Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John "Jack" A. Barrell
November 16, 2024
John “Jack” Barrell 93 of 16 Perry Rd, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Christopher House of Worcester.
Jack was born on January 21, 1931, the third child of Amos and Mary Barrell, and lived most of his life on Coburn Ave in Worcester. Jack is predeceased by His mother and father and his brothers Howard of Spencer and...
Rita A. Phifield
November 16, 2024
Rita A. (McCarthy) Phifield, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Warren V. Phifield. Sadly, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne J. Ablondi, who died in 2019.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Sharon R. Cardoza of Ocala, FL and Traci M....
Tiffany Starr Mero
November 15, 2024
Tiffany Starr Mero, 28, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following complications with heart disease.
Tiffany is survived by her parents, Mark J. and Susan M. (Whittemore) Mero of Shrewsbury; her fiancé, Zachary Kelly; three brothers, Anthony Mero, Zachary Mero, and Daniel Whittemore, all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Renee Mero of Marlborough, and...
Linda Ann McMahon
November 14, 2024
Linda A. McMahon, of Worcester, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2024 in the UMass Memorial Hospital, after a period of declining health challenges. She was 71.
Linda was born in Worcester on September 12, 1953, the daughter of the late George E. McMahon Sr. and Helen M. (Maciejewski ) McMahon. She loved taking care of the elderly and worked many years...
Francesco "Frank" "Lib" P. Dell'Ovo
November 14, 2024
Francesco “Frank” or “Lib” Dell’Ovo, 73, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Annette A. (Flaminio) Dell’Ovo; a daughter, Kristina M. LaPan and her husband Joshua; two sons, Daniel V. Dell’Ovo and his wife Brooke, and Anthony F. Dell’Ovo...
Estelle L. Richard
November 13, 2024
Estelle L. (Poulin) McCausland Richard, age 94, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond H. McCausland Jr, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage until his passing in 1986, and her second husband, Joseph Hector Richard, who passed in 2000 after seven years of marriage.
Estelle is survived by...
Dorothy Ann Bisceglia
November 12, 2024
Dorothy Ann (Cursi) Bisceglia, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side.
We were blessed to all have just celebrated her 96th birthday on October 15th.
Dorothy was born in Worcester to the late, Nazzareno and Rita (Basillissa) Cursi. She went to Worcester Girl’s Trade School and worked at Telecron and...
Marian Bates
November 11, 2024
Marian Louise Bates ("Miny"), 75, passed away November 11th 2024, at UMass Medical Center at the Lake, after a lengthy struggle with respiratory issues.
Born in Worcester, Miny was a lifelong resident, attending Classical High School and graduating in the first class at Doherty High School in 1967. After high school she attended Queens College (now University) in Charlotte, NC, in...
Maurice Colonna
November 11, 2024
Maurice “Moe” Colonna, 93 of Worcester, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UMass Hospital.
Moe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Berardo and Carolina (Caprioli) Colonna. He worked a self-employed carpenter and contractor for several years until retiring in 1994. Moe served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Moe is...
John E. Settle, Jr.
November 11, 2024
John Edward Settle, Jr., aged 79, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was born in Worcester on November 27, 1944, to the late John E. and Doris (Falcone) Settle. He was also predeceased by his beloved sister, Joanne M. (Settle) Tinsley.
John was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School, class of 1962....
Arcadio "Papo" Santana
November 10, 2024
Arcadio “Papo” Santana, aged 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 13, 1947, to the late, Valentine Santana and Justina Alicea. Arcadio worked as a forklift driver for Rand Whitney for 28 years before retiring.
Arcadio is survived by his beloved...
Donald P. Shea
November 9, 2024
Donald P. Shea, aged 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Worcester on April 6, 1941, to the late, John and Hazel Shea. Donald enjoyed watching his favorite New England sports teams, movies, playing cards, and spending time with family. He especially enjoyed making cakes with his granddaughter.
Sadly, in addition to his...
Julia A. Richardson
November 8, 2024
Julia A. Richardson, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Julia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Vincent R. and Ann (DiLiddo) Richardson, Sr. She graduated from Girls Trade School and later earned her certificate in cosmetology from Leo’s Hair School. Julia was the owner of Miss Julie’s...
Salvatore F. DePari
November 8, 2024
Salvatore Frank DePari, 97, of Sutton formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester surrounded by his loving family.
Sal was born in Worcester on June 2, 1927, the sixth of eight children of Italian immigrants, the late Frank and Anna C. (Recca) DePari. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade...
Monica (O'Brien) Abdella
November 8, 2024
Monica H. (O’Brien) Abdella, 75, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home, Friday, November 8, 2024.
Monica was born in Worcester, the daughter of John and Jean (Carpenter) O’Brien. Raised on Vernon Hill, Monica graduated from South High School and earned her bachelors degree Magna Cum Laude proudly from Assumption University, after 13 years in the...
Robert Shakman
November 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” Shakman passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1958, the son of Robert C. and Margaret (Rimarchik) Shakman. He was a graduate of Brockton High School, Clark University and pursued a career in dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental where...
Michael J. Ursoleo
November 4, 2024
Michael J. Ursoleo, aged 67, of Worcester, passed away at home on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Worcester, MA.
He was born in Worcester on August 6, 1957, to the late, John J. and Sarah (D’Angona) Ursoleo. Michael was a graduate of North High School, class of 1975. He retired from the Worcester Department of Public Works after working there for...
Faye (Walsh) Cozzolino
November 4, 2024
Faye A. (Walsh) Cozzolino, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, and Lake Worth, Florida passed away surrounded by the family she loved Monday, November 4th 2024.
Faye was born in Worcester, the daughter of Nelson and Alice (Price) Walsh. She graduated from Commerce High school class of 1952, met and married the “Love of her life” Louis J. Cozzolino, Jr. on...
Enzo DR Capuano
November 2, 2024
Enzo Deacon Robert Capuano, infant son of Gino R. Capuano and Holly M. Ravish-Thayer, passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2024, from complications of child birth.
Enzo leaves behind, his parents, a brother, Carter Ravish-Thayer; paternal Grandparents, Deborah Capuano and her partner James Gerardi Jr., and Joseph Capuano; his maternal grandparents, Cindy Ravish and James Thayer; Aunts and Uncles including, Nicholas J....
Angela J. Saucier
November 2, 2024
Angela Jean Saucier, 41, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Angela face each day with strength, resilience, and grace, inspiring all who knew her. Born in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of Aurelia "Abby" Baldino and Norman T. Saucier Jr.
Angela dedicated her...
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