obituaries
Patricia A. Connelly, Rn
Sep 3, 2023
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Private services were held for Patricia A. Kearns Connelly, of Tiverton, RI, who passed peacefully earlier this month. Born on April 15, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Pat was the daughter of the late James Patrick Kearns and the late Kamila Kaminski Kearns. Pat was a graduate of Saint Peter and Paul grammar school, Mount Saint Mary Academy...
Nicoletta Dinunzio
Sep 1, 2023
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Nicoletta "Nicky" DiNunzio, 94, formally of Franklin, died on September 1, 2023 at the Milford Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late Sebastiano DiNunzio for 62 years. Most recently, she lived at the Maples Nursing Center in Wrentham, MA. Nicoletta was born in Lanciano (CH) Italy, the daughter of the late Giovanni and Concetta (Fresca) Caporelli....
James F. Garrity
Aug 31, 2023
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James F. Garrity 63, of Franklin, passed away suddenly, at his home Thursday August 31, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica L. Garrity of Medway, granddaughters, Kayla & Briana Dulac, his mother Natalie E. (Hill) Reid and her husband William of Franklin and his beloved friend Joni M. (Fletcher) Garrity. He is survived by his loving...
Gerald C. Dangelo
Aug 28, 2023
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Gerald C Dangelo of Franklin MA passed away on August 7, 2023, following a period of declining health from ALS. Born in Franklin MA on July 1, 1931, he was the son of the late William Dangelo and Vera (Yadisernia) Dangelo. Jerry served in the Navy during the Korean War, from 1952 to 1956. He was aboard the...
Lorraine R. Spencer
Aug 24, 2023
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Lorraine R. (Nasuti) "Rena" Spencer 102, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Thursday August 24, 2023 at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew "Matty" Spencer, who died in 1972. She was born on May 11, 1921, the youngest child of the late Raffaele Nasuti and Maria (DiMonti) Nasuti. She is...
Eileen A. Tulli
Aug 23, 2023
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Eileen A. (Buffone) "Buffy" Tulli, 97 years old, of Milford (MA), died peacefully on August 23, 2023, at Countryside Health Care of Milford. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Tulli whom passed away in December 2016. They were married for 67 years. Born on March 20, 1926 in Franklin (MA), a daughter of the...
Salvatore "Sal" Barrile
Aug 22, 2023
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Salvatore "Sal" Barrile 61, of West Roxbury, and a former resident of East Boston, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home, Tuesday August 22, 2023, following an illness. He was the longtime partner of Bonnie MacEachern. Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home...
Denise C. Hedtler
Aug 13, 2023
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Denise "Niecie" Hedtler, age 66, of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a twenty-year courageous battle with cancer. Denise departed in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loving family members. Denise was the loyal wife of Richard "Rick" Hedtler of Franklin, MA for 44 years. She was born in Boston to...
Dennis J. Shanahan
Aug 11, 2023
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Dennis Joseph Shanahan, of Franklin, Massachusetts, formerly of Roslindale and Medford, passed away at the age of 79 on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Silvestri) Shanahan, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Malden MA, on March 29, 1944, to parents Edward and Loretta (Grimes) Shanahan, he was a...
Alexander J. "Alex" Manocchio
Aug 9, 2023
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On August 9, 2023, after a clean shave and a fresh golf shirt Alexander ("Alex") Manocchio passed away peacefully with family by his side. Alex was the eldest of two children (predeceased by his sister Josephine McCusker), born on April 28, 1934 in Macchiagodena, Italy, to Rachel and Guiseppe Manocchio – moving to Franklin, MA when he was...
Lorraine R. Brennick
Aug 1, 2023
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Our mother, Lorraine R (Walsh) Brennick has gone to be with the angels. She departed from this earth on August 1, 2023. Lorraine was born to Frank and Edna (Curley) Walsh on November 7, 1934. the youngest of three children. She married Henry B (Bernie) Brennick in 1953, they had 6 children over the next 11 years. In...
Judith V. Barnett
Aug 1, 2023
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Judith Virginia (Fleming) Barnett, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, in the presence of her loving family, following a lengthy illness. Judith was the daughter the late Robert and Margret Bernice (Gardiner) Fleming of Boston, MA. She resided in Roxbury where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Barnett. Judith and Kenneth created...
Joseph D. Mcmanus
Aug 1, 2023
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Joseph D. McManus 95, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at his home, Tuesday August 1, 2023 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Marie R. (Rodrigues) McManus, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born December 3, 1927, in Berkley, Rhode Island, a son of the late Alexander and Christina (Friewald) McManus, he was a...
Michael F. O'Toole
Jul 27, 2023
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Michael F. O'Toole of Franklin, MA passed away on July 27, 2023 . He was the son of Edmond and Barbara (Bennett) O'Toole and was raised in West Newton, MA. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Newton North High School and earned a degree in Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in 1981. He was the beloved husband of...
Jason H. Washer
Jul 24, 2023
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Jason H. Washer, 86 of Wrentham passed away on July 24, 2023. His parents, Della H. Davis Washer and Maurice H. Washer welcomed their son, one of seven children into the world on October 6, 1936. Jason was born in Johnson, Vermont. He then moved with his family to Millis, MA. As a young man, Jason was employed...
Robert S. "Bobby" Greene
Jul 23, 2023
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Robert S. "Bobby" Greene 79, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully Sunday July 23, 2023. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Friday July 28th, at 8:30AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a funeral service at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer 71 Bond St. Norwood, MA...
Lillian A. Recchia
Jul 21, 2023
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Lillian A Recchia, age 97 of Franklin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2023 at Countryside Health Care of Milford. She was born and raised in Franklin MA by her parents Carmino and Philomena Recchia. She never married. She worked for many years at Texas Instruments in Research and development. When she retired at the...
Kevin P. Doolan
Jul 21, 2023
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Kevin Patrick (Dippa) Doolan of Franklin passed away July 21, 2023. Born April 13, 1960, in Brookline, Kevin spent most of his young life in Canton before moving to Franklin. He was the beloved son of the late Lorraine D. Doolan (Cousineau) and Thomas C. Doolan of Scituate. He was the proud Papa and best buddy of his...
James E. Misner
Jul 19, 2023
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James E. Misner 96, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday July 19, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Beth Jean (Swain) Misner, who died in 2014. Born June 5, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington a son of the late Barney G. and Lillie C. (Bumann) Misner, he...
James M. Preble
Jul 16, 2023
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James Matthew Preble 54, of Franklin, MA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home. Born September, 11, 1968 in Needham, MA, he was the cherished son of Alfred F. Preble and Carole R. Preble of Franklin, MA. Jim was the beloved dad of Zachary M. Preble and Aibhilin E. Preble. He is also survived by...
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