Frank E. Harrison

Frank E. Harrison, a resident of Dennisport and a former longtime resident of Dedham, passed away with his daughters by his side on June 2nd after a brief illness at New Bridge on the Charles. He was 74.  Frank was born on April 11, 1937 to Benjamin and Gladys (Trull) Harrison.  One of 5 children, he spent his childhood in Dedham.  In 1966, Frank married Anna M. (LaRosa) and the couple settled down and raised their 4 children, Michael, Holly, Donna and Laurie.  Frank was an active member of the Celestial Lodge AF & AM of Westwood.  He was an avid outdoorsman, and became a member of the Cape Cod Fish and Game Club of Harwich.  Frank and his wife enjoyed a summer home in Dennisport, and Frank moved there permanently after Anna passed away.  Frank spent 20 years working for the Town of Needham Department of Public Works in the Parks and Recreation Department and before that was employed by General Linen Service.  Frank is predeceased by his wife Anna (LaRosa).  He is survived by his children  Michael Duley and his spouse Leila of Brazil, Holly Barisano and her spouse Jeffrey of Scituate, Donna Duley of Dedham, and Laurie Harrison and her spouse Julie Amato of Easton, PA.  He is also survived by his siblings William Harrison of Dennis and Barbara Vitale of Ohio; his grandchildren Julie and Michael Kachele, Adam, Joseph and Lucas Barisano and Kiana Duley; and his dear friend Sylvia Merrill of Dennisport.  He is predeceased by his sisters Beverly Soldani and Roberta Russo.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Monday, June 6th at 10AM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  Interment at the Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.  Visitation Sunday, June 5th from 4-8PM with a Masonic Service by the Celestial Lodge AF & AM  of Westwood at 7:30PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hebrew Senior Life, Development Office, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 for NBOC/ RSU Health Center.