Joseph M. Carlomagno

Joseph M. Carlomagno, 88, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024 with his devoted wife Carol, and his children by his side.

He leaves his beloved wife, Carol J. (Chapman) Carlomagno of Worcester, who he was faithfully married to for 66 years. He also leaves his dear children, Lynn Higgins of Paxton, Joseph G. Carlomagno and his wife Jacquelyn of Wareham, Ann-Marie Wilson and husband Mark of Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Garside and husband Brian of Wakefield, MA. He leaves his 9 grandchildren, Drew Higgins and his wife Katharine, Matthew Higgins and his wife Ahnissa, Joseph, Marley, and Grace Carlomagno, Taylor Markarian and her husband Ryan McGinnis, Derek Markarian, William and Caroline Garside, and 3 great-grandchildren, McKenna, Ava and Emma. Joe was predeceased by his dear brothers and sisters Paul Carlomagno, Teresa Errede, Bernard Carlomagno, and Anna Goodney.

Joseph was born in Worcester on December 20, 1935, son of Bernard A. and Michelena (DeSanti) Carlomagno, and was very proud of his Italian heritage. He attended North High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Carol, in 1953. Joe’s greatest love was his family. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was a devout Catholic and beloved member of Christ the King parish where he was a CYC Advisor and taught CCD. He expressed his faith by volunteering his time to many charitable causes including the Mustard Seed and St. Vincent de Paul Society, and enjoyed being a member of the First Friday Club of Worcester.

Joe received an undergraduate degree in education from Fitchburg State University and received a Master’s Degree in Education from Worcester State University. He also received two government grants to study biology at Holy Cross College. Joe taught biology at Leicester High School for 38 years where he became Head of the Science Department. He coached the Leicester High Boys JV Basketball Team and was Assistant Coach of the Men's Basketball team at Leicester Junior College. In retirement, he taught science at St. Louis School in Webster and continued his passion for science by working in the Physical Science Lab at Worcester State University for 21 years. In addition to his many accomplishments, he was a Sergeant in the National Guard, 181st Infantry Regiment. Joe dearly loved his family, always supporting his children and grandchildren, and will forever be in our hearts.

Visiting Hours will be Wednesday, April 10th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602, followed by burial at St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge St., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to McAuley Nazareth Home, 77 Mulberry St., Leicester, MA 01524 or to Christ the King Parish.