Richard D. Falke

WORCESTER: Richard D. Falke, 55, a life long resident of Worcester, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long struggle with his health. He leaves his fiancÃe, Elaine F. (Kasper) Ballon, with whom he made his home; a daughter, Heather Falke of Florida; a brother, Ronald Falke of Delaware; and several nieces and nephews including Carl Falke of Virginia. His son, Jason Falke of Florida, and a brother, Buddy Falke of Worcester, both predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Charles J. and Rose M. (Weigert) Falke and was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School. Richard was a supervisor at Estes Express in Framingham where he worked for 10 years. He enjoyed being at home on Saturdays at âhis barâ. CALLING HOURS will be from 1 to 3 P. M. on SUNDAY, JAN. 23, at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. The family suggests donations in memory of Richard be made to American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St. , 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Directions and condolence book available at www. kellyfuneralhome. com.