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Carol Ann LeBlanc

Carol Ann LeBlanc

February 14, 2025

Carol Ann LeBlanc, 82, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away at UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus, in the early morning of February 14, 2025.

She leaves her partner of 28 years, Larry Boswell; her children, Jonathan Duarte and his wife, Rosie; Amy (Duarte) Bartel of Shrewsbury, MA; and Sara (Alicandro) Pantano and her partner, Scott, of Oxford, MA. She also leaves her...

Michael Sacco

Michael Sacco

February 14, 2025

Michael Sacco, or “Papa” as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, 93, of Shrewsbury and Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at The Christopher House surrounded by his beloved family.

Mike was born in Garzano, Province of Caserta (Campania), Italy, son of the late Pasquale “Patsy” and Maria (Natale) Sacco. He immigrated to the US...

Patricia A. (Bigelow) Robidoux

Patricia A. (Bigelow) Robidoux

February 14, 2025

Patricia A. Robidoux, 65, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 1, 1960, to Raymond and Jean Bigelow (Young), she dedicated her life to caring for others.

 A loving wife to Donald Robidoux since 1983, Patricia was a devoted mother to Tara and Stephenie and a proud grandmother to Mathew Jr. For 40 years, she operated...

Fatima Figueroa

Fatima Figueroa

February 10, 2025

Fatima Joan (Mustafa) Figueroa, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family. 

Fatima, or “Tina” as most knew her, was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Ahmed and Angelina (Roseberry) Mustafa. She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned her associates degree in Criminal Justice from...

Patricia Ann Naples

Patricia Ann Naples

February 10, 2025

After a long battle with cancer, Patricia A. (Noel) Naples, 79 of Worcester passed away, at home, on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones until the very end.

Patricia was born in Worcester to the late Arthur E. and Rita M. (Gaudere) Noel. Throughout her life she wore many hats. She worked as a...

Tony Cesaitis

Tony Cesaitis

February 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Tony Cesaitis, 49 of Millbury and longtime resident of Worcester, a loving husband, father, son and brother unexpectedly passed away due to medical complications on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Tony was born on February 9, 1976, in Worcester and was a graduate of North High School. 

He is survived by his wife,...

George A. Morse, Jr.

George A. Morse, Jr.

February 9, 2025

George A. Morse, Jr., 89, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. George’s long-time companion, Joan (Eident) Rocco, pre-deceased him in 2008.

George is survived by two step-sons, Stephen J. Rocco and his wife Deborah of Shrewsbury, and Glenn S. Rocco and his wife Kara of Worcester; five grandchildren, Maria Rocco, Andrea Rocco and...

John R. Gregarczyk

John R. Gregarczyk

February 8, 2025

John R. Gregarczyk, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. 

John is survived by his wife, with whom he shared fifty years, Maria-Elena (Vacca) Gregarczyk; two sons, Peter Gregarczyk in Florida, and Christopher Boucher of Oxford; two daughters, MaryAnne Manley in Rhode Island, and Chelli L. Tennis in New Hampshire; a brother-in-law and...

Rose Marie Toohey

Rose Marie Toohey

February 7, 2025

Rose Marie (Festa) Toohey, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family.

Rose Marie was born in Worcester, the daughter to the late Joseph and Congetta “Connie” (Guinto) Festa. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School. Rose Marie worked at the former EM...

Christine R. Haddad

Christine R. Haddad

February 6, 2025

Christine R. (Buckley) Haddad, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. She is reunited with her loving husband of sixty-three years, Walter E. Haddad, who predeceased her in August 2017.

Christine is survived by her loving children, a son, Michael F. Haddad and his wife Pamela of Shrewsbury; three daughters, Lorna E....

John P. Martin, Jr.

John P. Martin, Jr.

