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Bernice Surette Obituary

Of East Boston, on Aug. 8, beloved wife of 53 years to Donald J., Sr. Devoted mother of Donald J., Jr. & his wife Stephanie of Hamstead NH, Laura M. Sacco & her husband Stephen of East Boston, David M. & his wife Maryanne of Woburn, Barbara A. Evangelista & her husband Thomas of East Boston. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Navarrete and husband Jose, Jeffrey Sacco & companion Jonelle Paolucci, Michelle & Ryan Surrette, Justine Evangelista, Brendan & Anthony Surette. Dear sister of Ruth Havens, Kevin O'Connell and his wife Cindi, Lorraine Lynch and the late Patricia Pucci. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON Wed., August 13 at 9AM followed by her funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Brook St., East Boston at 10. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8. Funeral Home is handicapped accessible children's lounge available. Courtesy valet parking front entrance of Funeral Home. For complimentary transportation to & from please call 617-569-0990. Ample off st parking w/attendant Services will conclude with Bernice being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. For more info or to send an on line condolence www.ruggieromh.com Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home Orient Heights, East Boston

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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Ronald Torgersen

August 14, 2008

Dave, our thoghts and prayers go out to you and the Surrette Family.
Your mother was so nice to us as kids hanging around your yard.
Your friend, Torgy

Margy Cambria

August 13, 2008

Dave & Maryanne -

Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts.

Margy & Mark Cambria

Doug & Teresa (Lynch) Speakman

August 13, 2008

Uncle Donald and Family - I pray the Lord holds you close to him and comforts you all at this most difficult time. I will surely miss Aunt Bernice, my only Godmother -

Melissa Stevens

August 12, 2008

Dave and Family, you are in my thoughts.
Sincerly, Melissa Stevens
(From Kelleys pub)

Rosemary Lynch

August 12, 2008

Aunt Bernice will be missed. She left her mark and legacy in a family that loved her dearly. Let her now tak her place with the Lord.

Your loving neice, Rosemary Lynch 617-549-0925

Julie Ahern

August 12, 2008

Dave and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Take Care & GOD Bless,

Julie Yanelli Ahern

Christine Lydon

August 12, 2008

To my favorite Aunt Bernice, may you rest in peace. For all of the love you have given us over so many years, you will be missed by all of us. You will remain in our hearts forever. From your loving neice in Colorado. Christine Lydon (Lynch), Stephen, Sean and Christopher.

Cindi & Kevin O'Connell

August 11, 2008

" MY FAVORITE SISTER-IN-LAW"
Alway's in my heart!!!
LOVE,
Cindi
"I will cherish all the memories"
LOVE:
"Your Little Brother"
Kevin

Tony and Camille Casarano

August 11, 2008

Surette Family, you have our deepest condolences. We will always remember Bernice and the beautiful smile on her face, and her williness to always lend a hand to someone.Her kindness will always have a special place in our hearts. She is now in a better place.

Kelli & Jamie O'Connell

August 11, 2008

Forever in our hearts.

Dawn Doyle & Family

August 11, 2008

Dave & Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything let me know.

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