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Anthony J. Freitas
Nov 13, 2021
FREITAS, ANTHONY J. a long-time resident of Dedham, MA, Anthony (Tony) Freitas died peacefully at the age of 90 on November 13, 2021 with his family by his side. He graduated from Oliver Ames High School in North Easton, MA, after which he served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He then went on to earn degrees in...
Alma C. (Dognazzi) Giovaniello
Nov 7, 2021
GIOVANIELLO, ALMA C. (Dognazzi) of Norwood formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away on November 7, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Anthony R. Giovaniello. Devoted mother of Robert C. Giovaniello and his wife Lynda of Walpole, Andrew J. Giovaniello of Canton and Julie C. Novio and her husband Frank of Mansfield. Sister of Julia Frances Bossio of...
Raymond S. Laskorski
Nov 6, 2021
LASKORSKI, RAYMOND S. of Blackstone formerly of East Walpole passed away on November 6, 2021 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. (Kiely) Laskorski. Devoted father of Victor P. Laskorski and his wife Tuula of N. Attleboro and Eileen Edel and her husband Todd of Blackstone. Son of the late Stephen and Hazel (Willmott) Laskorski....
Jean Anne (Charron) Poce
Nov 5, 2021
POCE, JEAN Anne (Charron) a lifelong resident of Norwood passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 5, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late John A. Poce. Devoted mother of Anne Watson and her husband Glen of Norwood, Mary Alice Scanlan and her husband David of FL, Andrew Poce and his wife Kim of...
William James Cofsky
Oct 26, 2021
William J. Cofsky, of Norwood died peacefully on October 26, 2021 at his home at the age of 81. Bill was born in Norwood on December 25, 1939 to the late George M. and Beatrice (Bauzis) Cofsky. He was a life long resident of Norwood. Bill graduated from Norwood High School class of 1957. Bill loved to drive. His love...
Joan M. (Miller) Martinsen
Oct 24, 2021
Joan M. (Miller) Martinsen of Norwood, passed away on October 24, 2021. She was 89 years old. Joan was a long time cafeteria worker at Norwood High School. All funeral services will be private.
Elayne (Fitzpatrick) Trundley
Oct 23, 2021
Elayne (Fitzpatrick) Trundley, of Norwood, formerly of Dedham, passed away on October 23, 2021. She was 68 years old. Elayne was married to the love of her life, Bruce, for 50 years. She was incredibly family oriented and was always taking care of anyone how needed it, family or friend. Her generosity and giving ways spread outside her home as...
Richard J. "Ricky" Perry
Oct 20, 2021
Richard J. Perry of Norwood, MA. On October 20, 2021 Richard passed away at the age of 82. Ricky was born in Boston on December 12, 1938, the much loved fifth child of nine children born to Mary Perry. Ricky was predeceased by three brothers, George, Robert and David. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia McCafferty of Westwood, Pauline...
Margaret A. (Mclaughlin) Wierzbicki
Oct 20, 2021
WIERZBICKI, Margaret A. (McLaughlin), Wierzbicki, of West Roxbury, passed away on Ocotber 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Margaret was an avid bowler up into her 80's. She served as secretary for many years for the "Pins and Needles Bowling Club." She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, visiting historical sites and national landmarks, as well as annual trips...
Victoria "Vickie" (Bilotta) Bevivino
Oct 19, 2021
BEVIVINO, VICTORIA (Bilotta) of Peabody, formerly of Norwood and Dennisport, passed away on October 19, 2021 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Vito J. Bevivino. Devoted mother of Mary A. Forbes and her husband Ted of Billerica, Charles J. Bevivino and his wife  Cynthia (deceased) of  Walpole, Sister  of Anna Murphy of Norwood, Frank Bilotta and...
Florence M. (Bilotta) Fruci
Oct 17, 2021
FRUCI, FLORENCE M. (Bilotta) a lifelong resident of Norwood passed away on October 17, 2021 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Vito Fruci. She is survived by her three children, Richard Fruci of Norfolk, MA; Donald Fruci of South Darmouth, MA and Cheryl (Fruci) Kurtz and son-in law Steve Kurtz of Sudbury, MA. She also leaves...
Nicholas V. Gulla
Oct 16, 2021
GULLA, NICHOLAS V. of Norwood passed away on October 16, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline R. (Russell) Gulla. Devoted father of Karen M. Gulla and her companion Michael Misner of Norwood, Kristene M. Gulla of Norwood and Kim A. Derby and her husband Joseph of Marshfield. Brother of Rosemarie McPhee of Walpole, Joseph...
Rose M. (Lacivita) Santoro
Oct 15, 2021
SANTORO, Rose Marie (LaCivita) died peacefully on October 15, 2021 in Branford, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Patsy Francis Santoro. Rose was born in Walpole, Massachusetts, on June 1, 1923. Rose and Patsy lived in Norwood, MA until 1969 when they moved to Branford, CT. Rose loved to tell people that she was one of...
Anna M. (Page) Burke
Oct 14, 2021
BURKE, ANNA M. (Page) of Norwood formerly of Dedham passed away on October 14, 2021 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Burke Jr. Devoted mother of Kristin Junkins and her husband Eric of Norwood, Suzanne Burke of Norwood and Edward J. Burke III and his wife Jennifer of Norwood. Sister of Diane Meaney and...
John Stephen Ratto
Oct 12, 2021
RATTO, JOHN Stephen of Needham, formerly of Norwood, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2021 at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Minton) Ratto for the past 61 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, four granddaughters and one great granddaughter. He was a devoted father...
Helena T. (Regan) Allen
Oct 6, 2021
ALLEN, Helena T. (Regan), formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, at the age of 80 in Florida. The daughter of the late Richard and Veronica (McCorkle) Regan, Helena was born and raised in Dorchester along with her seven brothers and sisters: the late Richard (Katie) of Bettendorf, IA; the late James (late Ann) of Quincy; the...
Marie Gertrude (Frank) King
Sep 24, 2021
KING, MARIE Gertrude (Frank) of Norwood passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. King. Devoted mother of Timothy M. King and his wife Michelle of Scarborough, ME and Stephanie M. King and her partner Robert Barraco of Sandwich, MA. Cherished grandmother of Garrett T. King and Alan F. King....
Janet B. (Breen) Kane
Sep 23, 2021
KANE, JANET B. (Breen) of Norwood passed away on September 23, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Harold "Jerry" J. Kane Jr. Devoted mother of Brenda M. Trovato and her husband Michael of Hyannis, Ellen B. Walsh and her husband Mark of Norwood and the late Jean T. Kane. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Walsh and...
Olga V. (Tosti) Dunn
Sep 18, 2021
DUNN, OLGA V. (Tosti) of Walpole passed away on September 18, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Francis P. Dunn. Sister of the late John Tosti, Joseph Tosti and Elizabeth "Betty" Mulry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Antonio and Mary E. (Gomes) Tosti. Olga grew up in Jamaica Plain...
Lillian A. (Matusewicz) Martowska
Sep 14, 2021
Lillian Ann Martowska (Matusewicz), age 87, passed away at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 after a short term illness. She was a lifelong native of Norwood, MA, born in Norwood on October 23, 1933. She was the last surviving child of the late Stanley & Sophie (Gotovecki) Matusewicz, immigrants from Poland. She...
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