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Anthony L. "Sonny" Latino

Anthony L. "Sonny" Latino

Sep 6, 2015

Anthony L. "Sonny" Latino, 84, of Worcester, joined the love of his life and wife of forty-three years, Maria G. (Dell'Olio) Latino, in Heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2015. Anthony is survived by his daughter, Donna Dryden and her husband Jeffrey of Oakham; a son, Anthony "Tony" Latino and his wife Wendy of Leominster; five cherished grandchildren, with whom he...

Jacob F. Hagerty

Jacob F. Hagerty

Sep 5, 2015

Jacob F.Hagerty, 22, died peacefully Saturday September 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving and dedicated family after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Jacob leaves his amazing parents Vincent T. and Maria A. (Manzi) Hagerty, his devoted sister Victoria L. Hagerty, his Maternal grandmother Emilia Manzi, and his best friend Katie Melanson. He also leaves many aunts, uncles,...

Margaret Wheeler-Renihan

Margaret Wheeler-Renihan

Sep 5, 2015

Margaret (Cove) Wheeler-Renihan, 67, of Worcester, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Margaret is survived by her loving sons, Raymond D. Wheeler, Timothy P. Wheeler and his wife April, and Steven J. Wheeler, all of Worcester; a grandson, Steven J. Wheeler, Jr.; two step grandchildren, Tina L. Giacobbi and Todd M....

Joseph S. Mele

Joseph S. Mele

Sep 5, 2015

Joseph S. Mele, 96, Of Worcester died peacefully Saturday September 5, 2015 in the St. Francis Home surrounded by his loving family. His wife Rose (Riccardi) Mele died October 24, 2006, Joseph is survived by his two daughters, Sandy (Alesandria) M. Flynn and her husband Paul of Webster, and Joanne S Moloney and her husband Kevin of Millbury, his grandchildren,...

Dolores "Dolly" Russo

Dolores "Dolly" Russo

Sep 3, 2015

Dolores J. "Dolly" (Capuano) Russo, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Holy Trinity Long Term Care Center. Her loving husband of sixty-one years, Joseph W. Russo, predeceased her in December 2011. Dolores is survived by her loving children, a daughter, Jennifer Russo and her husband Michael Sereti of Shrewsbury; twin sons, John J. Russo and...

Dolores L. (Ritoli) Avitabile

Dolores L. (Ritoli) Avitabile

Sep 2, 2015

Dolores L. (Del) Avitabile, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, (September 2, 2015) at Notre Dame L.T.C., Worcester, with her daughter Dorrie Greeley, granddaughter, Kristin Pechinsky, & her son-in-law, Quentin Greeley at her side. Born in New Britain, CT, she lived most of her married life in New Britain, CT, before moving to Massachusetts. She graduated from New Britain H.S....

Paola Alba

Paola Alba

Aug 30, 2015

Paola Alba, 23, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2015 in UMass Medical Center surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Paola was born on September 2, 1991 in New York, New York. A graduate of Worcester Technical High School, she received her cosmetology license and worked in that capacity for some time before switching career paths....

Michael R Shaw

Michael R Shaw

Aug 30, 2015

Michael R. Shaw, 57 of South Grafton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on August 30, 2015 at UMass Hospital surrounded by family. Michael is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Gwyn T. (Furtado) Shaw; two sons, Michael Shaw of Dorchester and Christopher D. Shaw and his wife Amy of Illinois; his brother, John Shaw and a sister, Marjorie Shaw...

Thomas K Steele

Thomas K Steele

Aug 30, 2015

Thomas K. Steele, 72, of Sutton, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at UMass Hospital with his much loved family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years Marie C. (Rossi) Steele; two daughters, Patricia M. Otto of Sutton, and Sharon M. Magner and her husband Robert A. Magner, Sr., of Sutton; a brother,...

Anthony Sclamo

Anthony Sclamo

Aug 29, 2015

Anthony M. Sclamo, 37 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 29th 2015 after suffering a fall. Anthony was born in Worcester; his mother was the late Donna (McLaughlin) Sclamo. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Trade school class of 1996 with a focus in Plumbing. Anthony is survived by his father, Stephen Sclamo with whom he lived; a brother, David...

