Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

Antonio “Tony” M. Paldino, 89, of Worcester, MA passed away June 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, after a period of declining health. Tony was born on April 22nd, 1934 in Worcester, MA the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Generelli) Paldino. Tony was the beloved husband of Vincenza Paldino (DiMarzio). Tony is survived by his children, Antonio “Tony”...

Jun 22, 2023

Gloria (Russo) Johnson of Worcester passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 22nd at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Johnson and former husband Leo Tomaiolo. She leaves her devoted children, Lynda Tomaiolo and her companion Rocco Sciannameo, Nancy Temple and husband Gordon, Mark...

Jun 22, 2023

Alice (Vecchio) Duncan, 98, of Roxboro, NC and of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22nd 2023 with her devoted daughter and family gathered at her side.

Alice was born in Worcester, April 6, 1925, the daughter of Pietro and Josephine (Gagliardi) Vecchio. She was raised in Worcester’s Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street, married Bob Duncan, moved to...

Jun 20, 2023

Ivar F. Carlson, 62, of Auburn, MA, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2023. He was the loving father and grandfather of Stephanie Carlson, her fiancé Matt, and their children Adelyn and Liam, and Melanie LeBlanc, her husband Bradley, and their children Mason and Lydia. He also leaves a brother, several close friends and other extended family members. He was...

Jun 17, 2023

Jun 17, 2023

Michael J. Capone, Jr., 79 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, June 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael was born in Worcester, a son of the late Michael J. and Filomena (Azzarone) Capone.  He grew up in Worcester and later moved to West Boylston where he resided...

Jun 17, 2023

Patricia N. Cronin,85, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Saturday, June 17th, 2023, with the family she loves gathered at her bedside. 

Patricia was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Daniel R. and Mary E. (Ruddy) Cronin.  She graduated from the Commerce high school class of 1956.  Patricia then began a career in the administration office...

Jun 16, 2023

Eric Maynard Rowe, age 80 passed away peacefully at Dodge Park Rest Home on June 16th, 2023, with his niece by his side.

Eric was born on July 10, 1942. He grew up primarily in Holbrook, Quincy, and Hull Massachusetts. Eric graduated from Hull High School in 1960 and from Boston University in 1964. 

He served on active duty...

Jun 15, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Angel Adrian Coello “Pachuco”.  On Thursday, June 15th he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by his wife Guadalupe Contreras; their daughters Adriana, Angela and Luciana Coello; his grandkids Alexis, Nicole and Antonella; his parents Maria Campoverde and Arturo Coello. His siblings Fernando, Arturo, Geronimo, Lourdes,...

Jun 15, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Korpo Marly Washington, aged 57, who entered the eternal rest of the Lord on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Korpo Marly Washington is survived by her four children: Daniel, Paul, Saralyn, and Comfort, as well as her stepsons Eric and Flomo. She...

Jun 13, 2023

Paul C. Shugrue, 81, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Paul was born, May 30, 1942, one of four children of Francis P. and Frances J. (Mullins) Shugrue.  Raised in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High school.  Paul then joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Natalie Theresa (Cerrone) Aspero, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2023, at the amazing age of 99. 

Natalie was born on December 23, 1923, in Worcester, MA, a loving daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (Marcocci) Cerrone. Natalie grew up on Allston Ave. in Worcester where she attended Rice Square Elementary...

Jun 12, 2023

Mabel (Hoopii) Wood, 95 of Worcester passed away suddenly at home Monday, June 12th, 2023, two days prior to her 96th  birthday on June 14th. 

Mabel was born, June 14th, 1927, in Wailuku, Maui, one of eleven children of Frank and Phoebe (Apuna) Hoopii.  Raised and educated in Hawaii, Mabel came to the Worcester area and  the mainland 67...

Jun 12, 2023

 Joseph J. DiPietro, Sr., 90, a long-time resident of Leicester and town business owner, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Monday, June 12th, 2023.

Joe was born in Worcester, the son of the late Carmine and Louise (Coviello) DiPietro.  At the age of 12 he got a job at a local pharmacy, Rossetti's, on Shrewsbury Street. He would...

Jun 12, 2023

Carlos J. Ribot Vega, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023.

Carlos was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Antonio Ribot Melendez and Dominga (Vega) Ribot.  He served in the United States Army 65th infantry regiment with the Borinqueneers Unit in the Korean War where he was a recipient of a...

Jun 9, 2023

Retired Worcester Fire Department Captain, William F. Murphy, 86, a resident of North Grafton passed away surrounded by the family he loved Friday, June 9, 2023.  

Bill was born April 11th, 1937, the son of James J. Murphy, Sr, and Lena G. (Duclos) Murphy.   He joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1955 to 1958.  Bill returned home, married his...