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Jessie Delgado Obituary
WORCESTER - Jessie P. (Kennedy) Delgado, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital.
Jessie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Hattie B. (Rainey) Kennedy and attended Commerce High School. She worked as a nurse's aide for many years at Worcester State Hospital and the former Belmont Home before she retired. After retirement, Jessie was a senior companion at Notre Dame Long-term Care Center. Jessie was a faithful member of Belmont A.M.E Zion Church and enjoyed socializing with family and friends.
Jessie is survived by six sons, Antonio J. Delgado, Jr. and his wife Indy Williams of Oakton, VA, Joseph Dean Delgado of Worcester, Anthony Delgado and Michael E. Delgado both of Dunwoody, GA, John A. Delgado of Worcester, and Charles D. Delgado of Nashville, TN; four daughters, Dianna M. Lewis and her husband Bobby Lewis of Webster, Donna M. Delgado-Baffoe, Charlene V. Delgado and Danielle E. Delgado all of Worcester; 22 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, Stephen Delgado; two brother, Alfred and William Kennedy; three sisters, Edna Logan, Harriet Stewart and Rose Johnson.
Relatives and friends are invited to a period of calling hours on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 9-11 am with her funeral service to begin at 11 am in Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church, 55 Illinois St, Worcester, MA. 01610. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making memorial contributions to: I Care Atlanta, 5879-B New Peachtree Rd., Doraville, GA. 30340 or online at www.icareatlanta.org
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Memories and Condolences
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Edmund Gomes
March 24, 2020
Thank you Jessie for being a great Mom and grandmother. I can still see your beautiful smile as you peaked out the side door of your house on Kempton street. You are missed.
Edmund Gomes
Robin Tucker
April 4, 2018
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to each other and all the wonderful memories you share of your mother's love.
Blessings!
Robin Tucker & Family
Elsie Allotey
April 4, 2018
May she forever Rest Peacfully
Tyrone Mckinney
April 3, 2018
Sending Condolences to the Degado Family. God has his hands wrapped around this beautiful family. We know your process will be filled with love and support. Blessings be upon you all.
From the Mckinney and Wilkerson Family.
Karen Young
April 3, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are for your comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Debbie (Taylor) Claudio
April 3, 2018
Condolences to the Delgado family Miss Jessie will be greatly missed praying for strength, comfort and healing at this most difficult time
April 3, 2018
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Jessie was an amazing lady whose kindness warmed everyone's heart. I pray that you find comfort in your sweet memories of your mom
Barbara Poston/Doughty
April 3, 2018
My heart goes out to the Delgado Family. May your precious memories bring you Strength and peace
LaTonya Adams
April 3, 2018
Sending my Deepest Sympathy out to the entire Delgado family! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers on this difficult day!
Cynthia Folson
April 3, 2018
I would like to extend my condolences to the Delgado family from my family. Miss Jessie was a very good friend to my mother and she will be deeply missed. May her soul rest in peace and may the family find comfort in all the good memories of her. May God bless you all at this time of need.
Cynthia (Poston) Folson
Ken & Crew, Forest Grove
April 3, 2018
Joe,our thoughts and prayers ore with you.May she now have eternal peace.
Gaylynne Victor
April 2, 2018
Condolences to the family of Mrs. Delgado. Such a beautiful spirit she had. She earned her wings, the gates have opened. Thanks for loving us like we were your own....xo Prayers going your way.
Charles Thomas
April 2, 2018
Anthony, Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Donisha Powell
April 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers goes to the family
Craig Family
April 2, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Delgado family may God comfort u all through this time are prayers are w u God bless
April 2, 2018
Joe Delgado, so sorry to learn your mom has passed. Our prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Seles Goddard Room 39.
Cherie Sutton
April 2, 2018
To God Be The Glory May you Rest In Peace You were a Sweetheart and now your job is done here.I am so Grateful to have had the pleasure to meet you throught your daughter Danielle and you have left a beautiful Legacy of Children grand and greatgrand a special gift.I will pray for all to have peace in their hearts.RIP Mrs Delgado Y ou will be missed. Cherie Sutton
Deborah Daley
April 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Delgado Family.
Anthony & Debra J. (Martin) Maddox & Family
April 2, 2018
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
April 2, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Gloria Gibney
April 2, 2018
To Charles and the Delgado family,
Sorry for your loss, Jessie was a amazing out going lady. I will always remember her fashionable hats, and stories she shared with my mom, and Edna and her visits to Andy's store with her lottery.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria and Danny.
Marjorie Berry
April 2, 2018
Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Delgado family Miss Jessie was one of a kind a sweet gentle lady God has called his Angel to be with him may she RIP she surely will be missed
Margie and Dave Berry
You will be Missed/ Rest in Peace Mrs. Jessie
Henry Jolley
April 2, 2018
Deborah Daley
April 2, 2018
Joe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb
April 2, 2018
JOE,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb Daley
Deborah Hendetson
April 2, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Love you all HENDERSON Famy.
Tamra Shavies
April 1, 2018
May God continue to give you and the rest of your family the strength you need for such a time as this, my prayers are with you and your family your mother was a lovely women and will be truly missed.
April 1, 2018
Jessie, may God's love be ever present to your family. Rest in peace Dear One.
Ed Gomes
April 1, 2018
Hello Joey and family,
Your Mom was a gift from God. I can see her smiling face at the door at your home on Kempton street. Be assured of my prayers as you walk through her home going one day at a time. What a blessed family you have.
God bless, Ed Gomes
Psalm 46:1
April 1, 2018
Missing you already..your light will forever shine. .
Pamela Jones
April 1, 2018
Dear Delgado family, your loss has left many of us deeply saddened.Your mom was one of the kindest,to us young kids growing up.
Sharing in your sorrow, with love and friendship. God bless you all. Love, Pam
Kenny Troy
April 1, 2018
Many of us are saddened by the passing of a great women. One that raised a family that has always shone a celebration of love and life in friendships. Please know that Sandy and I send our love, prayer's and friendship to all of the family. She now rest within the arms of our Lord and will forever be in eternal peace.
Robert Mendes
April 1, 2018
Ms. Jessie you will always be remembered for that beautiful smile and quick wit, but you will always be cherished for your kindness and compassion for so many.
Over the past few years I will never forget your visits to New Bedford and how you always had to stop by the Boys & Girls Club to say hello and grace me with a kiss, always brightened my day.
Your work down here has been completed and it was a job well done, rest in peace and go with the memory that you will never be forgotten.
With all my love,
Rob Mendes
March 31, 2018
Mat you fly with the angels Jessie
Worcester reader
March 31, 2018
I don't know your family, nor did I know Ms. Delgado.
I just want to tell you that, as I scrolled down, I smiled at that beautiful picture, and stopped to read about her.
I really needed to smile today.
Jeanne Marie Fulton
March 31, 2018
To the Delgado Family. My condolences to all of you. My prayers are also with you. Your mom was a very special person. She will surely be missed. Jeanne Marie Fulton
March 30, 2018
John there are no words. Your mom meant the world to you i pray that your memories of good times spent with her will help ease your pain. I love you my dearest friend.
March 30, 2018
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
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