Webster
Richard (Opal) Oveka, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in his home.
He was born on October 7, 1955 in Worcester, son of John and Dorothy (Gendron) Oveka. He grew up in Oxford, later moving to Webster.
Richard worked at Peterson Spring Corporation for 17 years.
He enjoyed fishing, long walks, and working in his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed spending time on his hobbies; woodworking and carving. In his younger days he loved attending van shows.
He is survived by his brothers, John Oveka and his wife Beth of Leicester, Anthony Oveka and his wife Kathleen of Wales, James Oveka of Webster, and his sisters, Judith Wonoski and her husband Kenneth of Charlton, Sandra Averill and her husband Bradley of San Antonio, TX., and Sally Lemay and her husband Rene of Woodstock, CT., and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Oveka.
Funeral Services are Private, there are No Calling hours.
The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster has been entrusted to direct funeral arrangements.
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