Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Kaitlyn M Lorusso
October 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...
Samir M Bitar
October 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...
Daniel A. Buduo
October 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. ...
Amelia "Millie" Simone
October 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...
Adelbert "Del" Cyr
October 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...
Paul G. LaMontagne
October 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...
Lucy S. Angelico
October 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...
Lucille McNickles
October 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...
Michael A Perro, Sr.
October 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...
Shirley A. Battelle
October 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...
Margaret A Cutting
October 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;...
Theresa Parretti
October 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...
Robert "Bob" Green
October 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,...
Donna M Cappabianca
October 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...
Dolores Colonna
October 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...
Anthony J. Krow
October 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...
Luis Robert Cox
October 13, 2021
Luis Robert Cox, 63, of Spencer, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-four years, Nydia Elicier; their six children, Jenniffer Cox, Indira D. Cox, Stella M. Cox, Luis R. Cox, Jr., Ruth L. Cox, and Edith A. Elicier; fifteen grandchildren, U.S. Marine...
Jose Ramos
October 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...
Nancy J. Sampson
October 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...