Maryann "Palizzolo" Kulpan

Maryann "Palizzolo" Kulpan obituary

Maryann "Palizzolo" Kulpan

Maryann Kulpan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Dec. 2, 2025.
Kulpan, Maryann (Palizzolo) of Dedham, November 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James A. Kulpan. Devoted Mother of Lyn Kulpan-Raghai and her husband Khalid of Dedham and the late James "Jay" Kulpan. Loving grandmother of Julia and Stacey and great-grandmother of Alynna and Nova. Sister of Theresa Raso and her late husband Vincent "Vin" of Boston, Robert Palizzolo and his wife Marilyn of Roslindale, Elizabeth "Betty" Scales and her husband Martin of Whitman, and the late Edward, James "Jimmy", and William "Bill" Palizzolo. Sister-in-law of Rosemary Palizzolo of Mashpee. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered for her unconditional love and support of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her lively spirit and love of a good laugh endeared her to many.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Sunday, December 7th from 11am-1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maryann may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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