Tiffany Starr Mero

Tiffany Starr Mero, 28, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following complications with heart disease. 

Tiffany is survived by her parents, Mark J. and Susan M. (Whittemore) Mero of Shrewsbury; her fiancé, Zachary Kelly; three brothers, Anthony Mero, Zachary Mero, and Daniel Whittemore, all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Renee Mero of Marlborough, and Kayla Muniz of Auburn; her paternal grandmother, Michelena Stephens of Worcester; her maternal grandparents, Jeannine Whittemore and Joseph Whittemore, both of Shrewsbury; her beloved dog, Cooper; many aunts, uncles, cousin, and friends. She was born in Boston and has lived in Shrewsbury all her life.

Tiffany was an artistic soul and enjoyed drawing, painting, and decorating. She enjoyed cooking, music, fishing and camping. She was especially fond of her “niece” Gabriella.

Tiffany was a warrior and enjoyed life the best she was able and didn’t allow her health to slow her in any way. She was a joy to be with and her smile was infectious. She will be remembered as a bright and shining light in this world.

Her family would like to thank her teams of caregivers throughout her life, for providing her the best care possible and allowing her to live her best life.

Calling Hours will be on Thursday, November 21, from 4 pm to 7 pm in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Her Funeral will be on Friday, November 22, departing the funeral home in procession at 10:40 am enroute to an 11 am Funeral Mass at Saint John’s Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pediatric Heart Transplant Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital by visiting www.childrenshospital.org , then selecting the “donate” button and when asked where to send your donation choose “other” and type in Pediatric Heart Transplant Unit.