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FREDERICK CELESTE Obituary

CELESTE, Frederick J. Sr. Of Norton, formerly of Hyde Park. December 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Diane M. (Gortze) Celeste. Devoted father of Kristin M. McFetters and her husband George of Missouri, Frederick J. Celeste, Jr. and his wife Faith of Norton, James S. Celeste, III and his wife Jennifer of North Attleboro and Kelly M. Celeste of Mansfield. Also survived by 7 adoring grandchildren. Funeral from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St. MANSFIELD, on Monday, December 10th at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-7 P.M. Burial with military honors will be in the Norton Common Cemetery, Norton. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For complete obituary or additionalinformation, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2012.

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Ida Vozzella

December 9, 2012

A good friend and a great person, may he rest in peace.

Tim Regan

December 8, 2012

I worked with Fred for 30 years at the MDA telethon and the USPS. When we think of Fred, we think of: character, family, friendship, loyalty, and love. He will be greatly missed by all. Condolences to his lovely family.

December 8, 2012

Fred, we loved you so much. You are at peace now in heaven with Mom and Dad. Love to your family, Josephine and Lou Carbonaro

Donna and John McInnis

December 8, 2012

Jim, Jen, Adrianna and Lucas...so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Nikki Esposito

December 8, 2012

Kelly,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon and John Murphy

December 7, 2012

We are very saddened by the loss of your loved one. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Pat Koschen Larkin SCHS '67

December 7, 2012

Dear Diane,
My deepest condolences. You will all be in my prayers.

Charlie Caradonna

December 6, 2012

Fred left us the best gift a person could get... a photo album of cherished memories. I thank HIM for always being there for me and all of us. I know that he always will be.

Margaret D'Orsi-Peltier

December 6, 2012

Dear Celeste Family,
May Fond memories of your Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Grandfather and Friend keep him alive in your hearts forever.

james morgan

December 6, 2012

I'm So sorry for your loss! Fred was a great man and a great leader.He will be missed!!

June Renaghan

December 6, 2012

Jen and Jim,
We are sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
June and Al Renaghan

Maryanne Perry

December 6, 2012

Will miss the history chats and laughs my old friend,
till we meet again.

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