Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Elvira "Alice" Michaud
December 8, 2012
Elvira "Alice" (Galli) Michaud,86, of Worcester, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Autumn Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Alice was a much loved sister and friend. In her lifetime, she celebrated dozens of weddings, christenings, and Holy Communions. She was a generous and caring woman who found great pleasure in helping those less fortunate. Alice could always be found...
Ruth R. Cormier
December 7, 2012
Ruth R. (Reves) Cormier, 84, of Cherry Valley, died Friday, December 07, 2012 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Her husband of 38 years, Leonard P. Cormier, Sr. died February 12, 1984. She leaves her three children, Leonard P. Cormier, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Shrewsbury, Linda G. Irr and her husband Patrick of Medway and Susan R....
Paul J. O'Meara
December 7, 2012
Paul J. O'Meara, age 80, passed away at UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 7, 2012. Paul's beloved wife Marion (Lynch) O'Meara passed away in 2010. He was born on September 24, 1932 in Boston to James and Margaret (Whalen) O'Meara. He leaves two sons, Paul O'Meara of Grafton and Daniel O'Meara and his...
Anna R Casillo
December 6, 2012
Anna R. (DiMonopoli) Casillo, 86, of North Grafton passed away Thursday December 6th 2012 in the home she loved so much with her cherished family gathered beside her. Anna was born in Worcester, daughter of Italian immigrants, Salvatore and Filomena (Revelli) DiMonopoli. She grew up in Worcester, met and married the love of her life, Michael A. Casillo. Together they...
Irving Thomas Shanley
December 3, 2012
Irving Thomas Shanley, 89, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Northborough, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and D-Day Veteran, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Florence Louise (Crespi) Shanley, with whom he celebrated sixty-four years of marriage in September. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of...
Helen Keblinsky
December 2, 2012
Helen (Kamendulis) Keblinsky , 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 2 , 2012. She was born on April 6, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Zalaskas) Kamendulis, both immigrants from Lithuania. Helen was a passionate student of the romance languages during her high school years at Commerce High and Becker Junior College. She was member of Our Lady of...
Dawn M. Popp
December 2, 2012
Dawn M. Popp, 43 of Worcester, was stricken ill and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 2nd in her home. Dawn a very dedicated mother, daughter, sister and friend was born in Worcester and has lived here all her life. She leaves behind a multitude of family and friends; Her longtime companion and best friend Patrick Killoran; her three children, Sage...
Sheryl A. Laitinen
December 1, 2012
Sheryl A. Laitinen-DiRienzo, 55, of Worcester, passed away Saturday December 1st from injuries suffered when the car she was riding in went off the road and struck a tree. Sheryl was born in Groton, grew up in Worcester, and has lived in Millbury before moving back to Worcester. Sheryl is survived a son, Derek P. DIRienzo; her parents she devoted...
Philomena McCaffrey
November 28, 2012
Philomena "Phylli"(Manzaro) McCaffrey, 60 of Reno, NV formerly of Worcester died peacefully November 28, 2012 in the Renown Medical Health Center, Reno after a three year battle with cancer. Phylli was born in Worcester on May 19, 1952 daughter of the late Peter and Carmela (Albano) Manzaro. She was a graduate of North High School, and also the University of...
Phyllis A. Kudzal
November 27, 2012
Phyllis A. (Pecorelli) Kudzal, 85 of Holden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis' husband of fifty-four years, Felix P. Kudzal passed away February 21, 2012. She is survived by twelve nieces and nephews, Kenneth Frost and his wife Marilyn of Fairfax, VA, Patricia Steinhilber and her husband Paul...
Lloyd J Corey
November 26, 2012
Lloyd J. Corey, 78, of West Boylston, formerly of Coburn Ave in Worcester, a member of the Worcester iconic "Corey's Hot Dog" family passed away peacefully Monday, November 26th 2012, with family by his side after a period of declining health. Lloyd was born in Worcester, one of five children of the late Thomas and Emma (Lloyd) Corey. He worked...
Virginia M. Mondor
November 26, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia M. (Bianco) Mondor, 84, formerly of Spencer, who died on Monday, November 26, 2012 at her residence in the Emeritus at Eddy Pond. Virginia was born in Worcester on February 14, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Maria (Croce) Bianco. Her husband, John H. Mondor, died in 1965. She...
Jay Hudson Bassett-Santiago
November 25, 2012
Jay Hudson Bassett-Santiago, 8 months of Worcester formerly of Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2012 in UMASS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay is survived by his parents, Marben Santiago and Hailey E. Bassett; his sister, Giselle Santiago all of Worcester; his maternal grandmother, Shelly Medeirous of North Attleboro; his paternal grandmother, Maria Lopez of Leominster;...
Nishikant M. Samant
November 24, 2012
Nishikant Samant, age 74, of Shrewsbury MA, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born in Mumbai, India, he graduated from Wilson College in Mumbai and received his MBA from Columbia University. He worked as a software engineer at Chase Manhattan Bank, NYC and later Tata Consultancy, living in Dubai, Malaysia and Mumbai. He is survived by...
Nicholas J Betti
November 24, 2012
Nicholas J. Betti, 59 a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away Saturday November 24th 2012 after a period of declining health with his family gathered beside him. Nicholas was born January 27th 1953, in Worcester a son of Christine M. (Mattero) Betti and the late Alfred M. Betti Sr. He graduated from Shrewsbury Public Schools, entered college to study computer related...
Willie "Andy" Andrews
November 24, 2012
Willie "Andy" Andrews, a.k.a. "Sweet Willie" 64, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in UMass Hospital. "Sam" as he was known in The South, is survived by his loving wife and friend of thirty-three years, Mary P. "Pat" (Glenn) Andrews; a daughter, Shamekia (Andrews) Kea and her husband Shaleek N. Kea, Sr. of Worcester; a step-daughter, Tara...
Rose Cipro
November 22, 2012
Rose (Capurso) Cipro, 97, of Worcester a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully joining her cherished husband Peter Thursday, November 22nd 2012 in the Holy Trinity Nursing Home. Rose is survived by a son Dr. Robert P. Cipro of North Andover, six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a sister Lena Harvey and her husband William, and many nephews, nieces...
Edward Perkins
November 20, 2012
Worcester--- Edward Perkins quietly passed away at home on November 20th, 2012. Edward was born on January 10, 1941, in Camden S.C. a son of Henry and Sally (Bervard) Perkins. He attended Worcester Boys Trade High School, and was known in his youth for his exceptional athletic ability, being a great basketball player with great promise often referred to as...
Elizabeth Monfreda
November 19, 2012
Elizabeth (Colangelo) Monfreda, 93, of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday November 19th 2012. Elizabeth was born in Worcester, one of six children of the late Sergio and Jennie (DeFeudis) Colangelo. She attended Worcester Public Schools, met and married the love of her life Armand Monfreda. Together they raised...
Franca Paladino
November 17, 2012
Franca (Devena) Paladino, 89 of Worcester formerly of Rome, Italy, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family. Franca is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-nine years, Angelo J. "Bebo" Paladino; her son, Robert Paladino of Shrewsbury; her two daughters, Rosanna Paladino-Swillo of Worcester and Patricia Bertrand of Tamarack, FL; a brother, Walter...