JoAnn Wiwatowski

JoAnn Wiwatowski, 86 of Worcester passed away on September 29, 2026, at Christopher House. She was the beloved wife of the late, Thomas P. Wiwatowski.

Born in 1939, daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie Yucatonis of Worcester. JoAnn was predeceased by her brother, Richard Yucatonis.

JoAnn worked at Guaranty bank, Department of Revenue and Filenes basement. In her later years volunteered her time at St. Vincent hospital and Tatnuck Park Assisted Living.

JoAnn is survived by her “favorite” daughters, Carol Bommarito of Michigan and Donna Wiwatowski of Worcester; her niece, Diane Talancy and her husband Randy, and Katherine Mansfield and her husband Shamus; her nephews, Joseph Zawalich and wife Barbara, and Stephan Yucatonis; her sister-in-law, Patricia Yucatonis; along with many great nieces and nephews.

Like our father, she was a beautiful light whose love of family encompassed all, we will always be better for it.

Calling hours will be held for JoAnn on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Funeral Mass will be held the following morning on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00am in the Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 34 Ward Street, Worcester. JoAnn will be laid to rest next to her husband in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.