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RICHARD CIVITARESE Obituary

CIVITARESE, Richard "Dick" Of Dedham and Highland Beach, FL, March 3, 2020, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Amelia (Ubertini) Civitarese. Devoted father of Debra DaSilva of Natick, Richard J. Civitarese of Framingham, Lisa Corrigan and her husband Michael of Sharon, and Robert J. Civitarese and his wife Dana Deignan of Brockton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Dick was a Korean War Veteran, U.S. Navy and a Colonel in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. He spent his entire career as a successful General Contractor and Real Estate Developer. Visiting Hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Sunday, Mar. 8 from 4-8pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home Monday, Mar. 9, at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Private Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 alz.org Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 4 to Mar. 8, 2020.

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Elizabeth Stella 60 Queens Way Apartment 8

March 8, 2020

Dear, Ricky and the entire Civitirese family, Ricky I'm sorry, I wasn't unable to attend. To all of your family my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. He will always be in your heart's forever. God bless . With all my love & sympathy. .Liz Stella

March 7, 2020

Sorry to hear about the families loss.may the families hearts ♥ be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death. As the families cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends .my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
-GP/LM

Ralph Fedele

March 6, 2020

To Lisa and Robert

My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. We had our differences but we also respected one another.

Mike Casey(former MA resident)

March 5, 2020

Mr. Civitarese,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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Mar

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Mar

9

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Mar

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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