Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from November 2008:
Andrew L. Wilkinson, Jr., 68.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... AUBURN Mr. Andrew L. Wilkinson, Jr., 68, of 6 Bancroft St, Auburn, died Tuesday in St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness. He leaves two nieces: Elizabeth and Kathleen Kinney and a nephew, Daniel Kinney Jr. and many life long friends, including (the late) Phil and Marie Johnson of ...
Robert J. Fitzgerald.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CLINTON Robert J. Fitzgerald, 78, of Oak St., died on Friday, October 31, 2008 in his residence after being stricken ill. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty years, Frances (Lydon) Fitzgerald; three daughters: Denise McAuliffe and her husband Dan, Patricia Flannagan and her ...
Anna M. (Toscano) Oliveri, 87.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Anna M. (Toscano) Oliveri, 87, of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, October 30th in the Umass Memorial Healthcare Memorial Campus after a long illness. Anna's husband of 57 years, Gasper M. "Scoops" Oliveri, passed away in 1999. She is survived by her devoted ...
David T. Pulsifer, 77.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... NORTHBOROUGH David T. Pulsifer, 77, of Northborough died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Marlborough Hills Health Care in Marlborough following a short illness. David is survived by his two sisters, Ann Mallinson of Templeton and Jane Klasmeier and her husband, Jerry, of ...
Stanislawa (Krasowska) Niepokoyczycki, 81.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... MILLBURY Stanislawa (Krasowska) Niepokoyczycki, 81, formerly of Worcester died on Friday, ...
Christine H. (Szerejko) Shenette, 87.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Christine H. (Szerejko) Shenette, 87, formerly of 521 Grove St., died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in Holy Trinity Easter Orthodox Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband, Henry A. Shenette died in 1985. She leaves a daughter, Cynthia A. Shenette and her husband, ...
Daniel N. Mercurio, 88.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WEST BOYLSTON Daniel N. Mercurio, 88, of Lancaster St., a life-long resident of West Boylston, died Friday, October 31, 2008, in the Sterling Healthcare Center, surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 55 years, Norina C. (Carima) Mercurio, died in February of 2002. He ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Cashman, Agnes R. (Tamulis), 93. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 01, 2008, A Mass will be held at Our Lady of Vilna Church, 151 Sterling St. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St. WORCESTER, MA. Chilorio, Mario A. "Mike", ...
Recent deaths.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Oliveri, Anna M. (Toscano), 87. Calling hours, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 02, 2008, at the funeral home; funeral service 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 03, 2008, A Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Died Thursday, October 30, 2008. Funeral Home: ...
Rita S. Riccio.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... MERIDEN, CT Rita Sylvia Riccio, 95, a life long resident of Meriden, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at MidState Medical Center. Born on Labor Day 1913, she was the devoted daughter of the late Silvia (Gargiulo) and John Riccio. She is survived by a nephew, John G. Riccio and his ...
Jane M. (Curtis) Lamoureux, 57.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... TUCKER, GA Jane M. (Curtis) Lamoureux, 57, of Lake Erin Drive, died Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Hartland Hospice in Austell, GA. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Vincent Lamoureux of Tucker, GA; two sons: Joel Lamoureux of Kennesaw, GA, and Aaron Lamoureux of Bel Air, MD; a ...
Regina M. (Grudzinski) Szafarowicz, 85.(DEATHS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Regina M. (Grudzinski) Szafarowicz, 85, of 83 Ward St, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Her husband of 54 years, Eugene Szafarowicz died in 2001. She leaves three sons: Eugene E. Szafarowicz of Misawa, Japan; William J. Szafarowicz of ...
Patrick plans task force on ethics; Bribery, corruption allegations on radar.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - While the impact of state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson's arrest this week on public corruption and bribery charges continues to reverberate on Beacon Hill, Gov. Deval L. Patrick yesterday announced he is calling for a new wave of reforms to the state's ...
