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Kathleen Colanton
April 20, 2014 | Orlando, FL
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Photo courtesy of J. F. Ward Funeral Home - Everett
Joseph J. Lazzaro
EVERETT, Massachusetts
Aug 5, 1957 – Nov 18, 2013 (Age 56)
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BORN
August 5, 1957
DIED
November 18, 2013
AGE
56
LOCATION
EVERETT, Massachusetts
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LAZZARO, Joseph J.-Of Waltham, passed away at home on November 18, 2013, at 56 years. Beloved husband of Cindy Tumilty-Lazzaro. Loving father of Sarah O'Brien. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral at the First Church in Malden, 184 Pleasant St., Malden, on Saturday, Nov 23rd, at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Joseph was a longtime adaptive technology specialist employed by the Commission For The Blind and for the Information Technology Division of MA. In addition, he was a published writer of several books and enjoyed world traveling. In his memory, donations may be made to Perkins School For the Blind's Braille & Talking Book Library, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Kathleen Colanton
April 19, 2014
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Kathleen Colanton
April 18, 2014 | Orlando, FL
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I found out about Joe's passing only at Arisia. He had such a funny, wry sense of humor, and so bright--such a loss. Cindy, deep sympathy to you and to the whole family.
Sarah Smith
January 21, 2014 | Brookline, MA
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Joe came into my life over 20 years ago. His advocacy and his example
as a person full of life will be missed by me and many others.
Norm Coombs
Norm Coombs
December 03, 2013 | Laguna Hills, CA
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Though it was many years ago, Joe and I enjoyed great conversation and humor. I admired his commitment and vision for empowering blind people through technology, which was expressed both in his work for state government and as an author. I remember him fondly and will miss him! My condolences go to Cyndi and family.
Jamal Mazrui
November 22, 2013 | Takoma Park, MD
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Cindy and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe.
I worked for Joe from 1997 to 1998 in the technology department of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, MCB. This was my first real job out of college, when the agency was on Kingston Street.
Earlier in the 90's, as did many, I also followed Joe's pioneering work on assistive technology.
Joe was a supportive colleague and friend to me then and now. I remember fondly the time you chartered a...
Mika Pyyhkala
November 22, 2013 | Boston, MA
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RIP Joseph
James G.
November 22, 2013 | NJ
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Cindy and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I've worked with Joe on and off for almost 10 years and he was always very positive and enjoyable to work with, and he accomplished much in his work. We'll miss him.
Andrew Kirkpatrick
November 22, 2013 | Concord, MA
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