WORCESTER: Richard D. Falke, 55, a life long resident of Worcester, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long struggle with his health.
He leaves his fiancée, Elaine F. (Kasper) Ballon, with whom he made his home; a daughter, Heather Falke of Florida; a brother, Ronald Falke of Delaware; and several nieces and nephews including Carl Falke of Virginia. His son, Jason Falke of Florida, and a brother, Buddy Falke of Worcester, both predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Charles J. and Rose M. (Weigert) Falke and was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School.
Richard was a supervisor at Estes Express in Framingham where he worked for 10 years. He enjoyed being at home on Saturdays at “his bar”.
CALLING HOURS will be from 1 to 3 P.M. on SUNDAY, JAN. 23, at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. The family suggests donations in memory of Richard be made to American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.
Directions and condolence book available at www.kellyfuneralhome.com.