Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Samir M. Bitar, 60 of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by beloved family at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

 

Samir, affectionately known as Sam to loved ones, was born in Beirut, Lebanon the eldest son of Adele (Greige) Bitar and the late Mikhail M. Bitar.  Raised and educated in Lebanon, Sam immigrated to the U.S. and settled in...

Oct 26, 2021

Frances J. (Mullins) Shugrue, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased in 1996, by her husband of fifty-four years, Retired Worcester Police Officer Francis P. Shugrue.

 

Frances is survived by two sons, Paul C. Shugrue of Worcester and William J. “Billy” Shugrue...

Oct 25, 2021

Daniel A. Buduo, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.  His wife, Rosemarie (Magro) Buduo predeceased him in April 2008.

Dan is survived by a son, Joseph A. Buduo; a granddaughter, Alexandra Rose Buduo; a brother, Harold Buduo, all of Worcester; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Purcell. ...

Oct 24, 2021

Amelia C. “Millie” Simone, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.

Millie, as she was mostly known, was born in Worcester, daughter of Italian immigrants, Bartolomeo and Angelina (Baldino) Simone, and spent most of her life living in the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood. 

Millie is survived by a brother, Domenic “Babe” Simone; many...

Oct 23, 2021

Adelbert C. “Del” Cyr,  85,  a longtime Worcester resident, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved. 

Del was born in Van Buren Maine, the son of Abel and Gertrude (Thibodeau) Cyr.  Raised and educated in Maine, Del enlisted in the U.S. Army during the early years of Vietnam, stationed at Ft Devens.  There he...

Oct 22, 2021

Paul G. LaMontagne, 69 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 22, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with his family by his side.

Paul was born in Worcester on September 5, 1952, the only child to Gerald and Mary (Nagle) LaMontagne.  He graduated from North High School and has resided in Worcester all his life.  Paul worked for Verizon...

Oct 21, 2021

Lucille McNickles (Fluker), humble servant of God, went home to glory on October 21, 2021. Born in Monticello, Mississippi in 1934 to Louis and Luberta (Green) Fluker, Lucille was smitten by John M. McNickles and married him in 1953.  Their 60-year marriage was rooted in faith and family. The home they created with their seven children frequently served as...

Oct 21, 2021

Lucy S. Angelico, 101, of Concord, MA formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at The Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living at Newbury Court in Concord, MA.

Lucy was born in Worcester, one of five children to the late Sicilian Immigrants, Joseph and Antonia (Cila) Angelico.  She was a graduate of Commerce High School, Class of...

Oct 20, 2021

Michael A. Perro, Sr. 74 of Oxford, a longtime Worcester business owner passed away with the ones he loved gathered at his side Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Michael was born in Worcester, one of five children of Michael J. and Anna (Gentile) Perro.  He attended Sacred Heart Academy, graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and furthered his education at Quinsigamond Community...

Oct 18, 2021

Shirley A. (DiCenzo) Battelle, 82 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, in CareOne at Millbury surrounding by her loving family.  Her husband of 40 years, Leonard J. Battelle died in 1997.

Shirley was born on June 4, 1939, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her parents, Pierino DiCenzo and Nellie (Patruno) DiCenzo.  Shirley...

Oct 17, 2021

Margaret A. (LaFerriere) Cutting, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Vero Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Cutting in January 1995.

Margaret is survived by two sons, Richard B. Cavalieri and his wife Marianne, and Paul S. Cavalieri and his wife Santa, all of Worcester; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren;...

Oct 16, 2021

Theresa B. (Bodinizzo) Parretti, 89, of Worcester, passed way on Saturday, October 16, 2021, surrounded by loving family in the comfort of her home.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband of sixty-five years, Robert F. Parretti; a son, Francis P. Parretti and his wife Theresa of Worcester; two daughters, Karen M. Cerullo, wife of the late Brian A. Cerullo...

Oct 15, 2021

Donna (Kapusta) Cappabianca, 74, died peacefully at her home on Friday October 15, 2021.  Donna leaves her beloved husband of 52 years Joseph J. Cappabianca Jr., her daughter, Kimberly Bembenek and her husband Joseph of Jefferson, MA, her son, Joseph J.  Cappabianca III of Jefferson, and her daughter, Kelly Eagan,and her husband David Jr. of West Boylson.  Donna, also...

Oct 15, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Green 74 of Worcester, MA died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday October 15, 2021 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Canton Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Henry and Anna (Sparks) Green and has lived and worked in the Worcester area since 1985.

Bob leaves beloved wife of 52 years,...

Oct 15, 2021

Oct 15, 2021

Dolores (Godino) Colonna, 84, of Worcester, passed away, in the comfort of her home on Friday, October 15, 2021, with loving family at her bedside.

Dolores is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-five years, Maurice J. “Moe” Colonna; a daughter, Joi Colonna of Worcester; a sister, Constance “Connie” Broquist of Shrewsbury; nieces and nephews.  Dolores and Moe suffered a...

Oct 13, 2021

Jose' A Ramos, 60, of Leicester, a retired Worcester firefighter and co-founder and former Pipe Major of the Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums, passed away with the family he loved by his side at home, Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Jose' was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the son of Valentina Olivencia and Jesus...

Oct 13, 2021

Marion A. (Navolski) Mesale, 100 of Worcester died peacefully at her home in Worcester on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 

Marion leaves her daughter, Mary Ellen Mesale with whom she lived; a son, Jack (John F.) and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury; a son, Martin and his wife Caroline of Smithfield, RI.

“Nana” leaves five grandchildren: Lauren, Liz, Mark, Andrew...

Oct 13, 2021

Nancy J. (Harrington) Sampson, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, joining the love of her life, George, who passed away on May 2, 2021.

Nancy was born in Holden Hospital, daughter of the late, Charles and Pearl (Lombard) Harrington, and was raised in Princeton.  She went on to pursue a career as a teacher, but left teaching...

Oct 13, 2021

Anthony “Tony” J. Krow, 48, of Worcester passed away on October 13, 2021, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Tony was born on June 3, 1973, in West Reading, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by his mother, Lynda M. (Pasquella) Krow. He is survived by his wife...