Family Owned and Operated Since 1873

Michael joined the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home staff in 1993 after graduating from the former Saint Peter-Marian High School. He later furthered his education by attending and graduating from Mount Ida College in Newton, MA where he received a degree in Mortuary Science.

Michael has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Massachusetts since 1997 and has owned Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home since 2004. He grew up in Worcester, and is currently married to his wife Heidi, and they have three children, Robert Delia and Claire.

Michael is a life-long member of Saint Peter’s Church in Worcester and has also volunteered since 1998 for the Adopt-A-Student Golf Tournament with the Diocese of Worcester in an effort to provide scholarships to local students attending catholic schools.

Michael believes that it is important to be active in the community and currently volunteers for many local organizations and is currently serving as the President of the Webster Square Business Association. He previously served as president of the Board of Directors for the Guild of St. Agnes Early Education & Care as well as serving on various Boards including the Main South Community Development Corporation and the Harmony Club of Worcester. Michael was also asked by Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty to serve on the Worcester Economic Recovery Committee in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 impact on the City of Worcester.

Michael also serves as a Notary Public and he takes great pride in trying his best to meet the individual and needs of each family that is served by Alfred Roy & Sons. In his spare time, Michael enjoys golfing, skiing and spending time with his wife and children.

Barbara is a Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director, and a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner.

She graduated from the New England Institute at Mount Ida College, in Newton, Massachusetts. A lifelong Worcester resident, she worked as a Registered Nurse graduating from Worcester Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, received her bachelor of science degree from Assumption College and master in business administration and health care administration from Anna Maria College. Before joining her late husband Jack on a part-time basis, she worked in hospital administration as a Director of Patient Care Services, taught in nursing education and also worked in pharmaceutical regulatory compliance throughout the country.

J. Brian McSherry is a Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Brian graduated from Assumption College with a degree in Sociology prior to attending the New England Institute at Mount Ida College. Before moving to Worcester to join Morin Funeral Home in 1984 to work with Adelard Morin, he worked at Shaughnessy Brothers Funeral Home in Connecticut. Along with his wife Christine and three children he has become a longtime Worcester resident.

Dennis J. Fryc was born and raised in Worcester. Dennis is a graduate of South High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. After spending years in management, he transferred those skills to his role as a Registered Funeral Assistant and Funeral Home Property Manager.

David J. Rushford is a funeral celebrant certified through the Insight Institute of Oklahoma City.

He attended Assumption College and Worcester State College concentrating in the Urban Studies program.

He retired in 2016 as Worcester City Clerk and a Massachusetts Justice of the Peace following 37 years in public service.

A lifelong Worcester resident, David and his wife of many years, the former Ann Marie Staruk are proud parents to a son and daughter and grandparents to five busy youngsters.

He brings his compassion and caring demeanor to assist Worcester families, officiating the appropriate service honoring their family member’s legacy.

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