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Josephine Vecchio Obituary

Of Melrose, formerly of Stoneham & Malden Nov. 23, 2007. Devoted wife of the late Vincent A. Vecchio. Beloved mother of Joanne V. Santagate & her husband Anthony of Burlington & Rosemarie Vecchio & her husband Stephen Jackson of Melrose. Sister of Mary DiCesare of Reading & the late Alec, Louis, John, George & Anthony DiCesare. Cherished grandmother of James A. Santagate & his wife Amanda & Alexandra & Victoria Jackson. Great grandmother of Benjamin & Jacob Santagate. Funeral from the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, on Tuesday 11/27 at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose at 10:00 am. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 pm. Interment Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations in Josephine's memory may be made to People Helping People, P.O. Box 343, Burlington, MA 01803. For directions & guestbook see spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2007.

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Laurie Cotton

November 30, 2007

Rosemarie my dear friend I was saddened to hear of your loss. I am sending hugs and prayers to Stephen and the girls, and to Joanne and her family. Thinking of you. . . Love, Laurie

Marney and Art Stoumbelis

November 29, 2007

Dear Rosemarie.Steven, Victoria and Alexandra,
Artie and I are thinking of you all. We are so sorry for your loss. We liked your mother and your father so much when I met them years ago and when we saw them over the years. Love you all. We'll be in touch. Love, Marney and Art and the girls

Cindy Carrison

November 26, 2007

Rosemarie,Stephen and family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom, and grandmother. you are in my thoughts and prayers Cindy Carrison

Julie Norton

November 26, 2007

Rosemarie and family,
I so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Norton family

Cathy Rowe

November 25, 2007

Joanne, Rosemary and families, I just found out about the passing of your mom, I cannot tell you how sorry I am. Please accept my sincere expression of sympathy. Will be in touch/ Cathy Rowe

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