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Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
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370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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Steven Donaghy Obituary
Steven K. Donaghy, 67, a lifelong resident of Worcester MA, passed away Saturday, March 28th 2026 with the ones he loved, gathered at his bedside, after a long battle with heart disease.
A period of calling hours will be held Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in his name can be made to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA. www.heart.com/donate. (A complete obituary is being prepared and will appear shortly)
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Upcoming Events
Apr
4
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
4
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - WorcesterOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.