Sturbridge - Edward Voloka, 93, passed away Saturday, November 11 in his home surrounded by his daughter and many loved ones.

His wife, Torrine L. (Smith) Voloka died in 1998.  He leaves his daughter, Veronica Voloka of Worcester; he also leaves the Boudreau family of Holland.  He was predeceased by his sisters Frances Cieri of Southbridge, Elizabeth Moulton of St. Petersburg Florida, Philomena Voloka of Southbridge and also by his brother Stephen Voloka of Webster and his twin brother Edmond Voloka of Lady Lake Florida.

Edward was born in Watertown, the son of Raymond and Veronica (Suita) Voloka and grew up in Southbridge.  He went to Southbridge High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served proudly for 20 years during the Korean War and retired as a chief. Ed was a very proud Veteran and participated in many local parades and also visited the local schools to talk to the children about Veterans Day. After his discharge from the Navy, he lived in Holland for many years. Ed was an entrepreneur. He owned a Dairy Queen in Groton Connecticut, a bike shop in Southbridge and owned commercial property in Sturbridge. Ed also volunteered his time as a mechanic for the Pan Mass Challenge. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed coaching Veronica's teams, bowling, golfing with his twin brother, playing horseshoes with the Reilly boys and playing cards with his best friend Megan.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 20th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge.  Friends and family may meet at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 21st, at 10:00am, where a procession will leave at 10:30 am for Holland Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 to care for veteran's, which was a cause Ed greatly supported and Alzheimer's Association MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.