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Norma T Faticanti

Norma T Faticanti

Jun 10, 2021

Norma T. (Marsh) Faticanti, 84

Worcester - Norma T. (Marsh) Faticanti passed away peacefully the morning of June 10, 2021 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Worcester, MA. She was born in Worcester, on March 14, 1937, daughter of George and Rose (Freeman) Marsh.  She was preceded in death by her brother Arthur Freeman and Sister Mary Young....

Charles Paldino

Charles Paldino

Jun 9, 2021



Charles “Carmine” Paldino, 72 of Worcester, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Charles was born on February 2, 1949, in Acri, Calabria, Italy and was preceded in death by his father, Armando Paldino and his mother Lauretta Algieri.  Mr. Paldino was a...

Shirlee (Port) Edinburg

Shirlee (Port) Edinburg

Jun 8, 2021

Shirlee (Shirley F. Port) Edinburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 of natural causes. 

Shirlee was born on January 4, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island to Samuel and Mary (Rapaporte) Port. She was predeceased in death by her parents and her beloved younger brother, Jerry aka Dr. S. Jerome Port of Beverly Hills, California, who was a...

Helen (Abdella) Zaremba

Helen (Abdella) Zaremba

Jun 7, 2021

It with great sadness we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend in her sleep on Monday, June 7th, 2021,  Helen A. (Abdella) Zaremba,  who was 95 and a lifelong resident of Worcester, joins in heaven the “Love of her Life” Joseph S. Zaremba, who passed away 29 years to the day on June 7th in...

Shawn M. Shays

Shawn M. Shays

Jun 6, 2021



Shawn M. Shays, 30 of Worcester passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021, with his family beside him.

Shawn was born on May 4, 1991, in Gardner, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Shays, III. He was a graduate of North High School.

He is survived by his daughter, Neyalei...

James R. Generelli, Jr.

James R. Generelli, Jr.

Jun 4, 2021

James R. Generelli, Jr., 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021, at UMass Medical Center.

James was born in Worcester, a son of the late James R. and Minnie (Giordano) Generelli, Sr., where he graduated from Worcester Vocational High School and has lived here all his life.  James was the owner and operator of Main &...

Geraldine M. Pisarczyk

Geraldine M. Pisarczyk

Jun 4, 2021



Geraldine M. (Laraia) Pisarczyk, 81, of Brookfield, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Geraldine is survived by her husband, Stephen J. Pisarczyk, Jr.; a daughter, Cynthia (Bolduc) Worthington and her husband Barry E. Worthington of Brookfield; a son, John Pisarczyk of Brookfield; two granddaughters, Tiffany Laraia Flynn and Justine Laraia...

Enmanuel "Manny" Familia

Enmanuel "Manny" Familia

Jun 4, 2021

Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, after injuries sustained while heroically trying to save a young boy from drowning in Green Hill Pond.  Manny was 38 years old.

Manny was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic on February 23, 1983.  He came to Worcester as a young boy and graduated from...

Colleen M. Stowell

Colleen M. Stowell

Jun 2, 2021

Colleen M. (Rafferty) Stowell, 53, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her sister’s home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by loving family.

Colleen is survived by her loving family including, a daughter, Tiffany Antonucci and her husband Jonathan of Raynham, and their children, Hadley and Reagan Antonucci and a soon to be born grandson, who lovingly...

Rose Quercio

Rose Quercio

Jun 2, 2021

Rose (Morano) Quercio, 89 of Hyannis, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Rose was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Mascia) Morano.  She graduated from Commerce High School and later attended Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State College. Rose was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury until moving to...

Paul E Truscott

Paul E Truscott

Jun 1, 2021

Paul E. Truscott, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by loving family.

Paul is survived by his son, Greg Truscott, with whom he lived; a brother, Norman Truscott of Bristol, Rhode Island; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.  Paul was born in Northbridge, son of the late,...

Joe N. Blakney, Sr.

Joe N. Blakney, Sr.

Jun 1, 2021

Joe Nathan Blakney, Sr., 89 of Worcester, MA died at home on Monday, June 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. 

Joe was born on November 3, 1931, in Samantha, Alabama to the late Posey and Myrtie  Prewitt Blakney.   Joe received his education at Holly Spring High School in Samantha, Alabama, later continuing his education at Northport Country Training...

Patricia (Sacco) Renzoni

Patricia (Sacco) Renzoni

May 31, 2021

Patricia J. (Sacco) Renzoni, 77 of Berlin, MA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Southgate at Shrewsbury surrounded by her devoted family.

She leaves behind her husband of fifty-six years, Ray A. Renzoni; her two daughters and their husbands; Robin Renzoni-Sweetapple and David Sweetapple of Brattleboro, VT; Karen Galligan and James Galligan of Medway, MA; a brother, Michael...

Roger R Siematkowski

Roger R Siematkowski

May 29, 2021

Roger R Siematkowski 73 of Worcester, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, and friend died peacefully at home on Saturday May 29, 2021. Born in Worcester, Roger was the son of the late George and Rose (Wozny) Siematkowski. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in 1964 and a faithful member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Roger was...

Kathryn (Hawthorne) Maynard

Kathryn (Hawthorne) Maynard

May 27, 2021

Kathryn F. (Hawthorne) Maynard, 75 of Rutland, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a valiant battle with several medical issues. 

Kathyrn was born in Fitchburg, one of four children of Andrew J and Rita R. (Kittridge) Hawthorne.  Raised in Lunenburg, she attended Lunenburg High School.  Kathryn then began her life in healthcare, most recently...

Anthony F. DiLeo

Anthony F. DiLeo

May 26, 2021

Anthony F. DiLeo, 48, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26th 2021 surrounded by the ones he loved after a courageous battle with cancer.

Anthony was born in Worcester, one of six children of Janet E. (Lasses) DiLeo and the late Vincent P. DiLeo. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical School with a focus in electrical, then...

Dean J Cariglia

Dean J Cariglia

May 26, 2021

Dean J. Cariglia, 52, of Holden, a longtime notable Worcester Criminal Lawyer, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday May 26th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. 

Dean was born in Worcester, July 12, 1968, one of five Children of Martin J. Cariglia, Sr. and Lucy J. (Armenti) Cariglia.   Raised in the Burncoat Street neighborhood of Worcester, Dean graduated from St John’s High...

Gloria D'Andrea

Gloria D'Andrea

May 25, 2021

Gloria D’Andrea, 87 of Shrewsbury, formerly of 80 Locust Ave, passed away unexpectedly in her home Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Born in Worcester, Gloria was one of six children of Raffaele and Maria (Scardino) D’Andrea.  Raised in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High school, class of 1952 where she was also a standout athlete. She has...

Robert O. Warfield

Robert O. Warfield

May 25, 2021

Robert O. "Papa" Warfield, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly sixty-four years, Carol A. (Goyette) Warfield; their three daughters, Lynne Chrostowski and her husband Edmund of Worcester, Donna McFarland and her husband Sean of New York City, and...

Andrew W Brierley

Andrew W Brierley

May 25, 2021

Andrew W. Brierley, 64, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. While his family is devastated by his unexpected and sudden passing, they take comfort in the many joys he brought to them and others as a husband, father, friend, and neighbor. 

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as one of five children, Andrew...

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