Liri Gjoni, 88, of Worcester died Monday, February 21st in UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. She leaves her son, Edmond Gjoni and his wife, Marjeta with whom she lived; a granddaughter, Melina Gjoni and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her four siblings.
She was born in Fier, Albania the daughter of Jorgji and Sofie (Dhima) Gjoni and emigrated to the United States in 2016. Liri was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church. She enjoyed traveling with her family to Albania, Greece, and most recently to Boston.
Her funeral is Thursday, February 24th with a service at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street (Please go directly to church). Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, February 23rd from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue.