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Mary Pilla Obituary

WINTHROP Mary F. (Wood) Pilla, of Winthrop, formerly of Milton, November 23. Beloved wife of the late Edmund M. Pilla. Devoted mother of Thomas E. Pilla and his wife Ann of Milton, Elizabeth A. Pilla and Meredith L. Pilla, both of Winthrop. Loving grandmother of Tommy Pilla of Boulder, CO and Monica Southwick of Winthrop. Sister of Genevieve Wood of Winthrop, and the late Margaret "Mardie" Wood, William Wood, Jr. and Randall Wood. Funeral, Wednesday, November 23, from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave, Milton at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Elizabeth's Church, Milton at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery. Late 20 year employee of the former Bank of Boston. If desired contributions in Mary's memory may be sent to the Milton Animal League, 181 Governor Stoughton Lane, Milton, MA 02186. For directions, online guest book and obit please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 25, 2008.

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Betty Randall

December 3, 2008

To Mary's Family:

I learned today of Mary's passing and it is a very sad day indeed. I worked with Mary for many years. She made me feel at home when I arrived at BKB from BBI-NY and invited me to have lunch with her. We were lunch partners thereafter. We became great friends and I enjoyed the time I spent with her and her family. I loved her dearly and she will always remain in my heart.

Love
Betty

Maresa Kuperschmid

December 3, 2008

Liz,
We are so sorry to hear about your great loss. We are filled with sadness!! Your mom was a wonderful lady and she will be missed!
Love,
Maresa, Jason, Emily and Brett

Liz Pilla

December 2, 2008

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and feelings about our mum. She was really everyone's mum. She never lost her calm, kind, patient attitude toward life. Her years at the Bank were among her happiest and it is wonderful to see so many of her colleagues reach out to her and to us.

Tom. Liz, Meredith

JOhn Kelley

November 28, 2008

Meredith and Liz, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you both and your families.
John

Christopher Van Curan

November 26, 2008

Mary was a treasure to work with at the Bank of Boston. Always with a smile and sincere concern for what you were doing. She was loved by everyone. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Chris Van Curan

Steven Bavaria

November 26, 2008

To Mary's family-
My condolences and best wishes. Mary was uniquely a part of what made the old Bank of Boston like a family to so many of us who were fortunate enough to begin our careers there. Thank you for this opportunity to remember her and cherish those special times.

Michel Reichert

November 26, 2008

To Mary's family,
It is her kindness and her ever-present smile that I will remember for ever. Never a time where she was not available for us however impossible the request was... She was the mom everybody would have loved to have. I will miss her very much.
Michel Reichert

Noelle D'Intino

November 26, 2008

Meredith & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Eileen Buckley

November 25, 2008

Dear Liz and Monica -

Danny and I are so sorry.... He feels so bad that you have lost Nonna right before the holidays and our hearts go out to you.

With all our love, Eileen

Michael Yahng

November 25, 2008

Meredith,
I am working in Shanghai now. Really sorry to hear about your Mom. My sincere condolences. Mike Yahng

Skip Vonckx

November 25, 2008

A very special lady and a good friend. In fact, I always considered Mary to be a part of our family during the many years that we worked together at Bank of Boston. I will miss her very much. My condolences to her family.

Wendylee Baer

November 25, 2008

Meredith, I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave your all to your Mom, no one could have done a better job. It was my distinct pleasure to take care of her this last time she was in the ED @ MGH. I'm glad I got to see you, Mom and Aunt Gen. Sincerely Wendylee (Tina's friend!!)

Manuel Burgueno

November 25, 2008

Meredith,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Veracka

November 25, 2008

Tom, Liz & Meredith,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. I was so sorry to hear about you Mom. I remember every Christmas as a child at your home, your Mom & Dad were so gracious.
Cousin Lisa

Lisa Veracka

November 25, 2008

Liz, Meredith, and Tom,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have wonderful memories of Christmas at your home when I was a child. Your Mom & Dad were always so gracious.
Cousin Lisa

David Barry

November 25, 2008

Liz
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Dave, Carole Barry and family

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