November 8, 2019
Hassey, Alfred “Butch
Alfred J. Hassey, Jr. “Butch”, of Wrentham and formerly of Dedham, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 75 years old. Born in Boston, and the son of Alfred J.Hassey, Sr. and Evelyn P. (Prisco) Navaroli. Butch was known for his humor and friendship. Once you met him, you wanted him as your friend. He never let you leave his house hungry and made sure you went home with food. His love of music was due to his early days as a DJ for parties and weddings. He liked to play pool and horseshoes. His family fondly calls him “Mr. Fix It”. He would be there to do anything you needed or if he thought you needed something done. He was a member of the former Moose Club and Eagles Club of Hyde Park. He was “Papa Butch” to his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Everyone he met became a friend. He just enjoyed people and will be sorely missed. Butch is survived by his wife Cindy (DeCoste) Hassey of Wrentham, his children; Michael Hassey of Wrentham, Lisa Rivera and her husband Lou of Plainville, Stacy Denekamp and David Roney of Pawtucket, RI, John Hassey of Wareham, Paul Hassey and his wife Karen of Fall River and Mark Hassey and his wife Jennifer of Fairhaven. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Derek and Jeremy Denekamp, Corryn and Rebecca Rivera, Christopher, Jeffrey, Matthew, Aiden, Cody, Mackenna, Brandon and Darrien Hassey and his great grandchild, Kemelah Hassey. His dear cats, “Misty and Raven”. He was predeceased by his siblings, Michael Hassey, Jean Mitchell, Claire Burns and Doris Higgins. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 4 to 8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. His Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10AM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in Butch’s memory may be made to Denise Spicer Dietzel Scholarship Fund, Attn: Kayla Dietzel, 32 Lantern Lane, Mansfield, MA 02048.
Comments(15)
Life will never ever be the same without you, Papa. Thank you for an amazing 24 years filled with laughter, love & fun. You were such a special man with so much to offer this world. My only wish would be to hug/kiss you one more time. I hope GG is dancing with you in heaven. You BETTER find Cuda and Liberty for me. I promise to watch over Nana. Until we meet again, Papa ❤️
Butch Love U my friend! Boy we had some good times! Your a great guy! if u see my kitty in heaven he is black and white his name is Jimmie tell him his Daddy misses him! Sorry your the Best! Fastee as Jean called me! Rock and Roll!✌
Stacy, with heartfelt condolences, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad
Eternal rest grant onto him, Oh Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May his loving soul rest in the sweetest of paradise.
Sending hugs of love and comfort to you and your family
As you walk through the sorrowful and lonely roads of grief.
May Our Lord, our Savior, most precious Heavenly Father walk with you. If you shall stumble and fall, May the good Lord place his loving arms around you, gently lift you up and continue walking beside you
My thoughts and prayers to you Cindy and all the family.
Love and miss you tons. Rest in the sweetest. ♡♡♡
Papa Butch our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to you. Then I smile & think – All your/our family in heaven that are saying Welcome Home. We will miss you beyond words. I think of my Mom & you sitting on the front porch yelling at cars, branding them as they came by or calling over a neighbor . When Cindy & I would get home there was Always a crowd on the lawn. I think of Casey jumping in your minivan not wanting to get out as long as you were in there. Sooo many wonderful memories to think of! Thank you for being you! Nana Cindy, Michael, Stacy, Lisa, & family we feel your pain, your in our prayers & our Love is with you today, the days ahead & Always. We hold our precious memories of you closer. Much Love
Lauralee aka Laura, among other names you’ve called me over the years ❤️
Cindy & family, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thank you for choosing to be my dad. I love you.
I miss you so much.
Rest in Peace Butchy Knew you when you were a litt!d kid So sorry Cindy hugs.
I miss you papa. Thank you for being the best papa out there and never forgetting to tell me you loved me every time you saw me. I love you
I miss you making my iced tea,I miss our dancing in the kitchen, I miss you singing to me,I just miss you
Missing you a little extra today. I love you!
Missing you! Today is GG’s birthday, I hope you got her a snapple!
Merry Christmas! Miss you and love you!