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Joan Lionetto Obituary

81, of North Port, FL and Wareham, died, Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in her home. She was the wife of Sabino Lionetto and the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Johnston) Godkin. She was born in Dorchester, graduated from Boston State College where she became a kindergarten teacher with the Boston Public School system. Joan lived in Jamaica Plain until retiring from the school system in 1984 and moved to FL. Joan and Sabino summered in Wareham since 1961 in a home they built. She loved to travel. She was an avid reader, but most of all she loved her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Sabino, and three sons; John and his wife Carrie of Dedham, Robert of Avon and Mark of Norton: two grandchildren Jamie and John Lionetto and 6 nephews and nieces. Her Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from The Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., (Rte.28), WAREHAM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, High St., Wareham. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts VA National Cemetery, in Bourne. Visiting hours will be from 5 - 8 PM on Monday at the Funeral Home. For directions and on-line guestbook, please visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com Chapman, Cole & Gleason Wareham 508-295-0060

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2008.

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Sabina and Anthony Ieni

September 1, 2008

I will always remember my sister-inlaw Joan, Joan and I have done a lot of dinners over the holidays and we have done so many crafts, i will always remember her. Tony and I , know that she will look over her family from heaven. May God bless her and her wondeful family

Paul Ieni

September 1, 2008

I will always remember my Aunt Joan, when she smile she would light up the room she was in, and I will always remmember the crafts that Joan and my Mom would do every year together both here in Massachusetts and in Florida. will never forget our holiday dinners as well.
My Aunt will be missed, but the heavens have a new Angel coming and her name is Joan Lionetto. And I am sure they are already at work doing crafts for the holidays, may God bless you, Joan. and pray for us

Bill McNine

August 30, 2008

My sister Susan still remembers your Mom feeding us soup and peanut butter crackers when no one was home at our house and we couldn't get in to have lunch. Losing a parent is never easy. Our thoughts are with your family.

Edmund Burke

August 29, 2008

With deepest sympathy our hearts & prayers are with you all. Remember the good old days in JP & @ the Seaver! Joan had great faith in St.Anthony & I'm sure he will help comfort you during this very sad time...Love, Ed

Jack McNine

August 29, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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