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Michael A. Littizzio

Michael A. Littizzio

Dec 9, 2014

Michael A. Littizzio, 75 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Michael is survived by his wife of fifty years, Carol A. (MacDonald) Littizzio and her daughter, Tracey Carter and her grandchildren, Alexandra, Olivia and Sam; three brothers, Anthony Littizzio and wife Susan of Ellington, CT., Alfred Littizzio and wife...

John Paul Lazar

John Paul Lazar

Dec 8, 2014

John P. Lazar, 74, of Boylston died peacefully Monday, December 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of forty-nine years, Cynthia M. (Farrar) Lazar, two daughters Julayne M. Lazar of West Newton, and Karlyn A. Scott and her husband Douglas of Hopkinton. John was the doting grandfather to Rowan L. Scott, Devon J....

Manuel Pacheco

Manuel Pacheco

Dec 8, 2014

Manuel A. "Manny" Pacheco, Jr., 78, of Sterling, passed away into the arms of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 8, 2014. Manny or Juney, as he was known, is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Marguerite L. (Gaucher) Pacheco; their children, Robert C. Pacheco, Paul M. Pacheco, LeeAnne E. Prendiville and her husband David,...

Sharyn Jackson

Sharyn Jackson

Dec 8, 2014

Sharyn (Silverman) Jackson, 67 of Sutton, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with her loving family gathered by her bedside. Sharyn was born in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Saul and Mimi (Eisen) Silverman. After moving to Philadelphia, Sharyn met and married the man who would become her devoted husband for the next 40 years, Stan Jackson. Sharyn's husband...

Louise A Dacri

Louise A Dacri

Dec 8, 2014

Louise Ann (Swenson) Dacri, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Monday, December 8, 2014, in the loving arms of her daughter. Her beloved husband of fifty-six years, Joseph P. Dacri, pre-deceased her in 2010. Louise is survived by her loving family, her daughter and best friend, Deborah Slavinskas and her husband Daniel of Worcester, and their children, Fr. Jonathan...

Susan Rossetti Heney

Susan Rossetti Heney

Dec 6, 2014

Susan M. (Rossetti) Heney, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester passed away in her sleep at home unexpectedly Saturday December 6th 2014. She was 51 years of age. Susan was born April 1st 1963 in Worcester, one of three daughters of Joseph Rossetti and Barbara (Keating) Rossetti, Dube. She grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Susan joined...

Angelo J Rucci

Angelo J Rucci

Dec 6, 2014

Angelo J. Rucci, of Worcester, formerly of Duncannon Ave passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6th 2014. He was 89. Angelo, one of eleven children of Italian immigrants Domenico and Josephine (Tatolo) Rucci was born and educated in Worcester. Like many men from Worcester, Angelo joined the U.S. Navy to serve his country proudly in the Pacific and Philippines, during World...

Mary Victoria Palumbo

Mary Victoria Palumbo

Dec 5, 2014

Mary Victoria (Scarafoni) Palumbo, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Friday, December 5th 2014. Mary was born in Worcester, September 15, 1921, one of three daughters of Joseph and Tomasina Scarafoni. She grew up in Worcester graduated from Commerce High School and has lived here all her life. Mary worked for the City...

Carmella L. Gabriella

Carmella L. Gabriella

Dec 4, 2014

Carmella L. Gabriella, 88, of Liscomb Street, died Thursday, December 4, 2014, after a brief illness. She leaves two sons, Michael Gabriella of Worcester and Martin Gabriella of Malden and a daughter-in-law Carolann (Baglio) Gabriella of Malden; she was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Michael D. Gabriella. She also leaves four grandchildren; Marti, Domenic, Anthony and Samantha Gabriella...

Florence H Salamy

Florence H Salamy

Dec 4, 2014

Florence H. Salamy, 78, of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4th after a period of declining health. Florence was born in Fall River, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Salloum) Salamy. As a young child, Florence moved to Worcester with her family and has lived here ever since. Florence is survived by her brother, Norman Salamy and his wife...

