Frank S. Anthony
May 13, 2012
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NORFOLK—Frank S. Anthony 66, of Norfolk, passed away suddenly, Sunday May 13, 2012 while visiting his brother in Patchogue, New York. He was the husband of Alice E. (Heiss) Anthony. Born in Manhattan, New York on May 9, 1946 a son of the late Frank and Anne A. (Dowling) Anthony, he was a resident of Norfolk for the...
Eric E. Bertram
May 8, 2012
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Columbia, SC — Eric Eugene Bertram 49, of Columbia, SC and a former longtime Franklin resident, died Tuesday May 8, 2012. He was the father of Corey J. Bertram of San Francisco, CA, and the former husband of Wendy (Layman) Bertram of Franklin. Born in Boston on April 11, 1963 a son of the late Hazel Diane (Moulton)...
Paul W. Degnim, Sr.
May 7, 2012
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Paul W. Degnim, Sr., 83, of 20 Veterans Memorial Drive Franklin, died Monday May 7, 2012 at Harrington House, Walpole, after a long illness. He was the husband of Marylou (O'Connor) Degnim for 55 years. Born in Boston on April 16, 1929, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Kelly) Degnim. He grew up in...
James M. Loughnane
May 4, 2012
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LOUGHNANE, James M.—of Mansfield, formerly of Woburn, and Bellingham, May 4, 2012. Husband of Mary E. "Betty" (Sullivan) Loughnane for 54 years. Loving father of Paul Loughnane of Centerville, OH, Karen Lamy and her husband Bob of Franklin. Grandfather of Christopher, Gregory, Kevin, Michael, Brian, Shannon, and Faith. Great grandfather of Evelyn, Liam and the late Connor. Brother...
Gino D. Carlucci, Sr.
Apr 20, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Gino D. Carlucci, Sr. 89, a lifelong town resident, and a longtime summer resident of Sandwich, died Friday morning at Milford Regional Medical Center, shortly after his arrival there. He was the beloved husband of Antonietta I. (Carlucci) Carlucci. Born in Franklin, March 18, 1923, a son of the late Michael and Antoinette "Tillie" (Lozzi) Carlucci, he was...
Catherine M. (Casey) Sorrentino
Apr 18, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Catherine M. (Casey) Sorrentino 81, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday April 18, 2012 at the Clark House in Westwood, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Sorrentino who died in August 2011. Born in Boston, September 29, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Sullivan) Casey, she was a resident...
Joseph F. Ricci, Jr.
Apr 13, 2012
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Ellenton, Fla. - Joseph F. Ricci, Jr. 67, of Ellenton, Florida and a former Franklin resident, died December 22, 2011 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, following an illness. Born April 14, 1944 in Boston, a son of the late Joseph F. Ricci, Sr. and Jamesina H. (Colmer) Ricci, he had been a resident of Ellenton for...
Raymond E. Melo
Apr 13, 2012
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MILLIS- Raymond E. Melo 69, of Millis, died peacefully, at his home with his family at his side Friday April 13, 2012 due to complications of M.S. He was the husband of Mary A. (Rafter) Melo. Born March 7, 1943 in Milford, a son of the late Frank A. and Lilyan A. (Pierce) Melo, he was a resident...
Gilda M. (Delpoio) Bracci
Apr 10, 2012
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Gilda M. (DelPoio) Bracci, 91 of Franklin, died peacefully, April 10, in Milford Regional Medical Center following a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Rose (Accorsini) DelPoio, beloved wife of the late Dante Bracci and loving mother of the late Dante Andrew Bracci. She was...
Violet M. (Hastings) Piere
Apr 8, 2012
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Violet M. (Hastings) Piere 86, of Franklin, died peacefully Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Levi J. Piere who died March 12, 2012. Born May 4, 1925 in Foxboro, a daughter of the late Seth A. and Viloet V. (Groves) Hastings, she was a longtime...
Lillian A. (Berghelli) Thornhill
Apr 7, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Lillian A. (Berghelli) Thornhill 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family Saturday April 7, 2012 following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late James Thornhill, Sr. for 64 years until his passing in May 2011. Born in Franklin, September 23, 1929 a daughter of the late Antonio and Giacinta Berghelli...
Anne J. Vaccari
Apr 4, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Anne J. Vaccari 29, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday April 4, 2012 with her parents by her side at Children's Hospital in Boston following a long illness. Born September 14, 1982 in Framingham, a daughter of John J. "Jack" Vaccari and Kathleen R. (Wadleigh) Vaccari of Franklin, she was a lifelong Franklin resident. As a young girl, she...
Dorothy A. Luff
Apr 3, 2012
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Dorothy A. Luff, 84, a longtime resident of the Highwood Condominiums in Franklin, and locally known as the "Crazy Cat Lady" because of her concern and devotion to feral or wild cats, died at Milford Care & Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, April 3, 2012, following a long period of failing health. Born in Sharon, April 17, 1927, a daughter...
Mark S. Quinn
Mar 25, 2012
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PLYMOUTH—Mark S. Quinn 60, of Plymouth, and a former resident of Franklin, died peacefully, Sunday March 25, 2012 at McLean Hospital in Belmont following a long illness. He was the husband of Michele L. (Deveau) Quinn. Born July 11, 1951 in Norwood, a son of the late Robert J. and Claire V. (Gallagher) Quinn, he had been a...
Doris A. (Bellardi) Marsh
Mar 22, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Doris A. (Bellardi) Marsh 80, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday March 22, 2012 at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, following an illness. She was the wife of the late Warren P. Marsh for 39 years until his passing in 2008. Born September 10, 1931 in Boston, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Donofrio)...
Paul F. Gurrie
Mar 14, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Paul F. Gurrie 67, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home with his family at his side, Wednesday March 14, 2012 following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne "Sue" (Belisle) Gurrie. Born July 2, 1944 in Watertown, a son of the late Francis E. and Eleanore C. (Lillis) Gurrie, he had lived in Franklin for...
Carmela A. (Antonelli) Bartelloni
Mar 14, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Carmela A. (Antonelli) Bartelloni 96, of Franklin, died Wednesday March 14, 2012 at Mt. St. Rita Health Center in Cumberland, RI following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Leo C. "Bucky" Bartelloni. Born January 22, 1916 in Dedham, a daughter of the late Antonio & Mary (Chiavaro) Antonelli, she had been a resident of...
Levi J. Piere
Mar 12, 2012
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Levi J. Piere 89, of Franklin, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Monday March 12, 2012 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-Harrington House in Walpole, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Violet M. (Hastings) Piere. Born January 21, 1923 in Franklin, a son of the late William and Myra (Salisbury) Piere,...
Norman C. "Hoss" Ristaino
Mar 10, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Norman C. "Hoss" Ristaino 77, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away Saturday March 10, 2012 at home, among family and his beloved cat Tigger. Norman was the son of the late Anthony G. Ristaino of East Boston and the late Mary (Dobeck) Ristaino of Woonsocket. He was raised & educated in Franklin, and after graduating as Vice...
Eleanor J. Fontaine
Mar 9, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Eleanor J. Fontaine 88, of Franklin, died Friday March 9, 2012 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. Born June 17, 1923 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Matthew J. Fontaine, Sr. and Mary R. (Vendetti) Fontaine, she was a lifelong Franklin resident. She was raised and educated in Franklin, and until her retirement several years...
