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EDWARD PIANA Obituary

PIANA, Edward R. Of Canton, passed away February 13th. Beloved husband of the late Ann P. (Collins). Father of James E. and his wife Diane of Raynham, Dr. Robert N. and his wife Cynthia of Nashville, TN and Stephen A. and his wife Lynn of Canton. Grandfather of Danielle, Christine, Mark, Lauren, Matthew, Michael and Kevin Piana. Also survived by his beloved niece Margaret Rubenacker and her husband Larry and their two children Anna and Joey of Canton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Canton, Tuesday morning at 10:30. Visiting Hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Tuesday morning prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, only 20 guests will be allowed within the funeral home at once, masks are required and guests should bring their own pens to sign the register book. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton. Veteran United States Army. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the St. John the Evangelist Church, 700 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. For complete obituary and guestbook, see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2021.

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Susie Morgan

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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700 Washington St., Canton, MA

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