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George J. Kachajian

George J. Kachajian

Dec 31, 2020





George J. Kachajian, 88, of Worcester, long-time owner of Macey Sign Co., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. 

George leaves his biggest pride, his family, including his loving and dedicated wife of over sixty years, Dolores M. “Dolly” (Ritacco) Kachajian; their three children, Darlene Nedeljkovic and her husband Srdjan S., Karen Marlowe and her husband John,...

Nen Si Nguyen

Nen Si Nguyen

Dec 29, 2020

Nen Si Nguyen, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.

Nen was born on December 25, 1935 in Thua Thien, Hue, Vietnam to the late Nghi Si Nguyen and Nghia Thi Cong Tang Ton Nu.

Nen is survived by his wife Liem Thanh Nguyen; three sons, Kevin Nguyen and his wife Khiet...

Robert Ringer

Robert Ringer

Dec 29, 2020

Robert Ringer, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Robert was born September 12, 1943, the son of George B. and Lillian M. (Nording) Ringer and has lived in Worcester his entire life.   

Robert is survived by many friends including Evelyn Brezniak his guardian, and the...

Frank J Bove

Frank J Bove

Dec 28, 2020

Frank Joseph Bove, Jr. 86 of Auburn died peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Worcester, Frank was the son of the late Frank Joseph and Julia (Zannotti) Bove, Sr.  At the young age of 17, Frank enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S Navy.  He married the...

Anthony J. Tambolleo

Anthony J. Tambolleo

Dec 28, 2020

Anthony J. “Tony” Tambolleo, 79, a longtime resident of Sterling passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020 after a period of declining health. 

 

Anthony was born in Worcester into a large family, his parents were Frank and Philomena (Gonelli) Tambolleo. Raised in West Boylston, Anthony joined the U.S. Navy serving his country proud.  He married Phyllis F. Casanelli, and...

Celestina "Ita" Torres Perez

Celestina "Ita" Torres Perez

Dec 28, 2020



Celestina “Ita” Torres Perez, 83, of Worcester, MA passed away on December 28, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1937, in Manati, Puerto Rico, to the late Rosa Perez and Candido Torres. Besides her parents, Celestina was predeceased by her eldest sister Maria Luisa “Ali” Torres, her brother Tito Torres as well as her...

Francis Bafaro

Francis Bafaro

Dec 28, 2020

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of two wonderful people and members of the Bafaro family, Francis Bafaro, 69, who passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2020, and his sister Theresa Bafaro, 73, just two weeks later on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, both from complications of COVID. 

They were both born in Worcester...

Louqutia J. Alston Madison

Louqutia J. Alston Madison

Dec 27, 2020

Louqutia J. Alston Madison, 24, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that day.

Louqutia is survived by her infant son, Laurant Madison, her mother, Jocelyn Madison of Worcester; her father, Luther Alston of Virginia; three sisters, Jahneya Malava and her husband Matthew of Maine, Jahnelle Madison...

Trina L Celularo

Trina L Celularo

Dec 26, 2020



Trina L. Celularo, 56 a lifelong resident and local business owner passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020, after a brief illness. 

Trina was born in Worcester, February 6, 1964, the daughter of James and Beverly (Hietala) Celularo.  She graduated from North High and attended Quinsigamond Community College.   Always the entrepreneur, Trina owned and operated several businesses in...

Mary Ann Dumont

Mary Ann Dumont

Dec 26, 2020



Mary Ann (Lapriore) Dumont, 61, died peacefully in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her daughters on December 26, 2020 at their home in Shrewsbury, MA after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born on May 15, 1959 in Worcester, MA to Frank and Wanda (Nowosilecki) Lapriore. She graduated from Shrewsbury High School and Becker...

Paula (Potenti) Waters

Paula (Potenti) Waters

Dec 24, 2020



Paula M. (Potenti) Waters, 67, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted mother and grandmother passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020. She was lost in a tragic car accident on route 20.

Paula was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Phillip and Helen (Mattson) Potenti.  She graduated from North High and the health Science department of Becker College. ...

Antoinette M. Carson

Antoinette M. Carson

Dec 24, 2020

Antoinette M. (Palaio) Carson, 85 of Worcester passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, in the Christopher House. Her husband, Walter G. Carson died in June of 1999.

Ann was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Francisco & Concetta (Fulginiti) Palaio.  She attended Commerce High School.

Ann is survived by her stepchildren, William Carson, Pamela Cumberlander & her husband...

John "Sonny" Thomas

John "Sonny" Thomas

Dec 24, 2020



John A. “Sonny” Thomas, 94 a lifelong Shrewsbury resident and business owner, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved on December 24, 2020.  He joins in heaven the “love of his Life” and best friend, Barbara J. (O’Rourke) Thomas, among others.

Sonny was born in Worcester, March 31, 1926, one of seven children of Walter G....

Paula (Delaney) Hind

Paula (Delaney) Hind

Dec 22, 2020

Paula M. (Delaney) Hind, 70 of Northborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 after a period of declining health.  

Paula was born on September 5, 1950, one of eight children of Francis and Carmella (Lanzillotti) Delaney.  She graduated from Commerce High School and lived in Worcester until moving to Northborough. 

Paula worked many years as...

David J. O'Loughlin

David J. O'Loughlin

Dec 21, 2020

David J. O’Loughlin, 21 of Worcester, formerly of Sutton, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 21, 2020.

David was born in Worcester and grew up in Sutton where he attended Sutton High School. He worked as a supervisor for Fresh Start Movers.  He loved fishing and motorcycles.

David leaves his mother, Deborah C. (Smith) O’Loughlin, his father, Michael T....

Josephine E. Douglas

Josephine E. Douglas

Dec 21, 2020

Josephine Douglas, 62 of Fitchburg formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Josephine was born in Neptune, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Everett Douglas and Pauline Douglas Lyons. She graduated from Asbury Park High School and later earned an associate degree at Brookdale Community College. Josephine worked as a...

Joseph F Richard

Joseph F Richard

Dec 20, 2020

Joseph F. Richard, 89, of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, in the peaceful surroundings of his home on Burncoat Pond.  His loving wife of sixty-four years, Doris C. (Lemay) Richard, predeceased him in October 2017.  He is also reunited with a granddaughter, Dawn Michaud, who predeceased them both in 2014.

Joe was born in Mexico, Maine, and...

Thomas A Tartufi

Thomas A Tartufi

Dec 20, 2020

Thomas A. Tartufi 63 of Worcester died Sunday December 20, 2020 at UMass hospital Worcester.  Born in Norfolk Virginia, he was the son of Joseph and Nancy (Mackinnon) Tartufi. 

Tom leaves his wife of 39 years Marie (Daigneault) Tartufi, two daughters, Rachael Tartufi and Stephanie Flood and her husband Michael, two sisters, Nancy Cullen and her husband Bill, Christine...

James P Benoit

James P Benoit

Dec 19, 2020

James P. Benoit, 60, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. 

Jim is survived by his loving wife of over nineteen years, Lynn M. Doughty; four brothers, Joseph F. Benoit, Michael R. Benoit, Daniel J. Benoit, and John L. Benoit; two sisters, Donna L. Benoit-Simarano, and Christine E. Albin; also...

Richard J. Reardon

Richard J. Reardon

Dec 19, 2020

Richard Reardon, 91, longtime resident of Boylston and more recently Chatham, died December 19, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Marlene (Piktialis) Reardon in 2007.  He is survived by son Timothy Reardon and his wife Mimi Gough of Portland, Maine; son Thomas Reardon and his wife Dianne of Newport, Vermont; daughter Carolyn Reardon-Neuman and her husband...

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