Francis M Ciuffreda

West Boylston - Francis M. Ciuffreda, 88, passed away at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Colleen A. (Crowley) Ciuffreda; daughter, Tracey Ciuffreda, step-daughter Dorothy Frankian; daughter-in-law Carol Gambaccini; seven grandchildren, Arianna, Ashley, Alexis, Jaime & her husband Giovanni, Gina, Taylor Gow and Grant Gow & wife Jennifer; and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Franco, Julianno, and Chandler. He leaves his sister, Rose Erickson; generations of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. He is pre-deceased by his step-son Albert Gambaccini, Jr., and his siblings Mary Sheard, Fannie Maenzo, Natalie Bird, Eva Atchue, Anthony Ciuffreda, Dominic Ciuffreda, and Michael Ciuffreda.

Francis was born in Worcester, son of the late Pasquale & Angelina (Antinarella) Ciuffreda. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Fran enlisted to proudly serve our nation in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged as an Airman Second Class following four years of service. He returned home safely to begin his rewarding lifelong career as a social worker. For thirty years Fran dedicated himself as an advocate for all, with focus on caring for juveniles, the elderly, veterans, and those in need. Well respected in his field, he held positions with the Lyman School, Commonwealth of MA-Dept. of Elder Services, and most notably, as founder of Patch School for Aftercare and Center for Children. Following retirement, Fran contributed as an author and served as Vice President for the Robb Report Magazine.

He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and advocate.

The Ciuffreda family would like to extend their thanks to the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their care and kindness.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11AM on Friday, February 6, 2026 in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com