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Lodia Tella
Jul 4, 2025
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Lodia (Travasso) Tella 99, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side Friday July 4, 2025 at Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Emilio Tella who died in 1997. Lodia was the loving mother of Rudolf Tella who died in 1988. Born March 7, 1926 in Sessano...
Claire A. Beneway
Jul 3, 2025
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Claire A. (McLaughlin) Beneway August 17, 1948 – July 3, 2025 Claire A. (McLaughlin) Beneway, born on August 17, 1948, to Thomas and Louise McLaughlin in Roxbury, Massachusetts, passed away after a heroic battle with cancer at her home in Plainville on July 3, 2025. Claire leaves behind a very special and loving family including her husband of...
Jessica Rose Walker
Jun 25, 2025
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Jessica Rose Walker of Manchester, NH passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 28 after a two-year battle with Hodkin's Lymphoma. Jessica was born on October 8, 1996, and grew up in the Souhegan Woods neighborhood in Merrimack, NH. She attended Thornton's Ferry School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School, Nashua Catholic Junior High...
Edward Joseph Akerman, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
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Edward Joseph Akerman, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and uncle, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on June 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 30, 1937, in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late Julia (Alice) Woods and Edward J. Akerman, Sr. Ed was...
Dominick Frank Palmieri, Edd
Jun 23, 2025
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July 22, 1934 - April 4, 2025 D. Frank Palmieri, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at 90 years old. Frank was born in Macchiagodena, Italy, and immigrated with his parents to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at three years old. Frank is preceded in death by his wife Carmela, parents Felix and Josephine Palmieri; brother...
Joseph L. Pulsone
Jun 13, 2025
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Joseph L. Pulsone 93, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Friday June 13, 2025 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (DiLegge) Pulsone, who died in 1995. Born November 14, 1931 in Franklin, a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Pulsone, he was a lifelong resident...
Ann M. Quinlan
Jun 7, 2025
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Ann M. Quinlan 74, of Natick, passed away peacefully Saturday June 7, 2025 at Mt. Saint Rita Heath Centre in Cumberland, Rhode Island following an illness. Born July 26, 1950 in Boston, a daughter of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Travaglia) Quinlan. She was raised and educated in Dorchester and was a supervisor, having worked for the United...
Frank L. Liotta
Jun 5, 2025
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Frank L. Liotta, 94, a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Frank was a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country during the Korean War and later returned home to marry his sweetheart, Jean M. Liotta, with whom he enjoyed 70 wonderful years of marriage. Frank was also a member of the...
Stephen P. Pellegri
Jun 3, 2025
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Stephen P. Pellegri, 74 of Norfolk, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday June 3, 2025. He was the son of Edward and Flora (Gazzola) Pellegri. Steve was raised and educated in Franklin and worked for many years in the catering business and also in transportation for the Fall River News. He was...
Anita J. Mandra
Jun 3, 2025
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Anita Jean (Colino) Mandra, 93, of Franklin passed away on June 3rd 2025. Born on May 17th 1932 in Newton MA she spent her life as a nurturer. Whether it was as a friend, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, or a coworker. When she wasn't tending to her family and friends she worked at the Developmental Services...
Louis J. Marco
Jun 1, 2025
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Louis J. Marco, 98, of Mendon, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully Sunday June 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Franklin, Louis was a lifelong resident before spending the last ten years in Mendon. A graduate of Franklin High School, Louis was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army Air...
Margaret M. Rudy
May 29, 2025
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Margaret M. (Woods) Rudy 73, of East Falmouth and a former resident of Malden, passed away peacefully, Thursday May 29, 2025 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Stephen J. Rudy, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born April 23, 1952, in Boston a daughter of the...
Elizabeth M. Pasquantonio
May 27, 2025
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Elizabeth M. (Bushnell) Pasquantonio 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday May 27, 2025 at the Blair House of Milford, following an illness. Born January 7, 1931 in Danbury, Connecticut a daughter of the late John J. and Mary F. (Espitee) Bushnell, she was a longtime resident of Franklin. She was raised and educated in Milford, MA and...
Vincent U. Bravoco, Jr.
May 26, 2025
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Vincent Bravoco 87, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday May 26, 2025 at Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing after a long illness. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Jean (Pelosi) Bravoco. He was the Son of Vincent and Lena Bravoco of Boston's North End, and was pre-deceased by his sisters Rosie and Loretta. Vinny served in the US...
Krisha A. Patel
May 24, 2025
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Krisha A. Patel 5, of Franklin, May 24, 2025. Beloved daughter of Atulkumar S. and Minaben A. Patel, sister of Kung A. Patel and granddaughter of Ramilaben S. Patel. "Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to such a precious little soul. In her short time with us, she filled the world with laughter, wonder, and love....
Richard A. Lomberto
May 23, 2025
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Richard A. Lomberto 76, of Hudson and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Friday May 23, 2025 at the UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after fighting a kidney & heart disease for almost 16 years. His beloved partner of Thomas R. Caira, for over 50 years was at his side. Born September 7, 1948, in...
Janet L. Mulvaney
May 22, 2025
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Janet L. (Rego) Mulvaney of Franklin, was born on June 20, 1949. She passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 75. The wife of James T. Mulvaney for 54 years. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri-Lee, and her three sons: Robert and his wife, Susan, James F., and Thomas. Janet was a graduate of...
Joseph S. Pulera
May 8, 2025
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Joseph S. Pulera, age 82, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 21, 1943, in Massachusetts, Joe was the beloved son of the late Joseph Pulera and Mary (Carini) Pulera. He grew up in Hyde Park and later made...
Katherine "Kathy" Grigorian-Handscom
May 4, 2025
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Katherine "Kathy" Grigorian-Handscom, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Watertown, she was the beloved daughter of Theresa and the late Grigor Grigorian. She worked at CFE Seafoods in Auburndale for nearly thirty-five years. Those who know Kathy know that her true passion in life was...
Peter J. "Crow" Bucchanio
May 3, 2025
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Peter J. "Crow" Bucchanio 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday May 3, 2025 at Alliance Health at Maples in Wrentham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra Lee (McDermott) Bucchanio, who died in 1995. A son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Vendetti) Bucchanio, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin, MA....
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