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Sarah DiPerna Obituary

Of Medford, September 28. Beloved wife of 59 yrs. of John DiPerna. Devoted mother of Christine M. Hardy & her husband Paul of Medford, Janice C. DiPerna & her companion Dennis Finnegan of Boston, Debora J. Mitchell & her husband Ralph of Lynnfield & Joanna A. Edmunds & her husband David of Londonderry, NH. Cherished grandmother of Joey, John, Paul, Christopher, Brittany; great grandmother of Alex & Will. Loving sister of Edith Duffy of Lynnfield. Sarah is also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. & Rte 28), NORTH READING, at Reading line, on Monday, October 1 at 9:30am. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte 62), North Reading at 10:30am. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday 2-6pm. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sarah's memory to the Visiting Nurse Assn. of Middlesex East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880. Sally was a late member of the Somerville Ladies Lodge Sons of Italy. (cotafuneralhomes.com) Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 29, 2007.

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Joanna Edmunds

January 30, 2008

Ma,not a day goes by,that I do not think of you.I miss you so much. Your death has left an emptiness inside of me that only a Mothers' love could fill! May you rest in peace my precious Mama xoxxo

Michelle Dowling

October 7, 2007

To all of the DiPernas, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom/wife was such a wonderful person. There was nobody more welcoming,loving,and caring than her. Hopefully, all of your good memories of her will help you through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Michelle (Micciche) Dowling

Maria Cota

October 6, 2007

Thinking of you all today. It is difficult to move forward when one has lost a gem. We wish you comfort and peace in the days to come.
Love,
Maria and Anthony Cota

Kellie Cota

October 3, 2007

David, Joanna, Brittney and all of the Diperna family:

I wanted to let you know that each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each one of you. Love, Kellie Cota

Ron Porter

October 1, 2007

Dear Deborah and Ralph,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.

Anne Berger

October 1, 2007

Dear Janice and family:

My most heartfely sympathy on your great loss. Fondly, Anne Berger

Mindy Spitz

September 30, 2007

Dear Janice and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Jim & Nancy Juliano

September 30, 2007

Dear John & family
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Debbie & Billy Juliano

September 30, 2007

Christine & Family
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dorothy A. Kelly Gay

September 29, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane & Paul Cashman

September 29, 2007

Dear Debbie and Ralph and all the DiPerna family: Our deepest sympathies to you in your time of sorrow. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jane & Paul

Anthony Grande

September 29, 2007

Joanna, my good friend, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and my heart. Stay strong for dad and yourself.

Joe Carriere

September 29, 2007

Jack,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family take comfort in knowing that friends and family surround you. You were a significant positive influence in my life and know that I wish the best for you and your family.

Sincerely,

Joe

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