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Nicholas “Nick” R. LaRosa, formerly of Franklin and most recently of Marco Island, Florida, died on December 31,2025. He was the husband of the late Lillian F. (Casey) LaRosa for 67 years until her death in 2002.
Born in Boston on September 14, 1935, to the late Paolo LaRosa and Grace (Bombaci) La Rosa. He was raised in South Boston and was a graduate of Charlestown High School.
Nick & Lillian moved to Franklin in 1963 where they raised their six children. They made the move to Marco Island in 2015.
Nick worked as an electrician his entire life, owning his own business for years.
He was a U.S. Marine, enlisting in 1953 during the Korean conflict. Nick was an avid golfer, enjoyed woodworking & spending time with his buddies.
He is survived by his children Robert LaRosa and his wife Ann of Franklin, Debra Karas and her husband Peter of Blackstone, Steven LaRosa and his wife Laura of Port Charlotte, Florida, Susan LaRosa of Hopedale, Scott LaRosa and his wife Robin of Franklin and Patrick LaRosa and his wife Leslie of Franklin.
He had 13 grandchildren, including Joshua and Eric LaRosa who predeceased him, and 10 great-grandchildren.
His legacy will live on for years.
Services will be held at a later date to be announced.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
