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Josephine M. (Pungitore) Michel

Josephine M. (Pungitore) Michel

Nov 29, 2021

MICHEL, JOSEPHINE M. (Pungitore) of Norwood passed away on November 29, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Philip "Phil" F. Michel Sr. Loving mother of Pamela A. Konieczny and her husband Anthony of Norfolk, Paula A. Michel-Fanizzi of Norwood, Philip F. Michel Jr. and his partner Paula Calandrelli of Mystic, CT and Peter D. Michel...

Maureen Ann (Mccann) Heffernan

Maureen Ann (Mccann) Heffernan

Nov 29, 2021

HEFFERNAN, MAUREEN Ann (McCann) of Norwood formerly of Roslindale passed away on November 29, 2021 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of John J. Heffernan. Devoted mother of Joseph M. Heffernan and his partner Mindy Keyes of Norwood, Steven P. Heffernan and his partner Erin Walsh of Norwood and Ryan J. Heffernan of Norwood. Loving sister of James McCann...

Raymond S. Vitaitis Jr.

Raymond S. Vitaitis Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Raymond "Ray" S. Vitaitis, born October 6, 1917, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2021 in the company of family. His parents, Raymond A. and Rose (Alukonis), migrated from Lithuania and settled along with other Lithuanians in South Norwood, MA. Ray was a lifelong resident of Saint John Avenue in South Norwood, only leaving during WWII. Ray...

Sarah "Sarah B" Bernadette (Dillon) Foley

Sarah "Sarah B" Bernadette (Dillon) Foley

Nov 24, 2021

Sarah Bernadette ("Sarah B.") (Dillon) Foley, 94, of Norwood, MA died peacefully on November 24, 2021 at Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center in Brighton following a long illness. Beloved wife of the late John J. Foley who died in 1965. Devoted mother of three cherished children, Mary Ann Foley of Charlestown, John ("Jack") Foley of Norwood, and Elizabeth Foley of...

Dennis "Hawk" M. Heelen

Dennis "Hawk" M. Heelen

Nov 24, 2021

HEELEN, DENNIS M. "Hawk" of N. Attleboro formerly of Walpole passed away suddenly on November 24, 2021 at the age of 61. Devoted father of Sean D. Heelen and Matthew J. Heelen both of Walpole. Former husband of Nancy J. (Sullivan) Heelen of Walpole. Brother of David F. Heelen Jr. of Norwood and the late Lorraine Brooks and Claire Palumbo....

Amal (Younes) Mansour

Amal (Younes) Mansour

Nov 18, 2021

AMAL (YOUNES) MANSOUR, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 18, 2021 at the age of 72. Devoted and loving mother of George Mansour and his wife Raquel Buday Mansour and Judy Mansour Karam and her husband Francis Karam. Daughter of the late Mounir and Adele (Khoury) Younes. Sister of Mona Daly, May Alam, Hadba Sarkis, Tony...

William F. Haldiman Jr.

William F. Haldiman Jr.

Nov 14, 2021

HALDIMAN, WILLIAM F. Jr. of Norwood formerly of Seville, OH passed away on November 14, 2021 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Monica L. (Anderson) Haldiman. Devoted father of Dylan M. Haldiman and his wife Katelyn J. of Plainville. Brother of Fred Haldiman of Seville, OH, Sande Haldiman of Creston, OH and Cheryl Shumaker of Wooster, OH. Cherished...

Mary H. (Mullin) Power

Mary H. (Mullin) Power

Nov 13, 2021

Mary H. (Mullin) Power, 86, of Walpole died peacefully after a long illness on November 13 in the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. She was the wife of James M. Power for the past 53 years. Born in Brookline, August 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Thomas and Beatrice (McDermott) Mullin, Mary was raised...

Anthony J. Freitas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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