Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Robert Leslie
February 28, 2010
Robert Leslie, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in The Lutheran Healthcare Center. His wife of fifty-three years, Kathleen (Daley) Leslie, predeceased him in 2003. He is survived by two sons, Robert Leslie of Marblehead and Mark Leslie and his wife Carol and their daughter Johanna K. Leslie all of Worcester. He was also predeceased by...
Sylvia B Story
February 27, 2010
Sylvia B. (LaTour) Story, 89, of Cranston, Rhode Island, formerly of Worthington Avenue in Shrewsbury, MA, passed away, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Summit Commons in Providence. Her husband, Harlan M. Story, predeceased her in 1990. Sylvia is survived by her son, Lynn G. Story of Hopkinton; three daughters, Frayer Murphy of Fountain Valley, California, Marcelle Boule of Uxbridge,...
Mary V, Dunkerly
February 26, 2010
Mary V. ( O'Leary) Dunkerly, 60, of Portland Maine, formerly of Paxton died unexpectedly Friday February 26, 2010 from injuries she received in a car accident in New Hampshire. Mary is survived by her loving family; her husband of 40 years Allan S. Dunkerly, her mother Mary A. (Yankus) O'Leary of Worcester, a daughter Melissa A. Smith and her husband...
Scott R Zenaro
February 24, 2010
Scott R. Zenaro Sunrise: 6:27 a.m. June 19, 1973 Sunset: 3:42 a.m. February 24, 2010 Scott R. Zenaro, 36, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, with his loving family at his side, after a courageous six year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma. Scott is survived by his loving parents, Ronald C. and Carol A. (Giarusso) Zenaro of Shrewsbury;...
Frank A Reno
February 24, 2010
Frank A. Reno, 95, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, February 24th 2010 surrounded by his family after an illness. Frank was born in Worcester, one of ten children born to the late Santo and Rose (Scola) Reno. He attended Worcester Public Schools, met and married his wife of the past 72 years, Carmella (Pingatore) Reno. In 1943, he joined the...
Marcello D Faiola
February 18, 2010
Marcello D. Faiola, 41, of Auburn, passed away Thursday February 18th 2010, after suffering a cerebral vascular hemorrhage earlier in the week. Marcello is survived by his cherished wife and soul mate of 14 years, Linda J. (Rondeau) Faiola; a stepson, Michael P. Rondeau in California; his parents Albino Faiola and Louise B. (Duesberg) Faiola both of Worcester; an older...
Charles Marzilli
February 17, 2010
Charles R. Marzilli, 88, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 17th 2010, after an illness. His family was by his side. Charles was born on February 20th 1922, one of nine children of the late Luigi and Jennie (Casa) Marzilli. He graduated from Commerce High School, joined the U.S. Army during World War II to serve his country and...
Joel A Hagenmaier
February 17, 2010
Joel A. Hagenmaier, 58 of Worcester, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2010 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Carol (Gilfoy) Hagenmaier; two sons, Randy and Jason Hagenmaier of Troy, Ohio; a stepson, Sean Gilfoy and his wife Karen of Worcester; two sisters, Rebecca Dillinger and her husband...
Dolores Buffone
February 17, 2010
Dolores A. (Bourque) Buffone, 79 of Worcester passed away with her children by her side Wednesday, February 17th 2010 in the Christopher House. Dolores husband Armando A. Buffone passed away in 1993. She is survived by her three children, Steven M. Buffone and his wife Lisa of Worcester, Sandra L Roy and her husband Ronald of Sutton, Jo-Ann M. Correia...
Ruth Bernlitz
February 17, 2010
Ruth (Zeena) Bernlitz, 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Orfalea) Zeena. Ruth leaves her husband of forty-nine years, Vincent Bernlitz; her sister, Helen Faucher and her husband Roger of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Robert Zeena of Worcester and Raymond Zeena and his...
