Thomas Verrochi

Thomas Verrochi, Jr. age 84 years died in the Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Born in Walpole, Massachusetts on November 16, 1927, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Romanelli) Verrochi. He graduated from Walpole High School with the class of 1945 and from the Norfolk County Agricultural School with the class of 1946. He has been a lifelong resident of East Walpole, Massachusetts.

Mr. Verrochi helped his son Tom establish his business T.D. Verrochi, Inc, a masonary company. He was part owner of Gilmore's in Walpole for 20 years, and operated his own machine shop, TEPCO for 5 years.

He was an avid reader of history and enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and being a handyman. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, as the head of the Verrochi family, he enjoyed having everyone in his home.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Dorothy P. (Trank) Verrochi. Loving father of Donna M. and her husband John Pesce of N. Attleboro, Katherine V. and her husband Jerry Durante of Walpole, and Thomas D. and his wife Karen Verrochi of Foxboro. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Jennifer, Thomas, Mark, Andrea, and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Maylin and JohnPatrick. Brother of Edward R. Verrochi, Sr, of East Walpole, Arthur Verrochi of Walpole, Paul Verrochi of East Walpole and the late Albert Verrochi.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church 176 Washington Street East Walpole on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 9AM. Visiting hours are Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 2 to 6PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home 48 Common Street Walpole. Interment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701.