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Jack Muller

Jack Muller

Nov 28, 2025

John J. “Jack” Muller, age 68, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away at his residence, surrounded by the love, comfort and care of his devoted family on the morning of Friday, November 28, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the caring and loving husband for 42 wonderful years to Maria (Lodi) Muller.

In addition to his wife,...

Daniel T. Krusz

Daniel T. Krusz

Nov 27, 2025

KRUSZ, DANIEL of Dedham and Norwood passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 56. Devoted father of Sophie Anne Krusz of Norwood. Son of the late Robert G. Sr. and Doris (Troy) Krusz. Brother of David E. Krusz and his wife Faith of Dedham, Eileen “Dolly” Krusz and her longtime companion Mark Lorenzetti of W. Roxbury, and...

Richard "Dick" A. Reynolds

Richard "Dick" A. Reynolds

Nov 27, 2025

REYNOLDS, RICHARD A. of Norwood MA, Rhode Island and WV passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Ann (MacDonald) Reynolds. Devoted father of Richard K. Reynolds and his wife Lori of TX and Stephen D. Reynolds and his wife Irene of WV. Cherished grandfather of Mary Catherine Reynolds and Evan...

Esther "Joan" Kennedy

Esther "Joan" Kennedy

Nov 27, 2025

Esther “Joan” (Murphy) Kennedy of Norwood, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 27, 2025.

Devoted wife of 57 years to Gerard “Jerry” Kennedy. Mother of her four children, Brian and his wife Eileen of Scituate, Kevin and his wife Tracey of Baltimore, Maryland, Matthew and his wife Stacy of Walpole, and Colleen and her husband Dan of...

JoAnn B. (Shanahan) Cotellesso

JoAnn B. (Shanahan) Cotellesso

Nov 24, 2025

COTELLESSO, JoAnn B. (Shanahan) of Norwood passed away on November 24, 2025 at the age of 84 at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Nicholas P. Cotellesso. Devoted mother of Malina M. (Peter) Kalivas of VT, Lisa A. (Richard) Chutoransky of E. Walpole and Laura A. (Brian) Wynne of Norwood. Daughter of the late Matthew and Marie (Murphy)...

Rachel T. (Beauregard) Waitekus

Rachel T. (Beauregard) Waitekus

Nov 17, 2025

WAITEKUS, RACHEL T. (Beauregard) of Norwood passed away on November 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John W. Waitekus. Devoted mother of John R. Waitekus and his wife Elizabeth of Virginia Beach, VA, Raymond W. Waitekus and his wife Anathea of Marblehead, Thomas R. Waitekus and wife Patricia of Walpole, Joseph M. Waitekus and...

Doreen R. Mancini

Doreen R. Mancini

Nov 15, 2025

Doreen Rose Mancini passed away on Nov 15, 2025 in her home of over 35 years in Norwood, Massachusetts. She was 67.

Doreen born in 1958, spent her childhood growing up on Faneuil Street in Brighton and in Newton, MA. Her parents, the late Edward & Carol Considine, above all else, taught Doreen the importance of family. She was the second...

Theresa A. "Terry" (Dias) Mogan

Theresa A. "Terry" (Dias) Mogan

Nov 13, 2025

Theresa A. "Terry" (Dias) Mogan, age 61, a longtime resident of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the devoted and loving wife to Kevin Mogan, whom she happily married on May 8, 1992.

Born on February 8, 1964, in Boston, Terry was the eldest of two children and the only daughter born to...

Michelle Lynn Godfrey (Lattanzio)

Michelle Lynn Godfrey (Lattanzio)

Nov 11, 2025

Michelle Lynn Godfrey (Lattanzio) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. For nearly three years, Michelle had been well-cared for by Dana Farber and Brigham & Women’s hospital (BWH) as they treated her stage 4 Melanoma. She was at BWH in Boston when she decided it was time to reunite with her...

