Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Annie M Ford
April 25, 2012
Mrs. Annie Marie Ford of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in her home surrounded by her cherished family. Mrs. Ford leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband of 29 years, Paul Ford; her devoted children, Dorian Gray Ross and his life partner Wyatt of New Jersey, Jacqueline Harris and her husband Delroy of Worcester, Maria...
Janice Abdow
April 25, 2012
Janice J. (Oliver) Abdow, 69, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 25, 2012 at home. She is survived by her beloved children; Peter R. Abdow of Worcester, Kimberly B. Abdow of Shrewsbury; her two brothers; Paul V. Oliver of Caribou Maine, and James J. Oliver of Auburn, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Janice was born in Worcester...
Rosemary Sahagian
April 24, 2012
Rosemary Sahagian, beloved daughter of Birch E. and Adeline (Papazian) Sahagian, was called to her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 24. She leaves behind her loving family, consisting of her sister-in-law, Grace Sahagian, an aunt, Ann Martin, several cousins, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Her brother, Elliott, predeceased her, in 1976. Rosemary was born and raised in Worcester...
Generosa Medina
April 24, 2012
Generosa (Muniz) Medina, 94, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Tuesday, April 24th 2012 with the family she loved so much gathered by her side. Generosa was born in Manati, Puerto Rica a daughter of Bautista Muniz and Juanna Maldonaldo. She grew up and lived in Puerto Rico before moving to Worcester. Generosa is survived by her devoted...
Theresa Piccarelli
April 23, 2012
Theresa Piccarelli, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2012 in Millbury Health Care Center. Theresa is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by three brothers, Philip Bergantine and Peter and Patsy Piccarelli; three sisters, Marie Werme, Fanny Delnegro and Jenny Avalino. Theresa was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Henry...
Dorothy C O'Leary
April 18, 2012
Dorothy C. (Shepard) O'Leary, 87, of Worcester died unexpectedly Wednesday April 18, 2012 in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband John O'Leary ll predeceased her. Dorothy is survived by her children; a son John O'Leary 3rd of Douglas. A daughter Ann M. Hartz of Worcester, two grandsons John O'Leary 4th and Michael O'Leary, also several cousins, nephews and nieces. Dorothy...
Anthony P. Montecalvo
April 17, 2012
Anthony P. Montecalvo, 87, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Tuesday April 17, 2012 in the UMASS Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Michelena (Cataldo) Montecalvo, a son Anthony Paul Montecalvo and his wife Janet of Keene N.H. three grandsons; Anthony Montecalvo lll, Stephen and Michael Montecalvo all of N.H. two...
Raymond B Pugliese Jr
April 16, 2012
Raymond B. Pugliese, Jr. passed away Monday April 16th 2012 at home surrounded by his cherished family after a long period of declining health. Raymond was born in Worcester; his parents were the late Raymond B. Pugliese Sr. and Claire H. (Downes) Pugliese. He attended Shrewsbury High School, and then joined the U.S. Navy to serve his country during Vietnam....
Rose Marie Troiano
April 15, 2012
Rose Marie (DiBenedetto) Troiano, 71 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday April 15, 2012 in Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rose is survived by her beloved husband of forty-one years, John A. Troiano; two daughters, Danielle A. Sprague and her husband Steven of Leominster and Gianna M. Hoban and her husband Sean of Stow; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Domenic,...
Christine DiPadua
April 15, 2012
Christine (Annunziata) DiPadua, 42, of Barre formerly of Worcester a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away suddenly in her home Sunday April 15th 2012. Christine leaves behind, her cherished family; her beloved husband of 24 years, James DiPadua, III; her three adoring sons, Anthony, Zachary, & Nicholas; her parents, Stephen and Carol (Eddy) Annunziata of Worcester; sisters, Jill...
Carmen D Vartanian
April 13, 2012
Carmen D. (Sierra) Vartanian, 56, of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, April 13th with her devoted family gathered beside her. Carmen was born in New York City, one of seven children born to Jaime Sierra and Magdalena (Roman) Rodriguez and has lived most of her life in Worcester. Carmen is survived by the family she loved so much. Her four...
Ellie R Orefice
April 12, 2012
Ellie Rose Orefice, 12, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, Thursday April 12th surrounded by her loving family following a lifelong illness. Ellie is survived by her loving parents Lynn (Forand) and Brian Hudak of Lancaster, and Andrew Orefice of Ocean, NJ; her sister, Emma and brother Benjamin; She also leaves her maternal grandparents, Jackie and Dennis Marcoux of Worcester, Alfred...
Grace F Temple
April 12, 2012
Grace F. "Gracye" (Shustak) Temple, 68, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away Thursday April 12th with her devoted family by her side from complications of Lung Disease and COPD. Grace was born in Worcester, her parents were the late, Edward S. and Grace F. (Seymour) Shustak. She graduated from Commerce High class of 1963. She met and married her...
Umberto DiGioia
April 11, 2012
Umberto Di Gioia, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully April 11, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Gabriella (Oppizio) Di Gioia; 4 children, Mariangela Romeo and her husband Tony of Sutton; Roberta Johnson and her husband Jason of Dudley; Marcello Di Gioia and his wife Julie of Worcester and Alessandro Di...
Joseph T Albrizio Jr
April 11, 2012
Joseph T. Albrizio, Jr, 48, of Webster formerly of Grafton passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 11th 2012. Joseph was born in Worcester; he grew up and lived in Grafton graduated from Grafton High School before moving to Webster. Joe is survived by his parents, Joseph T. Albrizio, Sr. and Michaelyn (Scheve) Albrizio of Webster; two sisters, Diane Grenier and her...
Mildred F Lynch
April 8, 2012
Mildred F. "Millie" (McGrath) Lynch, of Worcester passed away peacefully to join her beloved husband in heaven Easter Sunday, April 8th with the family she loved so much by her side. Millie was born in Worcester one of 4 children born to Frank and Margaret (Flanagan) McGrath. She graduated from North High School, met and married the husband she would...
Italia "Tillie" Lomartire
April 7, 2012
Italia D. "Tillie" (DeSimone) Lomartire passed in peace Holy Saturday, April 7, 2012. Preceded in death by her dear husband, Albert. Loving mother of Barbara Ann, wife of Brian Mahoney of Boylston, with whom she lived. Italia was the proud grandmother of Sean Mahoney of Worcester, and Erin Keller; and Sean and Jenna Keller (Italia's great-grandchildren), all of Rutland. Italia...
Jessie M Gifford
April 7, 2012
Jessie Mae Gifford (Schnare) went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 7th, 2012, in the comfort of her home. She was the beloved wife of Edward L. Gifford for 57years. He was her guardian, champion and tireless caregiver. She was a loving mother of three daughters: Donna M. Anderson, wife of Robert W. Anderson of Sterling; Lori A....
Jose Carlos Reyes
April 6, 2012
Jose (Menor) Carlos Reyes, 42 of Worcester formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Mass General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jose is survived by his wife of eleven years, Mari Olga Ortiz; sons, Jose (Bebo), Jr. and , Omar Reyes, Jonzel and Alexander Diaz and Gabriel Reyes of PR; two daughters, Josmari C....
Nicholas A DiLiddo
April 6, 2012
Nicholas A. DiLiddo, 54, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Teresa (Cicero) DiLiddo; their two children, Nicholas A. DiLiddo and Alanna M. DiLiddo, both at home. He is also survived by his father and step-mother, Leonard J and Donna J. (Mulkern) DiLiddo of Millbury; a sister, Christina DiLiddo...