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Lena D Sbrogna

Lena D Sbrogna

Sep 22, 2015

Lena D. (Catacchio) Sbrogna of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 with her loved ones by her side. Her 100th birthday was celebrated this past July 10, 2015. Lena was born in Worcester, a daughter of Italian immigrants, Thomas and Antoinette (Guerra) Catacchio. She grew up off Shrewsbury Street a member of a large family with seven children. She...

David Kasperian

David Kasperian

Sep 20, 2015

David Kasperian, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully in the Blaire House of Worcester. David was born on May 13, 1932 in Worcester, the son of the late Kasper and Joohar (Torigian) Kasperian. David honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date from the...

Corey J Rodriguez

Corey J Rodriguez

Sep 20, 2015

Corey J. Rodriguez, 23, Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Corey was born in Worcester, Ma, the son of Sheila A. Duval-Wiggins and Jose A. Rodriguez. Corey was a gifted athlete, who grew up playing many sports such as hockey and baseball. He was a catcher for the North High School baseball team and...

Msgr. Rocco M. Piccolomini

Msgr. Rocco M. Piccolomini

Sep 18, 2015

Monsignor Rocco M. Piccolomini, Servant of God, age 69, of Worcester, was greeted by the Angels of Our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Monsignor was a Roman Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Worcester, and was the former Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Parish in Worcester. Monsignor is survived by...

Ronald R. Beaudry

Ronald R. Beaudry

Sep 17, 2015

Ronald R. Beaudry, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his home after a yearlong struggle with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife of 28 years, Elaine (Fenuccio) Beaudry; his dedicated children a son, James Pedone, Jr. and his wife Kristina; his daughter Tanya Beaudry-Cote and her husband Leo Cote, Jr. all...

Esperanza Iris Santiago

Esperanza Iris Santiago

Sep 16, 2015

Esperanza Iris Santiago, 72, of Worcester, a die-hard New York Yankees fan, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Esperanza is survived by her two sons, Raul DeJesus, Jr., and his wife Nancy of Worcester, and Mickey DeJesus of Charlton; a daughter, Yolanda DeJesus of Worcester; a brother, Victor Cruz of Bronx, New York; two...

Susan M Bozzi

Susan M Bozzi

Sep 16, 2015

Susan Marie (Pratt) Bozzi, 71, of Worcester passed away with the ones she loved gathered by her bedside. Susan was born in Worcester one of two daughters of the late Phillip and Blanche (Gioelli) Pratt. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from North High and earned her certification as a LPN from David Hale Fanning trade school. Susan later furthered...

William L Abbruzzese

William L Abbruzzese

Sep 15, 2015

William L. "Bill" Abbruzzese, devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, September 15th 2015, while exercising at his favorite gathering spot the Westborough YMCA. He was 81 years of age. Bill was born in Worcester; his parents were Anna (Marotta) Abbruzzese, Madonna and Andrew Madonna. He was raised in the Grafton Hill section of...

Wahid M Bitar

Wahid M Bitar

Sep 15, 2015

Wahid M. Bitar, 87 year old full of life, devoted husband, father and grandfather, fell asleep to the Lord, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 with the family he loved so much gathered by his bedside from complications of a surgical procedure. Wahid was born July 1st 1928, in Akar, Lebanon, one of seven children of Mtanious and Miriam (Danoui) Bitar. He...

Helen K. Sklarz

Helen K. Sklarz

Sep 13, 2015

Helen K. (Kaminski) Sklarz, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Homestead Hall surrounded by her loving family. Helen's husband of 64 years, Walter Sklarz, Sr. passed away on February 23, 2014. She is survived by her son Walter "Skip" Sklarz, Jr. and his wife Marites of Southbridge; three daughters, Christina Sklarz-Libby of Durham, ME,...

Gail Smith

Gail Smith

Sep 13, 2015

Gail Smith, devoted, companion, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully, Sunday September 13th 2015 surrounded by the family she loved so much after a period of declining health. She was 67 years of age. Gail was born in Worcester she was a daughter of Isaac Smith and Dora (Goldstein) Smith. Educated in Worcester, Gail earned her bachelors of Science...

Richard A. Magner, Sr.

Richard A. Magner, Sr.

Sep 13, 2015

Richard Andrew Magner, Sr., 59, of Paxton, formerly of Sutton, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Richard is survived by his loving wife of nearly forty years, Robin C. (Tricomi) Magner; a son, Richard A. "Ricky" Magner, Jr. of Sutton; two daughters, Melissa A. "Missy" Walsh and her husband Brenden of Sutton, and Michelle A. "Shelly" Magner of Springfield;...

Joseph James Donovan, Sr.

Joseph James Donovan, Sr.

Sep 12, 2015

Joseph James Donovan, Sr., 76 of Holden, Ma died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Joseph is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Mary Ann (Inangelo) Donovan. Joseph was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Clyde and Gertrude (Dorsey) Donovan. He was a devoted and loving father...

Donald James "Jim" Donohue

Donald James "Jim" Donohue

Sep 12, 2015

Donald James ("Jim") Donohue, loving and beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away on September 12, 2015, in the UMASS Medical Center. He was 71 years old and was surrounded at the end by his adoring family. Jim was born on May 4, 1944, in Worcester MA and was predeceased by his father James Donohue and his mother Rita...

Tamra A Mungo

Tamra A Mungo

Sep 10, 2015

Tamra A. (Trafecante) Mungo, loving wife, mother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 10th 2015 after suffering a cardiac arrest at home earlier. She was 52 years of age. Tamra was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Anthony and Dolores (Davini) Trafecante. She graduated from North High School class of 1981 and earned her cosmetology degree...

Doris A (McKnight) Henderson

Doris A (McKnight) Henderson

Sep 10, 2015

Doris A. (McKnight) Henderson, 73, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday September 10,2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris leaves her husband of over 50 years, Paul E Henderson, her loving children; Paul J. Henderson and his wife Debra of Holden, Debra (Ashley) Mahnoori and her husband Bijan of Ashland, Kimberly M. Pultorak and her husband Stephen of Warren,...

Steven E. Marinello

Steven E. Marinello

Sep 9, 2015

Steven E. Marinello, 63, a resident of Worcester passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Steven was born and raised in Worcester the son of the late Natale Marinello. He was a 1970 graduate of the Worcester Boys Trade High School. He was a plumber by trade and worked in construction of nuclear power plants throughout...

Walter V. Webb, Jr.

Walter V. Webb, Jr.

Sep 8, 2015

Walter V. Webb, Jr, 51, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. Walter is survived by a brother, John Webb and two sisters, Lisa Webb and Terri Storm. He also leaves several cousins. Walter was born on November 21, 1963 in Jacksonville, Florida and was preceded in death by his father Walter V. Webb,...

Palma D. Ostergard

Palma D. Ostergard

Sep 8, 2015

Palma D. (DiBaro) Ostergard, 89, of New Braintree, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband Irving P. Ostergard, predeceased her in 1970. Palma is survived by four daughters, Robin Powers and her husband Paul of Holden, Susan Erickson of Worcester, Nancy Ostergard of Worcester and Sally Fiske and her husband Jeffery...

Glen M Lucia

Glen M Lucia

Sep 7, 2015

Glen M. Lucia, 54, of Boylston passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 7, 2015. Glen was born in Worcester one of four sons of Richard P. Lucia, Sr. and Janet (McConnell) Lucia. He grew up in Boylston, attended Tahanto Regional High and has lived all his life in Boylston. Glen is survived by his father, Richard P. Lucia, Sr with whom...

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