Lorraine (Farinelli) Kamataris of Leominster, born September 2, 1929, daughter of Philip Farinelli and Catherine Del Bove, passed away at the Highlands on Sunday, April 11, into eternal life with Jesus Christ. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Timothy Kamataris Sr. and her son, Thomas Kamataris. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Philip Jr., Anthony and Peter, her sister, Theresa Velletri and her son in law, Ken Becker, husband of Donna Becker. She leaves her daughter,...

LEOMINSTER---Steven Andrew Menchi, 63 years old of Leominster, died unepectedly in his home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia (Carrigan) Menchi; his mother, Claire (Nassano) Menchi of Leominster; daughter, Marina Proietti of Fitchburg; sister, Gail Comeau and her husband, Alan of Leominster; stepdaughter, Kathleen Russell of Fitchburg; stepson, Luke Russell of Worcester; granddaughter, Sadie Proietti and step grandson, Jarran Elliott, Jr. Steve is...

Leominster- James Anthony Farinelli, Jr., died Wednesday, April 7, at the Gables. James was born April 12, 1936, in Leominster, son of the late James A. Farinelli, Sr. and the late Josephine (Stopka) Farinelli. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #170. James was also an amateur boxer. He enjoyed Wintering in Bonita Springs, Florida with his wife and was an avid gardener. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Pauline (Dube) Farinelli, his son, Stephen Farinelli and his brother,...

On April 5, 2021, Edward Reino Johnson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Leominster at the age of 80. After earning his teaching degree from Fitchburg State College, Edward pursued his dream of becoming a Special Needs teacher. He went on to become an extraordinary teacher, beginning his career teaching in Ridgefield, NJ then returning to Massachusetts to teach in Lancaster and spent most of his career teaching Special Needs children...

Shirley Mae (Church) Venterea passed away on April 3, 2021, at her home in Leominster, MA surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband Thomas and four children, Kim and her husband Mark Zonenshine of Danbury, CT, Rodney and his wife Rosalie of St. Paul, MN, Mark of Fitchburg, MA, and Renee and her husband Mario Meza of Leominster. Shirley and Thomas were blessed with six grandchildren, Jonathan Zonenshine, Mario and Felicia Meza, and Ricco, Raffael and Reesa...

June A. Schofield, 80 years old of Leominster died Friday, April 2, 2021 peacefully at home with her family by her side. June was born June 5, 1940 in Leominster, MA, daughter of the late Jesse and the late Edith (Robbins) Hare. She graduated from Leominster High School class of 1958. June worked for the Leominster Public Schools for 25 years. She retired as cafeteria manager of Leominster High School in 2007. She is survived by her children, Charles Jr. and his wife Becky of Clinton, ME ,...

On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Joseph R. D’Alessio, loving husband , father and grandfather, passed away after a 10-year courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Joe was 79 years old.  Joe was born on February 7, 1942, son to Joseph and Billie D’Alessio .  He grew up in Leonia, New Jersey where he discovered his love for hunting and fishing.  His passion for the outdoors continued throughout his life. Joe served in the United States Air Force. ...

LEOMINSTER --- Robert F. O’Brien, 73, formerly of Worcester died Sunday March 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Aida M. (Viegas) O’Brien of Leominster, daughter Melanie V. O’Brien of Worcester, brother Bruce E. O’Brien and wife Lori of Leicester, sister Jean M. Thompson and husband Gene of Orange Park FL, aunts, an uncle, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Robert was born September 27, 1947 in Worcester, the son of Violet G....

Leominster- Stephen S. Ciccolini, 69, of Leominster, died Friday, March 19, after a short illness. Stephen was born September 24, 1951 in Leominster, son of the late Rocco and Lucy (Angelini) Ciccolini. He graduated from St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School in 1969 and graduated from UMass Amherst. He was a professional musician for over 40 years and a Senior Booking Agent at Entertainment Specialists in Boston. He was a member of St. Anna Parish and was on the Board of...

David Mark Sanborn Leominster – David M Sanborn, 64, died March 17, 2021 at Leominster Rehab. He was born July 6th, 1956 in Fitchburg, MA the son of Kenneth C and Evelyn M (Gove) Sanborn. He attended school in Lancaster after which he lived in Bar Harbor, ME where he married his sweetheart Cynthia Richards. Returning to Leominster, he worked at Sanborn Machine for many years and then at Rotti Construction. He is predeceased by his father, Kenneth and sister, Susan Ann. Survivors...