All Obituaries

  Diane M. Zogalis of Attleboro passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2021. She was 53 years old. Born in Norwood on July8th, 1967 she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Zogalis and Mary A. (Jensen) Zogalis. She was a lifelong resident of Canton. Diane worked for Plymouth Rubber for 22 years until they closed. She had a love for animals and classic rock & roll music. Loving sister of Joseph W. Zogalis and his wife Linda of Mansfield, Donna MacLeod and her husband Kenneth of...

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Paul DiRosario, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 68 after a long battle with Cancer. Paul had a lifelong passion for automotive, beginning his career as a mechanic in Canton before drafting into the military in 1972.  While in the Army he trained and served 2 years active as a Radar Specialist and continued to serve for a further 16 years in the Army Reserve out of the 187th Inf Bn, 94th Reserve Command (ARCOM) as a Staff...

Peter A. Chace of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was 61 years old. Peter was an amazingly talented finish carpenter and expert tile layer who took great pride in his work.   He cherished time spent with his family and friends.  He was an avid golfer who was regularly spotted on the greens of Ponkapoag Golf Course.  Peter was also a huge basketball fan and could talk about the Celtics for hours.  He was a friend to anyone that got to...

  Kimberly J. Ludvigsen of Fall River died peacefully March 15, 2021. She was 61 years old. Kimberly was a former bookkeeper who enjoyed reading, sewing, and cross-stitching, the New England Patriots, and everything Tom Brady. Daughter of the late Richard Pontius Sr. and Priscilla Olsen. Loving mother of Erin M. Washington and her partner Patrick Lindblad of Taunton and Kristen A. Ludvigsen and her partner Christopher Velez of Fall River.  Sister of Debbie Weiland of Richmond, VA,...

  Ralph V. Papetti  of Canton and formerly of Hyde Park passed away on February 18, 2021. He was 93 years old.  He was a loving son of the late Agostino Papetti and his late wife Giuliana and loving father of Richard Papetti and his wife Sara, Paul Papetti, and Rena Sousa and her husband David.  He was the beloved husband of the late Irene Papetti and the dear companion of Joan Stallings.  He was the loving brother of the late Louis Papetti and his late wife...

Claire P. Botsch (Hurley) of Canton died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2021. She was 90 years old. Claire was a volunteer administrative assistant for the Canton Fire Department for many years and she was a member of the Canton Firefighter’s Ladies Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Sharon High School and worked for the Shawmut bank as a young adult. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She loved spending time with her family. Whether it was a vacation, a holiday...

  John A. Finnigan, Jr. (Jack) of Canton and New Port Richey, FL passed away February 3, 2021. He was 79 years old. Jack was a veteran serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Boston College and was a member of the American Legion, the Canton Town Club and the Knights of Columbus #2095. He was the devoted husband of Jean A. Finnigan (McCarthy). Loving father of Susan E. Desjardins and her husband Marc of Canton, and Carol A. Gray and her husband Stephen of Milford,...

John Wayne Duvel of Canton, MA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died February 3, 2021.  John was born August 28, 1957 to Duane and Shirley (Hanke) Duvel.  He was baptized and confirmed at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon.  He attended Waukon schools and graduated in 1975.  He enlisted in the US Army and served for over 12 years.  During his army career he served in various leadership positions, primarily in the European theater of military operations. ...

  Ernest J. Bianco Jr. of Whitman passed away peacefully Sunday, January 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family; he was 75 years old. Son of the dearly departed Ernest J. Bianco Sr. and Consiglia (Nancy) Bianco, Ernie was a hard worker and retired after years of dedicated service at Unifirst Corp and enjoyed working at his retirement job at S & S Machine in Marshfield. Ernie enjoyed antique cars, was a member of Reedy’s Archery Club in Middleboro, and the Silver Lake Auto...

  Olivia Mary Constantino (Panzini) of Hyde Park died peacefully January 6, 2021. She was 97 years old. Olivia was a lifelong devoted parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church in Hyde Park.  She was a former member of the Legion of Mary, the “High Flyers”, and the “Jolly Aces”. She was also a Eucharistic Minister for many years.  Olivia was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Concetta Panzini.  Devoted wife of the late Armando Constantino....