Obituaries

Dec 27, 2021

Francis D. Sposato, Jr. 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Monday, December 27th, 2021, after a period of medical challenges.

Francis was known by many names: Fran, Frankie, Dad, Uncle, Grampa.  He was born in Worcester, one of four sons of Grace M. (Pedone) Sposato and the late Francis D. Sposato, Sr.  He graduated from North High School...

Dec 27, 2021

Sarah F. (McDaniel) Kennedy, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Kennedy.

Sarah is survived by her loving family, including three sons, Ray W. Robinson, Jr. of Worcester, David Allen Hamilton and his wife Linda of Baltimore, and Gary L. Hamilton of Ohio; five...

Dec 27, 2021

Virginia (Petrozzi) Czubrynski, 97, of Worcester, died peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Virginia was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Peluso) Petrozzi and lived there all her life.

She is survived by her two daughters, Ann Marie Sciammacco and her husband Frank of Shrewsbury, and Marybeth Palitsch of Braintree....

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Dec 24, 2021

Libro DiPilato 91, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, a man of strength and principle with a heart of gold, passed away, Friday, December 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Libro now joins his loving wife of 61 years in heaven, whom he missed so very much since her passing in 2016. 

Libro was born in Worcester and grew up off...

Dec 24, 2021

Rose M. (Rana) Oliver, 95, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family on Friday, December 24, 2021.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. Oliver in 1988; she was also predeceased by her daughter, Francine Stuart, granddaughter, Angel Stuart, and by her first husband, Peter Waitkus.

Rose is...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia A. (Spillane) Generelli, 88, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Patricia was born August 11, 1933, in Worcester, the daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (Donohue) Spillane. Patricia graduated from St. Steven’s High School and then worked for Heald Machine.  She left the workforce to raise a family...

Dec 22, 2021

Douglas C. Goodrich, 79 of Millbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the comfort of his home. His wife of 49 years, Susan B. (Brewer) Goodrich died in 2018.

Douglas was born in Worcester, MA the son of the late John W. and Eileen P. (Johnson) Goodrich. He served in the Army National Guards. He lived in...

Dec 22, 2021

Dec 21, 2021

Somboun “Sam” Konthong, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Saint Francis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Sam is survived by his wife, Phou (Vongchampa) Konthong; three sons, Tim Konthong, Santy Konthong, and Jeremy Konthong; four daughters, Pumaly Panmuang, Souvanee Louangkhamdeng, Pranee Konthing, and Vatsaly Phenix.  Sam was born in Vientiane, Laos, and emigrated to the United...

Dec 21, 2021

Janet M. (Gleason) Kunigonis, 70, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away unexpectedly    after being stricken ill at home.

Janet was born in Worcester, one of five children of Raymond  and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Gannon) Gleason. Raised in the Lincoln St neighborhood of Worcester, Janet married Peter A Kunigonis on May 22nd, 1977. They have spent the last 44 years, devoted...

Dec 20, 2021

David Giannino, 67 a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, and retired town employee passed away unexpectedly Monday December 20th, 2021, after being stricken ill.

David was born in Worcester, the son of the late Angelo Giannino who passed away this past September and Virginia (Schiavone) Giannino. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute in...

Dec 19, 2021

Josephine M. (Hopkins) Morris of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at UMass Hospital.

Josephine was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McHale) Hopkins.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She will be dearly missed.

Josephine’s husband, Clifford G. Morris passed away in 2010 and her first...

Dec 17, 2021

Abraham Perez Caraballo, 70, of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home in Puerto Rico.

Abraham was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Francisco Perez and Farmina Caraballo.  He worked as a self-employed carpenter and constructor most of his life. Abraham was a very generous person who loved...

Dec 15, 2021

Joseph Wilson Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 15th, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. Joey was 35.

Joey lived a long, full, happy life with the diagnosis of Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy, which took from him his sight and hearing at a young age.

Joey touched countless lives through his wonderful loving ways,...

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Ann (Danzilio) Langowski Ward, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester.  Her husband, Francis Ward, predeceased her in 2007.

Carol is survived by two sons, John (Jack) Langowski and his wife Karen of Portland, Oregon, and Jay Ward and his wife Celeste of Stratham, NH; a daughter, Jill Bergstrom...

Dec 13, 2021

Camillo J. “Cam” Quitadamo, 94,  a life-long resident of Worcester and devoted husband, father and friend passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, after a prolonged period of declining health.

Cam a member of the “Greatest Generation” who served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, was born in Worcester, one of six children of Pasquale and Josephine (Fenio)...

Dec 12, 2021

Judith Isabel (DePasquale) Dennis, 84, of Provincetown and Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

Judith was born October 8, 1937 in Worcester, daughter of Italian immigrants; the late, Frank and Vincenza (Romano) DePasquale.

Judith is survived by four sons, Frank A. Caro, Jr. and his wife Melanie of Leawood, KS, Philip P. Carofaniello and his...