FATA, Paul T. Sr. - 79, of Marshfield, formerly of Hyde Park passed away on February 26, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Padden) for 59 years. Loving father of Paul T. Jr. of Marshfield, Kathleen M. DiMare and her husband Dominic of Hyde Park, Michael J. of Marshfield and Matthew E. and his wife Buffy of Natick. Grandfather of Lauren Connolly, Ryan, Michael and Kaitlin DiMare, and Amanda Fata. Cherished great grandfather of Mason Davis DiMare. Also survived by special brothers and sisters in law Margaret and James Sullivan of Roslindale, John and Carolyn Padden of Sagamore Beach, Mary and Robert Ballarino of Cumberland, RI, Judith and Roy Fitzsimmons of Cohasset and Edward and Patricia Padden of Franklin.
Proud member of the 10th Special Forces, 1952 and licensed Amateur Radio Operator AE1L.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Wednesday, March 2, at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, March 1, from 4-8 PM. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.
Donations in Paul's memory may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02185.