Former Norwood school committee member Charles C. Saraca, known for his pioneering anti-smoking stance and dedication to youth sports, passes away at 68.
Francis W. Smith, Former Town Manager and Selectman, Passes Away-July 7, 1986
Francis W. Smith died Friday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former town manager and selectman with a long career in industrial engineering.
Andrew B. Boch, 80, Automobile Dealer and Route 1 Automotive Pioneer-August 8, 1985
Andrew B. Boch, founder of Norwood's pioneering Route 1 automotive dealerships and patriarch of a legendary New England business family, died at age 80.
Remembering Peter A. Wilson: Founder of Norwood’s A & B Auto School-July 4, 1984
Peter A. Wilson, a staple of Norwood business and driver education for over 30 years, passed away in 1984, leaving a legacy of community service through A & B Auto School.
In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983
Louis Orent, a pioneering figure in New England retail and a beloved member of the Norwood community, passed away Friday in Hollywood, Florida, at the age of 94. Known widely … Continue reading In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983
Norwood Selectmen Dedicate Memorial Plaque to Longtime Zoning Board Member George S. Williamson-August 8, 1979
Town officials, colleagues, and family members gathered at town hall to dedicate a memorial plaque honoring George S. Williamson's 20-year service record on the Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals.
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.
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
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.
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