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Korean War Veteran Thomas Cunniff Dies at 77

The veteran was a Holliston resident and an active volunteer.

Thomas Cunniff, 77, died August 15. Born in Boston, he served in the US Army and received the Korean Service Medal. He was employed at the US Army Natick Laboratories for Research and Development for over 37 years, until he retired in 1996. He volunteered with the Knights of Columbus and was a member of several railroad clubs.

He is survived by his wife, 4 children, and grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the . A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at in Holliston. Burial will be at a later date.

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Memorial donations are requested in lieu of flowers to New England Paralyzed Veterans Association (NEPVA), 1600 Providence Highway, Suite 143, Walpole, MA 02081 or Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

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