Lorraine P. Rotondo

Lorraine P. Rotondo obituary, Westwood, MA

Lorraine P. Rotondo

Lorraine Rotondo Obituary

Visit the Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

With Heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lorraine P. Rotondo of Westwood, MA, formerly of West Roxbury, MA.

She was a devoted wife, adored mother, and cherished “Noni” who sadly passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 83.

She was known for her kindness, generosity, boundless love and devotion for her family. 

Lorraine leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Andrew Rotondo. Her son Andrew Rotondo Jr. who she raised with love and dedication and his wife Elizabeth. Her grandchildren, that were her pride and joy, Nicholas and Jaime. Who will forever cherish her warm embrace, unwavering support, and how she made every birthday and holiday such a special occasion with delicious food and meaningful touches, and gifts in abundance. 

She also leaves behind her siblings, Mary Ruggiero, Helen Getek and her late husband Teddy, James Ruggiero and his wife Cheryl, the late Jean Dooley and her late husband Jack, the late Louis Ruggiero and her late parents Louis and Helen (Dinena) Ruggiero. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

Lorraine was the glue, the heart and soul of our family and she will be dearly missed. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA on Wednesday November 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services and interment are private. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Lorraine’s memory to her favorite charity St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

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