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John Forgione Obituary

FORGIONE, John J. Jr. Of Burlington, October 17, 2008, Age 77. Husband of the late Jeanne F. (Halpin) Forgione. Devoted father of Sandra O'Connell of Burlington, Joanne Terestre and her husband David of Germantown, MD., Peter Forgione and his wife Marcey of Nashua, N.H., and the late John J. Forgione, III (Jay). Cherished Grandfather of Jason, Nicholas, Uilani, Anthony and Roman Forgione, Stephen O'Connell and Connor J. Terestre. Brother of Esther Culwell of Everett, Gertrude Sarro of Everett. Lillian O'Neil of Tewksbury, Katherine McCarte of FL., and the late Elizabeth Monastero and Celia Johnson. Funeral from the Doyle-Lane Funeral Home 171 Bedford St., BURLINGTON, (Rte. 62 Burlington/Bedford Line) on Wednesday, October 22nd at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Malachy's Church, Bedford St., Burlington, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. Interment Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to: The National Alliance for Autism, 85 School Street #100, Watertown, MA 02472. Late U. S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-272-3098

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 26, 2008

Mr. Forgione,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Joan Pickwell-Preston

October 23, 2008

Dearest Uncle Sonny, you will always be in my heart and in my prayers. My deepest sympathies are with my cousins and their families.

Helen F. Ray

October 21, 2008

Extending my most sincere condolences upon your brother, father, grandfather's passing. I am a friend of Esther Culwell and knew how much he meant to her.

Karen Bishop

October 20, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Sonny's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Lori Mother of Jason and Nicholas

October 19, 2008

John will always be in my fondest memories. His kind, softly spoken words reflected the wonderful man that he was to all that knew him. Thank God for his life and the great family he nurtured.

Katherine McCarte

October 19, 2008

My Dearest Brother. You are at peace now. You will be missed by your remaining sisters and family. We are all thankful for our family gathering at my home and that you were able to attend. We shared some wonderful memories of the past. How wonderful it was to see the smiles on your face. That day will be long remembered. Sister Katherine

Diane and Joe LoBuono

October 19, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Sonny's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of you and may God Comfort you.

Diane and Joe LoBuono

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