Norma (Perotto)

Sardagnola

Norma F. (Perotto) Sardagnola, 98, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Duxbury and Worcester passed away with loved ones gathered at her side, Monday, September 28, 2026.

Norma was born October 1, 1928, in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Michael Perotto and Margaret (Covello) Morrone, Perotto. She graduated from Commerce High School, met and married the “love of her life” retired Worcester Fire Deputy Chief Paul F. Sardagnola whom she was happily married to for 58 years until Paul left her side on September 8, 2008. Norma went on to have a 30 year career with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette before retiring.

Norma is survived by two children, Paul A. Sardagnola and wife Donna of North Conway. NH and Margaret A. Sardagnola of Delray Beach, FL with whom she lived.

Three adored grandchildren, Christine A. Aughenbaugh and husband Michael of Aurora, OH and Anthony P. Polcino and fiancé John O'Connor of Manhattan NYC, and Tricia Sardagnola of Worcester: three beloved great grandchildren John, Gia, and Luke Aughenbaugh of Aurora, OH, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, four brothers Dominic, Michael, and Anthony Morrone and Samuel Perotto predeceased her.

Norma loved and raised her family in Worcester, moving to their summer home in Duxbury after retirement until moving permanently to Delray beach in 2012. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel/ Our Lady of Loreto parish, the Beato Angelo Auxiliary of Worcester and former member of the Green Harbor Yacht Club. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Norma was the matriarch of her family, always guiding them in the appropriate path, with wise counsel, sound advice and devoted love. He kind heart, wise counsel, family recipes and giant smile will be greatly missed.

A period of calling hours will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 9 to 10:30 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St followed by a procession to Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Rd where her celebration of life Mass will be held at 11:00 am. She will be reunited with her love Paul in St John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to St Jude Childrens research hospital, 501 St Jude way, Memphis, Tenn www.stjude.org/donate