WORCESTER – William Matthew Perkins, 29, of Worcester, died at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

He leaves his daughter, Gianna Marie Perkins; his mother, Tasha Hazard & her husband Louis Hazard of Worcester, his siblings, Taylor J. Perkins, Ryan C. Perkins, Paige C. Perkins, Lorenzo Hazard, Chloe E. Laccetti & her husband Richard, Nancy E. Johnson & her husband William, Lyndon W. Perkins and Shahara Smith; his grandmother, Nancy J. Perkins of Holden, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father, William "Bill" L. Perkins Jr. in 2014 and his grandfather, William L. Perkins Sr in 2022.  He was born in Worcester, son of William L. Perkins Jr and Tasha (Kizis) Hazard. 

Willam had worked as a cook and had a love of making food.  He was an avid baseball fan. He was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He had a contagious smile and was always cracking a joke to lift people up.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester