Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Albert R. Serra
June 28, 2021
Albert R. Serra, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Albert is survived by his daughter, Melissa S. Serra; a grandson, Steven A. Serra, both of Worcester; a sister Lynne Cook of Lunenburg; nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as other family members and friends. He was born in Worcester, son of the...
Eldora Alford
June 27, 2021
Eldora (Brooken) Alford, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Alford in 1984.
“Honey”, as she is affectionately known, is survived by a son, Robert J. Alford of Worcester; three daughters, Gloria L. Larkin of Worcester, Sandra F. Troy and her husband Kenneth...
Stephen M Dyer
June 25, 2021
Stephen M. Dyer, 65, of Worcester, a caring, loving, and patriotic man passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday, June 25, 2021, after a short illness.
Stephen was born in Worcester, one of five children of Martin J. Dyer, Jr., and Barbara S. (Jordan) Dyer. Raised in Worcester, he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. Stephen then enlisted in the U.S....
Maria Esther Bonilla Torres
June 23, 2021
Maria E. Bonilla Torres, 95, of Spencer, Massachusetts (formerly of Worcester and Puerto Rico), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones gathered at her bedside.
Maria was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, daughter of Gabriel Bonilla and Enedina Torres. She was raised in various parts of Puerto Rico, where she married the love of her...
Janice (Mullen) Pepper
June 23, 2021
Janice E. (Mullen) Pepper, 83 of Shrewsbury, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, very peacefully, just the way she led her life. She joins in heaven "the Love of her Life' for over 63 years, Russell Pepper who passed away November 27, 2020.
Janice was born in Marlborough one of seven children of James and Josephine (Melanson) Mullen. Janice...
Deepak Deb
June 23, 2021
Remembering Deepak Deb
Deepak Deb, 60, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away on June 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife Krishna Deb, son Sayon Deb, daughter-in-law Kerry Flett, brother Dilip Deb, sister Bani Chowdhury, and other family and friends. Deepak was born in Tripura, India, on August 10, 1960. After graduating from Hijli High School, Kharagpur, he went...
Tara Jean Cronin
June 22, 2021
Tara Jean Cronin, a beautiful, sweet, funny to her core, young woman passed away at home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Tara was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2018 and fought a courageous battle for the past 3 years. She was 36 years old. Tara is now united with her best friend and brother Ben, her dad,...
Dennis L. Lindblom
June 21, 2021
Dennis L. Lindblom, 74 of Rochester, NH., formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving wife, three children and their spouses, on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH.
Dennis was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, a son of the late Cecil M. and Mildred V. (Peterson) Lindblom. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical...
Carol (Guptill) Bafaro
June 21, 2021
Carol A. (Guptill) Bafaro, 77, a longtime resident of Worcester, devoted mother and grandmother passed away June 21st, 2021 surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Worcester, one of three daughters of Dr. Clifford R. and Thelma L. (Davis) Guptill. Raised and educated in Worcester, she graduated from The Bancroft School, studied at...
Contrenia L Sampson
June 21, 2021
Contrenia L. Sampson 59 of Worcester died Monday June 21, 2021 at UMass Hospital. Born in Gainsville Fl, Contrenia was the daughter of the late Vertil Givins. A longtime resident of Worcester, Contrenia was a graduate of North High School and worked for the Seven Hills Foundation for over 20 years in various roles and most recently as an Assistant...
Judith (Rossetti) Catullo
June 20, 2021
It is with sadness we announce that on Sunday, June 20th, 2021, Judith A. Catullo, devoted wife and mother, passed away at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family.
Judith Ann Rossetti was born on April 17, 1939, in Worcester, MA to parents Julian and Pasana (Destratis) Rossetti. Judy was the second of 5 children and predeceases her...
Angela Leo
June 18, 2021
Angela (Masiello) Leo, 77, of Worcester, a loving mother and friend passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the comfort of her home. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Kenneth E. Leo, who predeceased her in 2019.
Angela is survived by two daughters, Wendy Leo Johnson and her husband Charles of Holden and Michelle Leo deVerbigier and...
Sean R. LaBouef
June 17, 2021
Sean Raymond LaBouef, 46 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Sean was born in Worcester, a son of the late Helen J. (Grandmaison) Nault, where he attended North High School. Sean worked as a salesman selling windows and gutters for various companies for many years. He enjoyed golfing, video games, snowboarding especially with his brother and...
Mary (Quigley) Pignataro
June 17, 2021
Mary P. (Quigley) Pignataro, 63, of Shrewsbury, a devoted wife, mother and friend passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 surrounded by the ones she loved after a valiant battle with cancer.
Mary was born in Windsor, Vermont the daughter of the late Melvin and Grace (Daudlin) Quigley. She graduated from Windsor High School and earned her associates degree in...
Rose A Puleo
June 17, 2021
Rose A. (Santa Maria) Puleo, 97, a long-time Worcester resident, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is now reunited with her husband of forty-six years, Joseph A. Puleo, who predeceased her in 1992.
Rose is survived by her sons, Anthony Puleo and his wife Patricia of Auburn and Richard J. Puleo and...
Rocco Martinelli, Sr
June 15, 2021
Rocco J. Martinelli, Sr. 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home, June 15, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved.
Rocco was born and raised in Shrewsbury, one of five children of Italian immigrants Joseph and Grazia (Calamita) Martinelli. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1951, where he was a standout Football player. He then joined the U.S....
James S. Dalton
June 14, 2021
James Seton Dalton, 58, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on June 14th, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Justine (Gorman) Dalton. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle School and graduated from William H. Hall High School in West Hartford. He attended Assumption University in Worcester and earned his bachelor’s degree from Central...
John A. Mauro, Sr.
June 11, 2021
John A Mauro, Sr. 83 of Worcester passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 11, 2021.
John was born on October 3, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father Anthony Mauro and his mother Mary (Gaulin) Mauro. Mr. Mauro enlisted in United States Navy, where he honorably served his country. ...
Margaret T Ritacco
June 11, 2021
Margaret T. (Fitzpatrick) Ritacco, 80, of North Grosvenor Dale, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family.
Margaret is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Anthony F. Ritacco, Jr.; their children, Theresa Graham and her husband Mark of Pomfret, CT, Anthony Ritacco, III and his significant other, Cheryl Hawkes of...
Josephine (LaCanfora) Ventresca
June 11, 2021
Josephine “Josie” (LaCanfora), Ventresca, 94, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, June 11th, 2021, surrounded by the ones she loved.
Born and raised in Worcester, Josephine was one of seven children of Italian immigrants Pietro and Maria (Lamonica) LaCanfora. She graduated from Commerce High School and began her working career as a quality inspector with the MKM...