Robert A. DeCenzo, 87, a lifelong resident of Framingham, died peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at home. Born in Framingham, he was the loving son of the late Anthony J. & Marjorie (Pleshaw) DeCenzo. For 65 years, he was the loving husband to Elizabeth (Cooper) DeCenzo.
Robert was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and Northeastern University. He was part-owner of Comsale and Yankee Electronics for many years and retired early to pursue his true passion of collecting and selling antique toys. He traveled across the US attending many toy shows and auctions; Brimfield Antique Flea Market was amongst his favorites. He and his wife, Betty, were also avid Red Sox fans.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is survived by his three children, Ann DeCenzo and her husband, Paul McCarthy of Framingham, MA, David and his wife Debra of Marstons Mills, MA and Amy Ciaverelli of Allen, TX, his six grandchildren, and his brother, Paul of Centerville.
Robert was predeceased by his son, Ward Robert DeCenzo.
The family will honor and celebrate Robert’s life privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s name to: St. Jude Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org.
To share a memory with Robert’s family, kindly visit www.nortonfuneralhome.com
McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home