Worcester: Michael Jerome Burrell, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 19, 2021. He leaves 5 children - Michellé Burrell, Tiana Sturtze, Ashayla Burrell, Michael Burrell Jr., and Michai Burrell; a grandson Zayden White; his mother Rose (Burrell) Gaines and step father Darius Gaines; brothers Levester Burrell, Dwayne Burrell, Chris Rutherford and Matthew Rutherford; sisters- Jennifer Gaines, Cassandra Gaines, Elnora Rutherford and Nicole Rutherford; god mother Henrean Burrell and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is pre-deceased by his father Lee “Modie” Price
Michael was born in Worcester, graduated from Burncoat High School and took enrichment courses at WPI. He worked as a mason for several years. In his spare time he used all his not so hidden talents to keep his mind and hands busy as a tattoo artist, a mixed media artist, his family’s personal barber, a handy man, a mechanic and a landscaper over the years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and being in the water.
Calling hours will be held on Monday March 29, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Masks must be worn and all current covid protocols must be followed. Flowers may be sent. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.