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Franco Cerbone Obituary

CERBONE, Franco M. Of Wakefield, Nov. 7. Beloved husband of Teresa (Vernazzo). Father of Joseph Cerbone and his wife Gina of Wilmington; Anthony and his wife Gail of Middleton; Anna Cooper and her husband Richard of Peabody; Lisa Pasciuto and her late husband Paul of Lynnfleld and Maria Jacques and her husband Rene of Peabody. Brother of Orlando Cerbone and his wife Maria of Italy; Ottavio Cerbone and his late wife Bianca of Somerville; Maria Firelli and her late husband Antonio of Andover; Placida Cerbone and her husband Angelo of Medford; Carmelina Cerbone and her husband Angelo of Medford and Margaret Zarro and her husband Anthony of Billerica. Grandfather of Joseph, Frankie, Francesca, Paul, Gianni, Devon, Olivia and Anthony. Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading Line, on Monday, Nov. 10 at 8:30am. Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield at 10am. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday 4-8pm. Entombment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Franco's memory to the Paul J. Pasciuto Foundation, 30 Nashua St., Woburn, MA 01801. Franco was a member of the Union Local 22. www.cotafuneralhomes.com Cota Funeral Home 781-944-1765

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Robin LoConte

November 12, 2008

Lisa & Family: We were so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing during Mass on Sunday. Our prayers continue to be with you, your beautiful kids, your Mom, and the rest of your family. With Love and Deepest Sympathy, The LoConte Family

Thomas Grinley

November 11, 2008

Dear Cerbone family,

My condolences on your loss. My Mom was waked at the Cota Funeral Home and it appears we mistakenly received flowers intended for your services. I was doing a web search trying to figure out how we knew the Cerbone family when I figured out what must have happened so I thought I would let you know if somebody was trying to account for a missing arrangement. Having just lost my Mom, I feel your sorrow even if I did not know your Dad. Be well!

FRANK AND DENISE LANZA

November 10, 2008

Dear
Teresa,Joe,Anthony,Anna,Lisa,Maria,We are so sorry to hear about your
dad.It was a shock to us and always had a smile on his face..He was a
great guy .Our deepest sympathy and sorrow .Stay strong .Anything you need just give us a call. Again We will miss him and love him...

Anthony & Rachel Gallant

November 10, 2008

Dear Anthony & Gail
Tony & I were very sorry to hear about the passing of your father, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Annmarie Cerra

November 9, 2008

Dear Joe, Gina, Joseph, Frankie and all of the Cerbone Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow. Please remember that if there is anything we can do to help, we are here.

Sincerely, Annmarie, Justin and Cody Cerra

Piera Fico

November 9, 2008

Dear Cerbone Family,

At this moment, there really aren't many words that can truly comfort you at such a great loss in your lives. Only time will allow you to smile again at the sweet memories that your dear husband and father has left you with.

Know that you are all in my mind, heart and prayers at this very difficult time.

With all my Love,

The Bartalini Family

November 9, 2008

The Cerbone Family, Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Heidi Arguin

November 9, 2008

Dear Maria and Family,
We are so truly sorry for your loss.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. You are a wonderful daughter to your father and his love will be with you forever. hugs,Heidi & Roland Arguin.

Allison and Stephen Mccarthy

November 9, 2008

maria and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Anything I can do for you, I'm here.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Heidi Arguin

November 9, 2008

Dear Maria and Family,
We are so truly sorry for you loss.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. You are a wonderful daughter to your father and his love will be with you forever. hugs,Heidi & Roland Arguin.

Elvira Federico

November 9, 2008

Joe, Anthony, Anna, Lisa, Maria, & Teresa:
I and my family were shocked to hear of your father's passing. He is now in a better place looking down and smiling upon the family he is so proud of. Even though words cannot heal the pain, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy and Billy Gunning

November 9, 2008

Anthony and Gail,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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