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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Kaia Evelyn Emma
Mar 20, 2023
Kaia Evelyn Emma, beloved daughter of Joshua Ryan and Chelsea Page (Mulcahy) Emma, ofFitchburg, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 20, 2023. She brought sunshine tothe season of darkness, blessing everyone on the first day of winter, December 21, 2022.Kaia was the strongest little girl, rolling over for the first time at only two months. She had themost...
Richard D. Horgan
Mar 19, 2023
Richard David Horgan (“Dick”) passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, March 19 2023. Born May 25, 1935 to Francis Horgan and Irene (Caisse) Horgan, Dick was a proud lifelong resident of Massachusetts. He leaves his wife Marci (Begnoche) Horgan, who, in Dick’s own words, was his comfort and his love. She truly has been the...
Ida C. Ferzoco
Mar 18, 2023
Ida C. Ferzoco, age 96, of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Osvaldo Ferzoco, in 2021.Ida is survived by her son, Pelino “Bill” Ferzoco and daughter-in-law Corrine Ferzoco; her daughter Anna (Ferzoco) Tocci and son-in-law Richard Tocci; her beloved grandchildren: Thomas and Meghan Ferzoco, Michael and Emily Ferzoco, Elizabeth and Brandon...
Shelly A. Testa
Mar 17, 2023
Shelly A. Testa, age 50, and a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on March 17, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the loving mother of her pride and joys, Austin and Kasey Fietz, and beloved fiancé to David Bosell.Shelly was born in Leominster, MA, on March 31, 1972, to James and Fern (Cormier) Testa. Growing up, Shelly went...
Albert R. Young Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Albert Russell Young (Jigger), 80, a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away after a long battle with cancer, his wonderful fiancé, Catherine Houlihan, by his side, along with family members.He was predeceased by his beautiful wife of 32 years, Carolyn Goodwin, who passed in 1997 and his parents Russell and Mary (Pandiscio) Young. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly...
Carolyn A. Patten
Mar 7, 2023
WESTMINSTER – Our dearest sister, Carolyn, was welcomed into the spiritual world of Everlasting Life on March 7, 2023. She began her life in July of 1949 in Waltham, Mass. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Thomas E. Patten, her parents, Mike and Anne Lockhart, and her brother-in-law Martin Niemi. As a child she resided in Pennsylvania, Ohio,...
Margaret Meeker
Mar 4, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Meeker, 66, of Fitchburg, passed peacefully on March 4, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Peggy was born on August 12, 1956, in Gardner, Ma to the late Thomas and Ellen Colon. She graduated from Monty Tech with a culinary trade in 1975 and worked as a cook her entire adult life. She made Lunenburg...
Gordon C. Carrion
Mar 3, 2023
Gordon Carrion, 100 passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023, formerly of Capitola, California andFitchburg, MA.
He was born on March 22, 1922, the son of Louis Carrion and Helen (Halvorson). Gordon joinedthe U.S. Army and served during WWII with General Patton’s 3 rd Army during the battle of the bulge.Gordon was an avid reader and during his travels, you...
Jeannette N. Berube
Mar 3, 2023
FITCHBURG – Jeannette N. Berube, 97 of Fitchburg, died peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, March 3, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice C. Berube. Jeannette was a very loving caring happy person who loved to go to Foxwoods, and Bingo, and knit slippers for her whole family and friends in her spare time. She also was...
Shirley Ann Stevens
Feb 25, 2023
Shirley Ann Stevens, age 73, died at the home she built in Ashburnham, MA. on February 25, 2023. Shirley was born in Fitchburg, MA. to Everett and Pauline Wirtanen in 1949. She grew up in and was a lifelong resident of Ashburnham. After graduating from high school, Shirley attended Mount Wachusett Community College and then worked as an Accounts Receivable...
Hector J. Richard
Feb 21, 2023
Calling hours will be held from 4:00pm – 6:00pm on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland Street Fitchburg at 10:00am on Saturday, March 4, 2023. FITCHBURG – Hector J. Richard, 86, of Fitchburg Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February...
Michael T. Lally Jr.
Feb 19, 2023
Michael T. Lally Jr., age 60, and a resident of Lunenburg, MA, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, with his wife at his side.
Michael wanted all of his loved ones to know “I know that I am loved and I love my family”.
Michael was born on May 13, 1962, and was adopted June 12, 1963 by Michael...
Sixto B. Zapata-Camilo
Feb 18, 2023
A calling hour will be held on Friday, February 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home.FITCHBURG – Sixto B. Zapata-Camilo, 62 of Fitchburg passed away at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after a brief illness.He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic...
Brandon R. Booth
Feb 17, 2023
Services are private.FITCHBURG – Brandon R. Booth, 46, of Fitchburg passed away on February 17, 2023.He was born in Fitchburg on December 31, 1976, the son of Stanley Booth of Fitchburg and the late Nancy (Martin) Brown. He graduated from Fitchburg High School. He worked at Booth’s Plastering for many years and was also a Recovery Councilor.In addition to his...
Vincent M. Bilotta
Feb 16, 2023
WORCESTER – Vincent M. Bilotta of Worcester died on February 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was loved by his wife of 54 years, Denise Gearan Bilotta, and his children Kathleen (Katie) Bilotta and her husband Robert Qua Terrill and Angeline (Angie) Bilotta all of Worcester, MA. His love for them all was unconditional. He...
Hector Luis Perez-Vazquez
Feb 12, 2023
Calling hours at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd, Fitchburg will be held on Thursday, February 16, from 5-7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Saint Francis Of Assisi Church, 63 Sheridan Street, Fitchburg at 10:00 AM, on Friday February 17.Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Fitchburg.FITCHBURG – Hector Luis Perez-Vazquez, 65 of Fitchburg...
Andrew Boudreau
Feb 9, 2023
FITCHBURG – Andrew C. Boudreau, 35 passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.Andy is survived by his parents, Kelly (Cummings) and Mark Boudreau of Fitchburg, his brother, Tommy Boudreau and partner, Haley Weinig of Boston, his grandparents Bernadette and Donald Cummings of Fitchburg, Aunts and Uncles James and Charlene Boudreau, David and Diane Boudreau, Brian and Dianne Boudreau, Chris and...
Francis Leo Rousseau
Feb 6, 2023
LUNENBURG – Francis (Frank) Leo Rousseau, (88) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 6, 2023.Frank and his wife Lorraine built a beautiful life together in Lunenburg, where they raised their four children. Frank was a man with many talents, interests and pursuits, all of which he purposefully attended to with passion. He attended Assumption College,...
Joseph Destadio
Feb 6, 2023
Joseph, known to all as “Joe” or “Joe D” proudly hailed as Italian descent, 87 years of age, passed away from a long term illness in his home as per his expressed wishes, lovingly cared for by his niece, Debra Letellier Auvinen, and Care Central VNA & Hospice.He resided at 15 – 3 Jays Road in Ashburnham, MA since 1975....
Judy Lee Peckham Moss
Feb 5, 2023
FITCHBURG – Judy Lee Peckham, 71 of Fitchburg passed on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in The Highlands, Fitchburg.She was born, November 13, 1951, the daughter of George Moss and Anne (Milyaro) Moss.Judy worked at Montachusett Women’s Health in Leominster for over 30 years. Her favorite movie was the Wizard of Oz. She greatly enjoyed fireworks and the local Fourth of...
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