Paul J. Short
Oct 13, 2024
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Paul J. Short, Sr., known lovingly by most as "Bruiser," of Franklin, MA passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Somerville, MA to the late Joseph and Stacia (Racki) Short, he grew up in Franklin. An all-star athlete, in high school, he found joy in his life both playing and watching football,...
Donald F. Dirosario
Oct 12, 2024
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Donald F. "Bucky" "The Master" DiRosario, 83, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Milford, he was a son of the late Albert, Sr. and Sarah (Phillips) DiRosario and was raised and educated in Franklin where he attended Franklin High School. Prior to retirement,...
Mary F. Lampasona
Oct 3, 2024
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Mary F. (Ducey) Lampasona, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday October 3, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Patrick F. "Pat" Lampasona, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Mary moved to Franklin as a senior in high school and graduated from Franklin...
Jeanne E. Pisani
Sep 29, 2024
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Jeanne Elizabeth (Socci) Pisani, 77, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted and loving family on September 29th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Pauline Socci, sister to the late Paul Socci and his wife Linda, sister in law to the late Leon Pisani and his wife Beth, and wife of...
Denis P. Doolan
Sep 29, 2024
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Denis P. Doolan 74, of Abington, and a former longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully Sunday September 29, 2024 at Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of late Sandra L. (Piccinni) Doolan. Born in Boston, September 10, 1950 a son of the late John H. Doolan and Isabel M....
Howard W. Embree
Sep 28, 2024
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Howard William Embree 78, of Franklin passed away September 28th surrounded by his family. He passed away from Parkinson's Disease. Born in Norwood and raised in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Bryant University. He spent many years working as and managing engineers in various fields, including aerospace...
Shirley A. Palermo
Sep 26, 2024
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Shirley (Mastromatteo) Palermo, 86, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late James Palermo. Born on October 26, 1937, Shirley was the daughter of Mary (Paladino) and Giuseppe Mastromatteo. Shirley lost her mother shortly after her birth and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Paul and...
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...
