WORCESTER – Rosa Abreu, 102, of Worcester, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Her husband of 61 years, Alfonso Abreu, died in 2010.  She leaves a son, Claudio Abreu of Providence, RI, four daughters, Hilda, Alejandrina, Ana Dilia and Altagracia Abreu, all of Worcester;  grandchildren: Antonia, Mayelin, Harolines, Yimmy, Karina, Rosanna, Omar, Emmanuel, Carolina, Wilmer, Claudio, Carlos, Bielka, Claudenny, Leslie, Claudy, Angela, Ronel and Savier; great-grandchildren, Justin, Melvin, Dante, Sam, Johan, Hohanny, Azur, Autumn Jordan, Fara, Julius, Garcia, Jayliana, Brandon, Jaziel , Isaac, Thomas III, Emery, Milo, Tison and E. Joell. Rosa was the last of a very large family.  She was predeceased by her siblings Chucho, Ricardo, Cheche, Pedro, Francisco, Quico, Marco, Augustin, Domingo, Chana, Paulita, Alejandrina, Maria, Nena, Dominga, Guacha and Juana.  She was born in the Dominican Republic, daughter of Jose Maldonado and Rafaela Doran.

Rosa was a very hard worker. She enjoyed music, cooking, and being with her family. She was very religious and loved helping others.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High Street, Worcester on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery.  Calling hours are Wednesday, July 10 from 9:00 - 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St Paul before the Mass. Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester is assisting the family.