WORCESTER-George I. Loche, 90, formerly of Worcester, died Sunday, December 31st in UMass Memorial Hospital. His wife of 30 years, Effie (Vasil) Loche died in 1972. He is survived by 2 sons, Steven Loche of Millis and John Loche of Belmont, a brother Andon Loche and a sister Eleftteria Dhoksia both of Albania and several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by 2 sisters.
He was born in Albania, the son of Ilia and Renjo (Zhaka) Loche. Mr. Loche owned and operated the Pastry Box for 12 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church.
The funeral is Wednesday, January 3rd from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park. Calling hours are Tuesday, January 2nd from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.