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JOSEPH LAZZARO Obituary

LAZZARO, Joseph F. Jr. Of Foxborough, died unexpectedly on February 21, 2020 at the age of 61. Joseph is the son of the late Joseph and Lora (Jiustino) Lazzaro of Dedham. Loving brother of Luanne Lazzaro, Carmen Lazzaro and Marylu Doherty and her husband Joseph, and devoted uncle to Gregory, Danny, Joey, and Julie. Joe is a survivor of Large B Cell Lymphoma after many years of treatment and recovery and became a friend to all at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center. He worked for the Town of Wellesley and was a member of the AFSCME Local 335 Union. He was a talented carpenter who enjoyed building furniture for himself and those he loved. Joe also loved to fish, hunt, and was an avid race car fan. Wake and Funeral Mass will both be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High St., Dedham on Saturday, February 29. Visiting Hours are 9-10am, followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in New Westwood Cemetery, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 www.dana-farber.org Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2020.

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Charles Porteleki

February 28, 2020

Went to high school with joe have great memories from then . He is with god and at peace bless you joe

Dawn Florek

February 28, 2020

Joe, You will forever be in my heart, I will miss you

Jeanne Dutra

February 26, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Joey's passing. What a funny and loving guy he was. He will be greatly missed!! RIP Joey XO

Linda Wakelin

February 26, 2020

I'll see you on the other side. xxxxooo Love you Joe

Gail and

February 26, 2020

Joe was a great neighbor to my son and friend to all of us. May he rest in peace. To the family, you have our thoughts and prayers

Gail and

February 26, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace. You have our thoughts and prayers.

February 26, 2020

With deepest sympathies in the loss of Vanessas dear friend of many years Joe, and the unique and wonderful bond they shared. The OLearys of Norwell

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

420 High St., Dedham, MA 02026

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

420 High St., Dedham, MA 02026

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456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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