Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Grace Trapasso
Feb 5, 2014
Grace (Lamanuzzi) Trapasso, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in Millbury Healthcare. Her loving husband of forty-one years, Frank J. Trapasso, Sr., passed away in December 1988. Grace is survived by her son, Frank J. Trapasso, Jr. and his wife Terri of Worcester; a granddaughter, Tia Trapasso of Worcester; her sister, Algerd A. Lananva of Worcester;...
Bette D Massad
Feb 3, 2014
WESTBOROUGH - Bette D. (Melnikoff) Massad, 88, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, February 3rd with her husband and children gathered by her bedside. Bette was born Bette D. Melnikoff, one of ten children of Nathan and Minnie (Jenkins) Melnikoff. She grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Six years later, in 1949, Bette married...
Charles H. "Chuck" Fort
Feb 1, 2014
Charles "Chuck" H. Fort, passed away peacefully from a long illness on February 1, 2014 holding the hands of his mother, Flora F. Miller and younger brother, David E. Fort. Chuck was stricken with an illness in 2006 and fought valiantly until he passed away on Saturday evening. Chuck was born on January 22, 1971 at the former Hahnemann Hospital...
Pasquale G. Trovato
Jan 31, 2014
Pasquale (Pat) G. Trovato of Shrewsbury, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Friday, January 31, 2014 in Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after a short illness. Pat was born on March 28, 1937 in New York, NY and was preceded in death by his father Pasquale Trovato and his mother...
Joseph Mezzano Sr
Jan 30, 2014
Joseph Mezzano, Sr., 97 of Worcester was stricken ill and passed away in the arms of his son January 30st 2014 while vacationing in Florida. Joseph was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Italian immigrants Salvatore and Concetta (Musiello) Mezzano. He grew up in Worcester, and attended Worcester Public Schools. During his youth, Joe experienced much of the...
Robert A Awad
Jan 29, 2014
Robert A. Awad, 76, a resident of Worcester resident passed away Wednesday, January 29th with his devoted family gathered by his side after a period of declining health. Robert was born in Worcester, one of four children of Alfred and Alice (Visceto) Awad. He grew up in Worcester; graduated from Worcester Public schools and earned a degree in construction management...
Frank J Corio
Jan 28, 2014
Frank J. Corio, of Harwich, formerly of Worcester passed away Tuesday January 28th at home. Frank was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Gaetano and Adelaide (Ranucci) Corio. He grew up in the Italian section of Worcester, Shrewsbury Street, and educated in Worcester Public Schools. Frank then entered the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving...
William Willy Mangano
Jan 28, 2014
William F. "Willy" Mangano, Sr., a proud simple gentleman, who devoted his life to his family passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28th 2014 with his loved ones gathered beside him after a period of declining health. He was 88. Willy was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Josephine (Romano) Mangano. He grew up in...
Michael O Vacca
Jan 26, 2014
Michael O. Vacca, 94, of Laconia NH, a lifelong educator; formerly of Plymouth NH and Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th 2014 with family gathered beside him after a period of declining health. Michael one of eight children of James D. and Michelina (Ciccone) Vacca was born in Worcester. A studious man, Michael, graduated from Worcester Public Schools and...
Madeline (Ryan) Mastromatteo
Jan 26, 2014
Madeline C. (Ryan) Mastromatteo, 90, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday January 25, 2014 in the St. Francis Home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Mastromatteo. Madeline is survived by her loving children; a son Lawrence A. Mastromatteo and his wife Ann of Worcester, two daughters Carol A. Caputo and her husband Ralph of California,...
Joan L Castagna
Jan 25, 2014
Joan L. Castagna, 78, of Holden passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, surrounded by her family in the home she shared with 3 siblings: Rita, Jean and Louis. Joan was born to the late Rudolph and Immaculata (Piscitelli) Castagna of Worcester. She is survived by 9 siblings: Albert Castagna of Shrewsbury, Gloria McCauley of Holden, Gensie Bouffard of Keene, NH,...
Rose (DeFuedis) Dintino
Jan 25, 2014
Rose (DeFuedis) Dintino, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2014 a few days after celebrating her 104th birthday with family and friends. There was an inner strength in Rose that kept her going, a sense of determination that prevented her from giving in to the aging process and a strong faith as a devout Catholic that gave her confidence...
Sharon L Alston Haywood
Jan 24, 2014
Sharon L. Alston Haywood, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, in The Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Sharon leaves her son, Kadeem Alston Prince; her husband, Kenneth Haywood, both of Charlotte; two brothers, William "Billy" A. Alston and Bruce A. Alston and his wife Ariadna all of Worcester; five sisters, Phyllis "Mitzie"...
Freya T. Stumbras
Jan 23, 2014
Freya T. (Valladares) Stumbras, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Freya is survived by her son, Renato J. Stumbras of Westminster; her two daughters, D. Marcela Swan and her husband Robert of Paxton, and Irena Stumbras of Worcester; six grandchildren, Cassandra Towner and her husband Bruce...
Jeannine Bouffard
Jan 23, 2014
Jeannine M. (St. Martin) Bouffard, a loyal daughter, devoted wife, guiding mother, loving grandmother, and steadfast friend. died peacefully at Millbury Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 23, 2014, surrounded by loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of forty-three years, Norman A. Bouffard in January 2006. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Florence (Piette) St....
John D'Agostino, Sr.
Jan 22, 2014
John D'Agostino, Sr. 73, of Dudley passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2014 with family gathered by his side. John is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-eight years, Nancy M. (Landry) D'Agostino; his son, John D'Agostino, Jr. of Worcester; his daughter, Teresa Comley and her husband Winthrop M. Comley, IV of Webster; four step-sons, Alan Leighton and his wife...
Dorothy R Garofoli
Jan 21, 2014
Dorothy R. "Dot" (Pugliese) Garofoli, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2014 at the age of 90 with her loving family gathered around her. Dorothy was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Biagio and Albina (LaMarche) Pugliese. She grew up in Worcester, and graduated from Worcester Public Schools. In 1950, Dorothy married her love and husband for the next...
Concetta E Beleckis
Jan 19, 2014
Concetta E ( Trupiano ) Beleckis, of Boylston 88 passed away January 19th after a brief illness. Concetta, known as Connie to friends and family was born in St Louis Missouri. The daughter of Anthony and Florence Trupiano. She grew up in St Louis before moving to Massachusetts where she met her husband of 50 years Peter P Beleckis. Together...
Giorgio A Chimento
Jan 18, 2014
Giorgio A. Chimento, 87, of Worcester passed away Saturday, January 18th 2014. Giorgio was born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy, one of five children of Peppino and Santa Chimento. He grew up in Italy, served in the Italian Army, married Nunziata Gencarelli and began to raise his family. In 1966, Giorgio immigrated his family to the Worcester and has lived here...
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