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Mary LaGambina Obituary

Of Medford, formerly of Somerville, September 10. Beloved wife of Frank LaGambina. Devoted mother of Helen Ryan, Robin LaGambina, Susan LaGambina, Frank LaGambina, Jr. all of Somerville, Sarina Grammas of North Reading, Sebastian LaGambina of Wakefield & Dominick LaGambina of Stoneham. Also survived by 9 loving grandchildren & 4 loving great grandchildren. Sister of Jean Cahill of Reading, Helen Ferriman of Revere, & Ann Howe of Lowell. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 8 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Mary's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or Partners Hospice, Development Office, 281 Winter St., Suite 200, Waltham, MA 02451-8713. For directions, obit & guestbook dellorusso.net Dello Russo Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2007.

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Alex Grammas

September 10, 2009

Hi Nana,
JUst wanted to let you know U miss you. today it is 2 years since you left us. whenever I watch tv and see movie me and you watched like Sleepers and all the mafia movies I think of you I love and miss you.
Love your grandson Alex Jr.

Sarina Grammas

September 10, 2009

Hi Ma,
It'shard to beleive it's been 2 years since your passing. I miss you more and more every day. A funny thing happen today I was with Alex And I went outside sitting on a bench and talking to you asking you to look down and look over Alex. We went back in I went out outside alone I was sitting on the bench a funny thing happen church bells started ring it was so weird it felt like you were with me. I called Lala to pick her up to go to your grave with Alex and Peter.I told her what happened and she told me this morning she was waking Jake and she looked back at her house and she saw you sitting on her porch in a chair. So maybe you are looking out for us. I hope you are with your all our realative who are nolonger with us. I know wheen my time comes you will be there at the gates of heaven waiting for me. I love you so much and miss you.
Your loving daughter,
Sarina

Alex Grammas Sr.

May 10, 2009

HI,MA;
we all miss you deeply the Red Sox
won the World Series in 2007 I,am sure that would make you happy.You were my
second mother and I will never forget
you. Happy Mother's Day LOVE YOU ALWAYS Big Al

Alex Grammas Jr.

May 10, 2009

Hi Nana it's Alex. It's Mothers Day and I'm thinking of you, from when you gave me Cindy until now. I have a lot of fond memories of you and I'm watching Sleepers,Goodfellas,Casino,Bronxtale, and Donnie Brosco, both your's and my favorite movies. Best of all I remember when you lived with us and I got to hang out with you all day and you would make lunch and we would watch Jerry Springer and we always laughed. I love you so much Nana and you will truly be missed.
Every time Judge Judy's on all I can think of is you. You even kind of look like her. We would watch as I made sure you ate your bannans and I ate my tuna fish sandwitch you made me. Judy would make us laugh and I always had a good time with you. Your love for your grandchildren was forever as it was for the Red sox and the Seatle Seahawks. I always looked foward to coming home to you and grampa after school and knowing somone I loved would be there. Nana you were always on my side an your love was real as was mine. So by this letter its just me wishing you a happy Mothers Day and to say I love you.
Your Loving Grandson Alex

Sarina Grammas

May 10, 2009

Hi Mom,



It is a special day. Mother's day. I remember the great times we had. There was one day I will never forget was when Alex was born, my room was by the nursing room and the phone kept ring. I can remember they would say no Mrs. LaGambina there has been no change I was in labor 15 hours. Remember all the times we went to bingo Maybe, I will get the courage to go again because that was our special day.



I love you very very much and how I miss you.



The most I miss is when we as a family we got together how I miss those days.



I remember when we spent several weeks at my house and you laid on my shoulder and I said to you it was my turn to take care of you like you took care of me a a child.



You were the best Mother. Happy Mother's Days Always.



Love You, Your Loving Daughter. Sarina

Helen Ryan

May 10, 2009

Hi Mom,
Happy Mothers Day. I miss you and love you.
I been watching Golden Girls thinking of you. Miss our macorini and meatballs. I have been thing of you on this special day. Happy Mothers Day.
Love Lala your Daughter and Granddaughter Darlene

Peter Grammas

May 10, 2009

Mary-Mary, often contrary. Lover of the Red-Sox and the Seahawks, you are sorely missed. I espescially enjoyed teasing you when you were here for dinner, mainly because you always knew how to laugh.To this day, whenever I
see a purple jacket, I think of you.
You were and are loved.This was your day.Happy Mother's day--Peter

Esther Grammas

May 10, 2009

Mary,
It was always a pleasure to be in your company.The holidays we spent together were very very good. IT was great laughling with you. WE spent every holiday together. I know my son Alex loved you very much and you also Loved my Alex the same. MY son Alex respected you and loved you. You will be sorely missed. Anyone who knew you will miss your to. The holidays will not the same without you. Your smile lit up the room.
You had an exceptional smile and humor about you. That what I will miss most. your regards for me filled my heart. I shall never forget you. You were a good part of my life. It's Mothers Day and I am thinking of you and miss you.
Love you Esther

sarina grammas

April 22, 2009

Hi ma,
Lala Peter Alex and i went to see you on your birthday. The balloons we left I hope the flewaway and are now with you showing how much LOVE we all have for you. I miss you so much.Love you and everyday that goes by I miss your smile our talks and just everything about you Love your loving Daughter Sarina

April 13, 2009

Happy Birthday MOM
I miss you and love
you so much. Love Robin

April 11, 2009

Happy Birthday to the love of my life.
You are always in my thoughts.
I miss you mom. Love, Susie.

