| Dr. Frank J. Gualtieri |
| 4/24/2016 |
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Dr. Frank J. Gualtieri, Sr. age 94 of Canton passed away April 24th at the Norwood Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born and raised in Cambridge, Frank graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Harvard University and Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Gualtieri was a Urologist at the Norwood Hospital for many years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the American Urological Assn. As a young man, Frank was hospitalized for over a year and this illness is what sparked his interest in the medical field. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Norwood Cooperative Bank for many years. Frank loved playing the piano and guitar and after retiring he attended the Berklee School of Music to be formally trained on how to read, write and harmonize music, culminating in a certificate in jazz piano. Later in life, Frank became challenged by sudden blindness. Instead of becoming bitter, Frank persevered and found joy without sight in the comfort of his wife and children, the laughter of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the visitations of his other relatives and friends, and the sound of his music.
Beloved husband of the late Gertrude L. (Hartford). Father of Trudy L. Harris and her husband Bob of Canton, Maria T. Gualtieri, M.D. and her husband John D. Maxwell of Milford, Vincent P. and his wife Beth of Naples, Florida, Emily A. Martinez and her husband Jim of Ware, Lisa J. of Duxbury, Larry J. and his wife Carolyn of E. Sandwich, John M. and his wife Lynne of Canton, Cynthia M. Foley and her husband Christopher M. of Wrentham, Christina M. Macdonald and her husband David of Stoughton and the late Frank J. Jr. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his loving caregivers: Mary Smith, Noke Conard, Laura Girolamo and Mary Gagnon. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral service will be at the funeral home Friday morning at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Knollwood Memorial Park. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canton EMT Assn 99 Revere St. Canton, MA 02021. | |||||
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