Lillian Josephine (Perruzzi) Arnold, age 92 passed away peacefully on Friday April 17, 2026 in Framingham Massachusetts surrounded by her family.

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Born on November 24, 1933 in Newton MA to Gerarda (Rufo) Perruzzi and Donato Perruzzi of San Donato, Italy.  She was born and raised in Newton MA and moved to Framingham MA as she began to raise her family.  She graduated from Newton High School and went on to work as a customer service agent for Newton Saving Bank before becoming a Nurse’s Aide at St. Patrick’s Manor and Edgell Rest Home in Framingham.  At the end of her career, she became a home health aide for her elderly clients. 

 

Lillian was predeceased by her loving husband Robert J. Arnold Sr.  She is survived by her children Mary Blaney and husband Dan of Holliston, Robert Arnold Jr and his wife Robyn of Millis, Cathy Donahue and her husband Quentin of Framingham and Diana Durr and her husband Kevin of Westborough.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Tim and Brendan Blaney and Kelley (Blaney) Elliot, Rob Arnold, Lauren Long and Julie McLean, Andrew and Patrick Donahue, and Michael and Steven Durr.  Additionally, she is survived by 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Lillian was predeceased by her brother Dan Perruzzi and survived by her sister Marion Lopez and many nieces and nephews.

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Lillian enjoyed spending time with family, extended family and friends.  She loved going out to eat and social gatherings.  In her younger years she enjoyed vacationing with her family on Cape Cod. 

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A funeral mass will be held at Saint Bridget’s Parish at 830 Worcester Road in Framingham on Monday April 27, 2026 at 10:30am. Burial is private. 

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s at stjude.org