Obituaries

July 5, 2023

Tiffany M. Bodinizzo, 36, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, July 5, 2023, as a result of an unforeseen medical issue.

Tiffany, the daughter of Stephen Bodinizzo and the late Mary L. (Edwards) Bodinizzo, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.  She graduated from Burncoat High School and earned an associate degree in criminal justice from...

July 4, 2023

Patrick M. Palermo, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 50 years Elaine F. (DiGiorno) Palermo, who was the love of his life; two daughters, Rachel Rodgers and her husband Tim of Sutton and Tara Langlais and her husband Robert of Millbury; six grandchildren...

July 2, 2023

Janet A. (Borraccino) LeBeau, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at home with her loving husband and daughters by her side.

Janet was born in Worcester where she graduated from North High School, Class of 1972, a daughter of the late Rosario P. and Aldea S. (Dumont) Borraccino.  She worked in retail...

July 1, 2023

June 30, 2023

John L. Evangelista, 94, of Worcester, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Friday June 30, 2023 in his home, alongside his loving daughter and grandchildren.

John was born in Worcester on June 15, 1929 to Joseph and Margherita (Sette) Evangelista. The youngest of nine, John was raised amongst a close-knit family in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street. At a young...

June 29, 2023

Timothy Red Mosley, 27 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at UMass Medical Center from unknown, untreated diabetes.

Tim was born and raised in Worcester, graduating from Doherty High School in 2014. He recently discovered he liked working as a mechanic and was working at Midas in Marlborough. Always active and adventurous, Tim was an avid skateboarder...

June 29, 2023

Marie Jeanne (Leo) Louis-Charles, the daughter of Marc Antoine and Jeannette (Noel) Leo was born in Camp-Perrin, Haiti on January 31,1964. She was raised and educated in Haiti. Marie-Jeanne earned two bachelor’s degrees in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and began her career in 1987 as a French and Kreyol teacher in different schools. She received two master’s degrees too: one in French...

June 29, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Nemecek was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world on June 29, 2023, at age 87. He was born to Mary Morris Nemecek and Emil Nemecek on June 10, 1936. After high school graduation, Joe proudly served our country in the US Navy as part of the anti-submarine squadron; VS-32 Maulers. During...

June 28, 2023

Barbara A. (Perry) Plaud, 82, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.  

Barbara was born in Worcester, April 5th, 1941, the daughter of Alphonse J. and Carmella (Corvino) Perry.  Raised in Worcester, Barbara graduated from Quinsigamond Community College with her associate degree in nursing and earned her bachelor’s degree...

June 28, 2023

Merrilyn (Carelli) Peloquin, 72, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday June 28th, 2023.

Merrilyn was born in Worcester, the daughter of June Carelli and the late Paul Carelli.  She was raised in Worcester and graduated from the former Sacred Heart Academy.  Merrilyn worked all her life in the restaurant industry for many local businesses as...

June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023

Geraldine I. “Gerry” Kniskern, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Monday, June 26, 2023, surrounded by love from her three children, sister & brother-in-law at St. Vincent’s Hospital. 

Gerry was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Albert L. and Rita (Duchaine) Kniskern.  A graduate from Doherty High School, Worcester was...

June 26, 2023

Michael J. “Skip” Desimone, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Monday, June 26th, 2023, after a brief illness.  

Skip was born, raised, and lived in the Grafton Hill neighborhood and was extremely proud to do so. He was one of four children of Alfred A. Desimone Sr. and Lena (Laganelli) Desimone.  ...

June 25, 2023

Oscar Alexander Lopez, 42, of Worcester, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Oscar was born in San Miguel, El Salvador, on July 12, 1980.  He graduated from Worcester Schools, later received his EMT certification, and worked in Worcester, MA, for many years.  As a medic, Oscar served his country with honor and dignity for the United...

June 25, 2023

Joann (Martocci) Benoit, 79 of Worcester, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa M. Rizzuti and her husband David of N. Grosvenordale, CT, her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Martocci of Thompson, CT, five beloved grandchildren, Jon “J.C.” Gallivan, Jr., Dominic C. and Rosalea M. Rizzuti, Olivia A. and Sophia L Martocci, a...

June 24, 2023

June 24, 2023

Michael J. O’Connor, Jr., age  80 of West Boylston passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife and family by his side on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Maria;  his four children; Mark Gallicchio and his fiancée Lauriann Tambone of Auburn; Kelly Belsito and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury,...

June 24, 2023

June 23, 2023

June 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”...