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JOSEPH MONTELLA Obituary

MONTELLA, Joseph C. U.S. Navy Veteran Age 87, of Norfolk, Massachusetts, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away quietly on February 14, 2024, surrounded by family. Joseph is survived by his wife, Teresa, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage; and three children, Joseph, Michael, Mark and his wife, Caryn; and six grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Ryan, Shawn, Michele and Danielle. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Saia and brother, David Montella. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joseph's Visitation on Monday, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common St., WALPOLE. All are invited to gather in the funeral home on Tuesday, at 9:00 am, prior to his Mass of Christian Burial, that will be celebrated at 10:00 am, in Saint Jude's Church, 86 Main St., Norfolk. Interment will take place privately at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joseph's name may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, www.dementiasociety.org/ James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home www.delaneyfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2024.

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division

February 18, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Michael C Rivera

February 17, 2024

Thank you for your service Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

Michael C Rivera

February 16, 2024

Thank you for your service Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

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Feb

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home

48 Common St, Walpole, MA 02081

Feb

20

Service

10:00 a.m.

Saint Jude's Church

86 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

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48 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081-2803

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