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Alexander J. "Alex" Avola
May 25, 2019

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Alexander Joseph Avola, 26, of Franklin, passed away on May 25, 2019, departing this earth too soon and leaving a huge gap in so many lives. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts on March 13, 1993, to Charles and Beth (Crowley) Avola.

He graduated from Franklin High School (2011) and Keene State College (2015) in New Hampshire where he majored in Safety Engineering studies. After graduation, he joined Veolia, an environmental services company, where he worked as an environmental specialist from 2016-2019.

Alex is survived by his mother Beth Dobrutsky and her husband Wayne Dobrutsky of Franklin; his father Chuck Avola and his wife Cheryl Avola of Northbridge; his brother Nicholas Avola of Franklin, his step- brother Cody Labriola and step-sister Jordyn Labriola, both of Northbridge. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Ann and Richard Gallagher of Walpole, and John Crowley of Dedham, and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Rita Avola of Methuen. Alex also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. Alex left us all too soon, and we will forever remember his infectious laugh, his love of family, and his fierce loyalty.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday June 1, 2019 at Charles F. Oteri and Son Funeral Home on 33 Cottage Street, Franklin starting at 4pm and concluding with a special prayer service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to GateHouse Sober Community, 74 Northeastern Blvd, Suite 10A, Nashua, NH 03062 for a scholarship in Alex’s name.

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Charles F. Oteri and Son - Franklin Funeral Home
33 Cottage Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-0011