Obituary

Michael P. DePedro 46, a lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully Saturday August 13, 2011 at the Blaire House in Milford, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Denise P. (Padula) DePedro.
Born in Milford, December 1, 1964 a son of the late Albert and Lea (Berthiaume) DePedro, he was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1982. Mr. DePedro was a self employed licensed residential building contractor.
He enjoyed NASCAR racing, time spent with family at Swifts Beach, & was an avid golfer.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 15 years, he leaves his son Nicholas M. DePedro and a daughter Erica L. DePedro both of Franklin, several brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Wednesday at 11AM in the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. www.franklinfuneral.com. Private interment services will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery at a later time. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM.
Donations in his memory sent to the Michael P. DePedro Children's Fund c/o Dean Bank PO Box 307 Franklin, MA 02038 would be appreciated.