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Joseph Brescia Obituary

BRESCIA, Joseph N. Sr. Of Waltham, formerly of Watertown, September 3, 2008. Husband of the late Anna F. (Cristello) Brescia. Father of the late Joseph N. Brescia, Jr, Paul Brescia and Joanne F. Brescia. Brother of John Brescia of Burlington, Anna Lauria and her husband Guy of Woburn and the late Mildred Zanni, Helen Vacca and Robert Brescia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reltives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Monday at 8 a.m. from the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street ( Rte.20), WALTHAM followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Patrick's Church, 212 Main Street Watertown at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. For complete obituary, guestbook, and directions please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com
Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Randi Rivers

September 8, 2008

My condolences to the Brescia family. Joe was a gentleman, and he always had a kind word for everyone. I'll miss seeing his smiling face at Tresca's.

Carol & Anthony Cristello

September 7, 2008

Uncle Joe: May you rest in peace and be happy with your family in Heaven. Love, Carol and Anthony

Carole Hannigan

September 7, 2008

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Brescia family. Joe is with his children now and he will be happy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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