Thomas Patrick Bacon
Nov 14, 2024
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Thomas Patrick Bacon 55, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday November 14, 2024 following an illness. Born October 12,1969 in Framingham, he was the beloved son of Walter N. and Sharon A. (Ring) Bacon of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Franklin and attended Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Tom was a skilled auto...
Mary C. Olsson
Nov 12, 2024
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Mary C (Morrissey) Olsson passed away Tuesday, November 12 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Kai Olsson of 29 years, daughter Sophie and sons Francis and Toby. She was raised in the family home in Franklin Ma where she attended St Mary's Catholic School before leaving for...
Russell A. Pennell
Nov 9, 2024
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the peaceful passing of Russell Anthony Pennell, age 75, of Franklin Massachusetts, on 9 November 2024. Devoted husband, father, grandfather (Papa). Russ was raised in Neptune, New Jersey. Along with his parents, Elsie and John and sister Laura, the household also included his Italian grandmother, Antoniette. Antoinette's cooking became...
James W. "Jim" Mitchell
Nov 7, 2024
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James William Mitchell went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. James was born in Boston on September 9, 1933. He was a star athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball where he tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He joined the US Army after high school, serving at the time of the Korean War, where...
Michelle M. Vitti
Oct 29, 2024
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Michelle M. Vitti, 46, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after battling a neurodegenerative disease for 26 years. Michelle was born on May 1, 1978, in Newton, MA. She was the daughter of Gary A. and JoAnne (Piselli) Vitti and the sister of Paula A. Vitti. Michelle was raised in...
Hagop O. "Jack" Eknaian, Jr.
Oct 19, 2024
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Hagop O. "Jack" Eknaian Jr., 87, of Franklin, MA passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Hagop was the son of the late Hagop Eknaian Sr. and Siranoush Eknaian (Zorzopian) of Franklin, MA. He is predeceased by his sister Margaret Ottaviani and her husband Benedetto, his brother Henry Eknaian. He...
Eleanor M. Healey
Oct 17, 2024
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UPDATE: ELEANOR'S FUNERAL MASS WILL NOW BE HELD FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th, AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH 130 SOUTH STREET WRENTHAM, MA 02093 at 11AM. Our beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanor Marie (Cote) Healey, died on October 17, 2024 after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was 88 years old. Born April 12, 1936 in South Boston, MA, she...
Rev. John L. "Jack" Sullivan
Oct 13, 2024
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UPDATE: DUE TO THE FIRE AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH TONIGHT WEDNESDAY OCT. 23rd, FR. JOHN L. "JACK" SULLIVAN'S VISITATION AND FUNERAL MASS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY OCTOBER 24th, HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Reverend John L. Sullivan, Jr. "Fr. Jack", 76, of St. Mary's Parish, Franklin, passed away on October 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Boston, Fr. Jack...
Paul J. Short
Oct 13, 2024
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Paul J. Short, Sr., known lovingly by most as "Bruiser," of Franklin, MA passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Somerville, MA to the late Joseph and Stacia (Racki) Short, he grew up in Franklin. An all-star athlete, in high school, he found joy in his life both playing and watching football,...
Donald F. Dirosario
Oct 12, 2024
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Donald F. "Bucky" "The Master" DiRosario, 83, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Milford, he was a son of the late Albert, Sr. and Sarah (Phillips) DiRosario and was raised and educated in Franklin where he attended Franklin High School. Prior to retirement,...
Mary F. Lampasona
Oct 3, 2024
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Mary F. (Ducey) Lampasona, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday October 3, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Patrick F. "Pat" Lampasona, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Mary moved to Franklin as a senior in high school and graduated from Franklin...
Jeanne E. Pisani
Sep 29, 2024
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Jeanne Elizabeth (Socci) Pisani, 77, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted and loving family on September 29th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Pauline Socci, sister to the late Paul Socci and his wife Linda, sister in law to the late Leon Pisani and his wife Beth, and wife of...
Denis P. Doolan
Sep 29, 2024
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Denis P. Doolan 74, of Abington, and a former longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully Sunday September 29, 2024 at Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of late Sandra L. (Piccinni) Doolan. Born in Boston, September 10, 1950 a son of the late John H. Doolan and Isabel M....
Howard W. Embree
Sep 28, 2024
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Howard William Embree 78, of Franklin passed away September 28th surrounded by his family. He passed away from Parkinson's Disease. Born in Norwood and raised in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Bryant University. He spent many years working as and managing engineers in various fields, including aerospace...
Shirley A. Palermo
Sep 26, 2024
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Shirley (Mastromatteo) Palermo, 86, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late James Palermo. Born on October 26, 1937, Shirley was the daughter of Mary (Paladino) and Giuseppe Mastromatteo. Shirley lost her mother shortly after her birth and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Paul and...
Thomas Michael Cote
Sep 22, 2024
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Thomas Michael Cote, 67 of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday September 22, 2024 with his wife and children by his side. He was the beloved husband of Heather A. (Ross) Cote, and father of Ryan T. and Lauren E. Cote. Tom was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 18, 1957 and raised in Enfield, CT. He joined the...
Mary M. Sweeney
Sep 16, 2024
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Sweeney, Mary M. of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, with her beloved children by her side. She was the wife of the late George E. Sweeney. Mary grew up in Dedham, part of a large family who influenced her strong devotion to the Catholic faith. Her family also influenced her admiration of all sports. She...
Robert L. "Bobby D" Debenedictis
Sep 16, 2024
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Robert L. DeBenedictis, Bobby D to all who knew him of Franklin, MA, passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Born and raised in Westwood, MA, Bobby grew up playing street hockey and riding bikes with his neighbors and friends. He later lived in Pompano Beach, Florida, before returning to Massachusetts, where he settled in Franklin and started...
John F. O'Donnell
Sep 16, 2024
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John F. O'Donnell, age 80 Born in County Kerry Ireland and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, John graduated from North Cambridge Catholic High School in 1962. He proudly served in the Air Force Reserve before earning a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 1977. John dedicated many years to the Norton Company. He then found his second career working...
Steven Michael "Crow" Crowley
Sep 14, 2024
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Steven Michael "Crow" Crowley, age 73 A nearly life-long resident of Franklin, Crow spent over six decades building relationships and making memories with so many in and around 02038. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1969, he enlisted in the US Navy. He ran the USS Laffey ship store for nearly two years and, a few years...
