Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Mary J DiRienzo

Mary J DiRienzo

March 31, 2013

Mary J. (Cirella) DiRienzo, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Marlborough Hills Healthcare in Marlborough, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Gerald A. "Gerry" DiRienzo in 1997. Mary is survived by a daughter, Elissa J. Edwards of Powell, TN; a son, Gerald DiRienzo, Jr. and...

John B. McLean

John B. McLean

March 29, 2013

John B. "Jake" McLean, 82 of Worcester died Friday, March 29, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his loving wife of 56 years, Marie N. (Meringolo) McLean, a daughter Kim McLean of Worcester and her partner David Germain; two sons, Paul J. McLean and his wife Tracy of Auburn and John R. McLean and his...

Lillian M Pominville

Lillian M Pominville

March 28, 2013

Lillian M. (Allen) Pominville, 83, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28th 2013 in her home. Lillian was born in Worcester, a daughter of Lester and Josephine (Cody) Allen. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Girls Trade. Lillian then met and married the man who would become her love Melvin Pominville. Together they settled in the...

William H. Ahearn

William H. Ahearn

March 27, 2013

William H. Ahearn, 87, of West Boylston, died peacefully Wednesday evening March 27, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. William is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jeanette (Conner) Ahearn, his children; Richard Ahearn and his wife Mary of West Brookfield, William Ahearn Jr. and his wife Patricia of Shrewsbury, Craig Ahearn and his...

Evangelino Vangy Ottaviano

Evangelino Vangy Ottaviano

March 26, 2013

Evangelino "Vangy" Ottaviano, 85, of Shrewsbury and South Dennis passed away unexpectedly Tuesday March 26, 2013 at home. Vangy was born in Worcester a son of Italian immigrants Evangelino and Agnes (Stranieri) Ottaviano. He graduated from the High School of Commerce, joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, to serve his country aboard the USS Marak. Upon one returning...

Linda M Dube

Linda M Dube

March 25, 2013

Linda M. (Cabana) Dube, 56, of Charlton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, in The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Linda is survived by her loving companion, James D. Woodward; two daughters, Paula L. Keener of Apex, NC and Jennifer C. Dube of Los Angeles; her three grandchildren, Catherine and Lauren Keener of Apex, NC and Gabryanna Cardenas and her...

Eleanor M Ayoub

Eleanor M Ayoub

March 25, 2013

Eleanor M. Ayoub, 81, of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, March 25, 2013 in her home. Eleanor was born in Boston on February 27, 1932, a daughter of Syrian immigrants Joseph and Anna (Gammal) Ayoub. She came to Worcester as an infant with her family, and graduated from Commerce High School in 1952. After graduation Eleanor began her working career...

Vincenza Patterino

Vincenza Patterino

March 25, 2013

Vincenza (Leccese) Patterino, 86, of Worcester died peacefully Monday, March 25, 2013 in Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center after a period of declining health. Her beloved husband of 33 years, Charles J. Patterino passed away October 15, 1993. Vincenza was born on August 27, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York and was preceded in death by her father, Michael Leccese...

Frank K Richardson Sr

Frank K Richardson Sr

March 25, 2013

Frank (Frankie) K. Richardson, Jr., 37 of Worcester went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday March 25th 2013. Frankie is survived by the family he loved so much; His wife Danielle L. (Degnan) Richardson; his children, Elysia J. Richardson of Southbridge, Brendyn M. Richardson of Grafton, Alyssa L. Caranci, Faith M. and Logan J. DeMello all of...

Francis J. "Fran" Mallett

Francis J. "Fran" Mallett

March 24, 2013

Francis J. "Fran" Mallett, 70 of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at UMASS Medical Center. Fran is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Joanne (Sclamo) Mallett; four brothers, Edward Mallet, Raymond Mallett and his wife Carol, Donald Mallett and Anthony Mallett and his wife Alison; three sisters, Louise Gilbert, Linda Booker and...

