Joseph Cherubino

Joseph Cherubino, 55, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, after a long illness.

Joe is survived by his “wife” and best friend of twenty-three years, Lisa Carenzo, with whom he lived; a son, Joseph Cherubino, Jr. of Reading; a daughter, Ashley A. Dias of Somerset; his father, Louis F. Cherubino, Sr. of Woburn; a sister, Ann “Chickie” Robdau and her husband Peter of Chelmsford; four brothers, Louis F. Cherubino, Jr. and his wife Jane of Wilmington, Robert Cherubino and his wife Flordelis of Littleton, MA, Paul J. Cherubino and Chris Marsella of Beverly, and Johnny Cherubino and his wife Kristin of Salem, NH; Lisa’s mom, Deborah Griffin of Shrewsbury; his beloved dog, Noah; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He was born in Cambridge, son of the late, Anne M. (McCaigue) Cherubino.  He grew up in Burlington before moving to Worcester.

Joe was a fixture at the Boulevard Diner where he worked beside Lisa and her family as a cook and waiter. He was also an accomplished electrician.  Joe loved people, especially his family and to be surrounded with good conversation and laughter.  He loved his “Harley”, playing Keno and going to casinos, along with enjoying New England sports teams.  

In this time of loss take care of yourselves and reflect on all the positive memories we have and how he touched everyone of us.

Calling Hours will be on Saturday, March 4, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 5 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Kidney Fund, by visiting www.kidneyfund.org.