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Viola Horgan Obituary

{M3}HOLBROOK Horgan, Viola ROXBURY Horgan, Viola {M1}HORGAN, Viola "Nona" (Tarquini) _of Holbrook, formerly of Roxbury, September 2, 2007. Wife of the late James F. Horgan. Loving mother of Carole Bardellini of NH, James F. Horgan Jr. of NH, Nancy Nitahara of NJ, Richard Horgan of Mansfield and Pamela Vayda of Holbrook. Devoted sister of Jenny Centamore of Canton, the late Inez Forte, Arthur Tarquini, Emillo "Leo" Tarquini, Regelo Tarquini, Theresa Whitney and James Tarquini. Dear grandmother of Richard A. Bardellini, Windy J. Bardellini, Kristine Magri, Jamie Easterly, Sean Nitahara, Alisa Nitahara, Erica Horgan, Seth Horgan, Lindsy Vayda, Morgan Vayda and Tanya Vayda. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and the young adults who added joy to her life in the past 10 years. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 So. Franklin St., (Rte. 37) HOLBROOK, until 10:00 AM on Wednesday followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph Church, Holbrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 2:00-4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM. Burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Should friends desire in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Viola's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. For additional information and directions visit our web site at www.cartwright funeral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 3, 2007.

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coleen ryan

September 4, 2007

Pamela, Richard and familes - I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories as a child of your mom. May she rest in peace. Love your cousin, Coleen

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