Michael A Almeida

Michael A Almeida

March 24, 2013

Michael A. Almeida, 31 of Worcester passed away Sunday, March 24th 2013 at the University of Mass Hospital from injuries suffered in a one car accident on Route 140 in West Boylston. Michael was born and raised in Hudson; he attended Assabet Valley Vocational School moving to Worcester over 11 years ago. Michael is survived by the family he loved...

George P Pacheco

George P Pacheco

March 22, 2013

George P. Pacheco, 72, of Shrewsbury formerly of Millbury, a retired Worcester Police Officer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013. George is survived by his loving wife of nearly fifty-four years, Darlene R. Pacheco; their children, Stephen R. Pacheco and his wife Christine of Sutton; Deborah A. Mostone and her husband Dr. Edward J. Mostone of Winchester, Robin...

Howard F Barrell Sr

Howard F Barrell Sr

March 20, 2013

SPENCER Howard "Howie" F. Barrell, 88, of Spencer formerly of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20th in Florida after an illness. Howie was predeceased by his son James, a brother, Robert and wife of 60 years Shirley F. (Smith) Barrell. He is survived by five children: Beverly A. Jennings and her husband Ernest of Colorado, Howard F. Barrell, Jr....

Joseph J. Catino

Joseph J. Catino

March 20, 2013

Joseph J. Catino, 77, of Rutland, formerly of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday March 20, 2013 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Rosalie (DeMaio) Catino, two loving daughters; Maryann Perry and her husband Tony of Shrewsbury, and Elizabeth Famiglietti and her husband Michael of Middleton, a brother...

Victor J. Kruczynski, Sr.

Victor J. Kruczynski, Sr.

March 19, 2013

Victor Joseph Kruczynski, age 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013. Born on July 6, 1921 in Worcester to Stanislaw and Aleksandra (Lewonczyk) Kruczynski. He leaves his devoted and beloved wife of 62 years, Sally Ann (Feeherry) Kruczynski and six children: Anne Brochu, Victor, Jr., Mary McNamara, Clare Liberis, David, and Christopher and his wife Tina. He...

Marguerite C LeFebvre

Marguerite C LeFebvre

March 18, 2013

Marguerite "Peg" (Howard) LeFebvre, of Auburn, matriarch of over 140 family members passed away peacefully , Monday March 18th 2013 in her home with her devoted family by her side after a valiant battle with cancer. Peg was born in Worcester, one of six children of the late James E. Howard Sr and Irene (Landry) Howard. She grew up on...

William L Hawley III

William L Hawley III

March 17, 2013

William L. Hawley, III, a Worcester resident and substance abuse Counselor passed away to the lord at the early age of 64, Sunday, March 17th 2013, with his family by his side after a long battle with several illnesses William was born July 7th 1948 in Worcester, the son of William L. Hawley, Jr and Eleanor T. (Neal) Hawley. He...

Michele A Manzello

Michele A Manzello

March 17, 2013

Michele A. (Faford) Manzello, 47, of Shrewsbury, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence on March 17, 2013 with her cherished family by her side after a valiant battle with cancer. Michele was born August 16th 1965, in Worcester, one of three children. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Robert J. Manzello,...

Joseph R Aromando

Joseph R Aromando

March 16, 2013

Joseph Ralph Aromando, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Saturday March 16th 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a sudden illness. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Julia A. (Toscano) Aromando; two sons, Joseph M. Aromando of Worcester and Paul J Aromando and his wife Brenda of Framingham; two grandchildren, Derek and Daniel Aromando, many nieces,...

Vincenza Quitadamo

Vincenza Quitadamo

March 14, 2013

Vincenza M. (Simone) Quitadamo, 89 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Vincenza's husband of twenty-seven years, Matteo M. Quitadamo passed away in 1975. She is survived by her son, Thomas P. Quitadamo and his partner, Darlene Connole of Rutland; her daughter, Elaine Zuese and her husband John of Barre; two brothers, John Simone...

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