obituaries

Anthony "Ray" Thomas

Anthony "Ray" Thomas

Aug 18, 2018

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Anthony Raymond Thomas (known as Ray) of Franklin, MA died at Milford Regional Medical Center after a two-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer on Saturday, August 8, 2018. He was 70 years old. Ray is survived by his wife, Paulette T. Thomas (née Godin), his sister Marie Thomas Sandler, four daughters Jennifer E. Bavar, Cheryl M. Thomas (Bavar), Nicole...

Esther C. (D'Amelio) Pellegri

Esther C. (D'Amelio) Pellegri

Aug 2, 2018

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Esther C. (D'Amelio) Pellegri 97, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday August 2, 2018 at the Medway Country Manor, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late George L. Pellegri, who died in 1987. Born November 1, 1920 in Milford, a daughter of the late Peter and Angelina (Fontana) D'Amelio, she was a longtime Franklin...

John G. Berkeley

John G. Berkeley

Aug 2, 2018

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BERKELEY, John Gordon, age 48, of Bellingham, formerly of Rockland, passed away peacefully at his home after a fierce struggle with Glioblastoma Multiforme brain cancer. John was the loving husband of Lois (Pyne) Berkeley and amazing father to Mallory Christine and Zachary Robert. Dedicated son of Patricia (Shea) Berkeley and the late Robert J. Berkeley, both of Rockland....

Dawn Therese Jordan

Dawn Therese Jordan

Jul 31, 2018

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Dawn Therese (Miller) Jordan, 60, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, with her family at her side. She was the wife of James A. Jordan Jr. Born in Memphis, Tenn. November 12, 1957, a daughter of William T. Miller, Sr. and Barbara Jean (Yelapi) Miller, she was raised and educated in Needham, and had...

Albert R. Lewis

Albert R. Lewis

Jul 30, 2018

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Albert R. "Al" Lewis, 92, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of 62 years to Claire A. (Bardol) Lewis. Born in Verona, NJ, he was the son of the late Albert R. and Mary (Doyle) Lewis. He proudly joined...

Amelia "Carmie" Chiodetti

Amelia "Carmie" Chiodetti

Jul 28, 2018

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Amelia "Carmie" (Dangelo) Chiodetti, 90, a lifelong town resident, died peacefully Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Genesis of Milford, following an extended period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Chiodetti, who died in 1988. Born in Franklin, June 14, 1928 a daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (Piccirilli) Dangelo she was...

John F. Halliday

John F. Halliday

Jul 23, 2018

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John F. Halliday 71, of Blackstone, died peacefully, Monday July 23, 2018 at the Tippett Home in Needham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Barbara F. (McManus) Halliday, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born September 21, 1946 in Cambridge, a son of the late John F. Halliday, Sr. and Audrey (Hughes) Halliday,...

Fred J. Pecci

Fred J. Pecci

Jul 19, 2018

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Fred John Pecci passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 91. A lifelong Franklin resident, he lived in his family's homestead for over 90 years. Fred graduated from Franklin High School, but due to his joining the Navy in May 1945, where he was a member of the "Seabees" and...

Julia Barbara (Hagopian) Yergatian

Julia Barbara (Hagopian) Yergatian

Jul 19, 2018

Obituary

Julia Barbara (Hagopian) Yergatian 86, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday July 19, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Charles Yergatian, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born January 19, 1932, in Andover a daughter of the late Bedros and Juhar (Chilpian) Hagopian, she was a resident of Franklin...

Linjee (To-Uthai) Franklin

Linjee (To-Uthai) Franklin

Jul 18, 2018

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Linjee (To-Uthai) Franklin 73, of Franklin, died peacefully, at her home, with family at her side, Wednesday July 18, 2018 following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Vincent B. Franklin (Linjee's "Ben"), with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born April 16, 1945 in Manorom, Thailand, a daughter of the late Sawat and Lumyai...

Joan B. (Mcandrews) Duffy

Joan B. (Mcandrews) Duffy

Jul 9, 2018

Obituary

Joan B. (McAndrews) Duffy 81, of Needham, and a former Franklin resident died Monday July 9, 2018 at Wingate at Needham, following an illness. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Joan E. (Bradbury) Hartford

Joan E. (Bradbury) Hartford

Jul 4, 2018

Obituary

Joan E. (Bradbury) Hartford 86, of Westwood, died peacefully, with family at her side, Wednesday July 4, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel E. Hartford, who died in 2007. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Joseph D. Luchini

Joseph D. Luchini

Jul 3, 2018

Obituary

Joseph D. Luchini 57, of Franklin, died suddenly, Tuesday July 3, 2018 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Regina M. (Brooks) Luchini, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born January 12, 1961 in Quincy, a son of Elaine M. (Colella) Luchini of Quincy and the late Guido L. Luchini, Quincy Police...

David J. Sciolto

David J. Sciolto

Jul 2, 2018

Obituary

David Joseph Sciolto 67, of Franklin, passed away on Monday July 2, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. Born January 6, 1951 in Norwood, a son of the late Joseph D. and Yolanda C. (DeBaggis) Sciolto, he was a longtime Franklin resident. David worked as a real estate broker. He will be missed...

Anthony L. Merolla

Anthony L. Merolla

Jun 30, 2018

Obituary

Anthony L. "Tony" Merolla 50, of Bellingham, died suddenly, Saturday June 30, 2018. Born November 18, 1967 in the Bronx, New York, a son of Bernard A. "Bernie" Merolla of Franklin and Rosemarie M. (DiSanza) Horsman of Utah, he was a former longtime Franklin resident. He was raised and educated in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin...

Peter B. Longobardi

Peter B. Longobardi

Jun 29, 2018

Obituary

Peter B. Longobardi 70, of Franklin, died suddenly at home, Friday June 29, 2018. Born January 30, 1948, in Milford, a son of the late Fred A. and Louise R. (Arbia) Longobardi, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. Peter was raised and educated in Franklin and was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School. He continued his education...

Joseph R. O'Connor

Joseph R. O'Connor

Jun 23, 2018

Obituary

Joseph R. O'Connor 85, of Franklin, died Saturday June 23, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol A. (Froughton) O'Connor. Born September 11, 1932 in Brookline, a son of the late Daniel T. and Hildreth (Gaudette) O'Connor, he was a former resident of...

Lewis A. Poillucci

Lewis A. Poillucci

Jun 20, 2018

Obituary

Lewis A. Poillucci 82, Retired Firefighter City of Newton, died peacefully at his home June 20th. He was the beloved husband of Catherine L. (Antonellis) Poillucci. Born September 18, 1935 in Boston, a son of the late Rocco and Louise M. Poillucci, he was a former longtime resident of West Newton. He was raised and educated in Watertown,...

Charles "Chip" P. Laplaca, Jr.

Charles "Chip" P. Laplaca, Jr.

Jun 18, 2018

Obituary

Charles P. LaPlaca, husband of Betsy (Crouse) LaPlaca died June 18, 2018 surrounded by his wife and three sons. Chip was born June 8, 1942 to Charles and Grace (Connolly) LaPlaca. He was a son of Southie and never lost his attachment to his beloved South Boston. He made his home in Franklin, where he raised his family,...

Geraldine Guccione

Geraldine Guccione

Jun 16, 2018

Obituary

Geraldine Mendenhall Guccione of Franklin, MA, formerly of Norfolk and Needham, died peacefully June 16, surrounded by family, just short of her ninety-first birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Quentin A. Guccione, DDS; her parents, Gerald (Pete) Mendenhall and Beulah Morgan (Mendenhall) Witter, her sister Jacqueline (Mendenhall) Baker, all of Missouri; and...

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