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....
Mary Rose Pickford
May 2, 2025
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Mary Rose (Smith) Pickford, aged 76, of Douglas, MA, passed away peacefully on May 2nd, at Atria Draper Place in Hopedale, MA after a battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. She was born on August 14, 1948, in Malvern, England. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack D. Pickford. Mary immigrated to the United States in 1980...
Susan Spatcher
May 1, 2025
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Susan Spatcher, of Franklin, Massachusetts, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Warwick, Susan lived a life rooted in creativity and devotion to her family. She was the proud and loving mother of three children: Margaret and her husband Ben Leblanc, Melissa Viveiros, and Mark and his wife...
Domenic S. Narducci
Apr 21, 2025
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Domenic Silvio Narducci, 84, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21st , surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31st, 1941 in the picturesque town of Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy, to the late Nicola and Christina Narducci. Domenic's journey began on a small family farm in Italy, where...
Rosalie M. Mucciarone
Apr 14, 2025
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Rosalie M. Mucciarone 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday April 14, 2025 at Mount St. Rita Healthcare in Cumberland, Rhode Island, following an illness. Born March 1, 1940, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Hurd) Mucciarone, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. Rosalie was raised and educated in Franklin and was a...
Paul J. Balzarini, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
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Paul J. Balzarini, Sr. 83, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille C. (Cammarata) Balzarini. Born on December 7, 1941, in Boston, Paul lived a life marked by dedication—to his country, his career, and most importantly, to his family....
Lawrence "Larry" D. Bartolomei, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR "LARRY" WILL BE HELD SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2025 AT THE ROME RESTAURANT 4 EAST CENTRAL ST. FRANKLIN, FROM 12-2PM RELATIVES & FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Lawrence "Larry" D. Bartolomei Sr., 73, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Diane M. (Webber)...
Dennis Healey
Apr 9, 2025
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Dennis Healey 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday April 9, 2025. Born January 3, 1951, in Milford a son of the late John B.Healey, Jr. and Carmelita C. (Dylan) he was a longtime resident of Franklin. Dennis was raised and educated in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School. He worked as...
James M. "Jim" Marguerite, Sr.
Apr 6, 2025
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James Marguerite Sr., age 83, of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully from his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born January 5, 1942, in Milford, MA, a son of the late Louis J Marguerite Sr. and Ernestine (Tavernier) Marguerite, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin, MA. On August 21, 1965, he married the love...