Harold F Boosahda Jr.

Harold F Boosahda Jr.

Aug 28, 2015

Harold F. Boosahda Jr., 87, passed away peacefully in the Lord, Friday, August 28th 2015, after a period of declining health, joining in heaven his dear wife Violet who passed away in 2012. Harold was born in Worcester, a son of Harold F. Boosahda Sr. and Mary (Najjar) Boosahda and graduated from Commerce High School class of 1947. Harold then...

Patricia G Hayes

Patricia G Hayes

Aug 28, 2015

Patricia G. (Garceau) Hayes, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away at home, Friday August 28th 2015 surrounded by the family she loved so much. She was incredibly strong and fiercely battled cancer for the last 5 1/2 years. Patricia was 75 years of age. Patricia was born in Worcester. Her parents were the late George Garceau and Janet "Gensie" (Borbone) Garceau...

Michael W Sienkiewicz

Michael W Sienkiewicz

Aug 27, 2015

Michael W. Sienkiewicz, 77 of Worcester, a retired Worcester Fire Fighter, met his creator on Thursday, August 27th 2015 with his family gathered by his side after a three year struggle with cancer. Michael was born in Worcester, the only child of Michael and Ana (Yudicky) Sienkiewicz. He attended St John's High school in Shrewsbury and Worcester State College. Michael...

Jeffrey F Boffoli

Jeffrey F Boffoli

Aug 26, 2015

Jeffrey F. Boffoli, 44, of Worcester passed away suddenly, Wednesday August 26, 2015 after being stricken ill at work. Jeffrey was born in Worcester, graduated from St John's High School in Shrewsbury and attended both WPI and Worcester State University. Five years ago, Jeffrey married his sweetheart and love Tonya M. Russell enjoying fully the life of a husband and...

Patricia A Gilchrist

Patricia A Gilchrist

Aug 26, 2015

Patricia Ann (Sherman) Gilchrist, 81, long-term resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 26th 2015 at home with her family gathered beside her, after a brief illness. She joins her husband John Gilchrist Jr. who passed away April 13th 2015. Patricia was born in Milford, one of six children of Francis and Dorothy (Goddard) Sherman. Patricia met and married...

John J Tamulewicz

John J Tamulewicz

Aug 24, 2015

John J Tamulewicz, 97, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully Monday, August 24th 2015, with his devoted god daughter Jean and a hospice nurse by his side. John was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph and Eva (Neban) Tamulewicz. He grew up in Worcester, joined the U.S. Army, two months after Pearl Harbor at the age of 24,...

Joseph M Fortunato

Joseph M Fortunato

Aug 24, 2015

Joseph M. Fortunato,98, of Worcester died peacefully Monday August 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years Margaret N. (Tomaiolo) Fortunato, a son Joseph M. Fortunato Jr. and his wife Susan of Millbury, a daughter Mary M. Fortunato-Habib of Paxton,and his son in law Rudolf Arn. seven grandchildren; Paul P. Lombardi...

George M. Papaz

George M. Papaz

Aug 23, 2015

George "Pappy" Papaz, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on August 23rd surrounded by his family and friends at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He was the devoted husband of Ellen (Spain) Papaz for 61 years and was predeceased by his son David in 1993 and his brother Malcolm in 2003. In addition to his wife Ellen, he is survived...

Joseph K Taraska

Joseph K Taraska

Aug 23, 2015

Joseph K. Taraska passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep Sunday, August 23rd 2015. He was 46 years of age. Joseph was born in Brattleboro, Vermont; his father was the late Joseph Taraska. As a small child, he lived in Worcester where he graduated from North High School and later his family moved to Auburn. He met Karen J....

John Andrew Maddalena

John Andrew Maddalena

Aug 22, 2015

John Andrew Maddalena, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in UMass Hospital, after a very brief illness. John is survived by his brother, Gary J. Maddalena, with whom he lived. John was born in Worcester, son of the late, John A. and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Maddalena, and has lived here all his life. John graduated from North...

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