Loretta Marguerite DaPonta

Of Malden, formerly of Everett entered into eternal rest on October 27th, 2007 while she was surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Catherine (Scott) and J. David Peters. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Julio DaPonta. Loving mother of Kathleen Embriano and her husband John; Marie Giuliano and her late husband Bill; Diane DaPonta; and Steven DaPonta and his wife Helen. Adored grandmother of Julie, Susan, Laura, Bill, Peter, Dave, Debbie, Mindy, Michelle, Aidan, Emily and Simon. Great grandmother of Sabrina, Angelina, Anthony, Alaina, Gianna, Isabelle and Ella Marie. Dear cousin of Mary Parlatore. Loving sister of Marion Gannon, Frank Peters, and the late Claire Sheehan, John, David and Fred Peters. Resident of the Monsignor Neagle Apratments in Malden. Born in Boston on July 20th, 1921 and was raised in Dorchester. Bravely raised her daughters alone during WWII while her husband Julio Served in the Navy. Formerly worked at Schrafts and Fox Cross Candy Companies and also worked for the Everett Public Schools Custodial Staff. She was a member of the Ladies Auxilliary at the Eagles Club in Malden and the St. Joseph Parish Couples Club in Everett. She enjoyed being a volunteer for Bread of Life the Mystic Valley Home Services and the Immaculate Conception Parish Helping Hands in Malden. Loretta Traveled extensively with her family and friends to Portugal, Aruba, Ireland, Hawaii and throughout the continental United States. She was compassionate, loving and so enjoyed bringing her cheery smile and chat to shut-ins. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Wednesday Oct 31st at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 9 AM. Relatives & friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Bread of Life, 511 Main St., Malden, MA 02148. For Guest Book & directions visit www.breslinfuneralhome.com