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Eric W. Carlson

Eric W. Carlson

Jul 13, 2011

A long life well lived. Eric W. Carlson, 100, passed away peacefully July 13, 2011. Born in Sweden, he came to America at age 6 with his parents John and Hilma Carlson. Entering school without a word of English, he became an English professor later in life! Raised in Worcester, Eric earned his BA in 1932 from Boston Univ., followed...

Alfred A. Simoncini

Alfred A. Simoncini

Jul 12, 2011

Alfred A. Simoncini, 86, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Tuesday July 12th 2011, with his daughters at his side. Alfred's is survived by his wife and partner of 64 years, Margaret L. (Turco) Simoncini; his daughter's the Honorable Judge Deborah A.S. Capuano and her husband John, Denise E. Pappas and her husband John, Doreen L. Quatela and her husband Anthony...

David I. Walsh, III

David I. Walsh, III

Jul 10, 2011

David I. Walsh III, 41 of Worcester formerly of Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2011 in his home. David had endured 22 years of Schizophrenia with fortitude and a caring approach towards life. David is survived by his mother, Linda M. (Davis) Walsh of Worcester; two daughters, Mikalha King and Mariah King both of Worcester; a half-brother, Darin...

Francis P Spokis

Francis P Spokis

Jul 10, 2011

Francis P. Spokis, 52, of Rutland passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 when his untimely death occurred at home. Francis was born in Worcester, November 29, 1958, a son of Joseph A. and Mary A. (Polito) Spokis. He graduated from North High School Class of 1976, lived in Worcester until moving to Rutland in 1999. Francis is survived by...

Florence Sacco

Florence Sacco

Jul 10, 2011

Florence A.(Stellato) Sacco, of San Martin California, formerly of Warren, Ma. and Atlanta St in Worcester, passed away Sunday, July 10th , 2011 in California with family by her side. Florence's husband of 68 years, Orlando Sacco passed away in June of 2007. She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Francis R. Sacco, MD, his wife Jeannine and their...

Joanne Joan Quitadamo

Joanne Joan Quitadamo

Jul 10, 2011

Joanne "Joan" (DeSimone) Quitadamo, 78, of Shrewsbury passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011. Joanne's husband of 51 years Ralph A. Quitadamo passed away in 2005. She leaves two sons, Ralph M. Quitadamo and his wife Linda of Millbury and Steven J. Quitadamo of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Susan H. Quitadamo and Lori J. Armendo both of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren she adored...

John Willie Yanczewski

John Willie Yanczewski

Jul 7, 2011

John R. "Willie" Yanczewski, 68, of Worcester passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 in St Vincent Hospital with his family by his side. John was born July 17, 1942, in Webster, a son of John and Mary F. (Mahoney) Yanczewski. He graduated from High School joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served with the 5th Infantry Division...

Irene Capurso

Irene Capurso

Jul 6, 2011

Irene A (Razzano) Capurso, 91 of Worcester, formerly of McRae Court, passed away Wednesday, July 6th 2011 at the Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Irene's husband of sixty eight years, Joseph R Capurso passed away in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Stukowski and her husband Paul of Worcester; A son in law, John Ferdella,...

Loretta N. Groleau

Loretta N. Groleau

Jul 4, 2011

Loretta N. (Mitchell)(Waskevich) Groleau, 88, a longtime resident of Worcester died peacefully Monday, July 4, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Her husband, Alphonse J. Groleau died in 2008. Loretta is survived by her two sons, Albin Waskevich and his wife Elinor of Auburn and Daniel Waskevich and his wife Lisa of Worcester; four daughters, Loretta Kuizinas-Carpenter and...

Richard M. Kirkpatrick

Richard M. Kirkpatrick

Jul 2, 2011

Richard M. Dick' Kirkpatrick, 89 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at home with his devoted family by his side. Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Claire C. (Johnson) Kirkpatrick; a son, Michael R. Kirkpatrick and his wife Rita of Leicester; a daughter, Nancy M. Kirkpatrick of Auburn; a grandson, Stephen R. Acquista; a...

Dorothy N Holmberg

Dorothy N Holmberg

Jul 2, 2011

Dorothy N. (Spills) Holmberg, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Henry R. Holmberg; three sons, Kurt D. Holmberg of Wasilla, Alaska, Keith S. Holmberg and Kent M. Holmberg both of Worcester; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was born...

Margaret M Mattero

Margaret M Mattero

Jul 2, 2011

Margaret M. (Perna) Mattero, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Her beloved husband, Patsy A. Mattero, predeceased her in December 1978. Margaret is survived by her loving son, James N. Mattero and his wife Peggy of Shrewsbury; a sister, Rose A. Mercadante of West Boylston; six grandchildren, Joanne Parenti and her...

Rita M. D'Ambra

Rita M. D'Ambra

Jun 30, 2011

Rita M. (Pingitora-Tortorino) D'Ambra, 82 of Worcester formerly of Millbury, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rita's husband of forty-two years, John E. D'Ambra, Sr. passed away on April 25, 1999. She is survived by her son, John E. D'Ambra, Jr. of Brookfield; her daughter, Julie D'Ambra and her significant other, Ronald...

Federico A Colombo

Federico A Colombo

Jun 30, 2011

Federico "Fred" A. Colombo, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at home, with his loving family by his side. Federico is survived by his loving wife, best friend and partner of sixty-three years, Laura A. (Lopriore) Colombo, two devoted children, a son, Stephen A. Colombo and his wife Debra of Bristol, Virginia; a daughter, Joanne M....

Marie J. Vacca

Marie J. Vacca

Jun 28, 2011

Marie J. (Ciociolo) Vacca, 89 of Worcester, formerly of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. Vincent's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Marie was born in Worcester on September 14, 1921, a daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette (DiVerdi) Ciociolo. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Chester B. Marek who passed away...

George E Snyder

George E Snyder

Jun 28, 2011

George E. Snyder, 54, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, June 28th 2011 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. George was born in Worcester; his father was the late George G. Snyder and has lived here all his life. George is survived by his devoted and much loved family, his mother, Elizabeth (Fassett) Snyder with...

Dominic J DiBaro Sr

Dominic J DiBaro Sr

Jun 28, 2011

Dominic J. DiBaro, Sr., of Worcester, passed away June 28th 2011, at Holy Trinity with his family by his side. Dominic is survived by his wife and partner of 65 years Grace A. (DiLeo) DiBaro; three devoted children, Diane Morrone and her husband Frank, Ronald J. DiBaro and his wife Carolyn, and Gina DiBaro all of Worcester; nine brothers and...

Frank V Toscano

Frank V Toscano

Jun 26, 2011

Frank V. Toscano, 90, of Charlton, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011, in The Auburn Life Care Center. His wife, Dolly (Holstead) predeceased him in 2000. Frank leaves his sister, Dolores Russo of Yonkers, NY; a sister in law, Judi Toscano of Worcester; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony in 2006....

Frances P. Giorgio

Frances P. Giorgio

Jun 23, 2011

Frances P. (DeFalco) Giorgio, 68, of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, in her home. Her husband, Frank P. Giorgio, predeceased her in 2007. Frances is survived by her loving children, a daughter, Gina F. Zenaro and her husband David of Auburn; two sons, Paul F. Giorgio and his wife Diana of Millbury and Dany S. Giorgio of...

Anna D. Loconto

Anna D. Loconto

Jun 22, 2011

Anna D. Loconto, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Anna is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Anthony Loconto both of Worcester; fourteen nieces and nephews; many grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Peter "Perry Conte", Alfred and Andrew Loconto, two sisters, Rose Ratchford and Lucy Loconto,...

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