February 5, 2025

John P. Martin, Jr., 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

John is survived by his loving wife of forty-three years, Elaine R. (Russo) Martin; a son, Andrei J. Martin of Los Angeles; three daughters, Marti-Jo Martin, Lori Thompson, both of Richmond, VA, and Melanie Watkins of Austin, TX; a...

Eugene M Albrizio

Eugene M Albrizio

February 5, 2025

Shrewsbury- Eugene Marc Albrizio, 94, passed away on February 5, 2025. Eugene leaves his beloved wife of 75 years (70 years married) RoseMary (Melucci) Albrizio. Eugene is predeceased by his son, Steven Joseph Albrizio, married to Donna of Connecticut. He leaves two children Joel Marc Albrizio, wife Jennifer of Florida, and his daughter Susan Plante and Rob of Rhode Island....

Kaylana Lee Ryan

Kaylana Lee Ryan

February 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaylana Lee Ryan, 19, of Charlton. Kaylana passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at her home after a courageous lifetime living with a heart condition that had been carefully managed since she was three years old.

Kaylana is survived by her beloved parents, mother Jessica Ryan and her husband...

Scott "Juice" J. Joslyn

Scott "Juice" J. Joslyn

February 4, 2025

Scott J. “Juice” Joslyn, 54, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Scott is survived by his cherished daughters, Katie and Alex Joslyn, and their mother, Hope Gray of Hudson; his parents, James F. and Mary P. (Giorgio) Joslyn of Shrewsbury; his sister, Stacy M. Keddy and her fiancé Jeffrey Lindberg of West Boylston; two nephews, Nick and Cam...

Edna L. Jones

Edna L. Jones

February 3, 2025

Edna L. (Washington) Jones, 89 of Worcester, MA. passed away with her family by her side on Monday, February 3, 2025, at UMass Medical Center.

Edna was born and raised in Sara, Mississippi, a daughter to the late Adam Washington and Carrie (McKinney) Black. Edna was a graduate of Sara High School, she also earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from...

Carmine "Bucky" M. Zicaro

Carmine "Bucky" M. Zicaro

February 3, 2025

Carmine M. “Bucky” Zicaro, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 3, 2025. 

Loving and devoted husband of 62 years to MaryAnn (Lombardozzi) Zicaro, beloved father to Angela (Bill) Masiello and Christine (Ted) Vitelli, cherished brother to Rosemary Kucharsky, best Grandfather in the world to William Carmine Masiello and Jonathan Ralph Masiello; cousin and uncle to...

Jo Ann M. (Morin) Macha

Jo Ann M. (Morin) Macha

February 1, 2025

With love and reflection, we share that Jo Ann M. (Morin) Macha has been called home to the Lord and is now at peace. She passed on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness, with her daughters by her side.

Jo Ann lived life in her own unique way - bold, independent, and...

Judith A Schoenfeldt

Judith A Schoenfeldt

February 1, 2025

Judith Ann (Ciccone) Schoenfeldt, 82, of Sutton, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years, David L. Schoenfeldt; three daughters, Heidi A. Schoenfeldt and her companion Ed Tyler of Shrewsbury; Wendie L. Schoenfeldt of Dudley; and Ammie L. McDonald and her husband David,...

Mary Jane Saksa

Mary Jane Saksa

January 31, 2025

Mary Jane Saksa, 76, of Worcester, MA, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Mary Jane is survived by her best friend, Marueen Hackett of Worcester; two brothers, Leonardo Saksa of Worcester, and Joseph Saksa of Las Vegas; nieces and nephews, including Maddalena Saksa and Mark Saksa and his wife Heidi. She was predeceased by...

Betty (Sundman) Marcimo

Betty (Sundman) Marcimo

January 31, 2025

Our Mother, aka Gram Betty and a Great- Grandmother, Betty Victoria (Sundman) Marcimo went to meet the Lord on January 31, 2025. Born in Worcester on January 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walfred and Martha Sundman. 

Betty graduated from the former Major Beal High school in Shrewsbury where she met the love of her life, our Dad...

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