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Donella R. Lewis
Jul 13, 2022
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Donella Ruth (Vidmar) Lewis age 89, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, a resident of Newton for 50 years, most recently of Franklin. Daughter of the late Ruth (Stalla) Vidmar, and Frank D. Vidmar Jr. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her children,...
Joseph H. Stockberger
Jul 9, 2022
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Joseph H. Stockberger 55, of Hopedale, passed away suddenly, Saturday July 9, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Glens Falls, NY on April 12, 1967, the beloved son of Barbara A. (Cuervo) Stockberger of Hopedale and the late John C. Stockberger, he was raised and educated in Franklin. In addition to his mother Barbara, he is...
Josephine D. Henault
Jun 28, 2022
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Josephine D. Henault, 89, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, June 28th 2022 at Maples Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham. Born in Norwood, MA on February 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Augustino and Jennie (Giancardi) Purpura. Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by her brothers; Salvatore and Joseph Purpura, her sister Mary (Purpura) Troiano, her...
Nicholas R. Longobardi
Jun 28, 2022
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Nicholas R. Longobardi of Franklin passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022 at Cedarwood Gardens Nursing Home in Franklin after a long illness. He was born April 1, 1949 in Milford MA. Son of the late Nicholas R Longobardi and the late Mary (Luciano) Longobardi, he was a life long resident of Franklin and attended Franklin schools. He...
Robert T. "Bob" Sullivan
Jun 24, 2022
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Robert T. "Bob" Sullivan 60, of Franklin, passed away suddenly at his home, Friday June 24, 2022. His funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Sullivan family. Guestbook www.franklinfuneral.com
...Timothy E. Sullivan
Jun 24, 2022
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Timothy E. Sullivan 46, of Dedham, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, Friday June 24, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, following an illness. Born June 17, 1976, in Boston, a son of Donna M. (Acerra) Keller and Robert G. Keller of Franklin and the late Timothy E. Sullivan, he was a...
Shirley E. Petitt
Jun 21, 2022
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Shirley E. (Kaufman) Petitt 91 years old passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westboro, following an illness. She was born in Wrentham, Massachusetts on December 9th 1930. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Nellie M. (Morse) Kaufman. Shirley was preceded in death by the late Franklin...
Stacey L. Bower
Jun 21, 2022
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Stacey L. (McCabe) Bower 46, of Franklin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 21st after her courageous battle with cancer. Stacey is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Peter, her children, Tyler, Ollie, and Tess. Her parents, Kevin and Linda McCabe from Sudbury Ma. Her brother Kevin McCabe and his wife...
Maria "Louise" Arcaro
Jun 21, 2022
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Maria "Louise" (Carfagnini) Arcaro 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis G. "Lou Lou" Arcaro, who died in 2012. Born March 28, 1940 in Montorio nei Frentani, Province of Campobasso, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and...
Steven F. Creasia
Jun 19, 2022
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Steven F. Creasia 59, of North Smithfield, Rhode Island and a former resident of Bellingham, passed away peacefully, Sunday June 19, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary-Jo (Cole) Creasia , with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. His funeral service and interment will be held...
Robert F. Sullivan
Jun 16, 2022
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Robert F. Sullivan 89, of Franklin passed away on Thursday June 16, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie F. (McCafferty) Sullivan, who passed in April. He was also predeceased by his brother Alfred "Buddy" Sullivan. Robert was born to Florence and Alfred T. Sullivan on August 8, 1932 in Boston, MA. Robert was educated...
Robert A. Collemer
Jun 16, 2022
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Robert A. Collemer 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday June 16, 2022, with family at his side, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Robbins) Collemer. His service and interment will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow.
Myrna A. Pasquantonio
Jun 5, 2022
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Myrna A. (Bonifazi) Pasquantonio 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home on Sunday June 5, 2022 following an illness. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. "Pesky" Pasquantonio, who died in 1997. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Bonifazi and his wife the late Mildred Bonifazi. Myrna was a life-long resident of...
Joan C. Holmes
Jun 3, 2022
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Our beloved sister, friend, and lifelong Franklin resident, Joan C. Holmes, passed away on June 3rd, 2022. Joan was proud to be a nurse for over 40 years, and never missed an opportunity to help others with the knowledge and skills she learned in nursing school at St. Vincent's and then later in life when she earned her...
Andrew Simon Thomas
Jun 1, 2022
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Andrew Thomas, 33, loving son and brother, who lived in Sunnyside, Queens, NY, died unexpectedly on June 01, 2022 from injuries sustained after being struck by a drug-impaired driver. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Andrew, the oldest of five children, was born on October 13, 1988 to Paul and Diane...
Martin J. "Yogi" Faenza
May 25, 2022
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Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Martin "Yogi" Faenza, 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 25, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. As a lifelong resident of Franklin, he loved hunting trips to Maine, fishing, tending to and delivering vegetables from his garden, cooking tripe, watching the horse races...
Peter G. Faenza
May 21, 2022
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Peter G. Faenza passed away on Saturday, May 21st after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family & friends, he was sixty. Peter was the beloved son of the late Louis J. and Madeleine A. (Lange) Faenza. Pete lived in Franklin his whole life, was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Berklee School of Music,...
George Panidis
May 17, 2022
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George Panidis, 94, passed away in his daughter's home in Franklin MA, Tuesday May 17th, 2022. He was a beloved husband for 65 years of Penelope (Zisopoulou), father, grandfather and great grandfather and passed quietly surrounded by loved ones. He was one of eight children and is survived by two sisters in Greece, Froso Apostolithou and Eleni Panidou....
Ann M. Pucillo
May 13, 2022
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Ann M. (Civitarese) Pucillo who passed after a long illness on May 13, 2022. Ann was Born November 12, 1939 in Quincy, Mass, she was the daughter of the late Raffael and Marjorie Civitarese of East Deadham MA. She grew up in Dedham, Ma and moved her family to Franklin in 1962. She is fondly remembered from Aubuchon...
Jean E. Saster
May 10, 2022
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Jean Terpstra Saster age 90 of Franklin Massachusetts passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022. Born June 30,1931 in Norwood Ma. Graduated from Walpole High. She lived in Franklin for many years with her husband John. Jean worked for many years at Pondville Hospital in medical records transcribing doctors notes. Jean lived a quiet life. She loved spending...
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