23 November, 2021
Francis John D’Urso Jr, 57, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Rita (Orlando) and Francis John D’Urso.
Frank graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Lynn in 1982, Northeastern University in 1987, and earned his Master’s degree from Cambridge College in 2003. He was very active in Hopkinton town politics, was a Constable in town and was a member of the Hopkinton Planning Board. He had also been a member of the Keefe Tech School Board. Frank was an avid Boston sport’s fan, he especially enjoyed watching the Red Sox. A self-taught pianist, Frank was a passionate music enthusiast. He had a large collection of comic books; a pastime he took pleasure in. Most importantly, Frank was a family man. He enjoyed time spent with his family, was a Cub Scout leader and was especially proud of his son becoming an Eagle Scout and his daughter’s artwork. Frank was also a Mason and in his youth was a member of DeMolay International.
Frank is survived by his father, Francis D’Urso Sr. and his partner, Beryl Clarke; his children, Francis John D’Urso III, Lucy D’Urso; his siblings, Gina Marie O’Toole and her husband, Mark, Lisa Marie D’Urso, Michael Orlando; mother of his children, Emily D’Urso; nephew, Mark O’Toole Jr. and his wife, Alicia; niece, Jacklyn O’Toole, as well as his aunts and cousins. He is predeceased by his mother, Rita (Orlando) D’Urso.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748 or baypathhumane.org
