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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Memorial Service Thursday for Former Teacher, Coach Robert Jachowicz

A memorial celebration of Robert Jachowicz's life will be held Thursday, May 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Eagles on Park Street in Framingham.

Robert Joseph Jachowicz, age 84, died peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home in Framingham. He was the husband of 63 years to Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, also from Lynn. He was the son of the late Joseph and Emily (Lovely) Jachowicz. He was a graduate and standout football player at Lynn English High School and won a four-year full scholarship to the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Jachowicz had an extensive, fulfilling career in Framingham as an educator, coach and artist. Following college he began teaching and coaching in the Framingham School System as an 8th grade teacher at the Framingham Middle School, now the Danforth Art Museum. He worked for more than 40 years at Framingham High …

Kevin P. Crotty

12:16 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Rest in Peace Bob , Quite a guy and quite a coach . His original FLYER logo and the wonderful win over NATICK in Framingham on Thanksgiving Morning 1960 , will be in my memory forever ! Fondly , Kevin P. Crotty   more ›

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Korean War Vet and U.S. Air Force Band Leader Victor J. Golgata, 82, Has Died

In his youth, he was a catcher for the former Boston Braves baseball farm team.

Victor J. Golgata, 82, of Framingham, died, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at St. Patrick Manor in Framingham. Born in Southborough, he was the son of the late Venanzio and Marietta (Morazzini) Golgata. In his youth, he was a catcher for the former Boston Braves baseball farm team, according to his obituary from Norton Funeral Home. During the Korean War, he served in the US Air Force as a flights teward and was also an accordion player and band leader for the US Air Force Band stationed in Hawaii, stated his obituary. Golgata worked in the construction industry and formerly worked for Perini Construction Company, the former Builder’s Realty and later retired from the Town of Framingham. He was a lifetime member of the Framingham Lodge of Elks #…

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Police Log: Man Arrested Breaking Into Funeral Home at 4 a.m.

The following information was supplied by the Framingham Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, Aug. 18: 5 arrests and Framingham Police cruiser struck 1 a.m. Framingham Police arrested at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Milford Scott LaPoint, 80 Winter St of Ashland. He was charged wil burglary and armed assault. 1:19 a.m. Hit & run reported at 2 Foothill Rd. 4:41 a.m. Framingham Police responded to suspicious activity at Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech St. Arrest made. 5:13 a.m. Police arrested Brian Willis, 32, listed as homeless in Framingham at Norton Funeral Home. He was charged with breaking and entering and  malicious destruction of property over $250. 1:56 p.m. Disurbance reported at Dom's Variety Store. Police removed the individual. 2:24 p.m. Disturbance reported at William Welch Way. Arrest made. 2:32 p.m. Police …

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