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Martha DeSimone Obituary

Martha DeSimone of Danvers, formerly of Revere; 82 Danvers Martha (Catalogna) DeSimone, 82, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 22nd surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Alec DeSimone, with whom she would have shared 60 years of marriage this August. Born in Revere on May 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John Catalogna and the late Millie (Narciso) (Catalogna) Moretti and her late husband, Joseph Moretti. She was raised and educated in Revere and graduated from Revere High School in 1944. She graduated from Emmanuel College and was an active member of the Emmanuel alumni community. Martha taught mathematics at Saint John's Preparatory School in Danvers for over 12 years. She enjoyed volunteering for Hospice of the North Shore and the North Shore Cancer Center in Peabody. Martha and Alec moved to Danvers in 1952, where she was also a communicant of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church. They also enjoyed their second home in New London, New Hampshire. Martha is survived by six sons and one daughter: Thomas and Midge DeSimone of Swampscott, Alec DeSimone of California, Stephen and Becky DeSimone of Montana, Robert and Denise DeSimone of Dracut, David and Lisa DeSimone of Danvers, Peter DeSimone of Middleton, and Cathy and Thomas McMullen of Florida. She was a loving grandmother to Jonathan, Kristen, Edward, Jennifer, Nicole, Roger, Abigail, Alec, Nicholas, Nikki and Michael and great grandmother to Brendan, Christian, Portia and Walter. She is survived by two brothers, Vincent Catalogna and wife Phyllis of Somerville, John (Julio) Moretti and wife Lillian of Beverly, and a sister Theresa Bosco of Medford. She was predeceased by a sister and two brothers-in-law, Adelaide and Rene Van Hoorde and Joseph Bosco. DESIMONE A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:30AM in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visiting Hours are Wed. 2PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the Alec and Martha DeSimone Scholarship Fund c/o St. John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring St., Danvers, MA 01923. Online condolences and directions are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.
Published by Lowell Sun from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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Perry Confalone

January 10, 2009

Mr. DeSimone, Alec and Tom: Please accept my condolences. Mrs. DeSimone was always so kind to me and Alec's other friends in our High School years at St. Johns. My prayers are with you. Perry Confalone

Wendy & Michael Hennessy

June 27, 2008

Rob and Denise,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Hennessy Family

Dorothy Gerrior

June 25, 2008

Alec, our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Martha was a lovely lady and leaves a strong legacy in her family.
Dotty and Ray Gerrior

June 25, 2008

David and Lisa,

Please accept my heartfelt prayers on the passing of your Mom. I will be keeping you close to my heart and in my thoughts.

Patricia Dolan Neil

Barbara E. Dube

June 24, 2008

Alec and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God be with you
and and May Our Blessed Mother
help you in this difficult time.

Celia Day

June 24, 2008

Dear Steve & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. If there is anything I can do to help in this difficult time please let me know.

My prayers go out to you.

Love,

Alan Titelbaum

June 24, 2008

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

The Titelbaum Family

Paul Asenuga

June 24, 2008

David,
Our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

The Asenuga's

Hugh Williams

June 24, 2008

Dear Tom:
I wish your family the best.

I lost my Mum in 1994 - it's a stinker.

Hugh Williams/Class of 1967

Dolly LaRiviere

June 24, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
She was a wonderful women,
a great loss to you all
God Bless

Tom and Brenda DeSimone

June 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of grief. May your memories of Martha bring you comfort.

Jim Smyly

June 24, 2008

Martha was a wonderful woman. She was a loving mther and wife, and will be greatly missed.

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