Avoid Roads During Natick Fire Lt.'s Funeral: Natick PD

NATICK, MA—If you're attending the services of Sam "Sammy" Crisafulli this week, you're not alone.

Natick police are alerting the community that "due to the anticipated response of persons wishing to attend the wake and funeral services of Lt. Crisafulli it is suggested others try to avoid the area of East Central Street, the fire station and St Patrick Church" during these times.

"Rest easy, brother. We'll take it from here," Natick fire said in an announcement that Crisafulli had passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.

"It will be a full firefighter funeral," Chief Michael Lentini told Patch.

Visiting hours are Friday, Nov. 2, from 4-8 p.m. at Everett and Sons Funeral Home. A funeral mass is being held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at noon in St. Patrick's Church in Natick.

Photo via Natick Fire Department