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Service for Franco Garcia to Be Held Tonight in Waltham

A body found in the Chestnut Hill Reservoir this morning is believed to be that of missing Boston College student Franco Garcia.

With news that , friends and family will attend a Mass tonight in Garcia's name. 

The Mass with Special Intentions will be held tonight at , 133 School St., Waltham, according to Garcia family friend Jennifer Bailey. 

The Mass is set to start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

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Boston College Spokesman Jack Dunn said earlier today that the community will also schedule a service for Garcia in the future. 

State Police responded to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir Wednesday morning after . Preliminary information on the body, including clothing and personal items, indicates the body is that of Franco Garcia. 

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According to Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley, authorities will be able to confirm the identification following a full autopsy. The investigation in the case will continue as the autopsy results come in, he said.


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