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Anthony J Campanile

Anthony J Campanile

Aug 24, 2023

Anthony “Tony” J. Campanile, Jr., 62, of Worcester passed away suddenly on August 24, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after being stricken ill at home. He was the beloved son of Angela (D’Onofrio) Campanile of Worcester and the cherished brother of Juliann Ciuffredo (Leonard) and Vincent Campanile, both of Worcester. He also leaves behind his nieces, Bianca and Geena...

Carolyn A. Grenier

Carolyn A. Grenier

Aug 23, 2023

Carolyn A. Grenier, 80, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 23, 2023, at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, after a short period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of 63 years of James Grenier, and the loving mother of Patricia Stankiewicz (Chuck) of North Carolina, James Grenier (Janet) of...

John J DiIorio

John J DiIorio

Aug 22, 2023

John J. DiIorio, aka, “John Da Barber” 93, of Worcester, prominent local business owner, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home, surrounded by the family he loved, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 

John was born in Utica, NY, the son of Italian immigrants, Gerardo, and Bridgetta (Alicandro) DiIorio. Raised in upstate NY, John because of family medical...

Marianne F. Peterson-LeBlanc

Marianne F. Peterson-LeBlanc

Aug 21, 2023

Marianne F. (Roche) Peterson-LeBlanc, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023 with her family by her side.

Marianne was born on July 10, 1957, a daughter of Diane F. Markowski and the late John Joseph Roche. She was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School and later received an associate degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Marianne...

Nancy (Lewis) Mastrototoro

Nancy (Lewis) Mastrototoro

Aug 21, 2023

Nancy L Mastrototoro, 86, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Monday August 21st, 2023, with devoted family members gathered at her side.  

Nancy was born in Waltham, the daughter of Lauren F. and Gertrude V. (Joudrey) Lewis.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Nancy married the “Love of her Life” Peter Mastrototoro, in 1958 and...

Carole F. McDermott

Carole F. McDermott

Aug 19, 2023

Carole F. (Marrone) McDermott, 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at The Overlook in Charlton with her family by her side. 

Carole was born in Worcester, off Shrewsbury Street, the daughter of the late George and Antoinette (Santora) Marrone and was a graduate from Commerce High School.  ...

Dr. Gail (Walsh) Debs, DC

Dr. Gail (Walsh) Debs, DC

Aug 19, 2023

Dr. Gail C. (Walsh) Debs, 65 of Westborough, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home, Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a period of declining health. 

Gail was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of James F. and Mabel A.T. (Bunnell) Walsh.  Educated in Michigan, she graduated from Franklin High School in Livonia, she earned her bachelor’s degree from...

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr.

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr.

Aug 18, 2023

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr., 67 of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday, August 18, 2023, after a period of declining health.  

Joe was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Joseph P. “Joe Balls” Belsito, Sr., and Anne (Martellotta) Belsito.  He grew up on Natick Street, graduated from Worcester vocational high school class of 1974. Joe...

Luis A. Ramos

Luis A. Ramos

Aug 18, 2023

Luis A. Ramos, 81, of Worcester, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home surrounded by the ones he loved. 

Luis was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, one of ten children of Nicolas and Esperanza (Perez) Ramos.  Raised in Puerto Rico, Luis came to Worcester over 35 years ago.   Luis worked as a machinist for various factories in...

Cheryl "Tootie" (Fanion) Poirier

Cheryl "Tootie" (Fanion) Poirier

Aug 16, 2023

Cheryl A. “Tootie” Poirier, 65, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, after a courageous health battle.

Cheryl was born in Worcester, the day after Christmas, December 26, 1958, one of eight children of Catherine (Capuano) Fanion and the late, Earl E. Fanion.   She graduated from North High and married her childhood sweetheart...

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.

Aug 15, 2023

Anthony D. Nardella, Jr.,  69, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Umass-Memorial Hospital. 

Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of the late Anthony D. and Mary (Simmarano) Nardella, Sr.  He graduated from North High School and has lived on Grafton Hill his entire life.  Anthony was a hard worker and worked as a...

Carol A. Cormier

Carol A. Cormier

Aug 15, 2023

Carol A. (Wilcox) Cormier, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Carol was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Alvah and Phyllis (Cook) Wilcox.  She graduated from North High School and has resided in Worcester all her life.  Carol worked as a unit secretary for the Social Security Administration...

Martha ((Garofoli) Mastrorio

Martha ((Garofoli) Mastrorio

Aug 15, 2023



Martha G (Garofoli)) Mastrorio, 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th surrounded by the people she loved. 

Martha was born on June 25th, 1929 in Worcester to Mauro and Anna (DiGiorno) Garofoli. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School. Martha was married to Michael Mastrorio for 62 years until his passing in 2012. She was an amazing...

Norman A. Vokes

Norman A. Vokes

Aug 12, 2023

Norman A. Vokes, 88 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UMass Medical Center.

Norman was born in Worcester, a son of the late Harry W. Vokes from Tralee- County Kerry Ireland and Ethel H. (Eilertsen) Vokes of Worcester Ma.  Norman graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and went into the Naval Reserves.  Norman started his...

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