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RICHARD OFRIA Obituary

OFRIA, Richard F. Of Waltham, died on February 6. Dear son of the late Carmelo and Marjorie (Tobin) Ofria. Loving father of Amanda Ofria of Gardner and Ben Ofria and his wife, Crystal of Naples, Florida. Dear grandfather of Madison, Carmelo and Sophia. Brother of Thomas Ofria and his wife, Mary Ellen of Medford, Linda Ofria of Dedham, Patricia Economides and her husband, John of Bourne, Edward Ofria and his wife, Sheryl of Richardson, TX and the late Michael Ofria. Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and family. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Wednesday, from 4 to 7 pm, with a brief Prayer Service to commence at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Richard to Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776 or online at buddydoghs.org/donate To view an online guestbook, please visit devitofuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2024.

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Charlie Margossian

February 14, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Richie,my life long friend. Rest in peace.

Diane Lightburn

February 10, 2024

Rich was a great high school friend who will be missed. Caring and funny and a great listener. My condolences to Amanda, Ben, grandkids and family.

Eric Williams

February 8, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to the Ofria family. I knew Richie from Arlington High and at Syracuse Univ. He will always be in our memories.

Brenda Loveless McGarvie

February 7, 2024

So very saddened, to hear about the loss of Richie. We were neighbors and school mates in Arlington. Will always remember the neighborhood water fights, Carmelo sitting on the porch ready to critique our outfits. So many good memories. My deepest condolences to Richie's family.

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