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Gertrude Fortunato Obituary

FORTUNATO, Gertrude M. (Dwyer) Of Beverly, November 2, 2008 Gertrude M. (Dwyer) Fortunato, November 2, 2008, wife of the late Peter F. Fortunato. Mother of Peter F. Fortunato Jr.of Florida; Ann M. Fortunato, Kathy A. Fortunato, Jean M. Paddol all of Beverly; John Fortunato; Sister of Mary Herland of Danvers and Elinor O'Keefe of Peabody; also surviving are eleven loving grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 253 Cabot Street, Beverly on Thursday November 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 3 - 7 P.M. at the Campbell - Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., BEVERLY (North Beverly location). Contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Information,directions,condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Kathy Burns

November 15, 2008

Dear Jean and John,

We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom. May your wonderful memories carry you forward. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Kathy and Mike Burns

Nancy Chalifour

November 9, 2008

Dear Jean and Family,
I am saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. I will always remember how kind & helpful she was to my parents and siblings, looking out for us when it came to dealing with the dreaded insurance companies!!!!!! She always took care of everything!!
My thoughts are with you.

November 6, 2008

To the Fortunato Family,
So sorry to hear of your mother's loss. We will think of her everyday as we walk past her house. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Bob, Susan (Levy) and Sam Schale

Donald and Sue-Ann Dunlop

November 6, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda and Josephine Pochask

November 5, 2008

Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this sad time.

Denise and T.R. Ramsdell

November 5, 2008

Dear Jean, Ann and the entire Fortunato family:
Please accept our sincere condolonces on the loss of your mother. She was a kind and caring person who touched many lives.
We wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Lou & Carolyn Poirier

November 4, 2008

our deepest sympahy to Jean and family

Patty Chalifour

November 4, 2008

Sorry to hear about the passing of Gert, a very special lady who always had a kind word for everyone and genuine concern for others. Always enjoyed stopping in to the Insurance office to see her.

Deanna Karwowski

November 4, 2008

Dear Jenny,
My heart goes out to you and your
family at this time.
Please accept my sympathy and
prayers.

Eileen Leccese

November 4, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

AL CHALIFOUR

November 4, 2008

I will always remember the summers playing football in the front yard. your mom always made all of us fell at home . My condolences to peter, ann ,john , kathy, and jean.
Al Chalifour and family

Dick Farrell

November 4, 2008

Jean and John,

Sorry for your loss. Happy memories are the best way to keep her legacy alive.
God Bless, Dick and Kate Farrell

Larry Butler

November 4, 2008

Heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

Larry Butler (brother of Rosemary Butler)
Beverly Farms

Bill Cox

November 4, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss. We were neighbors in Beverly for several years. She always enjoyed visits by my kids.

William G. Scotti Jr.

November 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the many great memories bring you and your family comfort.

Bill & Diane Guzowski

November 4, 2008

Please accept our sincerest condolences to the entire Fortunato family. May the love and support of your many friends and family comfort you during this time of loss.

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