Of Melrose, Aug. 14, 2008. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Mother of Leanna Dishion of Wakefield and Joseph of Florida. Daughter of Jillio "Chickie" and Lillian (Silva) DeVito of Malden. Sister of Linda Klein of Salem, NH. Grammy-Vo to Nathan. Funeral from A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament Church (Greenwood) at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Puritan Lawn, Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 500 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. For directions and guestbook www.spadaforafuneral.com
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Joe, Joey and Leanne,
On Marilyn ( Ferro's ) passing (8/14/08) - My daily prayers since 1980 have been with Lil and Chic/Joe. Leanne, Joey, and Marilyn. We forgive - an innate quality instilled by God - and Emil and Viola - and remember a long 20-year career with the National Weather Service shared by the DeVitos and Ferros. A " helping " profession - to save lives - and now at Northern Essex to
help Mentally Ill and Addicted.
We learn from those wiser than us - learn from our mistakes - and cherish
support from those who we respect - Dr. Arman ( passed in 2006 ), Bob Thompson ( and staff ), Joe Langlois and staff, the Vinfen/PACT suppport staff, and Fr. Bob
Terranova, amongst many others.
My role as a Peer Couselor is to share and listen - as Marilyn did for so many - for hardships produce endurance.
For Bob ( Kane ) and Russ ( Klein ) =
a special daily prayer - for to recognize the need for help - is a God-given gift.
My prayer is not only for Michele, Cindy and Michael - those stepchildren without a dad -still loveed - but for a corageous woman whom left a memory that is still in my heart - maybe someday soon to reach out.
My prayers are with you Marilyn - as
they are for Linda - for whom I am still here.
God Bless
Tom DeGregorio
(Lawrence, MA )
June 2, 2009
Joe, Leanne and Joey,
I just learned of Mals passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have years of fond memories with all of you. She was a special lady, who loved so many and so much. Sadly I have not seen her for many years but I will always be touched by her kindness. My love and prayers are with you.
Dawn
Dawn Almas (Allard)
September 27, 2008
TO JOE LEANNE JOEY LINDA AUNT LIL AND UNCLE CHICK.AND FAMILY.MARILYN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, BY US ALL.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
PEGGY IVEY
August 20, 2008
Dear Joe, Leanne, Joey, Aunt Lillian, Linda, Uncle Chick, Nathan, her little (Paething), Michelle, Cindy, Michael, and nieces and nephews
Our hearts are sad for you, and will be for a long time. Your loss is great. Marilyns unconditional love is something I will never forget.
We thank the Lord she has been in our lives for the time we had her, and know she is at peace. I will miss you so much Marilyn. Our special talks, and our pack we made with one another has saved my life.
Our love to you all,
Cousin Donna and David
Cousin David and Donna Baker
August 20, 2008
Dear Joe, Leanne, and Joe Jr., May your hearts be filled with wonderful times and memories of Marilyn. She was a wonderful person and she will be truly missed by all. Love, AnneMarie and David Croce
David and AnneMarie Croce
August 19, 2008
Dear Joe, Leanne and Joe,
Our hearts go out to you in this time and the days ahead. We wish we could have been there with you. Leanne and Joe there is no bond as great as that between a parent and child. Your mother was a good mom and you will have wonderful memories to keep with you and share with your children in the future. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
With all our love,
Deana, Nicky, Mikayla, and Nicolas Mignacca
p.s. Nicolas wanted uncle joe to know that gerry is well taken care of!
Deana Mignacca
August 19, 2008
To My Cousin (my "older" sister) Mal
You have given so many memories & lessons during our lifetime, for that I thank you and am forever grateful to have you in my life. You will be missed. I will forever keep you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
To Joe, Leanne, & Joey
Joe thanks for loving & taking such extraordinary tender care of Mal. May the memories you two have made somehow ease the pain of losing your love, your best friend..
Leanne & Joey. So sorry that you lost your Mom at such an early age but feel her forever in your heart & spirit as she is part of the reason you are here on this earth. Nathan one day you will grow to know what an amazing Grammy-Vo you had.
Auntie Lil/Uncle Chiclets
Thank you for giving me Mal. She loved you both so much. She is finally resting and pain free for the first time in a long time.
Lindy Lindy,
No words can come out right now, you know exactly how I feel. She was not just your sister/best friend, she was also your "other mother" she will always be there for you as she has always been. She wants you to go on and live for you.
To all the nieces, nephews (1st & great) Auntie Mal loved her family and is finally at peace. She will always be watching over you.
May God Bless You All
May "Maliryn" rest in peace for this I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
DeeDee (Dolores) Tempesta/Sciarappa
August 15, 2008
To MyCousin (my "older" sister)
You have given so many memories & lessons during our lifetime, for that I thank you and am forever grateful to have you in my life. You will be missed. I will forever keep you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
To Joe, Leanne, & Joey
Joe thanks for loving & taking such selfish care of Mal. May the memories you two have made somehow ease the pain of losing your love, your best friend...
Leanne & Joey
So sorry that you lost your Mom at such an early age but feel her forever in your heart & spirit as she is part of the reason you are here on this earth. Nathan one day you will grow to know what an amazing Grammy-Vo you had.
Auntie Lil/Uncle Chiclets
Thank you for giving me Mal. She loved you both so much. She is now resting for the first time in a long time.
Lindy,
No words can come out right now you know exactly how I feel. She was not just your sister/best friend she was also your "other mother", she will always there for you as she has always been. She wants you to go on and live for you.
To all the nieces, nephews (1st & great) Auntie Mal is finally at peace and painfree. She will always be watching over you.
May God Bless You All
May "Maliryn" rest in Peace for this I pray.
DeeDee (Dolores) Tempesta/Sciarappa
August 15, 2008
In Your Time of Sadness Thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you
Memie Watson
August 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tanya Shamray
August 15, 2008
To Leanne, Joe, and Family: I am so glad I had the privilege to meet Marilyn last week...she seemed like someone I would have liked...telling jokes even when she was in so much pain. Leanne, I know she'll be with us when we dance...so every performance will be a Menagerie of Dance for Marilyn. We'd better practice!!! Love you like a Sister, Cori
Cori Connor-Morse
August 15, 2008
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