Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Wenceslao Gonzalez
Mar 23, 2021
Wenceslao “Papa” Gonzalez, 86 of Worcester, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Lutheran Home surrounded by his daughter Karen.
Papa was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and grew up in Ponce. He was the son of the late Antonio Gonzalez Guzman and Maria del Carmen Reyes Rivera. Papa worked as a machine...
Stephen M. Rafferty
Mar 20, 2021
Stephen M. Rafferty, 61, of Auburn, a retired Assistant Deputy Superintendent for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
Stephen is survived by Vanessa Keddy, his best friend and wife, her children, Ryan and his companion Tara Molinari, and Shane and his fiancé, Courtney Sturgis; two children, Zachary and...
Peter Grillo
Mar 20, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce a much-loved Worcester Public School Teacher, Peter “Pete” Grillo passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 after a period of declining health.
A life-long resident of Worcester Pete was one of five children of Italian immigrants Peter and Carmela (Cosentino) Grillo. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools, joined the U.S. Army during the...
Jean D Pelosi
Mar 19, 2021
Jean Dorion Pelosi, 89, of Sutton, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Born in Arlington, MA, Jean was the seventh of Meril A. and Helen R. (McCole) Dorion’s eight children. An accomplished artist, she graduated with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Jean founded a successful...
Danny Edward Jack
Mar 19, 2021
Danny Edward Jack, 72, of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2021 in Saint Vincent Hospital.
Danny was born in New Mexico, son of the late Roy E. Jack and Doris (Jean) Gibson. Danny served his country proudly in the United States Army Security Agency during the Vietnam war and later earned his Business degree from Clark University....
Lelia E Campbell Amorelli
Mar 18, 2021
Lelia E. (Faull) Campbell Amorelli, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
She is survived by her loving husband, who she met on a blind date in 1980, Frank J. Amorelli, Jr.; two sons, George Campbell and Holly of Auburn, and Adam Campbell and Dawn of Shrewsbury; two grandchildren, Ava and Jacob...
Delores "June" Perrone
Mar 18, 2021
Delores J Perrone
We come to you with broken hearts to announce the passing of our beloved mother. Delores “June” Perrone 85 passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side on Thursday March 18, 2021. Born in Worcester on June 29, 1935, she was the third of four daughters born to James and Elizabeth (Zellmer)...
Beverly A Verdolino
Mar 17, 2021
Beverly A. Verdolino, 72 of Shrewsbury formerly of Virginia and Worcester, passed away peacefully with family gathered at her side Wednesday March 17, 2021 after a valiant struggle with Cancer.
Born in Worcester on September 2, 1948, one of two daughters of Modesto and Elvira “Vera” (Franchi) Verdolino. She graduated from North High School and earned her bachelor’s degree...
Gust George
Mar 16, 2021
Gust George, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. His beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Alice V. (Athanas) George, predeceased him in 2000.
Gust and Alice met in Chicago in 1959 at an Albanian/American Convention and it was true “love at first sight”, they married a year later....
John F. Montonari
Mar 16, 2021
John F. Montonari, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born in Worcester, a son of the late Giovanni and Mary (Patti) Montonari. John served his country proudly in the United States Navy in the Korean War where he was the proud recipient of the National...
Stan C Boule
Mar 15, 2021
Stan C. Boule 75 of Shrewsbury and Dennisport (Cape Cod) died on Monday, March 15, 2021 due to complications from the COVID virus. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Boule. After graduating from Northbridge High School in 1965, Stan proudly served his country in Thailand after enlisting in the United States Air Force. ...
Greyson Blake Rivera
Mar 15, 2021
Greyson Blake Rivera, Infant son of Edyberto “Eddie” and Sarah Jeanette Rivera, Returned home to the Lord, Monday, March 15, 2021
Greyson unable to feel the warmth of his family, Greyson is survived by his parents, Edyberto and Sarah; his maternal grandmother, Melba Bocanegra of Virginia Beach; His paternal grandparents Alexis Santos of Worcester, Eduardo Rivera and his wife Sarah;...
Donald J. Cowden
Mar 14, 2021
Donald J. Cowden, 69, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence with his daughters by his side.
Donny was born in Worcester, a son of the late Clarence and Jane (Funderburk) Cowden and lived here most of his life where he graduated from North High School, Class of 1970. He worked as...
Richard "Dick" Buyniski
Mar 14, 2021
Richard “Dick” Buyniski, 77, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a long illness at his home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born in Worcester and lived most of his life in central Massachusetts.
Dick is survived by his loving wife Diane (Buffone) Buyniski of Worcester, his daughter Christie and her...
Linda (DiReda) Sacco
Mar 13, 2021
Linda E. (DiReda) Sacco, 79 a life-long resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly, Saturday March 13, 2021 one day after celebrating her 79th birthday.
Born in Worcester, Linda was one of four children of Salvatore and Grazia (Ricchuiti) DiReda. Raised here, Linda married the love of her life Pasquale Sacco on October 20, 1962 in St. Margaret Mary Church....
Mary T Morrill
Mar 13, 2021
Mary T (Ricardi) Morrill, 93, of Morningdale, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday March 13, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Earl W. Morrill.
Mary was born in Worcester, daughter of Dino and Mary (Grilli) Ricardi who immigrated from Italy to the US in the early 1900’s.
Mary is survived by...
Sunny Patel
Mar 12, 2021
Sunny Ramanbhai Patel (Hitesh), 51, of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, at Milford Regional Hospital, from Covid-19 complications.
Sunny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Priti; their three daughters, Viha, Arya, and Tulsi Patel; his mother, Manjulaben Ramanbhai Patel of Delaware; two brothers, Bipin R. Patel husband of Dipti Patel and Minesh R. Patel...
Joseph W Chiapulis
Mar 8, 2021
Joseph W. Chiapulis 68 of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Monday March 8th, 2021 at home.
Joe was born in Worcester and attended St. Peter’s High School. After high school he traveled and spent a couple of years in Arizona. Joe worked for different machine shops in and around the city and also worked for Meagher & Co. and the Salvation...
Beverly (Pingeton) Carpino
Mar 8, 2021
Beverly R. (Pingeton) Carpino, 88 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away with the ones she loved gathered at her side, Monday, March 8, 2021.
Born in Worcester, Beverly was one of nine children of Augustus and Leda (Delgreco) Pingeton. Raised here, Beverly married the “Love of her Life” Anthony F. Carpino in May of 1954, in St Stephen’s...
Francis A Falvey
Mar 5, 2021
Francis A. “Tony” Falvey, 71 of East Brookfield formerly of Sturbridge passed away March 5, 2021 after a period of declining health. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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