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Lucy Barboza Obituary

Of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2007 at age 89. Mother of Maria Blanchard and her husband Ed of Reading. Devoted and most loving, cherished grandmother of Jake and Mia. Lucy was a single parent, who worked her whole life. Most important to her was her family. She adored her brothers and sisters and her nieces and nephews. At age 85, Lucy became an active volunteer at the gift shop at Eastpointe Nursing Care Center in Chelsea. Above all, Lucy taught her daughter to be kind. She is survived by her youngest brother Sam Spinazzola and his wife Eleanor, her sister Phyllis Aiello, her brother-in-law Frank Conti and her sisterin-law Phyllis Spinazzola. Funera1 from The Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St. (Maverick Sq.) EAST BOSTON on Wed, at 1O a.m. to be followed by a Funeral Mass to he celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 11 am. The family will receive visitors on Tues. from 4-8 pm. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. The Rapino Memorial Home 617-567-1380

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 10, 2007.

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Terri Riendeau

December 10, 2007

Maria, Ed, Jake and Mia,
I am so sorry to hear about Auntie Lucy's passing. I have such fond memories of her that I will cherish forever. She taught me a little lesson about being a helpful guest. When she came to my house for a large family event she would roll up her sleeves and stand in front of the sink to wash dishes. It was one of the greatest signs of appreciation that anyone ever showed. I now try to do the same when I go to other homes where there is a large crowd and plenty of clean-up to do. As I stand there at someone else's sink, I think of her. I was doing just that last Friday night. I hope her spirit sensed my thoughts of appreciation for her little lesson.
Love,

kathy collins

December 10, 2007

Dear Maria ,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother....though I didn't know her, sounds like a wonderful woman....just like you, with your kind ways.
Thinking of you, wish I was there for you....
Love,Kathy

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