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Karin Bartrum

Karin Bartrum

Apr 6, 2021

On April 6th, 2021 Karin (Donaghy) Bartrum passed away at the age of 51 in her home in Gardner. Karin Bartrum was born to Rita and Richard Donaghy on March 30th, 1970 in Shirley and grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated with the class of 88' of Nashoba Valley High School and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at...

Daniel P. Dagostino

Daniel P. Dagostino

Apr 4, 2021



Daniel P. Dagostino, 95 of West Warwick, RI., formerly of Hamilton Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his devoted family.

Daniel was born in Worcester, a son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Catarina “Catherine” (Cataldo) Dagostino.  He attended Commerce High School and right before graduating he was drafted...

Louis P Naple, Jr.

Louis P Naple, Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Louis “Louie” P. Naple,  Jr. 74, of Worcester, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 to guard the gates of Heaven. He courageously battled cancer, until the very end, when he passed with his loving wife and sister by his side.

He leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Patricia A. Naple, with whom he shared his life for 38...

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

Apr 3, 2021

Ozzy (Paul) T. Osborn, 78, of Worcester, Mass. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Denise (Favreau) Osborn; his children, Steven and his wife Kathy of West Boylston, David of Leicester, Kevin and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, and Jodi of Worcester.  His grandchildren, Erin, JJ,...

Anthony L Ferigno

Anthony L Ferigno

Apr 3, 2021

Anthony L. Ferigno, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a period of declining health.   

Anthony was born in Milford, the son of Frank and Josephine (LaPreste) Ferigno.  He attended Milford Schools, leaving early to join the U.S. Navy during World War II serving his country proudly aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Otterstetter.   Upon discharge...

Delfina Bermudez

Delfina Bermudez

Apr 3, 2021

Delfina Bermudez, 92, of Worcester, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Vero Health and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.

Delfina is survived by her loving family, including, Juan J. Velez and his wife Stephanie of Millbury; four daughters, Blanca Haydee of Bayamon, PR; Ada N. Fulgham and her husband David of Worcester; Iris R. Arnal...

Luis A Fernandez

Luis A Fernandez

Apr 2, 2021

Luis A. Fernandez 88 of Worcester died peacefully on Friday April 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Born in the Dominican Republic, Luis has been a resident of Worcester for many years where he and his late wife Anna raised their family and watched them grow and have families of their own.  Luis was deeply loved by his family and...

Denise L Horan

Denise L Horan

Apr 1, 2021

Denise L. Horan, 57, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Denise is survived by her daughter, Tina Marie Horan of Dorchester; her mother, Janet R. (Platts) Horan  with whom she lived; a brother, William Horan, Jr.  of Worcester; a sister, Pamela A. Horan of Charlton; four grandchildren she cherished,...

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

Adrianna "Adri" Ritacco

Apr 1, 2021

On Holy Thursday, April 1st, 2021, Angels led Adrianna to heavens door.  Her Grammy and Papa, John, and Gilda Ritacco who both predeceased her were there to hold her hand. 

Adrianna’s 38-year journey began in Kodiak, Alaska.  In the summer of her second birthday, she and her mother Lynda Ritacco moved to Worcester.  They all lived in Lynda’s family...

Joseph F Carbonneau, Jr.

Joseph F Carbonneau, Jr.

Mar 31, 2021

Joseph F. Carbonneau, Jr. 91 of Worcester, a life-long Grafton Hill Business owner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 31, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on January 3, 1930,  the son of Joseph F. Carbonneau, Sr. and Anna (Poitras) Carbonneau, Joe was raised on Grafton Hill where he graduated from Commerce High and entered the family...

Gloria Goden

Gloria Goden

Mar 31, 2021

Gloria Goden, 76, a longtime Worcester resident, returned home to heaven on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by the family she loved.

Gloria was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, daughter of Cecilio Ocasio and Alejandrina Rodríguez. She later moved to New York City in 1968. Shortly after she met and married the "Love of her life" Carlos M. Goden Sr....

Beatrice A Connor

Beatrice A Connor

Mar 30, 2021

Beatrice A. Connor 95 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Notre Dame Healthcare in the arms of Mabel her patient care assistant.  Born in Burlington Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Theresa (Campanile) Miglionico. Bea’s husband Peter died in 1976.  

Beloved mother of three daughters, Theresa Yesket and her husband Anthony,...

Brenda L Colegrove

Brenda L Colegrove

Mar 29, 2021

Brenda L Colegrove, 55 of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021.  There are no services, The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.  

 

Rosemary (Slyman) Nolle

Rosemary (Slyman) Nolle

Mar 29, 2021

Rosemary F. Nolle (Slyman), 79 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Peter R. and Emma C. (Russell) Slyman.  Raised in Shrewsbury, Rosemary graduated in 1958 from Shrewsbury High School. 

Rosemary worked as an Office Manager for many years, but ultimately chose...

John A Loiseau

John A Loiseau

Mar 28, 2021

John A. “Jack” Loiseau, 81, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury (and Coral Springs, Florida) passed away peacefully Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home under hospice care surrounded by his loving family.  

Jack was born in Worcester, the son of George and Doris (Davis) Loiseau.  He grew up on Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury.  While in middle school, he met...

Elaine A Wallin

Elaine A Wallin

Mar 27, 2021

Elaine A Wallin 75 of Jefferson Ma died Saturday March 27, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Flora (Spencer) Hobby.  Elaine worked for the past 43 years at the Hanover Insurance Co as an administrative assistant retiring in 2020. 

She leaves her beloved husband of 48 years, William...

Frank E. Groccia, Jr.

Frank E. Groccia, Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

Frank E. Groccia, Jr.  91 of Shrewsbury formerly a long-time resident of N. Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home one day short of his 92 birthday, Thursday, March 26th, 2021.

Frank was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Frank E. Groccia, Sr and Rosa (Lomolino) Groccia.   Raised in Worcester, Frank graduated from Commerce High School.  He then joined...

Maurice Lee Hampton

Maurice Lee Hampton

Mar 25, 2021

Maurice Lee Hampton, 39, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Temple VA Hospital.

Maurice is survived by his mother, Elsie Hampton of Worcester; two daughters, Iyla Hampton of Washington, DC, and Azaria Rose Hampton of Killeen, Texas; a sister, Adina Hampton of Woonsocket, RI; two brothers, James Hampton and Christopher Hampton,...

Barbara (Busby) Goreschak

Barbara (Busby) Goreschak

Mar 24, 2021

Barbara H. (Busby) Goreschak, 83 of Northborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born in Hudson, Massachusetts, the daughter of William J. and Eva P. (Patvin) Busby.  Raised in Hudson, Barbara graduated from Hudson High School and later met and married John F. Goreschak, Jr.  They lived and raised their daughter...

Shirley (Mastrovito) Maffei

Shirley (Mastrovito) Maffei

Mar 24, 2021

Shirley (Mastrovito) Maffei, 85 a life-long resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 after a period of declining health. 

Shirley was born in Worcester, one of five children of Salvatore and Antoinette (Petrone) Mastrovito.  Raised and educated in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School and has lived here all her life. On April 4th, 1959,...

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