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Lydia (Cassanelli) Law

Lydia (Cassanelli) Law

Dec 10, 2021

Lydia A. (Cassanelli) Law, 92 an over 70-year resident of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021, with loved ones gathered at her bedside.

Lydia was born in Worcester, the last of ten children of Italian immigrants, Sergio, and Madeline (Papagni) Cassanelli.  She then met and in 1952, married the “love of her Life” John Law. They moved to...

Bryan J Benway

Bryan J Benway

Dec 10, 2021

Bryan J Benway, 80 of Worcester died Friday December 10, 2021 at the Blaire House of Worcester.  Born in Washington DC, Bryan was a graduate of Worcester State College and attended WPI.  He worked as Mechanical Engineer for the Morgan Construction Co, Jamesbury Co. and the Metso Co. retiring in 2004. Bryan also proudly served his country in the Army...

Tessa (Mattress) Mahoney

Tessa (Mattress) Mahoney

Dec 10, 2021

Tessa L. (Mattress) Mahoney, 45, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 10th, 2021, due to previous medical conditions.  

Tessa was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of the late Gary and Mia (Ginese) Mattress. Raised here she graduated from North High School, and the Salter School.  Tessa worked as a PCA in the ICU...

Paul H Adams

Paul H Adams

Dec 9, 2021

Paul H. Adams, 87 a longtime Worcester resident passed away peacefully Thursday, December 9, 2021, joining in heaven, his wife Barbara, daughter Deborah and four brothers. Paul was born in Shrewsbury, one of five sons of Louis M. and Mary E. (Leofanti) Adams. Raised in Shrewsbury, Paul graduated from Shrewsbury High School, served for a time in The Marine Corps...

Salvatore Paladino

Salvatore Paladino

Dec 8, 2021

Salvatore (Sal) Paladino, 75, peacefully departed this earth on December 8th, 2021. He passed away in his own home under the extraordinary care of his two sons and daughter-in-law Robin, as were his final wishes. Sal was born in Worcester, to Francis and Carmela (Gentile) Paladino. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and worked as a Master Electrician...

Rose M. Murray

Rose M. Murray

Dec 8, 2021

Rose M. (Fulginiti) Murray, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her loving husband of seventy-one years, Edward J. Murray; a son, Scott P. Murray and his husband Blake Kotenbrink of Sherman, CT; a daughter, Susan Brunelle and her husband David of Jefferson; the love of...

Michael M McGourty

Michael M McGourty

Dec 7, 2021



Michael “Yamaha” M. McGourty, 49, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Michael was born in Worcester, one of two children of Robert F. McGourty and MaryIda (Ikey) Burke. Raised and educated in Worcester, Michael worked as a heavy equipment operator for various companies including Falcone Enterprises.

Michael is survived by his companion...

George R Ciociolo, Sr.

George R Ciociolo, Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

George R. Ciociolo Sr., a dedicated husband, father, and Papa, passed away at home, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved after a period of declining health. He was 79 years of age.

George was born and raised in Worcester, one of ten children of Italian immigrants Antonio and Antoinetta (DiVerdi) Ciociolo. He graduated from Commerce High...

Haydee "Nani" Garcia

Haydee "Nani" Garcia

Dec 6, 2021

Haydee “Nani” (Torres) Garcia, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She suffered a heartbreak that no parent or grandparent should experience when her son, Ignacio “Iggy” J. Garcia died in September 2021, and when her grandson, Matthew Kachadoorian died in June 2018.

Nani is survived...

Gordana "Donna" Moretti

Gordana "Donna" Moretti

Dec 6, 2021

Gordana “Donna” (Krosnjar) Moretti, 77, of Worcester passed away suddenly after being stricken ill, Monday, December 6, 2021, at home, joining in heaven her husband Mario and son Carlo. 

Donna was born in St Louis, Missouri, the daughter of George Krosnjar and Zagora (Vesich) Georgevich. Raised in St Louis, Donna came to the Boston area as a young woman....

Ralph K. Bolduc

Ralph K. Bolduc

Dec 5, 2021

Ralph K. Bolduc, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife and best friend of sixty-nine years, Lorraine (Benoit) Bolduc; a son, Marc Bolduc of Worcester; a daughter Denise Chassé and her husband Joseph of Sandwich; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Rachel Chassé; two brothers David Bolduc, and Roy Bolduc and...

Tanya R Hutchins

Tanya R Hutchins

Dec 5, 2021

Tanya Reneen Hutchins, 41, of Springfield, was called home to the Lord, suddenly on Sunday December 5th, 2021, reuniting with her beloved cousin Crystal Carpenter who she cherished immensely and other family members. Tanya was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Fredrick Carpenter of Brantley, Alabama, who predeceased her and Tracie Randolph, wife of Henry Randolph her stepfather...

Anne (Masterson) Curley

Anne (Masterson) Curley

Dec 4, 2021

Anne F. (Masterson) Curley, 56, of Worcester passed away with her devoted husband by her side, Saturday December 4th, 2021, after suffering a medical incident days earlier. Anne was born in Worcester, a daughter of William K. and Rita A (Sullivan) Masterson. Raised in Worcester, she attended Salem State College and earned her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University. She...

Ruth Lindberg

Ruth Lindberg

Dec 4, 2021

Ruth Lindberg, 73, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at UMass Hospital, reuniting with her beloved son, Edmund “Eddie” L. Lindberg, who died too young in July 2010. 

Ruth is survived by her brother, John Lindberg and his wife Donna; a long time close friend and caretaker, Harry Brooks; two nephews, Todd Lindberg and his wife...

Michael H. Morrone

Michael H. Morrone

Dec 3, 2021

Michael H. Morrone, 64 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with his sister at his side.

Michael was born in Worcester, son of the late Henry H. and Belinda F. “Bella” (Lebruto) Morrone. He graduated from St. John’s High School then attended Worcester State College and the University of Detroit where he studied...

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