Francis H. Killorin Jr.
Francis H. Killorin Jr.
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Francis H. Killorin, Jr., of East Bridgewater, passed away on November 1, 2025. He was 73.
Throughout his life, Frank has called many places home. He lived in Ashland during his younger years, then Hopkinton during his High school years, while at Marion High school in Framingham, MA. Following a car accident in 1971, Frank was left with a spinal cord injury, becoming a paraplegic. His handicap did not stop him from doing the things he loved. After marrying his wife Nancy Curran in 1979, he bought the antique "Big White Barn" in Norwell, MA and converted it into a house. He and his wife lived there for 20 years, raising their son.
Frank worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 2012 as a supervisor. After retirement Frank worked part-time for Lowes to keep busy.
Franks hobbies were reading, refinishing furniture and woodworking. Frank also loved cars. as a young man he learned how to repair them. He also enjoyed the sport of car racing as a spectator. He loved to travel with his wife and son.
In recent years, frank enjoyed his life living in the Rivers Edge community in East Bridgewater, MA He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Beloved husband of 46 years to Nancy (Curran) Killorin of East Bridgewater. Devoted father of Dennis Killorin of Braintree. Loving brother of Peg Keirstead of Oregon, Beth Kelley of Duxbury, Pam Higgins of New York, and Mark Killorin of Maryland. Cherished uncle of two generations of nieces and nephews. Also survived by his beloved dog Sassy Pants.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday, November 11th from 4-6 PM at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 35 Spring Street in East Bridgewater.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12th at 10:30 AM at St. John's Church in East Bridgewater. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery in East Bridgewater.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Frank may be made to either The Learning Center for the Deaf or the American School for the Deaf.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
35 Spring Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
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