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Josephine Rufo Obituary

Of Newton, August 20, 2008. Beloved Wife of the Late Loreto "Larry" Rufo. Devoted Mother of Andrea Rufo of Newton, Paul Rufo of Germany, Larry T. Rufo of Walpole and Richard "Dickie" Rufo of Newton. Daughter of the late Giacomo and Gaetana (Scarzione) Monforte. Sister of Anna Cincotta, and the late Richard Monforte. Grandmother of: Marc, Daniel, James, and Timm Rufo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Josephine enjoyed travel, especially cruises and ballroom dancing. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Monday at 9:30AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30AM. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting Hours Sunday 5-9pm. www.magnifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2008.

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Rocky & Francine Marini

August 25, 2008

Dickie, (and family)

Sorry to hear about your mother.
Rocky & I just found out.
Our thoughts are with you.

Colette Herr

August 25, 2008

Andrea:
I was very sorry to hear that your mother had passed. She was a lovely woman who raised a wonderful daughter. I know you have many great memories from the cruises you took with your mother. May you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that Jo and Larry are dancing together once again!
God Bless.
Colette & Danny Herr

Denise (Dr. Dhillon's office)

August 25, 2008

Dear Larry and Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing- our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cynhtia Pacione

August 25, 2008

Richard: Carol and I are truly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy and Carol

Mary Crusco

August 24, 2008

Dear Andrea, I am so sorry about your Mother passing. I know you are going to miss her very much. She always talked about you and what a wonderful daughter you were. I feel I know all of you, she talked about her son's and how wonderful they were to her. sorry I could not come to the funeral, as you know my Alan hurt his back and he is still home with me. I will remember your Mother, she was a good friend and I loved her very much. Love Mary Crusco

Fran Karimbakas

August 24, 2008

Andrea,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Loving Mother. May all the special memories you have comfort you during this difficult time. You were a Wonderful Daughter to Your Mother. With deepest sympathy & friendship,
Fran Karimbakas

maria luongo-valente

August 23, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Diane and Norm Patry

August 23, 2008

So sorry to hear the news of Josephine's death. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family at this sad time. Jo was a special woman and I will always remember how wonderful she was to my Grandmother for so many years.

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