Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

Steven Douglas Gray, 58, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2022; joining his son Aaron, who predeceased him in 2011.

Steven is survived by his wife, Pamela (Wilkman) Gray; their daughter, Stephanie Gray; a brother, Douglas Gray and his wife Roberta; a sister, Heather Sheehan and her husband Troy;  sisters in law, Linda Mulhern and her...

Feb 15, 2022

Feb 13, 2022

Richard Allen Ford, aka, “Richie Rich,”age 71, died peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, after a brief stay at the Parsons Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Richard is survived by his sister, Barbara E. Ford of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; a half sister, Kathleen Moore of North Chesterfield, Virginia; a nephew, Leander Ford of Richmond, Virginia; and numerous cousins,...

Feb 13, 2022

Justice Angel Batista, 20, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022, in the comfortable surroundings of his home.

Justice is survived by his mother, Elba “Giselle” Ortiz, with whom he lived; his father, Jose “Cito” Batista of Worcester; two sisters, Kiara Janae Colon of Shrewsbury and Sabrey Batista of Worcester; his maternal grandparents, José Luis Ortiz of...

Feb 13, 2022

Kathleen Ann (Desourdi) LeBeau, 68 of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA

Kathleen was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Freeland and Gladys (Pilzecker) Desourdi. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for 32 years working most recently for the former Oakwood Rehabilitation and...

Feb 12, 2022

Jean P. (Walsh) Vancelette, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center with her husband by her side.

Jean was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Thomas J and Rosalynd (Gentile) Walsh. She graduated from St. Stephens High School in the mid-1950s. Shortly after high school, Jean entered...

Feb 12, 2022

Feb 12, 2022

Josephine M. (“Jo”) Galli, 96, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a recent decline in health, recently celebrating her 96th birthday on November 16th.

Josephine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late, Albert B. and Delia M. (Nicoletti) Galli. She was raised, grew up and lived most of her life...

Feb 11, 2022

Christopher W. Plouffe, 50, of Brimfield, MA, was called home by the Lord on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a short illness.  Christopher was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  

Christopher was born on October 1, 1971 in Worcester, MA, and was raised in Brookfield, MA.  He attended Brookfield...

Feb 10, 2022

Anita C. (Morano) Mitchell, 75, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away Thursday, February 10th, 2022.

Anita was born in Worcester the daughter of Antonio and Yvonne Morano. She graduated from Commerce High School and has lived here all her life. Anita worked over 20 years for the State of Massachusetts, Department of Employment and Training.  She then worked for Notre...

Feb 9, 2022

Flavian J. “Jim” Callahan, 73, of Worcester, formerly of Upton, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kristin (Reifsteck) Callahan in 2014.

He was born in Natick, MA on October 10, 1948 to the late Winifred (Warren) Callahan and...

Feb 8, 2022

Theresa M. (Acquaro) DePari, 92 of Sutton formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Jewish Healthcare Center with her family by her side.

Theresa was born on January 24, 1930 in Worcester, one of eight children to the late Italian immigrants, Antonio and Mariagrazia (Albanese) Acquaro and was a graduate of Worcester...

Feb 8, 2022

Mary A. (Lush) Finnegan, 88, of Worcester, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in the comfort of her home, while surrounded by loving family.

Mary is survived by the love of her life, Lawrence E. Finnegan, who she met at a cousins wedding and married on June 17, 1957, in the Basilica of Saint John...

Feb 8, 2022

Brenda J. (Bisceglia) Luzzo, 77 of Paxton and Boca Raton, Fl., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was born in Worcester; she is predeceased by her parents Mike and Helena (Frazier) Bisceglia.  She graduated from North High School and...

Feb 8, 2022

Margaret M. (Stopyra) Rossik, 89 of Auburn passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 in Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.  Her husband of 46 years, Joseph M. Rossik died on June 15, 2001.

Margaret was born on December 19, 1932, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her parents Walter C. & Margaret F. (Horton) Stopyra.  She...

Feb 6, 2022

Feb 6, 2022

Richard R. Natola, 66 of Cheshire CT, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6th 2022, with his devoted brother and sister-in-law by his side in their Cheshire home.

Richard was born in Worcester,  one of two sons of Anthony and Julia (Almonte) Natola. Raised in Worcester, Richard graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and lived in Sterling MA for...

Feb 5, 2022

Archille D. Thibodeau, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Archille “Archie” was simply “the best” to all who knew him. He was born on January 19, 1930, in West Warwick, RI, the son of Archille and Amy (Greaves) Thibodeau. He was the loving husband...

Feb 5, 2022

Edward R. Halfrey, 65 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at UMass Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Edward was born in Worcester, a son of the late Harry E. and Marilyn T. (Boyd) Halfrey, Jr. He was a graduate of Burncoat High School. Edward worked as a clerk in the records department at UMass Memorial Community...

Feb 4, 2022

Antonia “Antonietta” (Martone) Ventriglia, 92, of Worcester, a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away with her loved ones by her side, Friday, February 4, 2022.

Antonia was born in San Nicola, La Strada, province of Caserta, Italy. She was one of four daughters of Salvatore and Concetta (Grilla) Martone. Raised in Italy, Antonia married Antonio Ventriglia, and...