Olimpia (Salerno) Williams

Olimpia M. Williams, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with the family she loved gathered at her bedside, Friday, November 1, 2024. 

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Naples Italy immigrants Joseph and Teresa (Martello) Salerno. Raised here, Olimpia attended from Commerce High School, lived her life between Worcester and Shrewsbury. 

 Olimpia is survived by three children, Donna Pierangeli and her husband Joseph, Mark Phillips and his wife Lisa, and Christine Phillips; Her daughter in law, Gail Phillips; six grandchildren; a great grandson; a sister, Rita and her husband Joseph Nardella of Cape Cod; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is pre-deceased by her son Matthew Phillips in 2016, three brothers, Victor Salerno, Anthony Salerno, and Guido Salerno and four sisters, Ann Verdini, Mary Chionna, Rose Bushe, and Virginia Marshall. 

Olimpia worked for several area businesses during her career including David Clark Company. She also established and operated a successful Italian Pastry business which provided exceptional pastry for family occasions. 

She was a very devoted mother to her four children and enjoyed spending time with her entire family. She had a great sense of humor and passions for the baking, cooking, hosting family gatherings and music, especially Neil Diamond. Olimpia also enjoyed traveling in Maine and especially going on family vacations to Hampton beach., She will greatly missed by her grandchildren, one great grandchild, and nieces and nephews. 

A special thank you to the staff at Christopher Heights in Worcester where she resided for the last 5 years.

 A period of calling hours will be held Friday, November 8th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by her funeral service in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will follow in St John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to the Activities fund, care of Christopher Heights Assisted living, 20 Mary Scano Dr. Worcester.