Worcester- Joan T. Trapasso age 71 passed away Thursday July 22, 2021 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

She leaves her son Richard A. Archambault Jr. of Missouri, her brother Joseph Trapasso and his wife Gwen of Auburn and her sister-in-law Rhoda Trapasso of Worcester.  Joan also leaves three grandchildren, Nicholas, Devon and Katelynn; She was predeceased by her daughter Tracy Hoaglund, two brothers, Dominic and Francis Trapasso and her sister Mariann Marold, all of Worcester.

Joan was born in Worcester on March 8, 1950,  daughter of  the late Dominic Trapasso and Theresa (Pingitore) Trapasso and lived here all her life.  Joan was a waitress for many years, working for Friendly's in Worcester.  In her younger years, Joan very much enjoyed boating.

There are no calling hours. Private graveside services will be held at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester.  In lieu of flowers, Joan's family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home is honored to have been entrusted with Joan's funeral arrangements.

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may offer condolences, share fond memories, or light a candle in remembrance of Joan.