Jessica L. Simone

Jessica L. Simone, 35 of Worcester, was taken from us too soon on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at UMass Hospital after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jessica was born on September 26, 1986 in Worcester.  She was a graduate of North High School, Class of 2004.  Jessica was currently pursuing a career as a radiology technician at Quinsigamond Community College and would have been a graduate in May of 2022.  She worked as a hair stylist for 15 years at the Hair Cuttery most recently known as Unity Salon.  Jessica was a blessing to her whole family especially her son.  She was a great mother who enjoyed doing anything and everything with him.  Jessica was creative, feisty at times, loved reading, dancing and getting together with her large Italian family.

Jessica leaves behind her beloved son, Josiah Diaz of Worcester and his father, Luis Diaz of Leicester; her mother, Mary Jane Simone; her brother, Max Simone and his wife Paula Alves; her maternal grandparents, Bartolomeo and Winifred Simone; three aunts, Gina Tangney and her husband Brian, Linda Lawton and her husband Tommy, and Christina Chionchio all of Worcester; her uncle, Tommie Simone and his wife Kim of Bradenton, FL.; two nieces and a nephew, Victoria, Alexie and Liam; her beloved dog, “Roman”; many close cousins, friends and extended family members.  Jessica is predeceased by her father, Kevin Harkins in 1994.

Relatives and friends are invited to a period of calling hours on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4-7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester.  Her funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 16^th at 10 am in St. Bernard's of Our Lady of Providence Parish, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: TD Bank in the name of Josiah Kevin Diaz.

To share your thoughts and memories of Jessica, please visit her personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com