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Joann Sobchuk Obituary

SOBCHUK, Joann E. (Goralski) Of South Boston, October 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Sobchuk. Dedicated and loving mother of Karen & Stuart Pierce of Hanover, Gregory & Marie Sobchuk of Hanover, Michael & Amy Sobchuk of Nowood, Joann & Richard Yates of Beaverton, Oregon, Paul & Mary Sobchuk of South Boston and Joseph and Marie Sobchuk of Saugus. Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren. Beloved sister of Lynne Kent of Texas, Anthony Goral of Worcester and the late Mary Recko, Ann Chiaravallotti, Viola Shea, Rose Teixeira, Chester and Joseph Goralski. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Friday at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joann's memory to Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church, 146 Forest Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Barbara Steers

October 30, 2008

Life just isn't the same without this lovely lady, my beloved Auntie Joanne. To me and my family she was the kindest person, gentle-spirited yet with a profound sense of gratitude, joy and humour. Boy, did she light up a room! I'll miss her forever and love her just as long. To my cousins and their families....I send my love. Barbara Shea

I feed the cardinals every day.....and think of her and Uncle Gregory!

Nicole Wolpers

October 29, 2008

Dear family Sobchuk,
It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Joann. What a lovely person she was. We loved our chats with her after Mass at Christ the King many years ago. We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family. David and Nicole Wolpers

David Shea

October 15, 2008

sorry for your loss, i am viola shea's grandson, best wishes to all of you

Tina Parziale

October 15, 2008

Joe, Marie, Joey, Danny, and Michelle, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know how close you all were with your mother/grandmother. You'll always have all those special memories of her. I'm glad I was able to know her as well. I'm here, whatever you need.....John and Tina Parziale

Jeanne LeClair

October 15, 2008

Karen and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

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