Joseph Anthony LaFratta

Joseph Anthony LaFratta obituary, Middleton, MA

Joseph Anthony LaFratta

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Middleton, Mass

128 S Main St - Rt. 114, Middleton, MA 01949

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St. Agnes Parish

22 Boston St., Middleton, MA 01949

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Puritan Lawn Memorial Park

Lake St, Peabody, MA 01960

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Joseph LaFratta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mackey Funeral Home - Middleton on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Joseph Anthony LaFratta age 79 formerly of East Boston and Revere MA passed away on October 20th, 2025. Joe was the oldest son of Francis (Frank) and Jenny (Cioffi) LaFratta of East Boston and brother of Patricia Petrizzi and Francis LaFratta Jr (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 56 years Dorothy (Pittman) LaFratta and their three sons Joseph LaFratta his wife Kelly of Marshfield, Mark LaFratta and his wife Lisa of Lynnfield, and Christopher LaFratta and his wife Amanda of Red Hook, NY as well five beloved grandchildren, Jake, Isabella, Michael, Marco, and Joshua. He will be missed by countless brothers and sisters in law and by many nieces and nephews.
Joe graduated East Boston HS in 1963 and went on to Boston Business School before serving in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. He was an accountant for his entire career first at Everett Savings Bank and later the Plumbers Union Local 12. Outside of the office he loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling and always seemed to be working on his tan. He was an avid bowler and fan of all the Boston sports teams. He was a dependable friend and was always happy to help in any way he could. Joe's memory will remain in the hearts of his family and friends and his legacy will live on for generations to come, inspiring those around him with his kindness, and generosity.
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October 25, 2025

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October 22, 2025

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Linda Ciaccia

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Dear Dottie and family, We have missed Joe´s smiling face and his kind jesters. He was a vital part of our community. You and your family are in our prayers. Linda and Peter

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Marie Cioffi

October 22, 2025

There are so so many things I can say about my very dear cousin Joe Lafratta as we called him Joey, we grew up together and we were his family, and my family were very very close. Can you remember the year that I stayed with my aunt Jenny for over three months during the summer because I´d love being with her and my special cousins we always had a great time at the beach and not too long ago I was talking to Joey because we used to try and all get together to go for pizza someplace local and we would go over all the old memories and they are very special he was one in 1 million and he always would definitely help anybody. He could just a great great person and I will miss him dearly. rest in peace Joey you do deserve it and someday we will meet again. Love you, cousin Marie.

Michele Sperazzo

October 22, 2025

Sending my sincere condolences and thoughts to cousin Joey´s family. I remember him always with a big smile on his face and was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. . Michele Sperazzo

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Upcoming Events

Oct

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Middleton, Mass

128 S Main St - Rt. 114, Middleton, MA 01949

Send Flowers

Oct

27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Parish

22 Boston St., Middleton, MA 01949

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Oct

27

Committal

12:15 p.m.

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park

Lake St, Peabody, MA 01960

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Only 2 hours left for delivery to next service.