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Grace DiReda Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 16, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Grace DiReda of Worcester, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Thomas DiReda, Sr.; her son Thomas DiReda; her grandson Jay Rosenfield; her siblings, Jack, John, Francis, James, Michael, Rita, Theresa and Margaret; and her parents, William J. Rogan and Rose Rogan (Vandale).

She is survived by: her close friend Armando Morales of Worcester; her children, James DiReda (Sheri) of Sterling and Frances DiReda of Worcester; her grandchildren, Seth Rosenfield (Karen), Todd Rosenfield (Evelyn) and Gianna DiReda; and her great grandchildren, Isaac, Jordana and Nava Rosenfield. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 21st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home (592 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01603). A Mass was held on Wednesday, May 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Church (44 Temple St, Worcester, MA 01604).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA Care Network, 67 Millbrook St., 500 North, Worcester, MA 01606.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home



Wed

May 21

Visitation

O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home
592 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01603

Wed

May 21

Mass

St. John's Church
44 Temple St, Worcester, MA 01604

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