Obituaries

Jun 12, 2022

Anna “Nina” (Palermo) Rosiello, 85, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12th, 2022, joining in heaven her one true love, best friend, and husband of 52 years Joseph J. Rosiello.

Anna was born November 24, 1936, in Worcester a daughter of Saverino and Carolina (Sabetta) Palermo. She graduated from Commerce High School and has lived in Shrewsbury...

Jun 11, 2022

Bruce T. Capman of Worcester, MA (70 years of age), former Executive Health Officer for the Board of Health in the Town of Hingham died Saturday June 11, 2022. Born in Worcester, Bruce was the son of the late Donald W. Capman and Winifred T. (Arnold) Vient.

Bruce is survived by his two sons, Nicholas T. Capman and his wife...

Jun 10, 2022

Reverend Willie G. Johnson, Jr., 75 of Manchester, NH., formerly on Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Community Hospice Home in Merrimack, NH. with his family by his side.

Willie was born on September 12, 1946 in Welch, West Virginia, one of six children to the late Willie G. and Mary O. (Shelton) Johnson, Sr.  He...

Jun 9, 2022

Jun 7, 2022

Rita G. Rotolo (Guiliano) of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7th in Knollwood Nursing Home.

Mrs. Rotolo was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 yrs, Armando Rotolo, sister Bella, brother-in-law Rocco Martinelli, daughter-in-law Wendy Rotolo, and a special aunt, Mary Rotolo.  She leaves two sons, Armand Rotolo & Steven Rotolo of Shrewsbury and her daughter Lucille “Lue”...

Jun 6, 2022

Michael A. Toscano, 65, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Frances (Clemente) Toscano; two daughters, Amy and Ashley; three step-children, Erica Gemme and her husband Daniel of Holden, Bryan Roux and his wife Kara of Framingham, and Mary Lassey and her husband Jeffrey of Leicester; a...

Jun 6, 2022

Joseph M. Vecchio, 48, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022.

Joey is survived by his mother, Francesca (Ventura) Sabo and her husband Carl of Franklin, TN; his father, Joseph P. Vecchio and his wife Elizabeth of Worcester; a sister, Lisa Boucher and her husband Jon of Oakham; a step-brother, Chris Sabo and his wife Katie of Ashville,...

Jun 5, 2022

Theresa Santora, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center.

Theresa is survived by nieces and nephews, including, Carol McDermott and her husband James of Worcester, Richard Santora and his wife Janice of Shrewsbury, Domenic Santora and his wife Kim of Naples, FL, and Elaine McGrath of Worcester.  Theresa was predeceased...

Jun 5, 2022

Jun 4, 2022

Jaclyn “Jackie” S. Rinaldi, 37, of Worcester, MA passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, at UMass Memorial Hospital, after complications from pneumonia. She was the beloved daughter of Louis and Susan (Pignataro) Rinaldi, who would not have traded her for the world and were so glad that they were chosen to be her Mom and...

Jun 4, 2022

Reverend Deacon Sabri Asmar Akman, 80, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by a loving family, in the comfort of his home.

Reverend Deacon Akman is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Meryem (Deniz) Akman, two daughters, Elizabeth Rauktis and her husband Nicholas of Rutland, and Helen K. Dowler and her...

Jun 4, 2022

Peter D. Hendrixson, 40, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home.

Peter is survived by his sister, guardian, and primary caregiver Ann Massad and her husband Douglas of Shrewsbury; his mother, Brenda (Wolverton) Hendrixson of Bay, Arkansas; four brothers, David Lentz and his wife Jessica of Ware, James Lentz, Bennie Lentz, and Gareth Hendrixson,...

Jun 4, 2022

Raymond John Perrone, Jr.,69, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Hospital on June 4, 2022 (his birthday) with his family by his bedside. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Raymond and Barbara Perrone.

Ray- Ray, as he was lovingly referred to, was raised in the Lake View area of Worcester. As a child he loved to ride his bike with...

Jun 3, 2022

Sam Thi Nguyen, 91, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Friday, June 3, 2022. Her husband, Vinh Tri Le, died on September 27, 1997. She was born on June 25, 1930 in Cái Bè,Tiền Giang Vietnam to the late Mat Van Nguyen and Kieu Thi Vo.

She is survived by her 7 childrens in...

Jun 2, 2022

Richard E Whittemore SR, 79, of Oxford, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday June 2nd, 2022 after a long illness. He was born April 11, 1943 in Worcester, MA to Frank Whittemore SR and Glayds Whittemore (Taylor), predeceased. He moved to Saco, ME in 1991 with his predeceased wife Dorothy E. (Hazen) Whittemore of 22 years. Richard was 1 of...

May 28, 2022

Jane F. Shepard 76 of Worcester, a respected lawyer in the City of Worcester and former Assistant District Attorney died Saturday, May 28,

2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  Born in East Quoque, New York, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marie (Pessler) Shepard, and sister of the late Gilbert, Robert, and David Shepard.  

Jane leaves...

May 28, 2022

Harold R. Buduo, 89, of Worcester and Pompano Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, after a period of declining health.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Josephine “Pina” (Francese) Buduo; daughters, Lori A. Simone and her husband Tommie D. Simone, Gina Robertson and her husband Daniel Robertson, and Lisa Calcagni and...

May 26, 2022

May 25, 2022

"The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you will never pass away"

 

Ann B. Perrin (Racicot) “Annie” “Meme”, 81, of Webster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a short illness. She was born and raised in Chateaugay, New York...

May 25, 2022