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Palma R. (Carchedi) Ciolfi

Palma R. (Carchedi) Ciolfi

Feb 17, 2026

CIOLFI, PALMA Rita (Carchedi) of Norwood passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 95.

Beloved wife of 69 years to Herbert “Chuck” Ciolfi, Palma was a devoted mother to Nancy Gagnon and her husband Steven of Dennis, Marisa Roche and her husband John of Franklin, and John Ciolfi and his wife Christine of Medfield. She was the...

Richard D. Lempitski Jr.

Richard D. Lempitski Jr.

Feb 15, 2026

Richard D. Lempitski, Jr.

Born: September 9, 1957

Died: February 15, 2026 (Age 68)

Richard D. Lempitski, Jr., affectionately known as “Ricky”, of Attleboro, formerly of Brimfield, Franklin, Needham, born in Natick, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from natural causes at his home in Plainville, Massachusetts. 

Upon graduating from Newton North Trade School with a concentration in mechanics, Ricky enlisted in the United...

Thomas W. Martel

Thomas W. Martel

Feb 14, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Willard Martel passed away at age 78 on February 14. Tom left us on what would have been his 43rd wedding anniversary with his late wife, Aurora. It brings us peace to know that they are together once more in Heaven. 

Tom was a fierce and loving father, as well as a talented artist and tradesman. He owned his...

Peter Concannon

Peter Concannon

Feb 13, 2026

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Peter Concannon, age 60, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Tyngsboro passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home.

Born in Norwood, Peter was one of two children and the only son born to Mary (Folan) Concannon of Norwood and the late Thomas Concannon. Peter was raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School and received...

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr. of Norwood, formerly of Walpole passed away on February 13, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Nick was a graduate of Walpole High School and a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed sharing his stories of time spent in the service from 1959 – 1963. He traveled across Europe in the Mediterranean Sea aboard...

Nancy Gugliotta

Nancy Gugliotta

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy (Kenney) Gugliotta, of Falmouth, passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 28, 1958, and lived a life defined by devotion to those she loved most.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Donald Gugliotta, with whom she built a life centered on family and unwavering support. She was a...

Paraskevi "Voula" Koktsidis

Paraskevi "Voula" Koktsidis

Feb 11, 2026

Paraskevi “Voula” Koktsidis was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 1961, to Greek immigrants Constantine “Charlie” and Aristea Sougaridis.

The oldest of four, Panayioti “Peter” Sougarides, Efthalia “Ethel” Sougaridis, and the late Eleni “Helen” Ziavras, Voula grew up in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury.

She attended Boston Latin School, and was the first in her family to graduate from college with...

Marie A. Hennessy

Marie A. Hennessy

Feb 7, 2026

Marie A. Hennessy, age 72, of Malden, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was surrounded by love, comfort, and care of her devoted family during her final moments.

Born in Boston, Marie was the first of five children born to the late Justin D. and Claire M. (Crowley) Hennessy. She was raised and grew up...

Sara Lee Udden

Sara Lee Udden

Jan 26, 2026

Sara Lee Udden, age 72, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on January 26, 2026, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born in Norwood, she was the third of six children born to the late Eric G. and Doris A. (Carlson) Udden. Sara was a proud member of the Norwood High School...

Catherine M. Ostrom

Catherine M. Ostrom

Jan 23, 2026

Catherine (Devine) Ostrom, 89 of Norwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Born in Norwood on July 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (O’Connor) Devine. Cathy was a graduate of Norwood High School, Class of 1955. She married Raymond Ostrom on June 19, 1966 and they resided in Norwood during their...

Otis Freland Russell Jr.

Otis Freland Russell Jr.

Jan 22, 2026

Russell, Otis Freland Jr. of Roslindale, formerly of Walpole and Maine passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 surrounded by family. He was 93. He was born in Washburn, ME the son of the late Otis F. Russell, Sr. and Nellie (Plissey) Russell. Also known lovingly as Dad, Grampy, Gramps, Junior, Oat, and Pa. Otis is survived by eight children...

Gerard Martin Walsh

Gerard Martin Walsh

Jan 20, 2026

WALSH, GERARD Martin of North Attleboro, formerly of Norwood passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Susan E. (Aitken) Walsh. Devoted father of Nicole E. Romiglio and her husband John Ryan of Milford, Stephanie A. Houghton and her husband Scott of Attleboro and Robert A. Walsh and his girlfriend Tabitha DaCosta of N....

W. James "Jim" Maroney

W. James "Jim" Maroney

Jan 15, 2026

MARONEY, W. JAMES “Jim” of Norwood passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 64. Beloved son of the late John J. and Shirley A. (Barss) Maroney. Loving brother of John “Jack” B. Maroney and his wife Diana of Reading and Jeanne Correira of Brewster. Cherished uncle of John and Michael. Jim was a 1979 graduate of Norwood...

Anton "Tony" Nikolassy

Anton "Tony" Nikolassy

Jan 14, 2026

Anton J. “Tony” Nikolassy, age 79, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home in Norwood. He was the dedicated husband to Sheryl “Sheri” (Soderlind) Nikolassy of Norwood and the late Mary Jean (Paratore) Nikolassy.

Born in New York City, New York, Tony was one of six children born...

Patricia T. McCready

Patricia T. McCready

Jan 11, 2026

Patricia T McCready, 89, of Plainville, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11th.

Patricia was born on July 12, 1936 in Walpole, MA to Pauline and Philip McCready. She grew up in Norwood, MA and later graduated from Norwood High School and Katherine Gibbs School in Boston. She worked as an accountant and bookkeeper at multiple firms for her career...

Stephen J. Phillips

Stephen J. Phillips

Jan 10, 2026

PHILLIPS, STEPHEN J. of Norwood passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn A. (Doyle) Phillips. Devoted father of Michael J. Phillips of Norwood and Laurie M. Ryon and her husband Anthony of Hopedale. Loving brother of Diamond Davis of Lynn. Also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Stephen...

Frank P. Malacaria

Frank P. Malacaria

Jan 10, 2026

Frank P. Malacaria, 93, of Norwood, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was the beloved husband of the late Gelsomina (DiPerna) Malacaria, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

He was a devoted father to Charles Malacaria of Boston, MA and his partner Tracy Stewart of Sudbury, MA; Nancy Lincoln and her husband...

Mary T. (Kelly) Paras

Mary T. (Kelly) Paras

Jan 10, 2026

PARAS, MARY T. (Kelly) of Norwood passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late John J. Paras. Graduate of Northeastern University. Devoted mother of Claire M. Paras and her husband Glenn Smith of Bedford, John J. Paras and his wife Melanie of Wareham, Brian J. Paras and his wife...

Jeanne P. Haldane

Jeanne P. Haldane

Jan 9, 2026

Jeanne P. Haldane, 78, a lifelong resident of Norwood, MA, entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2026.

Born on August 20, 1947, to George and Marie Haldane, Jeanne’s life was a testament to the beauty of roots and the strength of local ties. After graduating from Newbury College with a degree in accounting, Jeanne built a career defined by more...

Michael F Walsh

Michael F Walsh

Jan 9, 2026

WALSH, MICHAEL F. of Norwood passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 65. Beloved son of the late Joseph L. and Isabelle F. (Hurley) Walsh. Loving brother of Patricia A. Clark and her husband Morris of CT, Elizaberh J. Hayes and her husband Robert of GA, Joanne Roof and her husband Michael of Norwood and the late...

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