Obituaries

Mar 22, 2022

Leon Grey Rivera, infant son of Edyderto “Eddy” and Sarah Jeannette Rivera returned home to the Lord, Tuesday March 22nd 2022, joining in heaven his infant brother, Greyson Blake Rivera, who passed away just over 1 year ago on March 15, 2021.

Leon also unable to see and feel the warmth of his family, is survived by his parents, Eddy...

Mar 22, 2022

Felice “Phyllis” (Lapolito) Del’Olio, 103, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Christopher House of Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel L. Del’Olio in 2002, to whom she was married for 53 years.  

      Felice is survived by her loving children, Louis P. Del’Olio and his wife Karen of Worcester, Christine A. Del’Olio...

Mar 21, 2022

Mar 18, 2022

Emmie Lou (Lamb) Westerlind 57, of Brooklyn CT (formerly of Oxford, MA and Clinton, MA), passed away at home on March 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Emmie is survived by her former husband of 24 years, Rick Westerlind of Oxford, five beautiful children: Meghan Westerlind and her partner Chris of Brooklyn CT, Michelle Powell and her partner Steve...

Mar 18, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Hickey, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18th 2022 after a period of declining health.

Gene was born in Brookfield,  July 20, 1935, one of six children of John and Esther (Green) Hickey.  Gene grew up and was educated in Brookfield and worked in his early years for a rubber manufacturing company, before accepting a position...

Mar 18, 2022

Paula L. (Corbett) Lapomardo, 74, of York Beach, Maine formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, March 18th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Paula was born in Worcester, one of three children of Timothy and Louise (Howard) Corbett.  Raised in the Tatnuck neighborhood of Worcester, she graduated from Notre Dame Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College...

Mar 18, 2022

Preeni Sandanayaka, 55, of Northborough passed away surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 18th, 2022.

Preeni was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka on August 8th, 1966, the daughter of Karunaratna and Bisomenika (Dissanayake) Navaratna.  She was raised and educated in Sri Lanka, attending Mahamaya Girls’ high school in Kandy, and receiving a BS degree from Peradeniya University.  She immigrated...

Mar 18, 2022

Dianté Spring, 36 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Dianté was born June 18, 1985 and has been a Worcester native her whole life. She graduated from Doherty High School, Class of 2003. She later attended Quinsigamond Community College. Dianté had a love for life, she brought...

Mar 17, 2022

Mar 15, 2022

Eleanor L. (Pellegrini) Reidy Chase, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2022 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.

Eleanor was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Felix and Teresa M. (DiMuro) Pellegrini. She worked as the office manager for Hallen Medical Center for over 15 years. 

Eleanor is survived by her brother, Robert Pellegrini...

Mar 14, 2022

Mar 13, 2022

Frank R. Lenti, 72, a life-long Worcester resident passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a period of health challenges.  In keeping with Frank’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Memorial remembrances in Frank’s name can be made to  ******   The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Mar 13, 2022

Mar 12, 2022

Dominick A. Duddie 70 of Worcester, a proud Vietnam Army Veteran died Saturday March 12, 2022 after a long illness. Born in the Bronx New York, he was the son of the late Dominick and Delores (Spagnolo) Duddie. In 1997 he moved to Worcester, married his beloved wife Phyllis (Loria) in 2003 and together they raised their family, and made...

Mar 12, 2022

George L. Vancelette, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully and joined his beloved wife in heaven on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.

George was born in Dudley, MA, a son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Borowski) Vancelette and was a graduate of Worcester Schools.  He served his country in the United States Army. ...

Mar 11, 2022

Richard Swank, age 53 of Auburn died unexpectedly on Friday March 11, 2022.

Rick was the beloved husband and best friend of Karen C Swank and father of Kayla of Fall River and Aaron "B" and Jeremy of Auburn.  He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Skylar, Calleigh, Brayden, and Kaesyn, his father Ronnie D Swank Sr. and his...

Mar 10, 2022

Marianne (DeMaio) Noonan, 93, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, March 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Marianne was born in Worcester, the oldest of six children, of Anthony and Victoria (Casella) DeMaio.  She was raised in Worcester and was a graduate of Commerce High School.  Marianne worked over 45 years for the Worcester Gas Light Company,...

Mar 9, 2022

Robert P. Russell, Sr. 71, of Titusville, Florida, formerly of Dudley and Worcester passed away peacefully the day after his 71st birthday on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Robert, born March 8th  1951, in Worcester, he was the son Paul T. and Jeannette G. (Messier) Russell. Raised and educated here, Robert joined the U.S. Army,...

Mar 7, 2022

Alfonso R. Polselli, 82 of Franklin, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with his family by his side.

Alfonso was born and raised in Worcester, a son to the late Alfonso and Josephine (Leone) Polselli. He graduated from North High School Class of 1958 where he...

Mar 7, 2022

Victor L. Schuster III, 45, of Princeton, MA passed away March 7, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after battling a heart condition.

Vic was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury and attended Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. He was a longtime outside sales representative in the construction and HVAC industries. A...