Joseph A. Frazier, a life long resident of Dedham, died Sunday March 19, 2006 in Boston surrounded by his family. He was 68. Born in Boston, Mr. Frazier was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Flanagan) Frazier. He graduated from Dedham High School, class of 1955 where he was the class president for 2 years. He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1955-1959 when he was honorably Discharged. Mr. Frazier had a successful career in the High Tech Industry until his retirement in 2004. He was Past Exalted Ruler and lifetime member of the Norwood Lodge of Elks # 1124.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary G. (Spano) and three children, Joseph A. Jr. and his fiancé Jodi Lambert of Westwood, Linda M. Ford and her husband Michael of Taunton and Leigh Handrahan and her husband Brian of Raynham. Also survived by three grandchildren Brittany L. Ford of Taunton and Jaime L. and Shane N. Handrahan of Raynham. Brother of Barbara Urolatis of Easton and the late Francis and Donald Frazier and Margaret Raftery. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, on Friday at 8:00 AM. Funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Red Cross, 180 Rustcraft Rd., Dedham, MA 02026.