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Frances Lanza Obituary

Of Boston's North End on October 6, 2007. Beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Rose (Coccoza) DiGiovanni; loving wife of the late Frank Lanza; devoted mother of Rosemary Robles and her husband Frank of Randolph and Angela Mantone and husband Joseph of the North End; grandmother of Frank Robles and his wife Christine of Norton, Matthew Robles of Randolph, and Francesca Mantone of Boston; great-grandmother of Patrick Kiley and Sophia Robles, all of Norton; sister of the late Armando DiGiovanni, Angie Finnocchiaro, Dominic DiGiovanni, and Mary Costa; also survived by several dear nieces, nephews and devoted friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 10 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 12 North Square, North End. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, October 9 from 4:O0-8:OO pm at the Boston Harborside Funeral Home-J. S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone, 580 Commercial Street, BOSTON. Interment will follow the Mass in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Frances Lanza to St. John's School, 9 Moon St, Boston, 02113. Boston Harborside Funeral Home J. S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone 617-536-4110

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9, 2007.

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Ann Lanza-Waldron

October 10, 2007

Sorry to hear about your mother.
She will be in our thoughts and prays. Your memories of her will be your comfort, they will always be with you.

Ann Lanza-Waldron & Tony Waldron

LORRAINE CERICOLA

October 10, 2007

I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. I WAS VERY FOND OF FRANCES AND PRAYED FOR HER. GOD BLESS.
LORRAINE CERICOLA
WINCHESTER HOSPITAL (TARA'S PARTNER)

ELISA ELLERTSSON

October 10, 2007

FRANCIS WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED MY SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY
SINCERELY,ELISA ELLERTSSON WINCHESTER HOSPITAL A1

Tara Guerin

October 10, 2007

I was so sad to hear about Frances. She was a very special person to me. I am trully going miss her and her daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Melissa James

October 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although I only knew Frances for a short time, she is a beutiful person who touched the lives of all those she came in contact with.

John Salemme

October 8, 2007

To the Family of Frances,
I want to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Ma was a good woman and a great friend. I will never forget the good times we had at all the family and neighborhood parties. She will be missed greatly and I know she is in a good place now.

all my sympathy and love

John Salemme

Brian Morelli

October 8, 2007

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

MARIE OMAN

October 8, 2007

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.FRANCES WAS A SPECIAL LADY WE ALL GREW TO LOVE.WE WILL MISS HER.

Trina Hernandez

October 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frances was a special lady and we loved her very much. I know your hearts are filled with sorrow now and I hope you know that you are not alone. Just remember that she is strong again and take care of all of you once again.
Love,
Trina, Freddie & Gabriella

Al Finocchiaro

October 7, 2007

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

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