Jessie Alto Leonard Hayes, III, 33 of Worcester, passed away on March 6, 2012 in his home. Jessie is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Hayes; his children, Shawnnick Rivera, Jessienyia Rivera and Dante Hayes; his wife, Sharon Humphrey; two sisters, Minnie Courchaine and Audretta Climes; a brother, Joshua Hayes. Jessie worked at Saint Gobain and as a chef at Squire Whites. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He will always be remembered for his singing, performing, cookouts and the love of his family and friends. A funeral service for Jessie will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, March 16th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in the funeral home prior to his funeral service. A memorial benefit for Jessie will be held on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagle's, 53 Norfolk St., Worcester, MA. 01604. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Jessie Hayes Memorial Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 993 Grafton St., Worcester, MA. 01604