Maurice "Maury" Friedburg

WORCESTER - Maury Friedburg, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, surrounded by his family.

Maury was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his family. Nothing mattered more to him—they were truly his entire world. He took immense pride in every moment shared, every story told, and every milestone celebrated.

Maury was predeceased by his wife, Norma Friedburg; his son, Steven Friedburg; and his brother, Michael Friedburg.

He is survived by his treasured children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: his son, Bob Friedburg and his wife, Susan Friedburg, and their son, Ethan, and Bob’s children, Amanda and her son, Benjamin, and Adam; and his daughter, Susan Friedburg Morrel and her husband, Dean Morrel, and their children: Alicia Aquino and her husband, Alex Aquino, along with their children, Conner and Owen; Stephanie Dolan and her husband, Christopher Dolan, along with their children, Emory and Caleb; David Morrel and his wife, Laila Carolina Sánchez Núñez del Prado; and Shaina Morrel and her fiancé, Noam Watt.

A graduate of Northeastern University, Maury earned his degree in mechanical engineering and dedicated his more than 35-year professional career to Raytheon. He worked on numerous impactful projects, and one of his greatest sources of pride was his contribution as part of the team that designed and built the lunar landing module for the Saturn V mission that helped land humans on the moon. Maury took great pride in his work and loved sharing stories about it.

Maury will be remembered for his wisdom, quick wit, kindness, humor—but above all, for the deep and unwavering love he had for his family. His legacy will live on through the family he cherished so dearly. He will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Family and friends will gather for Maury’s Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 14, at 10:30 AM at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury, Street, Worcester. Interment will follow at 12:45 at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Avenue. Natick. Memorial Observances will be announced. Arrangements are in the care or Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

Donations may be made in Maury’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 (American Cancer Society).

The Funeral Service for Maurice "Maury" Friedburg will be available for livestreaming (and after) beginning at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/.