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Richard Paul D’Alessandro, 80, of Holliston, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Helen (Gnecco) and Joseph D’Alessandro. He was the husband of 48 years to the late Asunda “Susan” D’Alessandro who passed in 2006.

A Holliston resident of 50 years, Richard was a Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his children, Richard P. D’Alessandro Jr. and his wife Suzanne of St. Petersburg, FL, and Kathy Winstone and her husband Michael of Houston, TX. He also leaves behind a sister, Patty Palli and her husband Bill of Ashland, as well as 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Gina, Juliet, and Julian. He is predeceased by his brothers, John and Joseph D’Alessandro.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 17th from 4-7pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude, www.stjude.org