Filomena DiVirgilio

Filomena DiVirgilio

Nov 6, 2025

DiVIRGILIO, FILOMENA (Genovesi) of Dedham died peacefully on November 6, 2025 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Emidio DiVirgilio, Sr. Devoted and loving mother of Emidio DiVirgilio, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Walpole. Devoted daughter of the late Nicola Genovesi and Michelina Prospero. Sister of the late Rafaello, Ferdinando, Giovanni, Antonio, Josepina, Angelina, and Lucia....

Walter J Steele

Walter J Steele

Nov 5, 2025

STEELE, WALTER J. of Norwood formerly of Boston passed away suddenly on November 5, 2025 at the age of 82. Devoted father of Bryan M. Steele and his wife Alicialee (Lish) of Sharon. Son of the Late Norbert and Edith (Waldron) Steele. Brother of Edward Steele of Pembroke, Lois Maguire of Norwood and the late Norbert “Bob” Steele, Stanley Steele,...

Patrick Folan

Patrick Folan

Oct 22, 2025

Patrick Folan, age 93, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home, surrounded by love, comfort, and the care of his two daughters. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Bridget (Hanlon) Folan.

Born in Inverin, County Galway, Ireland, Patrick was the youngest of four children born to the late Peter...

Maureen G. "Gail" Riley

Maureen G. "Gail" Riley

Oct 18, 2025

Born on July 31, 1937, in Norwood, Gail was one of two daughters born to the late Clement and Marie (Googan) Riley. She grew up in Norwood and was a proud graduate of Norwood High School's Class of 1955.

A hardworking woman with a kind heart, Gail pursued a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where her compassionate nature and dedication...

Nicholas A. DiMartino

Nicholas A. DiMartino

Oct 16, 2025

Nicholas A. DiMartino, age 96, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away at home on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.

Born on July 28th, 1929, in Dedham, Nick was one of five children born to Italian immigrants, Frank and Vitina (Armogida) DiMartino, Nicholas attended Dedham High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1947. After his education, he served...

Kenneth M. Hadge

Kenneth M. Hadge

Oct 15, 2025

HADGE, KENNETH M. of Andover formerly of Norwood passed away on October 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Lorena M. Cataldo of Middleton. Devoted father of Darren M. Hadge and his Fiancée Amy Baptista of Andover and Janine M. Hadge-Melanson and her husband Daniel Jay Melanson of Middleton. Brother of Elaine M. Gomez and her husband...

Patrick Daniel Foley

Patrick Daniel Foley

Oct 13, 2025

Patrick D. Foley a lifelong resident of Norwood passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on October 13, 2025 at the age of 66.

Beloved husband of Sara F. (Frey) Foley. Devoted father to Patrick H. Foley and wife Stephany (Powley) Foley of Riverbank, CA, and stepfather to Brian J. Cullen and partner Audrey Williams of Norwood,...

Louise D. Stapleton

Louise D. Stapleton

Oct 10, 2025

Louise D. Stapleton, age 93, of Walpole, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. She was the devoted and caring wife to the late Robert Stapleton.

Born on April 2, 1932, in Norwood, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Mazuchelli) Macchi. She was raised and...

Sgt. Dennis P. Hill

Sgt. Dennis P. Hill

Oct 9, 2025

Sgt. Dennis P. Hill, aged 75, of Norwood, MA, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. Dennis lived a life marked by dedication, service, and community.

Born on August 24, 1950, in Boston, MA, he was the only son and one of two children of the late William Hill and Mary...

Thomas J Farrell

Thomas J Farrell

Oct 4, 2025

FARRELL, THOMAS J. of Norwood formerly of Queens, NY passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in the AccentCare hospice center in Milton at the age of 88. Born on March 25, 1937 in New York, New York. Thomas remained a proud New Yorker at heart throughout his life, even after spending decades of his life in Massachusetts.

A graduate of...

Debra E. (Rose) Amaru

Debra E. (Rose) Amaru

Oct 2, 2025

AMARU, DEBRA E. (Rose) of Norwood formerly of Sanddown, NH and Dedham passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2025 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late George Bannister. Devoted mother of Tonya A. Russo and her husband Michael of Norwood and Kris Amaru and his wife Trina of Franklin. Daughter of the...

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