Apostol Ngjela, 69, of Worcester died Wednesday, July 4th in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Vasilika (Papaleka) Ngjela; two sons, Romeo Ngjela and his wife, Lidjana of Worcester and Ardian Ngjela and his wife, Vojsava of Worcester; a daughter, Aurela Mulla and her husband, Arben of Worcester and four grandchildren.
Mr. Ngjela was born in Albanian the son of Kico and Dhoksi Ngjela. He worked at Worcester Academy for 8 years as a custodian.
His funeral is Saturday, July 7th with a service at 9:00 AM in St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, July 6th from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a Trisagion service at 6:00 PM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue