COLUMBO, Joseph J. Of Dedham, suddenly, October 12. Beloved husband of Claire L. (English) Columbo for 55 years. Devoted father of Martin A. Columbo of Hyde Park, Joseph J. Columbo Jr. and his wife Helen of Canton. Grandfather of Victoria Rampino of Pawtucket, RI, Timothy and Martin Columbo both of Roslindale, Joseph and Jenna Columbo both of Canton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Brother of Mary Grella and her husband Joseph J. of Dedham, and the late Dolores Whitehead.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Thursday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham 01701. Late retired owner of Columbo Sand and Gravel Co. of Dedham. Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4. Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army. Life member and Past Commander of the Dedham American Legion Post 18. Life member of the Dedham VFW Post 2017. Charter member of the Italian American Club of Dedham.