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Rosa D'Elia Obituary

Of East Boston on August 10, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore D'Elia. Loving mother of Anthony D'Elia of East Boston and his girlfriend Lena DeLorenzo of Danvers, Tina Freda and her husband Pat of Winthrop, Gerard D'Elia and his wife Donna of Chelsea and daughter-in-law Hanna D'Elia of Malden. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Ottavio and Joseph of East Boston, Mario of Revere, Amedeo "Jimmy" of CA, Carmela Marino of Revere, Lucy DeCesare of NY & the late Antonio. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Funeral from The Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St. (Maverick Sq.) EAST BOSTON on Thursday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 10am. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 5-9 pm. Services will conclude with entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum, Everett. The Rapino Memorial Home 617-567-1380

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Margaret Bedell

August 12, 2008

Dear Tony and Hannah and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope you remember me, Margaret Bedell from the Immaculate Conception Rectory. Larry had a Massive stroke in 2003 so we are now living in NH. My best to you all. Love, Margaret and Larry

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