Hudson, MA
Richard L. Zagura, 64, of Hudson, died Tuesday, April 3rd at Marlboro Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Michelle (Moziek) Zagura of Hudson.
Richard was born and raised in Ludlow, son of the late Louis J. and Stella A. (Cygan) Zagura. He attended local schools and was a 1965 graduate of Springfield Technical High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Gannon University in Erie, PA and later attended graduate courses at Boston College. He worked as a sales engineer for many years in the Motor and Speed Control Engineering field throughout the New England area. He has resided in Hudson the past 33 years.
Richard was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. His favorite pastime was attending and watching soccer events. He truly enjoyed attending his children’s soccer matches throughout the area in both high school and college, providing the transportation whenever and wherever it was needed.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his five children, Lisa Zagura of Newton, Lynne Espino and her husband Ismael of Shrewsbury, Krisha Risley and her husband Robert of Los Angelis, CA, Zachary Zagura of Hudson and Jillian Cunha and her husband Matthew of Millbury. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Cameron, Keila and Colby.
A Blessing for Richard will be held on Friday, April 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Thursday, April 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard may be made to: Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.