Roy J. Hagen, Sr., 92
Worcester: Roy J. Hagen, Sr., 92, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 in St. Francis Nursing Center. His wife of 69 years, Dolores N. (Navarro) Hagen predeceased him in 2009. He leaves 4 children Roy J. Hagen Jr. and his wife Donna, Dolores McPherson and her husband Ron, Gloria Matteson and her husband Larry, and Catherine Schlichte and her husband John; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Roy was born in San Antonio,Texas, son of Edwin and Anita (Salinas) Hagen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for many years as a machinist at the Thomas Smith Co. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed fishing, and most of all loved spending time with his family. The family of Roy and Dolores Hagen wish to thank the staff at St. Francis Nursing Home for their compassionate care of their parents.
Calling hours for Roy will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St.. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click on link below.