Richard E. Golgata

Richard E. Golgata 78 of Marlborough passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born in Marlborough, the son of the late Dominic P. and June M. (Marcotte) Golgata.

He graduated from Marlborough High School, Class of ’64 and Served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965 – 1968.

Richard worked as a Hydraulic Technician for Raytheon for over 30 years, retiring in 2013.

Richard is survived by his 2 sons, Keith Golgata and Stephen Golgata and his wife Catherine, a daughter Christina “Nina” Longo all of TN, his granddaughter Sierra Gentry and her husband Joseph, 2 great grandchildren Lucas and Liam as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at noon in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough, MA

Visitation will be held prior to his service from 10 – Noon also at the Funeral Home.

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