Edward A. Ofria, 76, of Dracut, died Friday morning, at his home with is loving family by his side.
He was beloved husband of Peggy A. (Sullivan) (Fairbrother) Ofria with whom he recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on July 18, 2011.
Born in Cambridge, MA, May 23, 1935, the son of the late John Ofria and the late Julia (Sherman) (Ofria) Glass, he received his education in the Cambridge school system.
A veteran of the Korean War, Ed was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corp and was awarded the National Defense medal. SEMPER FI.
He worked in construction and as a truck driver for Vappi Construction in Cambridge for over 30 years and was a member of Local 151 of the Laborers’ International Union.
A member of the American Legion Post 462 in Boston, Ed was a former member of the Tewksbury Lodge of Elks.
Ed had many interests in his life but none was greater that spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition, he enjoyed playing golf and poker with family and friends and was an avid Patriots fan.
Ed also wintered in Florida with Peggy and was named Cribbage Champion of Boynton Beach, FL.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two stepchildren Michael Fairbrother and his fiancée Patti Boyle of Lowell and Debra Veves and her husband George of Hudson, NH; six step grandchildren Amy Roach and her husband Michael of Woburn, Jessica Conlin and her husband Kevin of Woburn, Matthew Veves and Jamie Veves both of Hudson, NH, Kelly Fairbrother and Haley Fairbrother both of Nashua, NH; three step great grandchildren. His brother and sister in laws Henry and Kathleen Sullivan of Chelmsford, Aileen McCarthy of Lowell, Barbara Cormier of Dracut and Deborah Nicholson of Manchester, NH and many nieces and nephews and his longtime friend Bobby Charlton of Lynn.
He was also the brother of the late Dorothy Whitmore.
OFRIA - In Dracut, November 18, 2011, at home, Edward A. Ofria, 78, of Dracut, beloved husband of Peggy A. (Sullivan) (Fairbrother) Ofria. Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday. His funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Monday morning at 9 o’clock followed by his Funeral Mass at ST. FRANCIS CHURCH in Dracut at 10 o’clock. Committal Services will be private. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center, c/o the Philanthropy Office, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com.. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O’Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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