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Robert Decosta

Robert Decosta

Apr 8, 2018

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Robert DeCosta 84, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, Sunday April 8, 2018, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (McBride) DeCosta, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born November 14, 1933 in Somerset, Massachusetts, a son of the late Angelo and Alice (Silvia) DeCosta, he was...

Paul S. Antico

Paul S. Antico

Apr 5, 2018

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Paul S. Antico 56, of Hopedale, died peacefully, with family at his side, Thursday April 5, 2018, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Sandra A. (Leclaire) Antico. Born December 5, 1961, in Norwood, the only son of Peter P. and Marilyn E. (Doyle) Antico, he was a former...

Robert J. Mucciarone

Robert J. Mucciarone

Mar 24, 2018

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Robert J. Mucciarone 91, of Westwood, died peacefully, Saturday March 24, 2018 at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Pauline M. (Pasquantonio) Mucciarone, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Franklin, November 5, 1926, a son of the late Anthony and Vera (Benedetto) Mucciarone,...

Caleb Haven Martin

Caleb Haven Martin

Mar 21, 2018

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Caleb Haven Martin, 19, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic in Mayfield Heights, OH, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his parents and siblings. Caleb was the cherished third son of William H. and Katherine (Thompson) Martin. Caleb was born on January 14, 1999, in Framingham, MA....

Gregory "Greg" R. Ballarino

Gregory "Greg" R. Ballarino

Mar 19, 2018

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Gregory "Greg" R. Ballarino 52, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at his side, Monday March 19, 2018, following an illness. He was the husband of Kristy E. (Conroe) Ballarino. Born March 9, 1966 in Boston, a son of Robert J. and Mary N. (Padden) Ballarino of Cumberland, RI, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. He was raised...

Jane H. D'Amelio

Jane H. D'Amelio

Mar 9, 2018

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Jane Helen D'Amelio Daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Welik) D'Amelio, passed away peacefully on March 9 at age 61. She was the beloved sister of Gayle (David) Sutcliffe, Paula (Thomas) Cardello, Judy (Robert) Richards and Jeanne (Gerald) Borellini. She leaves her dear nephew Erik (Jennifer) Sutcliffe and nieces Kristen (Ronald) Zanders and Genna Cardello also her...

Lorraine M. (Sullivan) Thyne

Lorraine M. (Sullivan) Thyne

Mar 8, 2018

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DUE TO THE WINTER STORM, LORRAINE'S FUNERAL MASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. HER FUNERAL MASS WILL NOW BE HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2018 AT 10AM, IN SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, 187 HOPEDALE ST. HOPEDALE, MA. CALLING HOURS ARE STILL MONDAY MARCH 12TH FROM 5-7PM. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE FUNERAL HOME AT 508-528-0011 Lorraine M. (Sullivan) Thyne...

Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio

Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio

Mar 7, 2018

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Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio 88, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Wednesday March 7, 208 at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Kuzio, who died in 2017. Theresa's services and interment will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow.

William "Bill" J. Ellis

William "Bill" J. Ellis

Mar 3, 2018

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William "Bill" John Ellis, 70, of Bridgewater, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his daughter's home in Franklin, MA. Bill was born August 23, 1947 to William and Julia (Gruber) Ellis in Bronx, New York. He graduated from All Hallows High School Bronx, NY in 1965 and from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend,...

Domenic D'Ascenzo

Domenic D'Ascenzo

Mar 2, 2018

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Domenic D'Ascenzo 76, of Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday March 2, 2018 at Metrowest Medical Center, in Framingham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Pierina (Zappitelli) D'Ascenzo, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born February 21, 1942 in Ofena, Italy, a son of the late Idolo and Elvira (Cerasoli) D'Ascenzo,...

Maurice R. Denommee

Maurice R. Denommee

Feb 24, 2018

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DUE TO THE WINTER STORM MR. DENOMMEE'S WAKE WILL BE HELD AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH SATURDAY, MARCH 3, FROM 9:30 AM TO 12:00 PM FOLLOWED BY HIS FUNERAL MASS AT 12:30 PM Maurice R. Denommee 81, a resident of Franklin for 55 years, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Saturday February 24, 2018 at Metrowest Medical...

William F. "Bill" Boston, Jr.

William F. "Bill" Boston, Jr.

Feb 24, 2018

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William F. " Bill" Boston, Jr. 60, of Franklin, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at the UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Corina P. (Perrier) Boston, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on October 4, 1957 a son of the late William F....

Russell N. "Tim" Gifford

Russell N. "Tim" Gifford

Feb 17, 2018

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Russell N. "Tim" Gifford 76, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 17, following an illness. Russell is survived by the love of his life and adoring wife of 29 years, Pamela (Hewitt) Gifford of Wrentham, daughters Jamie (Robby) Barnes of (Harrisville, RI), Allison (Randall) Shelly of Concord, MA, Ashley (Joseph)...

William J. "Bill" Antle, Jr.

William J. "Bill" Antle, Jr.

Feb 16, 2018

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William J. "Bill" Antle, Jr. 73 of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at his side, Friday February 16, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Grimes) Antle, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born October 9, 1944 in Cambridge, a son of the...

Richard F. Tomasetti

Richard F. Tomasetti

Feb 15, 2018

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Richard F. Tomasetti 77, of Franklin, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Thursday February 15, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Tomasetti, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born September 4, 1940 in Framingham, a son of the late Clayton R. and Lena (Pasquantonio)...

Rita M. (Brooks) Hayes

Rita M. (Brooks) Hayes

Feb 11, 2018

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Rita M. (Brooks) Hayes 75, of Franklin, died peacefully, Sunday February 11, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth P. "Flipper" Hayes, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born July 27, 1942 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Frederick B. and Alice I. (Schremser)...

Daniel B. Spiegel

Daniel B. Spiegel

Feb 10, 2018

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Daniel B Spiegel, 85, of Franklin, and former resident of Medfield, died peacefully on Saturday, February 10th, with family by his side, at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved wife of Joan E. (Zalmstra) Spiegel, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in New York City to Albert Spiegel and Theresa Aulander both deceased....

Colleen B. (Greene) Herrick

Colleen B. (Greene) Herrick

Feb 8, 2018

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Colleen B. (Greene) Herrick 32, passed away early Thursday morning February 8, 2018, suddenly of natural causes. She was the beloved wife of Mitchell H. "Mitch" Herrick. Born October 28, 1985 in Norwood, a cherished daughter of Patrick A. and Bridget (Kelly) Greene, she was a former longtime resident of Norwood, before moving to Franklin. She was raised...

Robert P. "Bob" Ellard, Jr.

Robert P. "Bob" Ellard, Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

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Robert P. Ellard, Jr. Of Bellingham, formerly of Medfield, February 6. Husband of Regula Ellard. Father of Robert, Katherine, Sarah, all of Medfield. Brother of Deborah A. Ribbens of Tinley Park, IL, Marilyn E. Phillips of East Falmouth, Barbara E. O'Connell of Sudbury, and Elizabeth E. Christiansen of Concord, MA. Uncle of Elizabeth, Matthew, John, Andrew, Michael, Anna...

Rachel A. Accorsi

Rachel A. Accorsi

Feb 5, 2018

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Rachel A. Accorsi 82, of Franklin, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. Born February 17, 1935 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Roberto and Premiera (Viola) Accorsi, she was a lifelong Franklin resident. Rachel was educated at the Perkins School for the Blind and assisted in the operation of...

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