Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Michelena A. Gerardi

Michelena A. Gerardi

December 23, 2012

Michelena A. "Mickey" (Giovanelli) Gerardi, 85, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday December 23, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John R. Gerardi Sr. died in 2007. Mickey is survived by her devoted family; sons John R. Gerardi Jr. Robert W. Gerardi, and her daughter Elaine M Gerardi all of Worcester, a brother Angelo Giovanelli and his...

James M D'Andrea

James M D'Andrea

December 22, 2012

James M. D'Andrea, 54, of Worcester passed away Friday, December 21st, 2012 after a brief illness. James was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph and Barbara (Sweeney) D'Andrea. He graduated from South High School where his was a standout in football and track. He then attended Quinsigamond Community College and earned his degree from Nichols College. He has lived...

Juliana A. Davis

Juliana A. Davis

December 22, 2012

Juliana A. (Junnila) Davis, 96 of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 22, 2012 in her daughter's home. Juliana's husband of sixty seven years, Eugene E. Davis passed away on September 25, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Bette Lou Davis Parker and her husband Benjamin Parker of Lunenburg; her granddaughter, Shannon LaFosse of Ashburnham, grandson James Davis of...

Michael DelloStritto

Michael DelloStritto

December 21, 2012

Michael DelloStritto, 78, of Worcester died peacefully Friday December 21, 2012 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Giuseppina ( Damiano) DelloStritto, a son Peter DelloStritto and his wife Kristine of Auburn, a daughter Concetta Carlson and her husband David of Worcester, three grandchildren, David Carlson, Michael DelloStritto, and...

John R Frongillo

John R Frongillo

December 21, 2012

SHREWSBURY -- John R. Frongillo, of Shrewsbury, passed away on December 21, 2012 peacefully after a brief illness. Mr. Frongillo was born in Worcester, November 7, 1927, he graduated from North High School and furthered his education at Assumption College. On May 5, 1951, John married his beloved wife of the next 61 years Gloria R. D'Errico. He is survived...

Dolores D'Acri

Dolores D'Acri

December 21, 2012

Dolores A. (Potenti) D'Acri, 81, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday December 21, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Edward D'Acri predeceased her in 1984. Dolores is survived by her devoted family; three daughters, Debra Bonneau and her husband Gary, Sandra Hinson and her husband Wiiliam with whom she lived, Gina Mitchell and her husband Joseph...

Dakhil Bekhitan

Dakhil Bekhitan

December 21, 2012

Dakhil Bekhitan, 80, of Worcester formerly of Syria passed away Friday, December 21st in his home surrounded by the family he loved so much. Dakhil was born in Damascus, Syria, one of four children born to Naser and Maryam (Touffaha) Bekhitan. He grew and lived in Syria until moving to the United States after retirement to be with his children....

Evelyn A Mariano

Evelyn A Mariano

December 19, 2012

Evelyn A. (Sarb) Mariano, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, in Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester. Her husband of sixty years, Rudolph M. Mariano, predeceased her in May 2002. She is survived by their son, Rudolph V. Mariano of Worcester; her sister and best friend, Lila M. Richards of Auburn; three grandchildren and a great...

Denise Duddie

Denise Duddie

December 19, 2012

Denise (Umphrey) Duddie, 42, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 19th 2012 after a struggle with cancer. Denise was born in West Boylston; her father was the late Neil Umphrey. She graduated from Holy Name High School and earned her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She lived in Worcester until moving to Millbury over 10 years ago....

Rodney W Lofstedt

Rodney W Lofstedt

December 18, 2012

Rodney W. Lofstedt, 94, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in UMass Hospital. Rodney is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Charlotte (Lindblad) Lofstedt; a daughter, Sandra G. Erickson and her husband Lee of Holden; a son, Barry S. Lofstedt and his wife Sandy of Largo, Florida; five grandchildren, Janna, Kristofor, Karly, John, and Eric;...