Frank assesses affordable housing, mortgage mess; Lawmaker calls for saving existing units, more construction.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Martin Luttrell WORCESTER - America has not done enough to help house the homeless, allowing affordable housing units to be lost while no new ones were constructed, and allowing individuals to take on risky mortgages they could not afford, said U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, ...
Ammo found inside school; Tourtellotte locked down while school searched.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Bock THOMPSON - State police have begun a criminal investigation after a school official found a clip of live .22-caliber ammunition around 9:15 a.m. yesterday in a hallway in Tourtellotte Memorial High in North Grosvenordale. Students were dismissed ...
Teachers protest `no contract'; Vote cites stalled negotiations for working-to-rule intention.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Donna Boynton GRAFTON - With contract negotiations stalled, Grafton teachers have cast a protest vote in favor of "working to rule." Working to rule means the Grafton Teachers Association has agreed to work only during the hours specified in the contract. They ...
Men enter pleas in wrecked lobsters caper; Pair charged with larceny, illegal possession of shellfish.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gerard F. Russell DUDLEY - Not guilty pleas were entered in Dudley District Court yesterday on behalf of two Oxford businessmen implicated in the theft of $200,000 worth of lobsters taken from the wreckage of a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 395 in July. ...
Teen arraigned in vehicle break-ins; Alleged stolen items pawned.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal WESTBORO - A Grafton teenager is facing more than 50 charges for his alleged role in breaking into 21 vehicles, stealing electronics and pawning them for cash. Joseph J. Marengo Jr., 18, of 58 Providence Road, was arraigned yesterday in ...
Early education's bang for a buck; Community reaps rewards.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jacqueline Reis WORCESTER - Preschool and full-day kindergarten might not seem like Federal Reserve concerns - especially these days - but it turns out that early education is really a bang-for-the-buck issue. In one case, preschool programs combined with home ...
Bomb scare moves SAT to town's middle school.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Bock GARDNER - Because of a bomb scare at Gardner High School, today's SAT exams are scheduled at the nearby Gardner Middle School, instead of at the high school, as originally planned. In addition, last night's scheduled home football game against ...
Regional digest.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: Regional digest Worcester man faces passport charges A Worcester man has been charged in U.S. District Court with making a false statement on a U.S. passport application and aggravated identity theft. The indictment made public Thursday alleges ...
`Hartley' didn't have a ghost of a chance.(LIVING)(Movie review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Richard Duckett COLUMN: Movie Review Try as one might, if the movie you are directing or appearing in is based on a premise that is both pretentious and stupid (throw in unpleasant as well), then chances are it is going to come back and haunt you. ...
Leominster man pleads guilty to illegal gambling; Judge imposes 2 years of unsupervised probation.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A Leominster man accused of being part of an organized gambling syndicate was placed on probation yesterday after pleading guilty to gaming charges. Eddy Tavarez, 52, of 603 Willard St., Leominster, was among more than 30 people ...
United Way creates Community Support Fund; Chapters join to collect aid to help needy.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Anna L. Griffin FITCHBURG - Eighteen United Way chapters across the state have joined together under a singular community response to create the "Community Support Fund." The fund will be used to help those struggling to meet the cost of energy and other basic needs this ...
House leader? Mortgage tangle raises doubts about lawmaker.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: In our opinion State Rep. John H. Rogers would like to be speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives - if and when Salvatore F. DiMasi steps aside - but he should first clear up troubling questions surrounding another house, the four-bedroom vacation home on ...
New England digest.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: New England digest GI from Mass. dies in Iraq FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - The Department of Defense says a Fort Campbell soldier from Massachusetts has died from noncombat injuries in Iraq. The military announced yesterday 36-year-old Sgt. Scott J ....
Brothers won't trade punches; Westgarths' mom forbids it.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: SHARKS NOTES HARTFORD - Even American Hockey League president Dave Andrews does not have this kind of power. The Westgarth brothers, Brett of the Sharks and Kevin of the Manchester Monarchs, will play against each other for the ...
