Elena P Nasitano

Elena P. Nasitano, 94, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at home.

Elena was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian Immigrants Carmelo and Maria Carmela (Gurgone) Nasitano and lived in Worcester her entire life before moving to Shrewsbury in 2021. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester in 1950 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Clark University in 1982.

Elena worked as a Property & Casualty Underwriter for almost thirty years at Hanover Insurance Company, retiring in 1998. She was past Chair of the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women. After retirement, she volunteered for many years as a health insurance counselor for the Shine Program, assisting many people with insurance needs.

She was a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Loreto Parish.

Elena is survived by her loving family, her sister Louise Sama with whom she shared a special bond, her four nephews: Ralph, Joseph, Stephen & Robert Sama, their wives, several grand nieces, grand nephews and her close friend Claire Barrette. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her brother Albert Nasitano who passed in 2008.

The family wishes to thank her personal aides for their extraordinary care: Luciene, Lorena, Juliana, Maria & Jully, the wonderful staff at Southgate Assisted Living and Notre Dame Hospice RN Paula who provided comfort in her final days at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 5th at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604. There will be a calling hour in Church before the Funeral Mass beginning at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Loreto Parish.

The family has entrusted Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel.