PADULA, Dominic R. Of Dedham, January 3, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Agnes R. (Marotto) Padula. Devoted father of Richard J. Padula of Dedham. Grandfather of Richard Padula II, Christina Curley, Joseph Padula, and Michelle Padula. Great-grandfather of Ciara and Anthony Curley. Brother of the late Pasquale, Joseph, and Frank Padula, and the late Phyllis Crowe, Jeanne Padula, Antoinette Lang, and Dorothy Dolan.
World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy. Member of the Dedham American Legion Post 18, Dedham Retired Men’s Club, and the Sons of Italy of America of Roslindale.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday, Jan. 6 at 8am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 9am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 5 from 4-8pm. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Toward Independent Living & Learning (Till), 20 Eastbrook Rd., Dedham, MA 02026. This is the program that Joey receives his care through.