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Domenic A. Caporelli

Domenic A. Caporelli

Nov 9, 2016

Domenic “Dom” A. Caporelli, 87, of Jefferson formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016 in the comfort of his home and loving family. His wife Joanna (Grampetro) Caporelli died 2013. Domenic leaves his Loving family; a son Joseph Caporelli of Jefferson, two daughters, Rosann Pezzella and her husband Ralph with whom he lived and Gail Caporelli of...

Vincent "Vincenzo" Nozzolillo II

Vincent "Vincenzo" Nozzolillo II

Nov 9, 2016

Vincent “Vincenzo” Nozzolillo, II of Worcester passed away suddenly in his sleep Wednesday, November 9, 2016, joining in heaven his mother Esther who passed away October 21st.  He was 53 years of age.    Vincent was born in Worcester on July 24th 1963, a son of the late Vincent “Jim” and Esther (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo.  He graduated from North High School...

Jessica L Rawlston

Jessica L Rawlston

Nov 8, 2016

Jessica L. Rawlston, 31 of Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away after a battle with breast cancer at UMass Medical Center on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jessica is survived by her three sons, Caiden, Logan and Liam Valipour; her fiancé, Behnam Valipour all of Oxford; her parents, Timothy F. and Gail J. (Turner) Rawlston; her brother,...

Vannie Lee Ball

Vannie Lee Ball

Nov 8, 2016

Mr. Vannie Lee Ball was born on February 25, 1942 to the late Floyd Ball, Sr. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Ada Mae Wilson who presently resides in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Ball departed this life on November 8, 2016 with his devoted wife and children by his bedside who he dearly loved. Mr. Ball confessed Christ at an early age at...

Beverly (Ekberg) Yacuzzi

Beverly (Ekberg) Yacuzzi

Nov 7, 2016

WORCESTER - Beverly V. (Ekberg) Yacuzzi, 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016 at Webster Manor Healthcare Center.  Beverly was born on October 24, 1928 in Worcester and remained a lifelong resident of the City until moving to Webster Manor 4 years ago.  She was the daughter of the late Anton Ekberg and Corrine (Dube) Ekberg. She is survived...

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr.

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr.

Nov 7, 2016

Vincent J. Kosakowski, Jr., 70, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  His was predeceased by his loving wife, Christine R. (Bruso) Kosakowski (2003), and their daughter, Kimberly D. Gambaccini (2011). Vincent is survived by his best friend and son, Vincent R. Kosakowski; a beautiful granddaughter, Christina D. Gambaccini; and a sister,...

Phyllis (Farrell) Hughes

Phyllis (Farrell) Hughes

Nov 5, 2016

Phyllis A. (Farrell) Hughes, of Millbury,  passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in her sleep.  She was 85 years of age. Phyllis was born in Worcester, on June 24, 1931, a daughter of the late William “Duke” and Cecile (Vilandre) Farrell.  She was a graduate of Commerce High, Class of 1949.  Phyllis  joined the U.S. Air Force during...

Teresa J. Kellerman

Teresa J. Kellerman

Nov 3, 2016

Teresa J. (Mouid) Kellermann, 88, of Dartmouth, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was born and raised in Worcester, where she attended public schools before earnings degrees in nursing from Boston College and Boston University. She worked at Worcester City Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital, also in Worcester. In...

Grace (Francese) Casello

Grace (Francese) Casello

Nov 2, 2016

Grace A. Casello, 89 of Worcester a dedicated Mother  & Grandmother passed away Wednesday November 2nd with family gathered by her side.   Grace, the only daughter of Italian immagrants Giuseppe and Antoinette (Lopolito) Francese was born in Worcester on July 21, 1927.   She graduated from Commerce high school and earned her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College.   She has lived...

Michelena E. Montecalvo

Michelena E. Montecalvo

Nov 2, 2016

Michelena E. (Cataldo) Montecalvo, 93, of Westborough, a former long-time resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Her loving husband of sixty-three years, Anthony P. Montecalvo, predeceased her in April 2012. Michelena is survived by a son, Anthony P. Montecalvo, Jr. of Keene, NH; a brother, Anthony R. Cataldo and his wife Paula...

