Steven M. DiRoberto

Steven M. DiRoberto, 27 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Boston. Steven is survived by his mother, Catherine A. (Carroll) Ferraro and her husband Francis; his father, Steven M. DiRoberto; a brother, Daniel J. DiRoberto; his maternal grandparents, Edward B. Carroll, Jr. and Theresa Carroll; his paternal grandmother, Michelena DiRoberto; two uncles, David DiRoberto and his wife Lynne and their children Cayla and Cole, and Edward Carroll and his sons Edward and Brian Carroll all of Worcester; two aunts, Jacqueline Forrest and her husband Mark of Vermont and Jennifer Fahlin and her husband Bill and their children Rachel and Courtney of Charlton; his dog, "Rocky"; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Leo DiRoberto. Steven was born in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Vocational High School where he excelled in Baseball, Basketball and Football. He attended the University of Connecticut Avery Point and later received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Worcester State College. Steven was a realtor for Boston Luxe and REMAX Advantage I. Before going to Boston Luxe, he started and managed the rental division within REMAX Advantage I. Steven was an avid sports fan especially baseball. He played baseball as a pitcher for UCONN Avery Point and Stan Musial Senior League joining both the teams at the World Series. He also played for Grafton Hill Post, the American Legion and Worcester State College. Steven received the M.V.P Award twice in both football and baseball. Steve enjoyed family and friends. He valued the time spent together and family gatherings. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A period of calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 4-8 P.M. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Steven's funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel- St. Ann's Parish, 24 Mulberry St., Worcester, please go directly to church. Burial will follow in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Worcester Technical High School Athletic Programs, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA. 01605. To share your thoughts and memories of Steven, please visit his personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com.