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John Masterson Obituary

Of Norwood, 90, WWII Navy Veteran, died Monday, November 5, in Needham. He was the husband of the late Beatrice (Johnson) Masterson. John is lovingly survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Keith Fogarty of Norwood, his 4 grandchildren, Ellen, John, Jason and Erin. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Lillian Gustafson, brother-in-law, Herbert Johnson and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his brother, William Masterson. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, November 7, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm in Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD. A Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood, on Thursday at 9AM followed by an Interment at Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Norfolk Adult Day Health Center, 595 Pleasant St., Norwood, MA 02062. Gillooly Funeral Home 781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2007.

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Gregory Colpitts

May 8, 2017

John was a very good man.

Mary, Dennis, Paul and Larissa Zablowski

November 6, 2007

God is with your family on earth as you are with his family in heaven. We will miss your quiet presence at the Fogarty household. You were a grandfather to all your grandchildren's friends and a Dad to all of Bea and Keith's friends. Our prayers are with you always. You will be missed greatly by all.

Cindy B.

November 6, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Liz Johnson

November 6, 2007

Dear Bea, Keith & Kids, So sorry we can't be there. Our family has the best memories of our vacation with you and your Dad up at the cabin. It was great watching him clean the fish, go swimming with the kids (yours and mine), and just being there to enjoy the baseball games with us. You know what baseball nuts we are. Cliff and I never watch a Red Sox game without thinking of John. Since our kids don't have grandparents nearby Cliff and Clark couldn't imagine how fun it would be to have a Grandpa living right in their own home let alone in the same city. I know your kids will always treasure those days that most kids never had. I hope the coming months will get easier for all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We all feel blessed that we were able to get to know him, especially my boys . Love, Liz, Rick, Cliff, & Clark.

Mike Casey

November 6, 2007

Mr. Masterson,
Sir I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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