Rose Marie Schraffa

Rose Marie Schraffa

Nov 1, 2016

Rose Marie Schraffa passed away into eternal life after an extended period of declining health on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.   Rose Marie was born on May 30th 1945 in Worcester, daughter of the late Patsy and Mary (Minichello) Schraffa. She graduated from Classical High School in Worcester; then accepted a position in the...

Angela R. "Angie" DeAngelis

Angela R. "Angie" DeAngelis

Nov 1, 2016

Angela R. “Angie” (Flaminio) DeAngelis, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Christopher House of Worcester, surrounded by her devoted daughters and granddaughter. Angela's husband of 44 years, Albert P. DeAngelis passed away in November of 1986.  She is survived by her two daughters, Angela M. Casey and her husband Charles of Shrewsbury and...

Lucia (Melucci) Reno

Lucia (Melucci) Reno

Oct 30, 2016

Lucia (Melucci) Reno, 85, formerly of Worcester, peacefully departed Sunday, October 30th 2016 in Orlando Florida with her son Steven and his wife Lillian at her side.  Lucia, born in Worcester, was one of two daughters of Joseph and Mary (Cataldo) Melucci, and lived her entire life in Worcester raising her family and working before moving to Florida in 2014...

Antonio Di Rodi

Antonio Di Rodi

Oct 30, 2016

Antonio Di Rodi, of Worcester passed away Sunday, October 30th 2016.  He was 91 years of age. Antonio was born on January 22, 1925, one of three children of Vincenzo and Francesca (Dell’Erba) DiRodi.  In 1958, Antonio, immigrated to the United States where he raised his family and worked in the textile manufacturing industry. Antonio’s wife Michelina (Piracci) Di Rodi...

Lois Marie Wheeler

Lois Marie Wheeler

Oct 30, 2016

Lois Marie (Rogers) Wheeler, 69 of Webster, formerly of Oxford passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her adoring family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lois was born in Worcester on August 3, 1947, the only child of Louis W. and Grace M. (Caruso) Rogers. She was raised in Oxford and graduated...

Matthew Phillips

Matthew Phillips

Oct 27, 2016

JEFFERSON, MA.,_Matt Phillips, 62, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born and raised in Worcester, MA, son of Eugene and Olimpia (Salerno) Phillips; he moved to Jefferson in 1992 where he has resided since.    He leaves his wife Gail (Monopoli) and two children, Stephen and Lindsey.  He also leaves his mother Olimpia Williams of Shrewsbury, one brother, Mark...

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier

Oct 27, 2016

Phyllis (Gallicchio) Bouvier, 92, of Worcester passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, October 27, 2016, joining her husband Harold and son Robert in heaven. Phyllis one of eight children of Italian immigrants, Antonio and Rose (DiLillo) Gallicchio was born in Worcester and has lived here all her life.  In 1948, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church...

Ricky C. Weatherspoon

Ricky C. Weatherspoon

Oct 26, 2016

Ricky C. Weatherspoon, 28, of Worcester, has sadly passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Ricky leaves behind two daughters, Aaliyah R. Weatherspoon and Jadalise M. Bonaporte; his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his daughters, Arlines Davila; his mother Rachel (Jewett) Pettiway and his step-father, Kenneth R. Pettiway all of Worcester;...

Peter P. DiTaranto

Peter P. DiTaranto

Oct 26, 2016

Peter P. DiTaranto Sr. 94, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday October 26, 2016 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 65 years, Edna (Rodnick) DiTaranto, his loving children, Donald Wade of Pennsylvania, Peter P DiTaranto Jr. of Worcester, Bonnie M. Dupont and her husband Ronald of Shrewsbury, and a sister Rose DiPilla...

Ferdinand "Fred" Anthony Ross, Jr.

Ferdinand "Fred" Anthony Ross, Jr.

Oct 26, 2016

Ferdinand “Fred” Anthony Ross, Jr., 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Fred was born on July 21, 1929 in New Orleans, LA a son of the late Ferdinand A. and Christine (Mitchell) Ross. He attended school in New Orleans and later went on to honorably serve...

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