Tennelle L. Pina

WORCESTER – Tennelle Pina, 46, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home.

She leaves four children, Alan Gomes, Kiari Somaono, Jon-nea Connor, and Janiya De Burgo; two grandchildren, Kali and Cruz; and three siblings, Syreeta Pina, Deutra Gamboa-Haith, and Maggie Skoryna; her grandmother Eileen L. Pina of New Bedford, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was born in New Bedford, daughter of John Pina Jr and Doreen Gracia and Ricardo Gracia.  She has lived in Worcester for one year.

Tennelle was a clerk at the Dollar Store in Worcester.  She loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed town events and going out to eat.

Funeral services will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, 495 Park St, New Bedford.  Local arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.