WORCESTER_Edgar P. Figueroa, 48, of Worcester, died Thursday, October 12th in St. Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Helen Pagonis-Figueroa, 2 daughters, Anna M. Figueroa of Worcester and Leah Carter of Germantown, MD, his mother Rita Rivera of Southbridge, 2 brothers, Jose “Figgy” Figueroa of Hollywood, FL and Eddie Figueroa of Clermont, FL, 2 grandchildren, Morgan and Miles Carter and many nephews and nieces. His sister, Miriam Baerga predeceased him.
He was born in Newark, NJ, his father was the late Jose Figueroa. Mr. Figueroa owned and operated AMF Jeweler’s in Auburn. He was one of the founding members of CURA, Inc. Mr. Figueroa was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, served as an advocate for those afflicted with Hepatitis C, and was a passionate musician, playing percussion instruments with professional bands.
The funeral is Saturday, October 14th, from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a service at 9:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, October 13th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. oconnorbrothers.com