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Category: In Memoriam

August 22, 1978August 22, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Deputy Chief Michael G. Benedetti, 52, Following a Long Illness-August 22, 1978

Lifelong Norwood resident and Deputy Fire Chief Michael G. Benedetti has passed away at age 52 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished 24-year career of fearless public service.

June 27, 1977July 9, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Social Groups, This Day In Norwood History

In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

marty callaghan MLB Norwood MA
June 24, 1975July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Callaghan Of Norwood, Played Major League Ball-June 24, 1975

The retired Plimpton Press employee and Norwood High alumnus held a historic major league record from a legendary 1922 highest-scoring game.

July 18, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969

Harry B. Butters, a stalwart figure in Norfolk County politics for nearly four decades, passed away on July 17, 1969, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications arising from … Continue reading Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969

November 11, 1968March 16, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

September 16, 1968September 15, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler Passes Away After 38 Years of Dedicated Service-September 16, 1968

Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler passes away at 70 after a 38-year career protecting the town; services planned at St. Catherine of Siena Church.

September 11, 1968September 9, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Miss Betty Eicke, 95, Former Norwood Hospital Superintendent and Nursing Leader-September 11, 1968

Memorial services are set for Betty Eicke, 95, former superintendent and director of nurses at Norwood Hospital who dedicated decades to nursing and hospital administration.

March 20, 1967March 12, 2024 georgenhs In Memoriam

In Memoriam-Florence Guild-March 20, 1967

13 Oct 1872 - 19 Mar 1967 Florence M. Guild, 94, the last surviving member of a noted Norwood family, died Sunday at the Norwood Nursing Home. Born in Norwood … Continue reading In Memoriam-Florence Guild-March 20, 1967

September 2, 1965September 1, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965

Francis C. Foley, 58, a prominent legal and civic figure in Norwood residing at 16 Shattuck Park Road, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. Distinguished Civic … Continue reading Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965

April 14, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Obituary, This Day In Norwood History

George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-April 14, 1962

NORWOOD, Apr. 13 — George F. Willett, 91, one of the most distinguished citizens of Norwood for more than half a century, died today. A native of Walpole, Mr. Willett … Continue reading George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-April 14, 1962

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