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John Marcella Obituary

Of Charlestown, Nov. 10. Beloved husband of Martha A. (McGoff). Devoted father of Michelle Marcella Previte of Lexington, John Marcella of Malden, Danielle Reilly, Maria, Daniel and Robert Marcella all of Charlestown, and Brendan Riordan of Topsfield. Brother of Judy Smith of Melrose, Cheryl Ferreira of Salem, N.H. and the late Helen Awbrey and Robert Marcella. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Thursday Nov. 15 at 10:10AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Jack's name may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church Bldg. Fund. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2007.

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Sheila Casey

November 15, 2007

Dear Marcella Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a nice man and always had a friendly word for everyone he met.

Noreen Gallagher Marden

November 14, 2007

I was so saddened to read about your dad's passing. He was such a sweet and friendly guy.

Marilyn Howard- Charbonnier

November 14, 2007

Dear Marcella Family,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn (Howard) Sorrentino

November 14, 2007

Dear Marcella Family,

So very sorry to hear of your loss. When I used to walk my dog on Wall St I would always chat with your dad if he was sitting out. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jacquelyn

November 13, 2007

Marcella Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

God Bless

maureen carroll

November 13, 2007

Maria and family, we are very sorry to hear about your dad passing away. love maureen and tommy carroll and the wedge family.

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