Norma J. Morreale

Norma J. (Hederick) Morreale, 85, of Hudson, MA, died on Thursday, March

13, 2025 peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by

her husband of 50 years Richard J. Morreale (2014). She resided in Hudson

since 1972.

Norma was born in Buffalo, West Virginia, daughter of the late Mac and

Margaret (Hott) Hederick. She attended local schools and was a 1957 graduate

of Buffalo High School. She was a member of the high school band and played

trumpet. She then attended Gale Airline School. Before her retirement, Norma

was employed by the Embassy Suites Hotel in Marlboro, MA.

Norma is survived by her daughter Cheryl Leeber and her husband Carl

Leeber of Clinton MA, her late daughter Brenda Morreale of Stow, MA (2013),

her grandchildren Victoria Budge Remain and her husband Zac Remain of

New York, Nicole Budge of Maine, Rebecca Chaves and the late Dylan Chaves

(2024) of Sturbridge, Rose and Joseph Leeber of Clinton MA and predeceased

by her granddaughter Hope Ann Budge (1988). She also has great-

grandchildren Aubrey, Zac, Ethyn, Zoey, Bree, Natalie, and Elliot. Norma is

survived by her brothers and sisters, Anna May King of West Virginia, Geroge

and the late Lee Hedrick (2012) of West Virginia, Edward and the late Peggy

Hedrick (2015) of Massachusetts, David and his wife Priscilla of Virginia,

Carol and Marty Hedrick of Florida and Carolyn Hedrick of West Virginia. She

is preceded in death by her brother Mac Hedrick Jr (1964) and her brother

Danny (2000) and his late wife Kathy Hedrick (2023) of Missouri.

Norma had many hobbies and interests which included being outdoors,

planting and gardening. She was an avid sports fan of the Celtics, New

England Patriots, and the Red Sox. She would have made a great play-by-play

commentator. She loved games shows, puzzles, and cards. Most of all she

enjoyed being a mom and a grandmother to all of us, creating delicious

Sunday meals for her family and making her famous spaghetti and meatballs.

She was a VERY hard worker and had amazing work ethics. She will be sorely

missed.

Family and friends may attend calling hours on Friday, March 21, 2025, from

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Regional Home, 50 Central

Street, Hudson, MA 01749. A funeral service and Celebration of Norma’s life

will follow at 6:00 p.m. Committal services will be held privately at the

convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate a teddy bear in her name to an extended care

facility of your choice