obituaries

Mary R. (O'Connell) Vipraio

Mary R. (O'Connell) Vipraio

Sep 1, 2018

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Mary R. (O'Connell) Vipraio 69, of Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home Saturday September 1, 2018, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Paul J. Vipraio, Sr. with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born November 23, 1948 in Lowell, a daughter of Mary R. (Turcotte) O'Connell of Bellingham and the...

Dennis E. Massari

Dennis E. Massari

Aug 31, 2018

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Dennis E. Massari 68, of Wrentham, died peacefully, Friday August 31, 2018 at the Wrentham Developmental Center, following an illness. Born January 25, 1950, in Milford, a son of the late Edmond J. and Gina A. (Gianardi) Massari, he was a former Franklin resident, before moving to Wrentham, many years ago. Dennis was actively involved at the Wrentham...

Ruth M. Bakalars

Ruth M. Bakalars

Aug 29, 2018

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Ruth M. Bakalars, 83, a long term resident of Franklin and, more recently, of Bellingham, died peacefully, with her family at her bedside, on Wednesday, August 29th, following a fierce and exhaustive battle with multiple illnesses.. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Bakalars, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage, before his passing in 2015....

Catherine L. (Antonellis) Poillucci

Catherine L. (Antonellis) Poillucci

Aug 21, 2018

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Catherine L. (Antonellis) Poillucci 81, of Medway, and a former longtime resident of Newton, died peacefully, Tues. Aug. 21, 2018 at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis A. Poillucci. Born May 21, 1937 in Newton, a daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa (Lanno) Antonellis, she was...

Rose C. (Niro) Mucciarone

Rose C. (Niro) Mucciarone

Aug 20, 2018

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Rose C. (Niro) Mucciarone 102 of Cumberland, Rhode Island, died peacefully, Monday August 20, 2018 at the St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. She was the wife of the late Albert A. Mucciarone, who died in 1992. Born December 8, 1915 in Milford, a daughter of the late Alfonse and Marianne (Pannichelli) Niro, she was a...

Amelia Emily "Nonna" Picillo

Amelia Emily "Nonna" Picillo

Aug 19, 2018

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Amelia Emily "Nonna" Picillo lived a BIG life into her 101st year. She was born of immigrant parents Giacomo and Genoveffa Borselli, who had settled in Boston's North End along with her siblings Maria, Enrico, Elvira and Filomena. She was instilled with love of family and surrounded by gatherings that were passionately filled with music, wine, card playing,...

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

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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

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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...

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