DEBORAH ANN DATTILIO

DEBORAH ANN DATTILIO MILTON - Deborah Ann Dattilio, 58, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at her home on Lake Road in Milton, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Burlington on June 30, 1952, the daughter of Vincent and Constance (O'Brien) Dattilio. Debbie graduated from Burlington High School and Champlain College. She was employed by IBM in Essex Junction for over 30 years, starting in manufacturing and working her way up to become a Corporate Business Control Auditor. In this role as an auditor she traveled to IBM locations all over the world, allowing her to visit Italy, Hungary, England, Singapore, Japan, and many other countries. Debbie's travels enabled her to see the wonders of the world from the Sphinx to the Blarney Stone, and from the Vatican to The Louvre. She loved to visit museums and art galleries wherever she traveled. At home Debbie loved spending time with her friends and family. Debbie was an avid reader, and had a great passion for music and art. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, painting and reading. She greatly treasured the special times she spent painting and working on projects with her mother. Debbie is survived by her mother, Constance Dattilio of Essex Jct.; stepfather, Vinnie Gianfriddo of Worchester, Mass.; brothers, Frank and his wife Mary of North Hero, and Vince and his wife Sally of Williston; sister, Susan and her husband Michael Thweatt of Georgia, Vt.; brothers, Mark and his wife Tammy of Warrenton, Va., and John and his wife Janet of South Burlington; sister, Bonnie Dattilio of Westford; her half-sister, Heather Dattilio and half-brother, Todd Dattilio. Debbie was predeceased by her father Vincent in 1986. Debbie also leaves behind her best friend, Kelly Cota and husband Tim of Grand Isle, who remained vigilantly by Debbie's side throughout her illness. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved very much. Debbie had a special bond with her niece Cassandra and sons Connor and Matthew "MJ" who was the light of her life. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Dr. Alicia Cunningham, Dr. Betty Morwood, Betsy Lyons and all the staff from VNA, and to all of the doctors and nurses who helped her throughout her difficult journey. Debbie was a kind and compassionate woman who loved animals, especially her Papillion's. In lieu of flowers, please have a warm thought of Debbie. For those who would like to make a donation in her memory, please consider making a donation to the Humane Society, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403, or to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or to a charity of one's choice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, Feb. 1st, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski.