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Eva (Feraco) D'Acri

Eva (Feraco) D'Acri

Apr 18, 2021

Eva J. (Feraco) D’Acri, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, April 18, 2021 one day after celebrating her 98th birthday.

Eva was born in Worcester,  April 17th, 1923,  one of 12 children of Italian Immigrants Frank and Mary (Sauro) Feraco. Raised and educated in Worcester,  she attended Worcester Girls Trade with a focus on...

Emilio A Rosiello

Emilio A Rosiello

Apr 18, 2021

Emilio Rosiello of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 18, 2021.  Because of COVID restrictions at the time, a private burial was held under the direction of the Mercadante Funeral Home. On Saturday, July 31, at 11 AM there will be a public Memorial Service held at his grave in Mountain View Cemetery  followed by...

Virginia "Ginny" Comforti

Virginia "Ginny" Comforti

Apr 16, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Comforti 73 of Worcester, joins her parents Joseph and Virginia (Quitadamo) Monfreda in Paradise after succumbing to her illness after a courageous and hard-fought battle on Friday April 16, 2021 at UMass, surrounded by her loving family.

Ginny leaves her adoring and loving husband of 50 years, James Comforti, who kept her alive and fighting all these years. ...

Mathew R. DiStefano

Mathew R. DiStefano

Apr 16, 2021

Mathew R. “Matty” DiStefano, Sr., 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 16, 2021 with family at his side. He was also fondly known as Mr. D, Bob, and Uncle Bob.

Matty leaves his beloved wife of 29 years, Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Foisy) DiStefano; three sons and two daughters: Jerilyn F. Ward and her husband, Michael,...

Zachary David Covello

Zachary David Covello

Apr 15, 2021

Zachary David Covello, 33, of Worcester, a gentle loving son, brother, uncle and nephew who had a huge heart and a hardworking young man, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Thursday, April 15th, 2021, joining in heaven his father David F. Covello, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Zachary was born in Worcester on July 12, 1987, the son of Saiyood (Luangyotha)...

Monique Rose Fisher

Monique Rose Fisher

Apr 14, 2021

Monique Rose Fisher, 40, of Reading, PA, formerly of Worcester and Hyannis, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Monique is survived by three sons, Isaiah Luna and Ivonnet Romero of Worcester, Demetri Fisher and David Wallace, IV, both of Reading; two daughters, Octavia Wallace and Elsie Wallace, both of Reading; her husband, David Wallace,...

Fred W Lahti, Jr.

Fred W Lahti, Jr.

Apr 14, 2021

Fred W. Lahti, Jr. 73, a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away with family by his side, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from COVID-19 complications.

Fred was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Fred W. Lahti, Sr, and Irene (Winski) Lahti.  After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, serving proudly aboard the US aircraft carrier...

Dr. Marjorie (Sherriff) Rohde, PHD

Dr. Marjorie (Sherriff) Rohde, PHD

Apr 14, 2021

Dr. Marjorie S Rhode Phd, 93 of Spencer, formerly of Franklin and New York City, passed away April 14, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Marjorie was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Lesliy M. and Lois (Wilde) Sherriff.  Raised in New Jersey, Marjorie graduated from the Dwight School for Girls and earned her Bachelors, Masters and Phd...

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

Apr 12, 2021

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird, 86, a dedicated mother, gram, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Monday April 12th, 2021 in her home. Natalie was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Pasquale and Angelina Ciuffredo. In 1952, Natalie married Francis R. “Franny” Bird and began a 58-year love affair...

Robert J. Zack

Robert J. Zack

Apr 12, 2021

Our brother, Robert J. Zack, of Rochdale MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, he was 61 years old.

He was born in Worcester, MA son of the late, Alfred F. and Jane (Piasecki) Zack.  He attended St Mary’s grammar school and Doherty Memorial High School.  After graduating from Quinsigamond CC, he worked in marketing for...

Carolann R Dudas

Carolann R Dudas

Apr 11, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful young woman Carolann R Dudas, 21 years of age, on April 11, 2021 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She joins in heaven, her grandparents Louis Sr. and Carol Dudas, her father Dwaine Thames Sr., and brother Ryan Thames who predeceased her

Carolann was born in...

Rose Marie Maurier

Rose Marie Maurier

Apr 10, 2021

Rose Marie Maurier, 67, of Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester, from complications of liver cancer.

Rose is survived by three sisters, Anita Maurier of Sutton, Lucille A. Maurier and Theresa I. Peters, both of Zephyrhills, FL; numerous cousins; nieces, nephews, and many friends.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald H....

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

Apr 10, 2021

Retired Worcester District Court Officer, Vernon “Gus” Chester, III 58, of Barre formerly Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a valiant Battle with Cancer. 

A larger than life, man with a strong will, huge heart, and exceptional smile, was born in Worcester, the oldest son of Vernon “Gus” Chester, Jr., and Patricia A. (Tarby) Chester.  Raised in...

Maureen E. Legay

Maureen E. Legay

Apr 10, 2021

Maureen E. (Shea) Legay, 83 of Worcester, passed after a period of declining health at St. Mary’s Health Care Center.

Maureen was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Irish Immigrants Dennis and Elizabeth (Lynch) Shea.  She worked as a medical secretary in the cardiology and nuclear medicine departments for St. Vincent’s Hospital for 51 years, a...

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

Apr 8, 2021

Concetta T. (Panebianco) Mandella Noponen, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.  Her husband, Henry Noponen, predeceased her in 2008; and her first husband of forty-two years, George Mandella, predeceased her in 1986.

Concetta is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Mandella) Jackson and her husband Freddie of Ware; twelve grandchildren; nineteen...

David A. Ward

David A. Ward

Apr 8, 2021

David A. Ward, 66, of Barre, co-owner of The Jenkins Inn, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

David is survived by his husband and business partner, Joseph F. Perrin; four brothers, Raymond L. Ward, Jr. of Narragansett, Jeffrey R. Ward of Northborough, Kenneth J. Ward of Thailand, and Mark...

Stephen E. Milosh

Stephen E. Milosh

Apr 8, 2021

Stephen E. Milosh, 62, of Charlton, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family in the comfort of his home.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Cherie A. (Cote) Milosh; two daughters, Gina M. Horan and her husband Daniel of Grafton, and Lisa C. Milosh of Charlton; a grandson, Owen Horan of...

Earl Lee Brown

Earl Lee Brown

Apr 7, 2021

Earl Lee Brown, 76, of Worcester, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Earl was born March 14, 1945 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to the late Isaac (Ike) and Addie (Morrison) Brown.  Earl graduated from R.B. Hudson High School in Selma, Alabama.  Earl was the rock for his...

Richard L Bellenoit

Richard L Bellenoit

Apr 7, 2021



Richard L. Bellenoit, formerly of Hilton Ave, Worcester, passed away peacefully April 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving children.  He was 89 years old.  Richard was predeceased by his devoted wife of 62 years, Noella A. (Lemay) Bellenoit.  He was the son of Oscar and M. Albina (Cote) Bellenoit and brother to the late Raymond Bellenoit and Lucille Schendel....

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

Apr 7, 2021

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara, a son of Totoquelleh, Bopolu District, Gbarpolu County, Liberia was born on March 12, 1950, onto the union of Beyan Dartuwai Kamara and Moloweh Kanneh Kamara.   That birthdate can be marked as a great day because a true son of the soil was born!  As it is for everyone, once you are born, you must die and...

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