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Victor Terranova Obituary

Victor W. "Terry" Terranova, of Holliston formerly of Newton Lower Falls and the West End of Boston, Feb. 17. Beloved husband of the late Edith N. (Batt) Terranova. Devoted father of Victoria Marston of Marshfield, Christine Terranova of Sandwich, Geraldine Marchessault of Amston, CT, Christopher Terranova of Harwich, Donna Goddard of Wayland, Nancy Maillet of Holliston, Victor Terranova, Jr of Medway, and Catherine Terranova-Touloukian of Indianapolis, IN. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. Graduate of Boston College, Class of 1956. He received a Master's Degree in Education from Framingham State University in 1968. Member of the West End House Alumnus, Lifetime Member of Knights of Columbus and 34 years in Public Education. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. Wellesley, Monday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 PM. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Victor's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St. Wellesley, MA 02481. For online guestbook and directions www.gfdoherty.com. Arrangements made by George F. Doherty & Sons; Wellesley; 781-235-4100.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 18 to Feb. 25, 2012.

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Saundra (Burgess)Malloy

February 29, 2012

As a friend of Nancy's growing up in NLF, my thoughts and prayers are with the Terranova family during this difficult time. May wonderful memories bring you great comfort.

February 22, 2012

I was just thinking about Mr Terranova the other day, remembering my working days at Keefe Tech. He was a very jovial, and true to his faith, RIP Mr T
Leola Wilson-Stewart

Christine (D'Angeli) Hall

February 21, 2012

So sorry to hear about Mr. Terranova's passing. The D'Angeli family has very fond memories of your dad! He was a great friend to our father and we always loved seeing him and hearing his stories! He was a great guy. - Christine (D'Angeli) Hall

Suzanne Whelan

February 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. We just saw him at my Dad's funeral in Nov. and made plans to see him this Spring at my Grandparents grave (his brother) James Terranova. He was a very sweet and kind person. Suzanne Terranova-Whelan and family

Sandy Healey

February 21, 2012

Chris and Victor,

So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a King!!! I will never forget his smile or his laugh, he was a great man and he was so proud of you both and all his children.

christine tartufi

February 20, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mr. T was a great man and a great teacher at keefe tech. We will never forget him . we will miss him.

Kevin O'Donnell

February 20, 2012

Sorry for your loss, Mr T was a great person who really cared about the students. Thank You Mr T For Everything,

Cindy Donovan

February 19, 2012

My Thoughts & Prayers go out to You & your Families! Your father was a remarkable guy!He always knew how to keep the "Spirit" going @ Keefe Tech. He will truly be missed!

Paul DeCollibus

February 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I knew Terry for many years when he was at South High and Keefe Tech. with my Uncle Al. He got me a job teaching electronics at the Keefe Tech. Adult Evening Program. He was a great friend. I will miss him greatly.

Carole Crino

February 19, 2012

Dick and I knew Victor for 15 years. He was a wonderful man, a great friend, and a wonderful Catholic. He was a joy to know and to love. The world will be a little smaller without him. Rest in Peace, Victor, in the arms of your God. Carole Crino

February 18, 2012

My thoughts and sympathy go out to your family. Terry was a delightful guy, very witty and funny. The Grove street neighborhood lost a good neighbor when he moved to Holliston. He was missed. Your mother was
delightful too. Terry often came back to NLF and visited some of the older neighbors which was appreciated by the families.
Nancy Finn, Newton Lower Falls

February 18, 2012

Geri and family,

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing...I know how much he was loved and remember meeting a kind and very funny sweet man many moons ago,when you lived here in Florida ! love to all,Kath and Wayne

Debbie DeBotton

February 18, 2012

Donna and Nancy,

I was very sad to hear of the news of you dad. I hadn't seen your father in a long time, but have such nice memories of him. He was one of the first people to welcome us into the neighborhood. He was always so friendly and nice to our family. He always had a smile and something nice to say and of course a great laugh.

He was always an educator. I'll never forget something he said to me when my kids were young and learning about tolerance in school. He said schools shouldn't be teaching Tolerance they should be teaching Acceptance. And that when he grew up they didn't tolerate people they accepted them.

A very wise man.

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Debbie, Rami, Ariella, Ayala and Omri

Pauline Maffiola Collett

February 18, 2012

I am so sorry to the Terranova Family we were always together in Newton Lower I hung with Vickie my brother Peter was with Chris and my brother Ralph was in Gerry class to Terry was my brother Ralph godfather our moms were together after school for coffee.Edie was always a sweet lady also.Terry we will always have you in my heart RIP you will be with the angels in heven and my mom and dad to.
you were always there for my family in Newton Lower Falls when needing some one to talk to alot of good memorys.

Mike & Tanya Stocking

February 18, 2012

Victor lit up a room with his stories, memories and twists on life. His energy and kind heart will be truely missed. We love you all, condonlenes and prayers, The Stockings

Eileen Cronin Clare

February 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Donna's.

February 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Terranova Family. Mr. Terranova was my Teacher at the South Middlesex Vocational School at South High in Framingham Ma and later was our class administrator at Keefe Tech. Attended our 15th and 20th Class Union of 1975. RIP my Friend. Rick Gallagher Class of 1975 Keefe Tech

Pattie Campana

February 18, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for his family. He was an administrator at Keefe Tech when I was there and he was one of most liked people in the school. I will forever remember his quick smile and laughter!

Pattie Flaherty Campana

Ann Gorham

February 18, 2012

Dearest Laura and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss .
Hugs to you as you cherish your grandfathers memories .
Annie and family

Judy Cyphers

February 18, 2012

Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear of you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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