Louise M Paciello

Louise M Paciello

December 18, 2012

Louise M. (Dacri) Paciello, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18th 2012 in her home with her devoted family by her side. Louise was born in Worcester, one of four children born to Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Julia (Algieri) Dacri. Her family settled in the Grafton Hill section of Worcester. She graduated from Commerce High School and met...

June M Fontaine

June M Fontaine

December 18, 2012

June M. (LaBuff) Fontaine, 90 a longtime resident of West Boylston passed away Tuesday December 18th 2012 after a period of declining health. June was born in Worcester, one of five children born to Francis and Katherine (Parameter) LaBuff. She was educated in the Worcester Public Schools, met the love of her life and partner for the next 71 years...

Bartolo Joe Saksa

Bartolo Joe Saksa

December 17, 2012

Bartolo "Joe" Saksa, 82, of Worcester passed away suddenly Monday, December 17th 2012. Joe was born in Worcester a son of Andrew and Jennie (Granata) Saksa, He was educated in Worcester served his country in the U.S. Army and has lived here all his life. Joe worked for the City of Worcester more than 30 years at the Belmont Home,...

Angelo P D'Ascanio Sr

Angelo P D'Ascanio Sr

December 16, 2012

Angelo P. D'Ascanio, Sr. 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Sunday, December 16th 2012 after a long struggle with Heart Disease. Angelo was born in Worcester, one of six children of Ralph L. D'Ascanio, Sr and Catherine (Lentini) D'Ascanio. He was educated in the Worcester Public Schools, enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his...

Gerald E. Bowman

Gerald E. Bowman

December 15, 2012

Gerald E. Bowman, 77, of Webster passed away peacefully Saturday December 15, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Catherine M. (Ciccarelli) Bowman, two sons, Michael S. Bowman, and Kevin F. Bowman, two daughters, Laurie A. Bowman and her fiancé Harold Davis Jr. and Maryann Casamassa....

Gertrude Rosemond

Gertrude Rosemond

December 15, 2012

Gertrude (Roberts) Rosemond, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in Saint Vincent Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Claude D. Rosemond in January 2002. She is survived by her loving family of two daughters, Gloria Johnson, with whom she lived and Dorothy Hazard and her husband Robert of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandsons,...

Harry L Shays Jr

Harry L Shays Jr

December 14, 2012

Harry L. Shays, Jr., 62, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 in Memorial Hospital. Harry is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Diamond D. (Dreyer) Shays, their children, Regina L Shays and her fiancé Kristofer O'Malley, Derak J. Shays and his fiancé Caitlyn Smith and Scott A. Shays and his wife Evelyn Hope all of Worcester....

Rose T. Fusaro

Rose T. Fusaro

December 13, 2012

Rose Teresa (Setaro) Fusaro, 94, of Worcester, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home, December 13. She is survived by her children Giulio (Barbara) of Sutton, Rick (Brenda) of Rutland, Wendy of Worcester, and Carole Cornell (James) of Tucson, AZ; her grandchildren, Michael Fusaro of Sutton; Guy Fusaro of Greenfield; Anthony, Carla and Nicole...

Florence R Bermingham

Florence R Bermingham

December 11, 2012

Florence R. (Daboul) Bermingham, 91 of Millbury passed away Tuesday, December 11th after a period of declining health. Florence's husband of 42 years, Joseph E. Bermingham passed away in February of 1999. She is survived by many nieces and nephews including Anthony and Joan Carter of Shrewsbury who cared for her. Florence was born in Worcester, the last of seven...

Kevin L. Fox

Kevin L. Fox

December 9, 2012

Kevin L. Fox, 55 of North Oxford, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Kevin is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Carolyn M. (Genese) Fox; two sons, Matthew M. Fox and his girlfriend Kristine of North Oxford, Timothy J. Fox, of North Oxford and his girlfriend Jessica of Worcester; his...

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