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Joseph Citrone Obituary

CITRONE, Joseph W. Sr. Of Rockland, formerly of Hyde Park, November 9, age 77. Beloved husband of Margaret A. (Herget). Devoted father of Joseph W. Jr. of Brockton, David C. and his fiance Sandra (Dixon) of Lynn, Louis G. of Rockland, Peggy Dean and her husband Scott of Rockland and the late Thomas and Mary Theresa. Cherished brother of Marguerite Christopher of Hyde Park, Dorothy D'Alessandro of Mashpee and the late John, Frank, Paul, Anthony, Rudolph, and Jeanette Cassavant. Loving "Papa" of 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK, Thursday morning at 8. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday evening from 4-8 p.m Childrens room available. Past President of the Italian American Club, retired MBTA employee of 24 years and late Korean War Marine Veteran. Please, in lieu of flowers all donations can be made to Beacon Hospice, 8 Samoset St., Plymouth, MA 02360 or Coyne Healthcare Center, 56 Webster St., Rockland 02370. Interment at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Directions and guest book visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Homes Hyde Park 617-361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 11, 2008.

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Dawn Barrett Hutchins

December 26, 2008

Only just heard about Mr. Citrone's passing. My prayers are with his family. So sorry for your loss.

Mike Casey

November 21, 2008

Mr. Citrone,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Betsy and David Farina

November 14, 2008

Peggy, Mrs. Citrone and family-I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your entire family. We love you Peg and will always be here if you need anything.

Janet and Dino Susi

November 12, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers, and Joe is in a much better place.You have our sympathies during this most difficult time.
with love,

Sue Howard

November 11, 2008

Please know that after all these years your family is in my thoughts and I send nothing but the best to all of you. I am so sorry I can't be there as you were for me. It lightens my heart a little to know he was in the best of care for so many years.

Lisa Leal (Papasodero)

November 11, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lisa and David

Jennifer Dennis

November 11, 2008

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

The Dennis Family

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