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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph P. O'Connor Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
O’CONNOR, JOSEPH P. Jr. of Norwood formerly of Braintree passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Jean L. (MacKenzie) O’Connor. Devoted father of Casey R. O’Connor of Edgartown, Kelley Dacey and her husband John of Falmouth and Joseph P. O’Connor III of Quincy. Brother of Margaret “Peggy” O’Connor of Canton and Daniel O’Connor...
Ronald J. Brown
Sep 30, 2025
BROWN, RONALD J. of Norwood passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Mary Esther (Cella) Brown. Son of the late Clarence E. and Ida M. (Sonier) Brown. Devoted father of Kevin A. Brown of Millis, Diane M. Arcaro and her husband Michael of Mansfield, Kenneth E. Brown of Norwood and Donna A. Anastos...
John J. Lattanzio
Sep 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother, John Joseph (“Johnny”) Lattanzio, III, at his home on September 29th after a sudden heart attack.
Born in Boston, Johnny was raised in Walpole, MA before graduating from Tri-County Regional Technical Vocational high school with a specialty in mechanics.
He went on to a long...
Steven R Mike
Sep 28, 2025
MIKE, STEVEN R. of Wareham passed away suddenly on September 28, 2025 at the age of 69. Son of the late Richard and Estelle I (Laraway) Mike. Brother of Mika Lynn Verna, Scott A. Mike and Kim I. Loafman. All services will be private. Arrangements by the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA. Please do not send flowers if you...
Nancy A. (Gavin) Eppolito
Sep 26, 2025
Nancy (Gavin) Eppolito, 87, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Boston in 1938 to Edward and Elizabeth (Kihs) Gavin, she was the granddaughter of immigrants from County Roscommon, Ireland, and the southern Black Forest of Germany.
Nancy graduated from Roslindale High School, Class of 1956, and earned her RN from St. Elizabeth’s...
Elaine P. (Maffucci) Igoe
Sep 24, 2025
Elaine Patricia (Maffucci) Igoe of Norwood, Massachusetts, died peacefully on September 24, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
The past couple of years brought difficult medical challenges for Elaine, but through it all, she never complained and exhibited amazing strength, courage, and good humor.
Born February 9, 1946, to Guy and Helen (Russo) Maffucci, Elaine grew up in Watertown, MA,...
Joseph DiMaria
Sep 23, 2025
Joseph (Joe) DiMaria, age 79, longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was the loving husband to Marcia (Greene) DiMaria of Norwood and the late Maureen (Shershin) DiMaria.
Born in Patterson, NJ, Joe was one of four...
Barbara (McDonagh) Farnsworth
Sep 23, 2025
Barbara Farnsworth, age 85, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was the devoted and loving wife to the late Richard R. Farnsworth, Sr., who passed away December 9, 2022.
Born into a family of 11 children in Cnoc Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Martin and...
Lois Lynn (Montecalvo) Fitzgerald
Sep 23, 2025
Lois Lynn (Montecalvo) Fitzgerald, 81, of Walpole died peacefully September 23 at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Higham. She was the wife of the late T. Michael Fitzgerald who died in 2010.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, January 18,1944, the daughter of the late Mario and Dorothy (Motta) Montecalvo. Lois was a lifelong Walpole resident.
Lois had been the secretary at...
Ann M. “Nancy” Briggs
Sep 19, 2025
Ann M. “Nancy” Briggs, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was the loving and devoted wife for 61 wonderful years to Harold “Harry” Briggs of Norwood.
Born in Stoughton, MA, Nancy was one of nine children born to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (McDonald)...
Lynn Brown
Sep 18, 2025
Lynn P. (Beatty) Brown, of Walpole, MA, passed away on the evening of Thursday, September 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years old. Lynn battled stage four cancer for over two years with courage and strength. She left us too soon.
Lynn was the daughter of James F. Beatty and Winona (Talbot) Beatty. She...
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