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Karen DeStefano Obituary

DeSTEFANO, Karen T. (Salie) In Revere, unexpectedly July 26 at 42 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth P. DeStefano. Cherished daughter of June M. (Peters) Salie of Revere & John Salie of Groveland, Ma. Devoted mother of Kenneth P. DeStefano, Jr. of East Boston, Janice M. & Anthony J. DeStefano both of Revere. Dear sister of June M. Wareham, Catherine A. & John H. Salie all of Revere. Also lovingly survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family at the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE on Friday July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 11 a.m. Parking available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs Inc., 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, Ma. 02151.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 30, 2009.

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ronda ford

July 26, 2010

cant believe a year has already pasted since you have been gone it feels like it was yesterday you are sadly missed

ronda ford

September 8, 2009

karen will always be deeply missed and to karens children when ever you need me ill be around

kayla geiger

August 3, 2009

Kenny, Anthony, Janice and all family members I'm so sorry for your loss. Im goint to miss her too. Be strong. I know its no easy. With Love Kayla Geiger & Brandon Medina Sandra's Lodge (Waltham,MA)

Kerri Ago

July 31, 2009

Kenny, Janice and Anthony, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as always, you are my family.

With Love,

Jackie Finnegan

July 31, 2009

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

Jan Dumas

July 30, 2009

Please know I will always be here for your children.

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