April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

Will always be in our hearts <3

Sarina Grammas

April 4, 2008

Sarina Grammas

March 22, 2008

Hi Ma it's Easter tommorrow. it's early this year. I'm use to having it around your birthdy. Ma as each day that goes by I miss you so much. your smile and laughter. I feel alone without you. I wake up sometimes and think I hear your soft voice. Time is slipping away and the hurt is no less. I think of you every day. And I hope your in a better place and your looking down on us and know how much I truly love you. and can't seem to beleive your gone. Sometimes I reach for the phone to call and forget your not here. I have pictures of you every where and I look at them and i'm so sad your not here. I feel so lost without you I love you dearly . When the sun shine I look to the skys and know your watching us.Your loving daughter Sarinna

Sarina Grammas

March 7, 2008

Dear Ma,
May the blessing of the rain be on you-the soft sweet rain.
May it fall upon your sprit so that all the little flowers may spring up,and shed their sweetness on the air.
May the blessing of great rains be on uoumay they beat upon your spirit and washit fair and clean, and leave many a shining pool where the blue heaven shines, and sometimes a star.
May the good earth be soft under you when you rest upon it, and may it rest easy over you when,at the last, you lay out under it, And may it rest lightly over you that your soul may be out from under it quickly, and up and off, And be on its waay to God Love you Ma Sarina

sarina grammas

March 7, 2008

Deat ma , An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
may the sun shine warm upon your face. May the sun shine warm upon your face,and rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hands.

An Old Celtic Blessing
May the blessing of light be on you light without and light within,
May the blessed sunshine shine on you and warm your heart.till it glows like a great peak fire,

Sarina Grammas

March 7, 2008

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
Do Not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am thousands winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I amm the gentle autum rain. When you awake in the morning'd hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of gentle birds in circle flights''' Do not stand at my grave and cry...I am not there. I did not die. I found these poems mom I so wish you were here. I love you and miss you so much. Life is not the same love forever your daughter Sarina

Janice Guimond

October 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Debbie Cox

October 9, 2007

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

Linda Sullivan

October 9, 2007

Sarina and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerly Linda Sullivan

Robert Gasparetti

October 9, 2007

To Sarina and Family, Remember all the good times and cherish the memories. May she rest in peace.

robin lagambina

October 8, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

lisa gallison

October 8, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Deb Gargano

October 5, 2007

Sarina
So, sorry about the loss of your mom.

October 4, 2007

Sarina & family, So sorry for the loss of your mother. Just know thoughts are with you as you go through these times,
Sally Burke

Larry Laing

October 4, 2007

Sarina & Family

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Jannine Peruffo

October 4, 2007

I know this time of grief is so difficult for you.
I just wish there was something that I could do to take away the sorrow.
Although I cannot change things, this I can extend-
My heartfelt prayers

Francine Muise-Gilbert

October 4, 2007

Sarina & Family
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family. God Bless

Lorraine Sabella

October 3, 2007

To Sarina, Al and Alex,
Mary was a wonderful woman. We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing her at your house. She just had such a great way about her. I know you will miss her always. My prayers are with you.

Sarina Grammas LaGambina

September 28, 2007

Hi Ma, word cannot express how beautiful you were and are. There is not a day that goes by I want to pick up the phone and call you. I still have so much to say to you. I am still in denial of you dying and I dont know what to do. I can't call you like I want. I miss you so much my heart feels like it broken for ever. You were loved by so many. I hope you know I love you so much you were the best mother a person could ask for. I was glad I had the 6 weeks you stayed with me. and I was able to take care of you,boy you were feisty. Love You Always you daughter, Sarina

September 26, 2007

Nana, i miss you.

Alysia LaGambina

September 14, 2007

NANA, U'LL BE MISSED BY ALL! your service was beautiful and I'm glad I got to be apart of it. You looked gorgeous and everyone was there with lots of love x0oo

Terry Marden

September 13, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wendy Archambeault

September 13, 2007

Sue and Family
I am very sorry for your loss. Sue, your mom was a special person. I had the pleasure of spending some time with her and I know she was loved dearly. My heart is with you and your family.

