Ricardo "Ricky" Pereira

Ricardo “Ricky” Pereira, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born May 2, 1970, in Manhattan, NY to Reynaldo Pereira and Myrna Santiago. Rick graduated from South High School. Following high school, Ricky went on to work for the city of Worcester for several years before suffering an injury. He did not let that stop him, he then became a driver for school buses.

Rick loved to play basketball, travel the world, do activities with the family and so much more.

Rick is survived by his loving children, Ricardo Pereira-Santos, Nadia Vera, and Dalia Vera all of Worcester; his cherished siblings, Nancy Rivera, Daniel Rivera, Charlie Pereira, and Reynaldo “Junior” Pereira; his adored grandchildren, Lily Martin, Luca Martin, Kairi Vrooman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel are honored to assist the family with arrangements.