Angelo M Carnevale

Angelo M Carnevale

Dec 3, 2014

Angelo Carnevale, 86, a fifty-seven year resident of Auburn passed away with his family gathered at his bedside, Wednesday, December 3rd 2014. Angelo was born in Worcester on December 13th 1927 to Italian parents Benedetto and Philomena (Gatta) Carnevale. He grew up in Worcester and educated in the Worcester Public Schools; upon his graduation, Angelo joined the U.S. Army serving...

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr.

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr.

Dec 1, 2014

Vincent J. Gianfriddo, Sr., 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. Vincent's wife of 62 years, Louise C. (Russo) Gianfriddo passed away on January 14, 2005. He is survived by four sons, Vincent, J. Gianfriddo, Jr. of North Brookfield, Francis Gianfriddo and his wife Sandy of Warren, Sal J. Gianfriddo and his...

Ernest P. Belanger

Ernest P. Belanger

Dec 1, 2014

Ernest P. Belanger, 53, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital, after a very brave battle with cancer. Ernie is survived by his wife and best friend, Kimberly A. (Laraia) McCallum-Belanger; two step-daughters, Amanda Lee Laflamme and her husband Joel of North Grafton, and Keri Lynn McCallum of Shrewsbury; two granddaughters, Sophia Laraia Laflamme...

Charles K Abdelnour

Charles K Abdelnour

Nov 28, 2014

Charles K. Abdelnour a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 28th 2014 after being stricken ill at home. He was 98. Charles was born in Worcester, a son of Syrian-Lebanese Immigrants; Melhem A. and Nezlie (Honnessy) Abdelnour. He graduated from Commerce High School, earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the College of the Holy Cross class of...

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli

Nov 25, 2014

Marie J. (Romano) Pecorelli, 82, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Tuesday November 25 2014 at home with her loving family around her. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years Patsy Pecorelli, her loving children; a son Patrick J. Pecorelli and his wife Theresa, of Andover and East Dennis, and her daughter Gina M. Brossi and her husband...

Edward J Bantz

Edward J Bantz

Nov 24, 2014

Edward J. Bantz, 67, of Rutland, formerly of Worcester, passed away suddenly at home after being stricken ill in his sleep Monday, November 24th 2014. Edward was born in Staten Island, New York, the son of the late Marguerite (Patterson) Bantz. He grew up and graduated from High School on Staten Island. While on vacation in Florida, Edward met and...

Paul O. Emond

Paul O. Emond

Nov 23, 2014

Paul O. Emond, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in The Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. His loving wife of sixty-one years, Marie Exilda (Dionne) Emond, predeceased him on October 12, 2014. Paul is survived by their children; a son, Edward Emond and his wife Deborah of Worcester; three daughters, Donna Aucoin and her husband...

Mary Louise Vercauteren

Mary Louise Vercauteren

Nov 22, 2014

Mary Louise (Ginkus) Vercauteren, 72 of North Chelmsford, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Tufts Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on October 27, 1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Ginkus and her mother Mary E. (Allen) Ginkus. She was...

Michael J Martinelli

Michael J Martinelli

Nov 22, 2014

Michael J Martinelli, 86, of Webster, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 22, 2014 with his family by his side. Michael was born one of eighteen children in the Italian rich Shrewsbury Street neighborhood of Worcester, a son of Louis and Anna (DePari) Martinelli of Italy. He joined the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly during...

Jean Hynes

Jean Hynes

Nov 21, 2014

Jean (Yankowskas) Hynes, of Worcester passed away peacefully joining her dear husband in eternal life Friday, November 21st 2014. Jean was born in Ware, a daughter of Frank and Adele (Emanavich) Yankowskas. She grew up in Barre, graduated from Barre High School and lived there until moving to Worcester where she has lived ever since. Jean's husband Edward Hynes passed...

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