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Joseph G. Bernardi Jr.

Joseph G. Bernardi Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

BERNARDI, JOSEPH G. Jr. of Walpole passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of AnnMarie (Guido) Bernardi. Devoted father of Joseph G. Bernardi III and his wife Lynne (DiFlaminies) of Walpole and Tina (Bernardi) Parsons and her late husband Donald of Walpole. Son of the late Joseph G. Bernardi Sr. and Nora (Tabarani) Bernardi....

Brian P. Rose

Brian P. Rose

Mar 16, 2026

Brian P. Rose, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on the morning of March 16, 2026, at Maplewood Rehab and Nursing Home in Amesbury. He was the devoted partner for many years to Patricia McGowan of Walpole.

Born in Boston, MA, Brian was one of four children born to the late Robert R. and Agnes G. (McKenna) Rose. He was...

Timothy J. McDonough

Timothy J. McDonough

Mar 12, 2026

Timothy J. McDonough, of Norwood, passed away at his home on March 12, 2026, with his beloved son Patrick, his future daughter-in-law Melissa, and his loyal companion Bailey by his side. He was 61 years old and felt he had lived a very full and blessed life.

The cherished son of the late Patrick and Anne McDonough, Tim is survived by...

Lillian Olga (Jansen) Ringler

Lillian Olga (Jansen) Ringler

Mar 5, 2026

Lillian Olga (Jansen) Ringler, 86, of Norwood passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Mabel Ruth Jansen; her sisters, Ruth Greer, Nancy Lombardo, Barbara Laforest, and Frances “Honey” Jansen-Smith; and her brothers, Leonard Jansen and John Jansen.

Lillian is survived by her loving children:...

Gina (DiCenso) Petrozzi

Gina (DiCenso) Petrozzi

Mar 5, 2026

PETROZZI, GINA (DiCenso) of Norwood passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinando Petrozzi. Devoted mother of Laura Rossi and her husband Gary of Walpole, Louis Petrozzi of Norwood, Joanne Petrozzi and Daniel Hanley of NY, Dona Petrozzi of Hyde Park and Gina Marie Becherer and her husband Paul of Raleigh,...

Gerardo Frangiosa

Gerardo Frangiosa

Feb 28, 2026

Gerardo Frangiosa, age 89, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home in Norwood.

Born in Casalduni, Italy, Gerardo was one of five children born to the late Lorenzo and Agata (Defilippo) Frangiosa. He spent his formative years in Italy, before immigrating with his family to the United States, settling in Norwood. Gerry was...

Rosemary "Roe" (O'Brien) Riley

Rosemary "Roe" (O'Brien) Riley

Feb 28, 2026

RILEY, ROSEMARY “Roe” (O’Brien) of Bourne, formerly of Norwood, passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late John P. “Jake” Riley. Devoted and loving mother of Kevin F. Riley and his wife Danielle of Foxboro, Michael W. Riley and his wife Blake of Mansfield, and Brian C. Riley and his wife Teresa...

Joseph Roosevelt Chery

Joseph Roosevelt Chery

Feb 24, 2026

Joseph Roosevelt Chery, age 74, a longtime resident of Norwood, MA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. He was the loving and devoted husband of Rosane Estinfort.

Born in Aux Cayes, Haiti, Joseph was the son of the late Fernand Perrin and Antonia Chery. He grew up and was educated in Haiti, where...

Lynne Anne (McDevitt) Angstadt

Lynne Anne (McDevitt) Angstadt

Feb 21, 2026

ANGSTADT, LYNNE Anne (McDevitt) of Attleboro formerly of Norwood passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Stewart Angstadt. Devoted mother of Nicole N. McDevitt Joia and her husband Scott Joia of New Bedford. Daughter of the late Charles T. and Helen R. (Sidlauskas) McDevitt. Sister of Lenora Lane of NH,...

Charles C. DeCourcy

Charles C. DeCourcy

Feb 18, 2026

DeCOURCY, CHARLES C. of Norwood passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at the age of 92 after a period of declining health.

Charlie was an Army veteran and a member of the Norwood DAV. Before he retired, he worked as a Massachusetts laborer and was a member of the Laborers' Union Local 560.

Charlie was an avid classic car enthusiast and...

Palma R. (Carchedi) Ciolfi

Palma R. (Carchedi) Ciolfi

Feb 17, 2026

SERVICES POSTPONED ONE DAY DUE TO THE WINTER STORM

WAKE TUESDAY 4-7PM AND FUNERAL MASS WEDNESDAY 11AM ST. CATHERINE'S CHURCH

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...

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

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 his Bachelor’s Degree...

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

ALL SERVICES AND FUNERAL ARE POSTPONED ONE DAY DUE TO THE WINTER STORM ALL SERVICES TUESDAY NOT MONDAY

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...

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...

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