Thomas Michael Cote
Sep 22, 2024
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Thomas Michael Cote, 67 of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday September 22, 2024 with his wife and children by his side. He was the beloved husband of Heather A. (Ross) Cote, and father of Ryan T. and Lauren E. Cote. Tom was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 18, 1957 and raised in Enfield, CT. He joined the...
Mary M. Sweeney
Sep 16, 2024
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Sweeney, Mary M. of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, with her beloved children by her side. She was the wife of the late George E. Sweeney. Mary grew up in Dedham, part of a large family who influenced her strong devotion to the Catholic faith. Her family also influenced her admiration of all sports. She...
Robert L. "Bobby D" Debenedictis
Sep 16, 2024
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Robert L. DeBenedictis, Bobby D to all who knew him of Franklin, MA, passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Born and raised in Westwood, MA, Bobby grew up playing street hockey and riding bikes with his neighbors and friends. He later lived in Pompano Beach, Florida, before returning to Massachusetts, where he settled in Franklin and started...
John F. O'Donnell
Sep 16, 2024
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John F. O'Donnell, age 80 Born in County Kerry Ireland and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, John graduated from North Cambridge Catholic High School in 1962. He proudly served in the Air Force Reserve before earning a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 1977. John dedicated many years to the Norton Company. He then found his second career working...
Steven Michael "Crow" Crowley
Sep 14, 2024
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Steven Michael "Crow" Crowley, age 73 A nearly life-long resident of Franklin, Crow spent over six decades building relationships and making memories with so many in and around 02038. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1969, he enlisted in the US Navy. He ran the USS Laffey ship store for nearly two years and, a few years...
Christine Dacko Cogliano
Sep 8, 2024
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Christine Dacko Cogliano, 61, of Bellingham and former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. Born on April 24, 1963, Christine was the daughter of the late Ronald P. and Ruth J. (Lewis) Dacko. She was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School. Christine was the loving and devoted mother of Michael Williams (wife...
John E. Sherry
Sep 6, 2024
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John E. Sherry 80, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with family at his side Friday September 6, 2024 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Carmel M. (Walsh) Sherry, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born June 14, 1944 in Somerville, the son of the late Edward and...
Antoinette B. "Toni" Dimodica
Sep 6, 2024
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Antoinette B. "Toni" (Livoti) DiModica 93, a well known and longtime Gray Gables resident, died unexpectedly Friday September 6, 2024 at Falmouth Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo J. DiModica, who died in 2008. Born in Arlington, November 3, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Malfa) Livoti, she was raised and...
Paula J. Guay
Sep 4, 2024
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Paula Jean Guay (née Ralyea), aged 69, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Born on December 11, 1954, in Milford, Massachusetts, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. Paula dedicated 40 years of her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. Paula was a devoted wife...
Nancy L. Bassignani
Sep 3, 2024
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Nancy L. (Shaw) Bassignani 79, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by family Tuesday September 3, 2024, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bassignani, Jr. who died in 1999. Born April 26, 1945 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Conrad and Dorothy Shaw, she was a longtime resident...
Carl John Olivo
Sep 1, 2024
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Carl John Olivo, a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, September 1, surrounded by those he loved, following a courageous 10-month battle with glioblastoma. His unwavering faith in God and the loving prayers and support of family, friends, and the community carried him with grace and grit through his intense medical journey. He faced his diagnosis...
Noel Tae Sun Sergei
Aug 30, 2024
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Noel Tae Sun Sergei of Braintree, MA died very unexpectedly on Friday August 30. She courageously dealt with a lifelong medical condition on her terms, outliving all expectations by many years. She was 43 years old. Noel was the daughter of Michael E. Sergei of Gainesville, FL and the late Linda J. Sergei. Noel loved a good mystery,...
Arthur P. Herold
Aug 24, 2024
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Arthur Paul Herold, Sr., age 89, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, surrounded by love. Art was born on January 8, 1935, to Ernest Herold, Sr., and Irene (Brennan) in The Bronx, NY where he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, and Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 after his...
Ronald A. D'Innocenzo
Aug 19, 2024
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Ronald A. D'Innocenzo, 76, of Franklin and former long-time resident of Newton, passed away at his home on August 19th, 2024. He was the son of the late Ernest D'Innocenzo (Mobile) and the late Jane D'Innocenzo Lombardo. He is survived by his two brothers, William D'Innocenzo and Robert D'Innocenzo, and their spouses Rosie and Stephanie. Beloved father to...
Regina A. Carfora
Aug 17, 2024
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Regina A. Carfora, 70, of Upton and former resident of Franklin, passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. Regina was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 15, 1954 to the late William and Lillian Harris. Regina married her husband of 41 years, Neil Carfora, on April...
Virginia K. Kent
Aug 15, 2024
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Virginia "Ginny" (Kijak) Kent of Bellingham, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2024, following an illness. She is survived by her three loving daughters Suzanne E. Kent and her husband Joe Hebb, Alison K. Foster and her husband David and Stacey A. (Kent) Pelton and her cherished sister Jennifer Scalzo. Ginny will be greatly...
Frederick J. Dacey, Jr.
Aug 10, 2024
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Frederick J. Dacey, Jr. 91, of Franklin, and a former longtime resident of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2024, at Brookmeadow of Blue Hills Assisted Living in Stoughton. He was born May 2, 1933 in Boston, to Frederick J. Dacey, Sr. and Elizabeth F. (Manley) Dacey. He was a proud resident of Franklin and was...
Paul D. Therieau
Aug 5, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul D. Therieau, who was born on February 26, 1965, and passed away on August 5, 2024, in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was the beloved son of Ronald and Dianne Therieau. Paul attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1983. During his early school years, Paul enjoyed the...
Leslie A. "Les" Miller, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
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Leslie (Les) A. Miller, Jr., 76, a Franklin native, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born on August 8, 1947, Les lived in Franklin his entire life. Les is predeceased by his parents Leslie A. Miller, Sr. and Florence E. (Duffy) Miller; His sons Craig S. and Kevin Scott Miller, his...
Jane E. Pellegri
Jul 31, 2024
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Jane Elizabeth (Fontecchio) Pellegri 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Wednesday July 31, 2024. Jane is survived by her husband George Pellegri, her children, Nina Lewis and her husband Steven, Nikki Pellegri, Gep Pellegri and his wife Kim, and a brother Dennis Fontecchio and his wife Cindy. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Sadie,...
