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Joseph Costanzo Obituary

In Saugus, formerly of Orient Heights, East Boston, at 84 years, June 24. Beloved husband of 60 years to Catherine (Pino). Devoted father of Loretta Cannistraci & her husband Anthony of Saugus, Catherine M. Giordano & her husband Anthony of No. Reading, & Rosemarie A. Ferri & her husband Mark of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Peter J. Cannistraci & wife Melissa of Peabody, Anthony V. Giordano M.D. of No. Reading, Angela M. Cannistraci of Saugus, Christina M. & Nicholas J. Giordano both of No. Reading, Grace M., Catherine E. & Olivia E. Ferri all of Saugus. Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, on Saturday, June 28, at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Lynnfield, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Friday only 4-8 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the funeral home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late member of the International Union of Laborers, Local #22. Remembrances may be made to the Hallmark Health Cancer Ctr. C/O Fund Development, 585 Lebanon St., Melrose, MA 02176

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2008.

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Anna Noe

June 27, 2008

Mrs. Costanzo,
I remember Joe and you from when I worked for Dr. Ripa. You were both so kind and generous especially with the vegetables from your garden.
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

Maria Como

June 27, 2008

Loretta and Tony and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved dad/ grandfather. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as always.
Your "old friend", Maria

Richard and Yvonne Ferrelli

June 26, 2008

The Ferrelli family expresses its deepest sympathies. We are praying for Mr Costanzo and his family.

Elaine Pare'

June 26, 2008

Loretta and family,
Sorry for the loss of your dear father, may he rest in peace in heaven's garden's.
Sincerely, Elaine Pare'

Roy & Marylou Hagen

June 26, 2008

Your gardens of flowers and vegetables, and your trees made everyones' lives more beautiful. Your generosity touched our hearts. Deepest love from all of the Hagen and Kolenda families.

Linda LaGreca

June 26, 2008

My sincere condolences on your great loss. Joe's presence and smile will be sadly missed.

Theresa Gemmellaro

June 26, 2008

Cathy and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father. Try to remember all the good memories you have had with him. May you always keep his memory alive.

Theresa & Tony Gemmellaro & family

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