Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Janice M. Sullivan
February 7, 2023
Janice M. (Jacques) Sullivan, age 67, of Worcester, died peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was a devoted mother and grandmother survived by her two children, Michael Cicero of Barre and Christine Sadowski and her husband Mark of Rutland; three grandchildren she adored, Chloe, Mason and Serena Sadowski. She is predeceased by...
Joanne Vail Pike
February 5, 2023
Joanne (Vail) Pike, 69, of Charlton, MA entered into heaven on February 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late William and Katherine (Roughan) Vail, Sr., she was the beloved wife of 49 years to Jeffrey A. Pike, Sr. and cherished mother of Stephanie Pike (Jeffrey Granville) of Rochdale, MA, Christina Pike-Kulvete (Ryan Kulvete) of Framingham, MA,...
Stephen O'Day
February 4, 2023
Stephen L. O'Day (Steve O), 57, of Worcester, MA. passed away unexpectedly at his residence on February 4th, 2023. Steve graduated from Burncoat High with the class of 1983 and worked in the asphalt paving industry for over 35 years, predominantly for BK & Sons Paving out of Worcester, MA. Paving was his passion. It was through his work there...
Frances Fazzuoli
February 1, 2023
Frances M. (Salvo) Fazzuoli, 92, formerly of Eastview Road in Hopkinton, Massachusetts died peacefully at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester Massachusetts on February 1, 2023. She was the loving and devoted wife of Renzo J. Fazzuoli. Frances was born in New Haven, CT April 28th, 1930 to the late Frank Salvo and Mary DelChiaro Salvo.
She was blessed...
Anthony T. Ricardi
February 1, 2023
Anthony T. “Tony” Ricardi, 41 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 leaving a hole behind for all that loved him.
Tony was born in Southbridge and grew up in Charlton where he was a graduate of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1999. Tony worked as a property restoration specialist and took pride...
Albert J Johnson
January 31, 2023
Albert J. Johnson,89, a proud Navy Veteran and a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31st 2023.
Albert was born in Worcester, the son of Carl H. and Helen (Hebert) Johnson. In June of 1957, Albert married the “Love of his life” Celia A. Teczar. They then settled in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester to raise their...
Jane T Marino
January 31, 2023
Jane T. (Dufresne) Marino, 88, of Worcester, MA died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in Grafton Hill, she was the daughter of the late Carleton and Helena (Packard) Dufresne. She was the beloved wife of 43 years of John “Jack” D. Marino, Sr. and mother of Donna...
Bradford G. "Buzz" Taylor
January 30, 2023
Bradford G. “Buzz” Taylor, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Holden, the son of the late John Taylor and Anna (Ellis) Taylor, he is predeceased by his sister Marion Poole. Buzz grew up in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He worked in...
Linda G. MacFarlane
January 29, 2023
Linda G. (Bourgault) MacFarlane, 76 of Leominster, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Linda was born in Fitchburg where she graduated from Fitchburg High School. She worked as a customer service representative for the former New England Business Service (NEBS), later retiring after many years. Linda enjoyed traveling the world, going out...
Robert V Faia
January 27, 2023
Robert V. Faia, 75, a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away peacefully January 27th, 2023, surrounded by family.
Robert was born in Revere, the son of Michael A. and Helen (Tartarini) Faia. Raised in greater Boston, Robert graduated from Wentworth Institute and Central New England College acquiring two bachelor’s degrees. He worked as an engineer and later as the Northeast...
David L Dalton
January 26, 2023
David L. Dalton, 81, of Shrewsbury, MA died January 26, 2023 after a period of declining health. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Guy & Isabelle (Ellis) Dalton. He leaves behind his loving wife, Carole (LaCoursiere) Dalton and daughters Lynn Anderson and her husband Art of Wilbraham and Jennifer Lawrence of Ellington, CT. He was the proud...
George K Moossa, Sr.
January 26, 2023
George K. Moossa, Sr. of Shrewsbury and Venice Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Venice Florida. George was 100 years old.
George was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Anthony and Mary (Karam) Moossa. Raised in Worcester, George graduated from Commerce High school. As a young man of 20, he joined the...
Margaret (Muse) Forget
January 26, 2023
Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Muse) Forget, 75, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, with the family she loved gathered at her bedside. She joins in heaven her husband of 28 years, Robert J. Forget who passed away in 1993 and son Robert J. Forget Jr. in 1969.
Peggy was born in Whitinsville, the daughter of William F. Muse,...
Irene "Rene" (Simarano) Bastardo
January 26, 2023
Irene “Rene’ (Simarano) Bastardo, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away at home Thursday, January 26, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved.
Irene was born in Worcester, the daughter of Maurice and Mary (Cosenza) Simarano. Raised in Worcester, Rene graduated from Commerce High School, earned her associates degree from Worcester Junior College and furthered her education at New England...