Champions are apt to repeat.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rick Eggleston COLUMN: Cross Country CMass Cross Country Coaches' Assn. Poll The Central Mass. Cross Country Coaches' Association Poll (with records through Thursday, last week's ranking, first-place votes and total points; points are tabulated on ...
RIT overpowers the Crusaders.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Holy Cross couldn't stop the RIT power play and that proved to be the big difference as the Tigers skated off with a 5-1 win last night at the Frank Ritter Ice Arena in Atlantic Hockey action. The Crusaders fell to 1-2-1, 1-1-1 while the Tigers are 2-4-1, ...
Business briefs.(BUSINESS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: Business briefs Telegram & Gazette Bloomberg Index Central Massachusetts Last: 124.69 Change: +3.02 Volume: 71,826,418 Up: 18 Down: 5 Unchanged: 6 Gainer: The Hanover ...
Wake returns for 15th season; Varitek files for free agency.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Paul Jarvey Tim Wakefield will be back for his 15th season with the Red Sox, but whether Jason Varitek will again be his teammate is another matter. The Sox picked up the option on Wakefield's contract yesterday, guaranteeing the 43-year-old knuckleballer $4 ...
Rocket fuel; Auburn defense stymies Northbridge.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jim Wilson AUBURN - As statement games go, this was a pretty big one for Auburn. The Rocket defense kept the powerful Northbridge offense under wraps, while running back Corey Roy gained 188 yards on 21 carries and scored three touchdowns as No. 5 Auburn ...
Cavanagh goals lift Sharks despite fracas at finish.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Ballou HARTFORD - The clocks haven't even been turned back and already the Sharks and Hartford Wolf Pack have generated enough hatred to last through the long, cold, lonely New England winter. Worcester beat the Wolf Pack last night, 4-2, snapping a ...
Scary Celts zap Bulls; Brilliant defense puts NBA on notice.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Doyle BOSTON - It was Halloween so fans came dressed as witches, scarecrows, vampires, a jail bird, the Joker, even Sarah Palin. But the scariest sight to the visiting Chicago Bulls must have been the way the Celtics harassed them on defense. ...
Yungs powers T'hawks upset.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: ROUNDUP Volleyball Algonquin 3, Leominster 0 Sophomore Lauren Yungs collected 23 digs and 13 sets to lead the 13th-seeded Tomahawks (11-10) to the upset over the fourth-seeded Blue Devils (16-5) in a Central West Division 1 sectional matchup in ...
Rondo makes his point; Guard is cagey about long-term commitment.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Doyle COLUMN: CELTICS NOTES BOSTON - A good point guard tries not to telegraph his passes. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was careful last night not to telegraph his future. The Celtics yesterday exercised their contact option on Rondo for ...
Rebels win in 2nd OT; Top-seeded Shrewsbury cruises into semis.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: FIELD HOCKEY ROUNDUP DIVISION 1 Notre Dame 1, Tantasqua 0 Senior captain Sarah Schlosstein scored with six minutes left in the second overtime to lift the sixth-seeded Rebels to a road win over the third-seeded Warriors in a quarterfinal, avenging ...
Colonials' `D' sinks Panthers.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Steve Farley MARLBORO - It might be frightening enough for a defensive coordinator to have to prepare for a multitalented quarterback like Graham Asum, but Shrewsbury's defense certainly wasn't scared of Marllboro's dangerous passer and runner, as the No. 4 Colonials ...
Regional Digest.(LOCAL NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: Regional digest Worcester house damaged by fire WORCESTER -- Fire damaged a three-family house at 12 Gilman St. yesterday afternoon. District Fire Chief James Russell said a firefighter was injured and was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center University ...
Knights edge Tigers, clinch playoff berth.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kevin O'Malley LITTLETON - For the second time in three weeks the Lunenburg Blue Knights pulled off an improbable, come-from-behind victory over a league rival to remain undefeated. Two weeks ago, Narragansett squandered a fourth-quarter lead. Last night, ...