September 13, 2007

SUE,I CAN'T EVEN PUT INTO WORDS WHAT I'M FEELING FOR YOU THIS MORNING.MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND IT IS KILLING ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE THERE FOR YOU. NO MATTER WHAT GOES ON IN OUR LIVES TODAY PLEASE KNOW OUR FRIENDSHIP WILL ALWAYS BE AS STRONG AS IT WAS WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER AND I BELIEVE IT IS TRULY A BOND THAT CAN NEVER BE BROKEN.I JUST HOPE YOU KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU AND YOUR MOM.LOVE YOU ALWAYS SUE! TRISH

ELAINE & MIKE COLONNA (NARFE #507)

September 13, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH FRANK & HIS LOVELY FAMILY. MAY YOUR FAITH COMFORT YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. "IN DEATH, LIFE IS CHANGED, NOT ENDED."

Mom and Sons

September 12, 2007

Frank LaGambina

September 12, 2007

I would like to send a huge "Thank You" to everyone that came by tonight, sent card and letters, or posted notes on here. It was a very special,touching,and humbling evening.
Sincerly,
Frankie

Raffaelina (Ruff) Martiniello

September 12, 2007

Dom, Marie, Dom Jr., Arianna and Nick. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had wonderful times and memories with your mom. I will always remember the fun times at your house. She will deeply be missed.

Aggie Nunziato

September 12, 2007

Suze

My heart and my prayers are yours during this time. I know this is hard for you and I just hope that you will ask me if you need anything at all during this difficult time. Hang in there and know in your heart that I am thinking of you at this time and will say a prayer for your mum.

Barbara Perry

September 12, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person with a terrific sense of humor and an incredible ability to see through people. I know how much you will miss her. I also know that she will always be in your thoughts and memories. She has a wonderful family which is also a great tribute to her. Love, Barbara Perry

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Debbie Buono

September 12, 2007

SueLa

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Vallesio

September 12, 2007

Robin and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your Family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know your Mother will be watching over all of you.

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September 12, 2007

Sibby and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. God speed to you all.

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Arianna LaGambina

September 12, 2007

Dear Nana Mary,
Its so hard for everyone to beleive that your in heaven. My dad really misses you alot. Me and him cry all the time. Dad, Mom, Dom, Nick, and myself love you so much. If you are happy then we are too. Love you so much nana.

Love, Arianna

Jean King

September 12, 2007

Sibby and Family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.

Love Jeannie King

KATHY WATERS

September 12, 2007

Dear Sibby, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My prayers are with you, Sue and your family. Love, Cousin Kathy, Chrissy, Bill, & Mike Waters

Lisa Fama

September 11, 2007

To my Aunt Mary,
I will always remember the laughs and fun times on Albion St. You will be missed dearly by all.
Love your niece,
Lisa

Angela de Muinck (LaGambina)

September 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Frank and your family. May Aunty Mary rest in peace and her memory help you at this time.

Jami Weber

September 11, 2007

Sue,
I am sorry for your loss, may all the wonderful times and memories you shared with your mom, comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Your mom will forever hold a special place in your heart.

Tedi Stockwell

September 11, 2007

Dear Alex and Sarina,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know how hard it can be but you 'll always have great memories, and know I'll always be here for both you. Love, Tedi

Gina Marie Ferrara

September 11, 2007

To Mary's family my deepest condolences. Sue, you will miss MaLa, but you have so many good memories and those memories will get you through the hardest times and in time will illuminate all of your thoughts. Love you. Gina

Tina Chirgwin RN

September 11, 2007

Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Donna Hersey

September 11, 2007

Sue and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother,my prayers are with you.

Joe LaGambina

September 11, 2007

In this time of deep sadness, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Uncle Frank and all my cousins as well.

antonietta guarino

September 11, 2007

Frankie,
I am very sorry for your loss. You told me the funniest stories about her. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Jill Queenan

September 11, 2007

Frank & Family:

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the difficult time.

Joe La Gambina

September 11, 2007

I always remember Aunt Mary taking me to see the Red Sox when I was a kid. We always sat in the center field bleachers.I still have a small pocket knife she bought for me at one of those games.That had to be 50 years ago.
God bless you Aunt Mary !!!

Love your nephew,
Joey La gambina

CLAIRE LA GAMBINA

September 11, 2007

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

Cathy Toppi

September 11, 2007

Susan & family,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Love you, Cathy T.

Donna Faxon

September 11, 2007

Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Keep all the memories close and she'll always be with you.

maryanne CADDEN-RIVERA

September 11, 2007

WE WILL MISS YOU AUNTY MARY,WE WILL ALWAY'S REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES GROWING UP AND VISITING YOU IN SOMERVILLE, YOU WERE SO MUCH FUN TO BE AROUND.TO OUR AUNT'S CHILDREN,MAY YOUR HEARTS SOON BE FILLED WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF JOYFUL TIMES TOGETHER OF A LIFE WELL LIVED.LOVE MAYANNE&JEANNIE.

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