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Sylvia Greenidge Obituary

Of Sharon, July 14th at age 72. Beloved wife of Ralph E. Greenidge Sr. Loving mother of Ralph Greenidge Jr. and Gregory Greenidge both of Sharon, Erik Greenidge of Randolph and Andrea Knight of Medford. Sister of Edward Correlli of AZ. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, July 18th in the Joseph P. Keating Funeral Home, 46 So. Main St., SHARON from 5:00-6:45pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the First Baptist Church of Sharon, 2 So. Main St., Sharon at 7:00pm. Burial will be on Saturday, July 19th at 1:00pm in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Sharon. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Joseph P. Keating Funeral Home 46 South Main St.Sharon, MA 1-781-784-5811

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Charlotte Swartz

July 28, 2008

Ralph, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your wife. My sympathy to you and your family.

Kevin Bishop

July 22, 2008

Erik and family -
I have lots of great memories of family, food, and fun at the Greenidge house with Mrs. G's warm touch and caring smile. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathleen Bishop

July 21, 2008

Dearest
Sylvia - Mother figure to Erik's friends and loving and lovable person
to all who knew her. Sylvia was a generous and caring person and will be missed by so many.
My deepest sympathy to those loved ones mourning her loss. May sweet memories of this dear woman bring peace to her
family at this sad time.

Lois West

July 19, 2008

Dear Uncle Ralph & Family,
We have all suffered a great loss with the passing of Aunt Sylvia. Please take comfort in knowing that she was loved by everyone that knew her. She will be sorely missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

david house

July 19, 2008

Dear Uncle Ralph,
You have our deepest sympathies from all of our family who could not attend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Joan Johnson

July 18, 2008

To the Greenidge Family,

You have my deepest condolences.

Jackie Bishop

July 18, 2008

My heart goes out to each of you for the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother...

It has been a long time, but I can remember the warm smile on Mrs. Greenidge's face. May fond memories help you get through this very difficult time.

Joyce Stamps

July 17, 2008

Ralph, Andrea and Family - We go way back and Sylvia will be truly missed by all. I remember helping to paint your apartment in Cambridge many years ago. Will miss Sylvia's beautiful singing voice. Our prayers are with you Ralph and your family.

Love, Joyce and Narvous Stamps

Dee Tomershea

July 17, 2008

Ma Greenidge, you will be missed.

Steve Rochefort

July 17, 2008

A smile always comes to my face when I think of my neighbors, the Greenidge family, which I grew up near in Sharon. Sylvia raised a wonderful family and I'm sure she will be missed. My condolences to all Greenidges on your loss.

Peggy and Ed McSweeney

July 17, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers

joan kniager

July 17, 2008

My condolances are being sent to you and your family. I remember Ralph Jr. from the High School. He was a very nice young man. Regards to him. May time heal your sorrow.

Sergio & Terri West

July 17, 2008

Dear Uncle Ralph & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Sylvia. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Ray And Margaret Belle

July 17, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Wayne West

July 17, 2008

Your infectious smile and laugh always brought joy to everyone who knew you. Aunt Sylvia: Thank you for all the joy and love you shared with me and my brothers and sisters. I have kept those thoughts of you with me all my life. I love you and will miss you.

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