Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Denis G. Lemoyne, 71 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family.

Denis was born in Dover, New Hampshire, a son of the late George H. Lemoyne and Rita P. (Jacques) Lemoyne. He was a graduate of Dover High School where he was a 2-time Varsity basketball champ....

Dec 3, 2021

Vincent Azzarone, Jr. 61, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, December 3, 2021.

Vincent was born in Worcester, on September 2, 1960,  a son of Vincent Azzarone, Sr., and Rita A. (Benoit) Azzarone. He graduated from North High School and has lived in Worcester all his life. Vincent worked in construction many years as a Carpenter. Most recently...

Dec 2, 2021

Juana E. (Cortez Bilbao) Pignataro, 79 of Worcester, a dedicated wife, mother, and educator passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, after a brief period of declining health.

Juana was born and raised in Calama, Chile, the daughter of Ernesto and Justina (Bilbao) Cortez.   In 1964, during a port of call of the U.S. Coast Guard Ice Breaker East Wind to...

Dec 2, 2021

Dec 2, 2021

Moussa Bchara, 92, of Worcester, a U.S. Immigrant from Syria, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, surrounded by family.

 

Moussa was born in Quneitra, of Syria, one of five children of Amin and Salumi Beshara. Raised in Syria, Moussa worked as an executive for an ABC Oil Company many years before retiring and immigrating to the US in 2012....

Dec 1, 2021

William S. Fiorino, 84 of Worcester, died peacefully Wednesday December 1, 2021, in Christopher House. William, son of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Tracito) Fiorino, was born on December 12, 1936 in Syracuse, NY. During the Korean War, William served our country in the United States Marines and was honorable discharged in 1956. He was a skilled carpenter by trade...

Dec 1, 2021

Joseph "Jimmy" Bombard 77 of Worcester died Wednesday December 1, 2021 at UMass Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Worcester, Jimmy was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Ambrose) Bombard. 

Jimmy is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Susan, four daughters, Rebecca George and her husband James,...

Dec 1, 2021

Richard J. Bourget, Jr., 56 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, with family gathered at his side after  period of declining health.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 5th from 3 pm to 5 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be private.  A full obituary is being prepared 

Dec 1, 2021

Kim “Lefty” Pagan, 57, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 with family by his side.

Kim is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Estrada) Pagan;  four children including, Keisha and Sheila Pagan; his mother, Rosa (De Losanto) Pagan; nine grandchildren; Several brothers and sisters; nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.   Kim was born in the Bronx, NY, came...

Dec 1, 2021

Joseph Simo, 64, of Worcester.  Joseph passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after fighting two cancers simultaniously, for five years.

 

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (Goulet) Simo; his son and best friend, Anthony Simo; two sisters, Marie Arduini and Tina Bergevin; many nieces and nephews.

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Dec 1, 2021

Wingate Havener, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 1, 2021, a few days after his 87th birthday on November 27th . Wingate was born in Waltham, Ma the son of Francis and Edith (Pike) Havener and raised in the greater Boston area. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a twenty-year-old and proudly provided two years of service to...

Nov 30, 2021

Richard A. “Pudgy” Parella, 77, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Theresa Jane (Wunschel) Parella; a son, Mark J. Parella and his wife Tammy St. Pierre-Parella of Millbury; two daughters, Lisa M. Parella and his former daughter-in-law Michelle Burke of Holden, and Susan J....

Nov 28, 2021

Joanne M. (Duprey) Denio, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Christopher House of Worcester.  Her loving husband of sixty-one years, Matthew Denio, predeceased her in 2011.

Joanne is survived by two sons, Wayne Denio of Worcester, and Kevin Denio and his wife Cathy of Webster; three daughters, Darlene Dolan and...

Nov 28, 2021

Nov 28, 2021

Retired Trial Court Judge Ernest S Hayeck, 97, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home Sunday, November 28th, 2021.

Judge Hayeck was born June 20, 1924, in Lowell, MA., one of three sons of Lebanese parents Spero and Florence (Garzouzi) Hayeck. He graduated from North High School and enrolled in Worcester Polytechnical Institute earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry...

Nov 27, 2021

Lila M. (Bull) Ketter, 80, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 27, 2021, in Springfield.

Lila was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, the daughter of Earl and Christine (Freeman) Bull.   She moved to Worcester in 1965, where she has lived ever since.  She worked many years as house manager for YOU Inc. helping to guide and...

Nov 26, 2021

Nov 25, 2021

Carole Ann Capalbo 83 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Thursday November 25, 29021at home with her family by her side.  Born in Worcester, Ma, Carole was the daughter of the late Avidus and Eva (Lombardi) Shooshan, and attended Commerce High School. Carole was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Worcester, Ma, and St. Anne’s Church of Shrewsbury,...

Nov 25, 2021

George A. Worthington, 95, of Natick formerly Worcester passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, after a period of declining health.

George was born in Dallas, Texas the son of George A. and Willie Claire (Read) Worthington. Grew up and raised in Texas, George served his country proudly during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Discharged from the service he...

Nov 25, 2021

Peter M. Antonucci, age 90 and a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021. Peter was born in Worcester, one of four children of Giulio and Sterina (Bisci) Antonucci. Educated and raised in Worcester, Peter joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving his country proudly...