Concetta "Connie" S. Romeo

Concetta “Connie” S. (Arcuri) Romeo, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, from complications with surgery after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Connie is survived by her loving husband of nearly forty years, Elio Romeo; a son, Alessandro Romeo; two daughters, Erika Fernandez and her husband D’Angelo, and Daniela Bello and her husband Shawn, all of Worcester; two grandchildren, Sofia and Marco Fernandez; a sister, Cinzia Dutra and her husband Ilidio Dutra; three brothers, twins Maurizio and Massimo Arcuri, and Sergio Arcuri, and by a nephew who was more like a son Fabrizzio Mustica along with his daughter Gabriella Mustica, all of Worcester; many cousins, nieces and nephews, brother and sisters-in-law all who cared for her deeply. She was predeceased by a brother, Mario Arcuri, a sister, Domenica Mustica; and by a nephew, who was more like a son to her, Riccardo Mustica.

Connie was born in Acri, Italy, daughter of the late, Giuseppe and Maria (Caliguri) Arcuri, and moved here in 1978 from Strasbourg, France where she lived for many years. Connie and Elio met shortly after, it was love at first sight. They got married in September 1985 and started their family who they worked so diligently to provide for and created the beautiful life they shared. In her early days, Connie worked at Hirsch Neckwear, Astra Zeneca and TJ Maxx where she created memories that lasted a lifetime. With family she then went on and operated Palma’s Bakery in Worcester and Calabria Restaurant in Millbury, before choosing to retire. 

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Our Lady of Loreto Parish. Connie thoroughly enjoyed cooking, baking, carrying out many Italian traditions, gardening, and watching her grandchildren but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her close family and friends. Connie had a special place in many people’s hearts and will be truly missed by so many.

Calling Hours will be on Sunday, May 18, from 3 pm until 6 pm in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Her Funeral will be on Monday, May 19, departing the funeral home in procession at 9:40 am en route to a 10 am Mass at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester.