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Debra DePaolo Obituary

Debra A. DePaolo MIDDLEBORO Debra Ann DePaolo, 51, of Middleboro, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late James DePaolo. Debra was born July 14, 1957, in Boston. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Cohen) Rofelson. She was raised in Randolph and attended Randolph schools. She was a resident of Middleboro for the past six months and previously had lived in the Holbrook and Brockton area. She was a food service manager for Marina Bay Catering in Quincy for 10 years. Debbie enjoyed cookouts with family and friends, preparing food for the holidays, riding on Harley Davidsons and attending motorcycle events, vacationing in Aruba, attending rock concerts, and watching the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. She was also a member of the Mallard Club Shuffle Board League for many years. Debbie is survived by her loving sons, Anthony S. DePaolo of West Bridgewater and Roger J. DePaolo of Weymouth; beloved sister of Maxine S. Rofelson of Brockton and Marshall W. Rofelson of Middleboro; dear aunt of Michael Dillon and Blake Sandiford-Rofelson, both of Brockton. She is also survived by several other nieces, nephews and close friend of the Fiske family of Brockton. Calling hours will be held in her former residence at 238 Court St., Brockton, Tuesday, from 2-7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Pastor Michael Smith will officiate. Private cremation will follow. Arrangements by the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, Brockton. For obituary, visit www.RussellFuneralHome. com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2008.

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Gary Rubin

November 28, 2008

To the family of Debbie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Debbie,she was the best girl cousin I ever had. I will miss her dearly.

Joe and Irene (Renee) Estella (Apromollo)

November 24, 2008

Roger and Anthony-
I was a friend of your mom too. We were the Corner Store gang way back, but a good gang. Your mom was an awesome person and I will always remember the good times we've had. I will miss her. Be strong and always remember she is with you.

Ricky & Carole (Apromollo ) Hurley

November 19, 2008

To the family of Debbie, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Debbie. She was a long time friend and our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Hurley and Apromollo Family

Maureen Lang-Ryder

November 19, 2008

Roger, Anthony, Marshall and Maxine I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Debbie and I will miss her dearly. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. Love Moe

Holland Ellen

November 19, 2008

Maxine and Marshall
I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love Ellen

mae leazott-mccormack

November 18, 2008

Deb, you had a heart bigger than life, you will be sadly missed, rest in peace
Mae

Alina Morales

November 18, 2008

Roger I'm so sorry but i know your strong and will get through this rough time. Best of wishes to all of you!

Eda Morales

November 18, 2008

Roger,
I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and your family,

Love Eda

Craig Faria & Michelle Plourde

November 18, 2008

We are sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathies.

Lynn Matthews

November 18, 2008

Debbie - you will be missed by many. May you rest in peace.

Maxine, Marsh, Anthony and Roger - my thoughts are with you always.

Susie Bedrossian

November 17, 2008

Anthony, Roger & the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. For only getting to know your mom for a short time, I saw how much of a great woman she was with a big heart! R.I.P

Derek Gallaway

November 16, 2008

Roger & Anthony :Take comfort in knowing that now you have "" 2 "" special guardian angel's to watch over you. From DEREK..

C Stanley

November 16, 2008

Thank you Debbie for your kindness you alway's showed to our family during our loses Anthony & Roger your Mom was a kind hearted soul who never gave up. She was so proud of you both. She will be so missed. The Leazott and Stanley families

C Stanley

November 16, 2008

Thank you Debbie for your kindness you alway's showed to our family during our loses Anthony & Roger your Mom was a kind hearted soul who never gave up. She was so proud of you both. She will be so missed. The Leazott and Stanley families

Ellen Holland

November 16, 2008

Roger and Anthony I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a dear friend of mine and I will miss her. Your in my thoughts and prayers and may god give you the strength you need to get through this most difficult time. Love Ellen

Dianna Siciliano

November 16, 2008

You will be missed, and fondly remembered.
The Siciliano Family

Cheryl Park

November 16, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathies to your family. Such a tragedy to lose beautiful Debbie......we are so sorry, Marshall and Maxine, Anthony and Roger.
With Love,
Cheryl, and Todd Rofelson Park

Sandy Mann

November 16, 2008

Maxine

I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sandy (neighbors at chatham west)

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