Community Corner
Retired Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme Has Died
He served the Worcester Police Department for almost 33 years.
WORCESTER, MA — Worcester is mourning the loss of a leader in the community.
Garry Gemme, a U.S. Navy Veteran who served as police chief in Worcester for 12 years, has died, according to a news release.
Gemme's almost 33-year tenure began in the late 1970s and ended with his retirement in 2016. He was Worcester's longest-serving police chief in Worcester since World War II, according to the release.
The Worcester Police Department has not yet shared his cause of death.
“Gary Gemme was a dedicated public servant who committed his life to the city of Worcester and its citizens,” said Chief Paul Saucier. “His contributions will never be forgotten.”
