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William P. Drummey
Aug 14, 2025
William P. Drummey, age 79, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of family on the evening of Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. He was the devoted and beloved husband to the late Carol A. (LaFerrara) Drummey, who passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on...
Robert "Orr" W. Harukewicz
Aug 2, 2025
HARUKEWICZ, ROBERT W. of Canton formerly of Norwood passed away suddenly on August 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Kosmenko) Harukewicz. Devoted father of Dante A. Harukewicz of Revere. Loving brother of Laura J. Fiske of Walpole, Edward A. Harukewicz and his wife Joyce Jordan of Walpole, Donna M. Harukewicz...
Mary A. Fanning
Jul 31, 2025
Mary A. Fanning, age 72, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was the devoted wife to Joseph J. Fanning for almost forty-three years, the loving mother of Jeremy Weider, Laura Fanning, and Colleen Lettieri, the cherished mother-in-law of John Lettieri and Crystal Jodoin, and the beloved grandmother of Ian Weider, Hailey Lettieri, Lainey...
William J. "Bill" Callahan
Jul 29, 2025
NORWOOD - William J. “Bill” Callahan, Jr., age 86, a longtime Norwood resident, passed away in the late evening hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Rosemarie A. “Ree” (Gugliotta) Callahan, who passed away on June 26, 2016. Born in Brighton, Bill was...
Mary P. Caulfield
Jul 28, 2025
NORWOOD- Mary P. (McDonagh) Caulfield, age 82, longtime resident of Norwood and formerly County Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 28, 2025, at The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Norwood. She was the loving and devoted wife to the late Patrick J. Caulfield, who passed away on May 4, 2017. Born in Dereen Daragh,...
Mikaela M. Mcdonough
Jul 27, 2025
MIKAELA M. MCDONOUGH of Wrentham passed away on July 27, 2025 due to a very rare lung injury at the age of 31. The family would like to thank the MICU 3B at Brigham and Women’s Boston for all their loving care they gave to Mikaela during her illness. Mikaela was the beloved and loving daughter of John M. and...
Louisa G. Marinelli
Jul 26, 2025
Louisa G. Marinelli, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as a beloved resident of Walpole Health Care. Born on May 11, 1932 in Norwood, Massachusetts, Louisa was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Marianna Marinelli. Louisa lived a life full of faith, friendship, and quiet strength. Each morning began with her devoted practice of watching...
Janet L. Maclaughlin
Jul 24, 2025
NORWOOD- Janet L. (Shea) MacLaughlin, age 60, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025, at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton. Born in Norwood, Janet was the third of four daughters born to Paul Shea of Norwood and the late Joyce M. (Juskewitz )Shea. She was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood Public Schools, graduating from...
Janice M. (Mcbride) Power
Jul 23, 2025
POWER, JANICE M. (McBride) of Norwood passed away with her family by her side on July 23, 2025 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late William J. Power Jr. Devoted mother of William J. Power III and his wife Kathleen C. of Billerica, Andrew P. Power and his wife Gail M. of Norwood, John M. Power and...
Kevin S. Dyke
Jul 18, 2025
Kevin S. Dyke, age 76, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away in on the early morning of Friday, July 18, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the longtime companion for over 30 years to Patty Lawrence. Born on April 28, 1949, in Brattleboro, VT, Kevin was one of four children born to the late Sterling...
Charles "Charlie" Z. Curley Sr.
Jul 3, 2025
CURLEY, CHARLES Z. Sr. of Alton, NH passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, at the age of 89. Son of the late Thomas S. and Dorothy (Bushee) Curley. Beloved husband of 63 years of Shirley (Doucette) Curley also of Alton, NH. Loving and devoted father...
Loretta Rush
Jun 28, 2025
Loretta Rush, age 80, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the presence of the family at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the devoted and caring wife for 59 years to Robert Rush of Norwood. Born in Boston, Loretta was one of two children born to the late Anthony J. and...
June A. Zaidan
Jun 26, 2025
ZAIDAN, JUNE A. of Norwood formerly of West Roxbury passed away suddenly on June 26, 2025 at the age of 75. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Salamie) Zaidan. Sister of the late Samuel and Anthony Zaidan. Aunt of Jeremy, Christopher Zaidan and Aaron Zaidan all of NY. Great aunt of Sireea, James and Jovie. All services will...
Rosemarie Anne (Renda) Ketchel
Jun 23, 2025
KETCHEL, ROSEMARIE Anne (Renda) of Norwood passed away on June 23, 2025 at the age of 53. Beloved wife of Anthony J. Ketchel. Devoted mother of Christian Michael Ketchel and Julianna Elizabeth Ketchel both of Norwood. Loving daughter of Maria (Colantuoni) Renda of Norwood and the late Gaspare “Gus” Renda. Sister of the late Robert “Rob” Anthony Renda. Rosemarie was...
Donna J. Nordblom-Mcallister
Jun 22, 2025
Donna Nordblom-McAllister, formerly of Norwood passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at the young age of 58. She was a beloved mother to Michael Kreckler of Michigan, Jessica Leigh McAllister of Attleboro, Robert Spence McAllister III of Randolph, Kevin Carl McAllister of Norwood, and Nicholas McAllister of Fall River. She was the loving daughter of Dorothy M. (Konet)...
Kenneth P. Higgins
Jun 20, 2025
HIGGINS, KENNETH P. of Wrentham, formerly of Norwood passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Janice E. “Jan” (Atherton) Higgins. Devoted father of Jacquelyn A. Higgins of Newburyport, Laura K. Abely of Franklin and Amy M. Copponi and her husband Mark of Wrentham. Brother of David M. Higgins of Norwood, Joseph...
James Alexander
Jun 11, 2025
James M. Alexander, of Norwood, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Known for his sharp mind, quiet strength, and kindness, he was a man of deep character who left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. He is survived by his beloved partner, Ilda Papetti, the love of his life...
Philip Eugene Dimattia
Jun 8, 2025
DiMATTIA, PHILIP Eugene of Milton, formerly of Norwood passed away on June 8, 2025 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Marie T. (Giuggio) DiMattia. Devoted father of Philip E. DiMattia Jr. of FL, Paul J. DiMattia and his late wife Karen of FL, Ann Marie DeStephano and her husband Mark of FL and Susan T. McDermott and her...
Lorraine M. (Survila) Gulla
Jun 5, 2025
Lorraine M. (Survila) Gulla, age 91, of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her devoted family. She was the longtime and caring wife to the late Arthur M. Gulla. Born on May 23, 1934, in Boston, she was the only child born to the late Anton and Dorothy (Milton) Survila....
Robert E. "Bob" Bayha
Jun 5, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Bayha, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 80 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. Born the only child to George E. Bayha and Rose (Ellis) Bayha in Queens, New York, Bob grew up among the stoops and subways of New York City. An athlete, Bob was scouted by the New York Yankees and...
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