Willett does in Eagles.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jay Gearan WINCHENDON - Murdock won its second important Division 3 East game in as many weeks, outlasting visiting Worcester Tech, 27-20, last night at Alumni Field. Again, the Blue Devils (5-3, 5-1) were led by senior running back Tyler Willett, who rushed ...
Holy Name upends Nashoba to punch playoff ticket.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: ROUNDUP Holy Name 43, Nashoba 13 Kevin Greene ran for 70 yards, including a 32-yard TD run, as the No. 2 Naps raced past the host Chieftains to clinch the Division 1 West title for the second consecutive season. Greene also had a pair of receptions for 75 ...
Boxers drop Devils.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John McGuirk LEOMINSTER - Having managed just 14 points over its last eight quarters, Leominster knew it had its hands full last night, facing perhaps its toughest challenge yet - red-hot Brockton. For the Blue Devils to have any shot, the offense needed to ...
Vulcano, T'hawks on roll; Algonquin roars back against No. 10 Red Raiders.(SPORTS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tim McCarthy NORTHBORO - On All Hallow's Eve, the treat was on the Algonquin Tomahawks who pulled off a come-from-behind, 25-22, victory over No. 10 Fitchburg (4-4) at Richard Walsh field. Quarterback Mike Vulcano connected on a 10-yard pass to running back ...
Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel, 74.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... STERLING Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel, 74, of Redstone Hill Road, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Robert C. Hamel; three daughters, Carmen Luksha of Clinton, Sandra Dieringer ...
Irene M. Macmillan, 95.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... HOPKINTON Irene M. Macmillan, 95, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in Westborough. She was the wife of William F. Macmillan, who died in 1971. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Lumina (Metivier) Cousins. She was a 1931 graduate of Hopkinton High School. ...
Sotiraq (Sam) Tanko, 70.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WEBSTER/SARASOTA, FL Sotiraq (Sam) Tanko, 70, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, October 31 in Sarasota, FL. He leaves his devoted wife of 45 years, Cleo P. (Pappas) Tanko and three children, Arthur S. Tanko of E. Norwalk, CT, Jennifer Segal and her ...
Jacqueline E. Costello.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER/GRAFTON Jacqueline E. ( Foss) Costello, 79, passed away comfortably surrounded by friends October 29, 2008. Her husband Lester L. Costello passed before her. She is survived by her son Brian J. Costello of Westerville OH, one sister, Ramona Whittlesey of Windsor CT, three beloved ...
Alice I. (Berglund) Ruffo, 83.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Alice Irene (Berglund) Ruffo, 83, died Friday, October 31, 2008, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center. She leaves her husband of 57 years, John A. Ruffo; two sons, Mark J. Ruffo and Jay A. Ruffo, both of Worcester; a sister, Betty Anne Bisnette of Tucson, AZ; a brother, Karle R ....
Pauline M. Hospod, 66.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... GRAFTON Pauline M. (Laliberty) Hospod, 66, of South Grafton passed away Wednesday October 29, 2008 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family who she dedicated her life to caring for. Pauline was born November 30, 1941 in the Rockdale Village of Northbridge daughter of the late ...
Eliza T. T. Valliere, 58.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... UXBRIDGE Eliza T. T. Valliere, 58, of Richardson St., died Sat., Nov. 1, at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ronald L. Valliere; son Paul J. Valliere of Harrisville, R.I.; daughter Tina M. Alberto of Uxbridge; 4 grandchildren, Kalen ...
George L. Nolette Jr.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... FRUITLAND PARK, FL George L. Nolette Jr., 78, died Oct. 23, 2008 of complications from cancer. He was a retired tool & die maker. George loved the outdoors, boating, camping and traveling, old movies and drawing. Everyone loved his sense of humor and smile. He was ...
