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JOSEPH MURGO Obituary

MURGO, Joseph Age 85, of Lexington, formerly of Waltham and Watertown, passed away peacefully, on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine (Toomasian) Murgo. Loving father of Joseph C. Murgo, Richard P. Murgo and his wife, Laura and Justin A. Murgo and his wife, Michelle. Cherished "Papa" of Marissa, Gabrielle, Joseph, Andrew, Christopher, Arianna, and Juliana. Dear brother of Angelo Murgo and his wife, Rosemary of Delray Beach, FL and Mary Connors of Beverly. Also survived by sister-in-law, Eileen Nichols and her husband, Robert of Framingham; and many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Joe's Life by gathering for Visiting Hours at the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main Street, WATERTOWN, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 3-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 920 Trapelo Rd., Waltham, on Monday Nov. 3, 2025, at 11:30AM, followed by Burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joe's memory to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 920 Trapelo Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. Nardone Funeral Home (617) 924-1113 www.NardoneFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2025.

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Donna Cugini Vasquez

November 2, 2025

Dear Christine,
I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family. Joe was always a pleasure to talk to whenever he came into the office. May all of your happy memories bring you some comfort at this time. My mom, Rita, also sends her condolences to you.

Mary Ann Corcoran Skahan

November 2, 2025

We lived next door to the Murgo family in Watertown, Fine family. MY late brother Fran was a friend of Joe.

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Annmarie Murgo-Lucas & Mark Lucas

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Bobby, Amy, Hayden, & Austin Murgo

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JOHN J SAVARESE

October 31, 2025

A good man!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

October 30, 2025

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

Stephen Rotondi

October 30, 2025

My deepest sympathies to Joe's family on his passing. I worked with him years ago at The Provident Institution for Savings in Boston. Rest in Peace Joe.

Deri Forte

October 30, 2025

It would take up most of The Boston Globe to express my wonderful loving memories of Joe. We spent many years together at the Watertown Sons of Italy and formed life long friendships as well as forming our own "Gourmet Dinner Group" which lasted many, many years. Joe and Chris were the best friends anyone could ask for especially helping me through a very difficult time in my life after losing my husband, Henry at a young age. Henry and Joe had formed a close relationship especially embracing their Italian Heritage. You will never be forgotten "Giuseppe ". Love, Deri Forte and Family

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nardone Funeral Home

373 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472

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11:30 a.m.

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church

880 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02453

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