Worcester – Hector L. Roman, 60, of Worcester, passed away on April 21, 2023 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after a battle with cancer.
Hector leaves behind his and partner of 33 years, Olga Meraz; his mother, Margarita Nieves of Worcester; two sons, Ramon Roman and Nicolas Roman both of Worcester; three daughters, Xiomara Roman of Philadelphia, PA, Rosa Yadira Roman of Puerto Rico and Tania Roman of Worcester; a brother, Ramon Roman of Worcester; two sisters, Magali Roman of Worcester and Janet Guidry of Louisiana; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and many nephews and nieces.
Hector was born in the Bronx section of New York City, son of the late Ramon Roman and moved to Worcester as a child. He graduated from North High school in Worcester and worked for the U-Haul Company as a vehicle service technician at their Hammond Street location.
He had a love for handball and dominoes and could often be found watching one of his favorite sports teams. Hector had a sense of passion and love for his community and cherished the time he was able to spend with his family.
Family and friends are welcome to attend his funeral mass on Monday, May 1 at 12:30 PM in Saint John’s Church 44 Temple St. Worcester. Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. Worcester is directing arrangements.