Francis D. Alvarez - Of Needham formerly of Newton Corner, September 18th. Beloved husband of Chiyoko H. (Hirabayashi) Alvarez. Devoted father of Robert T. Alvarez of Carlsbad, CA, Deborah A. Alvarez and her husband Joseph Carter of Needham. Grandfather of Chelsie Alvarez of Needham, Ian Alvarez of Carlsbad, CA. Brother of Raymond D. Alvarez of Foxborough and the late Delphina Burt, Anna O'Brien and Evelyn Demers.
Funeral from The George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave, NEEDHAM, Friday at 9AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Joseph's Church, Needham at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8PM. Interment Needham Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Francis's memory to The American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, 02451.
Late retired employee of the Newton School Dept., WWII Navy Veteran. Member of the Newton American Legion Post #440.