Rita E. (Gagnon) Bastek.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... SILVER SPRING, MD Rita E. (Gagnon) Bastek, 88, formerly of Clinton, MD and Southbridge, MA, died Oct. 2 in Renaissance Gardens at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring from complications following a stroke. Born in Killingly, CT, she was the daughter of the late Louis L. Gagnon and ...
James C. Livziey, 40.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... HOLDEN/WORCESTER James C. Livziey, 40, of Country Hill Road, Jefferson, husband of Georgia M. (Moran) Livziey, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 in the ...
John F. May, 77.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... CALIFORNIA/MILLBURY, MA John F. May, 77, of Temecula, CA, formerly of Millbury, MA, died Saturday, Oct. 25th in California. He leaves a son, Tony May of San Diego, CA; three daughters, Linda Hopkins, Tina Young and Anna May all of Temecula, CA; five grandchildren; his former ...
Henry L. Clark, 63.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Henry L. Clark, 63, of Worcester, died Thursday, October 30th in UMass Memorial Healthcare Center. He leaves Ellen Sandiman, Charles Ardey and Gladys Kaizer, all with whom he lived; his longtime friends, Laurie Sault, Patricia Mafra and Godfrey Kollie; his advocates ...
Adelbert S. Kemp, 94.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WEBSTER Adelbert S. Kemp, 94, of 338 Thompson Road, died Thursday, October 30, in Webster Manor. His wife of 55 years, Lillian C. (Perry) Kemp, died in 1994. He leaves several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Carmen M. Strout in 1991 and by his twin ...
Sadie (Malkasian) Samuelian, 95.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WHITINSVILLE Sadie (Malkasian) Samuelian, 95, of Whitinsville, died Fri., Oct. 31, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Avedis Samuelian predeceased her. Sadie is survived by all her nieces and nephews, who were like her children; Enoch Babe ...
Stephen S. Notis, 55.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... PUTNAM, CT Stephen S. Notis, age 55, of 11 Florence St., died Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Day Kimball Hospital. He leaves his wife of 8 years, Sandra (Rousseau) Notis of Putnam, CT; two brothers, David Notis of Florida and Mark Notis of Hartford, CT. He also leaves his ...
Stanislawa (Krasowska) Niepokoyczycki, 81.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... MILLBURY Stanislawa (Krasowska) Niepokoyczycki, 81, formerly of Worcester, died on Friday, October 31, after a long illness. She was a resident of Millbury Health Care Center for several years. Her husband, Walter Niepokoyczycki, died in 1992. She leaves a son, Mark ...
Edward S. Jeznach, 86.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Edward S. Jeznach, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 1. Eds beloved spouse, Marie A. (Healey) predeceased him on October 15, 2006. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. Ed leaves his beloved family, Edward J. Jeznach of Auburn, Mary Verling ...
Reverend Albin Gurklis, M.I.C., 90.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... THOMPSON, CT Reverend Father Albin J. Gurklis M.I.C. - 90, of Chase Rd, died Friday October 31, 2008 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Dominick and Barbara (Breidies) Gurklis. Fr. Gurklis graduated from Marianapolis College in ...
Elwin A. Petrie, 87.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... HOLDEN Elwin Alfred Petrie, 87, of Holden, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth C. (Johnson) Petrie, who died in 2003. He leaves two sons, James A. Petrie and his wife Debra of Leominster, John B. Petrie and ...
Francoise J. (Dallaire) Bauer, 81.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... GRAFTON Francoise J. (Dallaire) Bauer, 81, of 3 Deernolm Street, North Grafton, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. She was the beloved wife of James Bauer. She was born in St. Camille de Bellechasse, Canada on February 23, 1927, ...
Edward J. Murphy, 64.(DEATHS)
Nov 02, 2008 ... CUMBERLAND, RI Edward J. Murphy, 64, of Mt. Pleasant View Ave., died Sunday, October 26, 2008 in Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Claire (Lawrence) Murphy. Born in Lowell Mass., the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Murphy) Murphy. He was owner and operator of ...