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LOUIS TOTINO Obituary

TOTINO, Louis J. "Lou" Of Dedham, MA, passed away on October 28, at the age of 92. Husband of the recently deceased Loretta "Lori" Totino for 66 years. Son of the late Michael and Antoinette (LoGrippo) Totino. Father of Paul M. Totino (wife, Maureen) and John L. Totino. Grandfather of Michelle Carilli (Mike), Lauren Totino King (Noah), Sarah Totino, and Allison Totino. Great-grandfather of Nathan and Leah Carilli. Brother of Elizabeth Lasden of Norwood. Raised in East Cambridge and Somerville. Attended St. Francis School in East Cambridge. A proud Triple Eagle: Boston College High School, Boston College, and BC MBA. Past President BC MBA Alumni Association. BC Class Officer. Served in the U.S. Army Ninth Infantry Division, in Germany, as a Field Artillery Officer and 19 years in the Army Active Reserve. Retired Major USAR. Retired Deputy Director of Marketing at the Mass State Lottery and Sr. V.P. Marketing of MDI. Owned his own Marketing Consulting business during retirement and taught marketing courses, part-time, at BC for more than 40 years. Executive Member of the American Marketing Association. Enjoyed his grandchildren, their activities, military history and all the Boston sports, particularly tailgating at BC football games, with family, as a season ticket holder for over 60 years. Enjoyed travel with his wife, especially to Ogunquit, Maine. Served Mass at St. Peter's in Rome. Services will be private. Donations may be made in Lou's memory to St. Susanna Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham, MA 02026. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2025.

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Bob Trethewey

November 7, 2025

To the family,

Mr. T was such a kind man and touched my life from Little League baseball to so many wonderful chats over my adult life always with wisdom, positive energy, just made your day better.

Rest in Peace to such a good man.

James MacDonald

November 2, 2025

Always enjoyed talking to Lou at St Susanna´s and sharing stories, especially the Bob Crane days.
Always remember the picture of Lou and Fr Steve when they announced our church was closing. Thankful it never did.
Rest in peace.

Alma Fraser

November 2, 2025

Lou was truly a wonderful person .
He & Lori were very dear friends & will be solely missed

James John Considine

October 30, 2025

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

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