Francis L Carrier
February 15, 2010
Francis L. Carrier, 76, of Worcester passed away Monday, February 15th 2010 with his family at his side. Francis was born in Worcester on July 31st 1933 one of thirteen children born to Charles and Ethel (Marengo) Carrier. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and earned his associates degree from Worcester Junior College. He chose to join the U.S. Marines...
Anthony J Trafecante Jr
February 15, 2010
Anthony J. "Truffy" Trafecante Jr, 77, of Worcester passed away Monday, February 15th 2010 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Anthony was born in Worcester on Christmas day December 25th 1932, the son of the late Anthony J. Trafecante, Sr and Lena (Bronzo) Trafecante. He joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean Conflict and has lived...
Carmela R Millett
February 15, 2010
Carmela R. (Giannuzzi) Millett of Worcester, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 in Millbury Healthcare Center. She was born in Worcester on January 2, 1920, the daughter of Gaetano and Angelina (Croce) Giannuzzi. Her husband of fifty-three years, Richard H. Millett, died on November 24, 1993. She leaves her daughter, Joan Zaleski and her husband, John of Worcester; two grandsons,...
Fusae Pignataro
February 15, 2010
Fusae M. (Yato) Pignataro, 82, of Worcester died peacefully at home Monday, February 15, 2010 with her loving daughters around her. She is survived by her two daughters, Maria E. and Michele A. Pignataro of Worcester, two sisters Haruko Kinishita, Kyu-Shu, Japan and Asako Waseda of Tokyo, Japan, and many nephews and nieces. Fusae was born in Fukuoka Ken Kyu-Shu,...
Richard H Grann
February 14, 2010
Richard H. "Bunky" Grann, 87, of Worcester, passed away, due to cancer, February 14, 2010. He is survived by his son, David R. Grann of Shirley; his daughters, Nancy J. Parmenter and her husband Wayne of San Marcos, California and Diana B. McGann with whom he lived. Richard also leaves two grandchildren, Wendy Crawford and her husband Jim and Geoffrey...
Josephine DeNittis
February 14, 2010
Josephine "Giuseppa" (Fragasso) DeNittis, 89, "The Clover Lady" passed away Sunday, February 14th 2010 in her home with family by her side. Josephine's husband Michael DeNittis passed away July 12, 1977. She is survived by her devoted children, Matthew DeNittis his wife Santa of Sutton, Angelo DeNittis his wife Linda of Winterville NC, John DeNittis his wife Judy of Princeton,...
Barbara R Hawley
February 13, 2010
Barbara R. (Brevard) Hawley, 78, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas while visiting her grandson Johnathan Brown's military training commencement exercises. Her husband, Arthur V. Hawley, predeceased her in 1965. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon L. Brown and her husband John of Johnston, RI and Andrea V. Hawley of Worcester; a...
Shirley A. Gaiewski
February 12, 2010
Shirley A. (Schweitzer) Gaiewski, 71, of Worcester, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010. She is survived by five children, John and Daniel Gaiewski both of Reading, PA, Samuel Gaiewski of Lewistion, ME, twin daughters, Denise Gaiewski of Auburn and Anja Gaiewski of Worcester; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held privately. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel. To...
Carlo P Alano
February 12, 2010
Carlo Peter Alano, 85 years old, died, peacefully with his family gathered around him. Carlo was the son of Maria (Rano) and Pietro Alano. His siblings, Alfonse, Dominick, Michael and Lisa, predeceased Carlo. He leaves his devoted wife of 57 years Anna (Asselta) and two loving daughters, Tina M. Alano, formerly of Los Angeles, CA and now residing in NYC...
Rita Belsito
February 12, 2010
Rita M. (Brown) Belsito, 92, of Shrewsbury and Wells Maine, died peacefully Friday February 12, 2010 in the Radius Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Charles Belsito died in 1997. Rita is survived by a son, James R. Belsito and his wife Sally of St. Cloud Florida, a daughter Anna DiStefano of Millbury wife of the late...