Traffic Delays In Worcester Due To Funeral Procession For Sgt. Leto

WORCESTER, MA — A funeral procession for Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto will wind through the city Friday afternoon, likely causing some traffic delays on the city's east side.

Leto, 42, died off-duty at his home in Millbury last Friday. Leto joined the department 18 years ago, and most recently worked as the department's diversity officer. He also founded the department's cadet and explorers programs.

"I will be forever grateful for his service to the citizens of Worcester who he deeply cared about. He will be dearly missed," Chief Steven Sargent said. "We are heartbroken."

A wake for Leto was held Thursday at the Callahan, Fay and Caswell Funeral Home along Francis J. McGrath Boulevard. Around 9 a.m., a procession will transport Leto up Grafton Street to St. Stephen Catholic Church, 357 Grafton St.

"Drivers can expect intermittent delays and detours on Grafton Street beginning at 9:15 a.m.," Worcester police said. "Traffic on Grafton Street will be detoured to Dorchester Street and Hamilton Street. Motorists should consider using alternative routes. Tractor trailers should avoid the area."

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to support Leto's family. He was a husband and father of two.