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Frances DiStaula Obituary

DiSTAULA, Frances A. "Fran" (Filoramo) Of Haverhill, formerly of Wakefield, Dec. 5. Wife of the late John J. DiStaula. Mother of Joanna Glennon of Haverhill, Dianne Beasley of Dennis, Joseph M. DiStaula of Wakefield & Michael R. DiStaula of FL & the late John L. DiStaula. Sister of Mary DeMartino of Lawrence, Josephine Asci of Stoneham, Ruth Capuci of Wakefield and the late Peter & Robert Filoramo, Rose Fratto and Stephanie Bacigalupo. Also survived by 7 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home,19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., WakefIeld at 10. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery. For obit/directions/guestbook: www.mcdonaldfs.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2008.

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Mary Ann Rego (Morelli)

December 9, 2008

Joanna, Dianne, Joe and Michael - I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many wonderful memories growing up on Appleton Rd and she was a big part of many of them. She was such a strong and good woman. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kathryn Cottrell

December 7, 2008

Joanna,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
"May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead."

rosemarie fotino

December 7, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sorry I will not be able to visit as I am in Florida, but my thoughts are with you. God bless all.

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