sr. 86, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Worcester Health Center. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Jean E. (Legor) Violante, their dedicated two sons, Raymond Violante, Jr. of Worcester and Dominick Violante and his wife Jeanene of Avon, Connecticut; a brother,...
Katrina Leah Blanchard
Dec 14, 2016
Katrina Leah Blanchard, 31 of Oakham passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Katrina was raised in Oakham, attended Quabbin Regional High School and graduated with the class of 2003. She attended the University of Maine in Farmington, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Art. Katrina was a shining star whose light filled the room wherever she...
John A. Yuscinsky
Dec 14, 2016
John A. Yuscinsky, 71 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester and Rutland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at UMass Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kelly M. (Watters) Yuscinsky; two sons, John L. Yuscinsky of Worcester and Bobby A. Yuscinsky and his wife Nada of Irwin, PA; two daughters, Rheannon...
Doris A. Dufresne
Dec 13, 2016
Doris “Dot” Agnes (Berard) Dufresne, 90, of Worcester and Southport, North Carolina, died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 13th after a brief period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Doris was the daughter of Andrew and Agnes (Lucier) Berard. She attended St. Joseph’s School and Commerce High School and Becker Junior College. She married Bernard “Lefty” Dufresne in 1947....
Stephen M. Brunner
Dec 13, 2016
Stephen M. Brunner, 56 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born in Worcester on April 12, 1960. Growing up Stephen attended Worcester Boy’s Trade High School where he got his start in Masonry. After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard, he went...
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