Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Michael A. Stankus, 42, passed away at home, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was born in Worcester, the son of Kenneth J. Stankus (deceased) and Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus. Michael was an accomplished mechanic, he took immense pride in his work, loved his profession and was exceptional at it.

Michael leaves his mother, Mary Ann (Mattress) Stankus; two brothers, Derek,...

Nov 7, 2021

Nov 6, 2021

Maurice “John” Walsh III, 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Fitchburg Healthcare after a long illness. John was predeceased by his parents, Maurice Walsh Jr., and Ruth (Grenier) Walsh, and his sister, Ruth (Walsh) Walker. 

He is survived by his brothers; Gary Walsh and his wife Sheila (Spring) Walsh of Sturbridge, and Stephen...

Nov 4, 2021

Paula Marie (Crowley) Bovenzi, 59, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Hospital, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.

Paula is survived by her wonderful family, including her husband of twenty-nine years, Michael J. Bovenzi, their two daughters, Michaela M. Bovenzi and Amanda M. Bovenzi, all of Worcester; two brothers, Thomas Crowley of West Boylston and James...

Nov 4, 2021

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”  These words from God are the words that Elder Douglas Lee Dyer lived by until the day he was called to his heavenly home.

 

Elder Douglas Lee Dyer Sr., 94, of Worcester, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Nov 3, 2021

Nemr “Tiger” Rizkalla, 68 of Tamarac, FL formerly Worcester passed away with loved ones gathered at his bedside, Wednesday November 3, 2021, after a brief illness. 

Nemr was born March 10th, 1953, in Aita-El-Fakhar, Lebanon, a son of Boulos and Mary (Ansara) Rizkalla.  Raised in Lebanon, Nemr immigrated with his family to the United Sates and Worcester in 1970. ...

Nov 3, 2021

Conrad Joseph Zukowski, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with his family by his side.

Conrad was born in Worcester, MA. on August 19, 1944, the son of the late Benjamin and Mildred (Kulesza) Zukowski. He was a graduate of North High School and later received his associates degree...

Nov 2, 2021

Blandina DeCiccio, 93, of Worcester, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Blandina is survived by her daughter Claudia Garofoli and her husband Vincent of Worcester, her grandson Daniel Garofoli and his girlfriend Suzanne Stanczak of Ludlow, a sister Rosa Nacchia of Pagani, Italy and many nieces and nephews. She...

Nov 1, 2021

Marie C. (Chute) Williams 93 of Boylston died recently at the Christopher House in Worcester.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Mary (Burns) Chute. A graduate of Commerce High School, Marie went on to graduate from the Worcester School of Business Science and was employed by the former Reed Prentice Corp until she became...

Nov 1, 2021

Helen P. (Gerardi) Gremo, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.

Helen was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Nunziato and Antoinette (Paldino) Gerardi and lived in Shrewsbury for 60 years. She graduated from Worcester Schools and was a devoted wife and mother. Helen worked...

Oct 29, 2021

Carol R. (DeGaetano) Mastrogiovanni, 76, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly surrounded by her family on Friday, October 29th, 2021. 

Born in Worcester, Carol was the daughter of John and Alice (Ferro) DeGaetano.  Raised in Shrewsbury, she graduated from Shrewsbury High School as a member of the Class of 1962. Carol started her career as a medical...

Oct 29, 2021

Joseph Christopher Delaney, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 29th, 2021 at UMASS Memorial in Worcester, Massachusetts.

A lifelong Worcester resident, Joe was raised on Grafton Hill. He attended Holy Name High School and graduated in 1977. He met his wife, Elizabeth M. Delaney, 61, also a Worcester native, in 1979. Joe and Liz dated for...

Oct 28, 2021

Domenic J. Mattero, 61, a resident of Worcester and devoted husband, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly after being stricken ill, Thursday, October 28, 2021, while vacationing in Florida.  

Domenic was born October 23, 1960, in Worcester, the son of Anthony and Antoinette (DiPrato) Mattero. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his bachelor’s...

Oct 28, 2021

George M. Roberts, a retired pharmacist and life-long resident of North Grafton, MA passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at the age of 89 years.  He fought a valiant fight against a dual diagnosis of hydrocephalus and dementia. George is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol Roberts and their...

Oct 28, 2021

RoseAnn Molinari, 64, 8 days short of her 65th birthday, November 6th passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Roseann was born in Worcester, the youngest of eight children of William “Willie” and Helen (Amato) Molinari.  Raised in the Tampa and Atlanta Street neighborhood,...

Oct 28, 2021

Myrlande Alexis, 69 of Worcester passed away home to the lord at home, Thursday, October 28, 2021, with loved ones gathered at her side after a battle with Alzheimer’s

Myrlande was born in Porta Prince, Haiti, the daughter of Abner and Marianne (Lucas) Alexis.  Raised and educated in Haiti, Myrlande immigrated to Canada then to U.S.A. at the age of...

Oct 27, 2021

Shrewsbury, MA- Angelina (DeMango) Grimaldo, 92, of Shrewsbury, passed away on October 27, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Angelina was born on December 7, 1928, in Worcester, MA to parents Giuseppe and Lucrezia (Capoccia) DeMango. As a young girl, she attended Commerce High School, where she enjoyed art.  Angelina  worked at Crompton & Knowles and co-owned...

Oct 26, 2021

Alfred “Teddy” Thomas Mero, 96 of South Grafton formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 26, 2021, with his loving soulmate, Robert W. Cardoza, by his side.   Born in Worcester, Teddy was youngest of 6 siblings of Italian Immigrants Cosimo and Stella (Gardella) Mero.  He lived his entire life with his family in the Italian neighborhood on Shrewsbury St...

Oct 26, 2021

Kaitlyn M. Lorusso, 33 of Worcester, died from complications of sepsis on October 26, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving parents Ronald and Donna (Salvatore) Lorusso.

Besides her parents, she leaves her 4 brothers Ronald Lorusso Jr, Robert Michalowski, Christopher Michalowski and his wife Kimberly, Anthony McGeorge and his wife Jessica, maternal grandmother Barbara (Dione) Salvatore, God...

Oct 26, 2021

Ronald J Murphy, Sr.,67, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on January 8, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father Francis Murphy and his mother Susie (Brusig) Murphy and his brother William Murphy. Ronald served his country in the United States...