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Jean Cariglia Obituary
She leaves her beloved husband of 55 years, Dante R. Cariglia; her three children, Donna J. Cariglia, Lori A. Sinkis and her husband Don of Oxford, and Carol A. Manzi and her husband Joe of Worcester; her two grandchildren, Matthew and Caitlin Sinkis; her brother, Lou Camarra and his wife Dot of Worcester, and her sister, Dottie Marzelli of Worcester; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and very good friends. Jean was predeceased by her two sisters, Mary Camarra and Clara Anderson, and by her brother Joe Camarra. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Louis and Lucia (Delconte) Camarra, and has lived in Auburn for many years. Jean retired from the Worcester School Department, where she worked in the cafeteria of the old and new Gates Lane schools for many years. As a 'lunch lady', Jean was the inspiration for a series of children's books titled The Lunch Lady, written by Jarrett Krozoska, a Worcester native and former student at the school. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren, whom she loved endlessly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jean's family on Wednesday, November 30th from 4-7 PM at the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. Her funeral will be on Thursday, December 1st with the family gathering at the funeral home at 8:45 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford Street North, Auburn. Burial will follow in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester. To leave a message of condolence or share a memory, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Cariglia
Anne Slate St. Thomas
December 3, 2011
Lori and Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was a great lady, she always had a smile. God bless
December 2, 2011
Carol,
I am sorry for your loss, I remember your Mom was always very nice.
John St.Thomas, Philadelphia, PA
Linda Sena
December 2, 2011
Lori,
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your mother, but by reading the beautiful things so many have to say about her, it seems as though she has
passed so many wonderful qualities onto you. A part of her will always live through you.
With tremendous sadness to you and your family.
Julie Hathaway
December 1, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a wonderful and caring lady. She knew each and every student through her years at Gates Lane School.
She will be fondly missed. former student and PTO president for many years..Julie ( Markey ) Hathaway
December 1, 2011
To my dear friend Lori and family your Dad and sisters my heart and prayers go out to you all. May the Lord provide you with strength and peace at this time of need. Remember all the wonderful times that you shared with her and this will always keep the wonderful Wife, Mom, and Grandmother that she is near and dear to you.
God's Blessings on you all,
Linda Lamontagne
Donna Souza-Rusack
December 1, 2011
Carol and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother fondly from the days at Gates Lane, she always had a warm smile. May you always treasure her love and memories close to your heart.
Tommy Best
November 30, 2011
Carol,
Sorry for your loss.
lisa birnie
November 30, 2011
carol, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paula Everitt
November 30, 2011
Dear Lori and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As the days go on may you find happiness in all of the special memories you've shared, these will help to ease your pain and to know that she is now in a place where there is no pain and that you will have a special angel to watch over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Dion
November 30, 2011
Lori and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories of her help you through your times of sorrow and keep her close to your heart.
Cheri and Tyler Menard
Dana McDonald (Giorgio)
November 30, 2011
Dear Carol, Lori, Donna & Dante,
How sad I am to have just read of Jeannie's passing. I have fond memories of seeing her everyday at Gates Lane and of how kind she always was to me when I came to your home.Jean was beautiful inside and out and I am truly sorry for your loss. May fond memories of her keep her close to you always.
Cheryl Mattison
November 30, 2011
Lori,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the angels lead her in.
bella roy
November 30, 2011
Carol, i love you and im very sorry. Jean was my favorite.
Chris Faucher
November 30, 2011
Lori,Don,Caity and Matt My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow
I have such warm memories of Mrs.C from Gates Lane
Jeanne Turner
November 30, 2011
With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy to the Cariglia Family.
I was a teacher at Gates Lane Jean was a wonderful friend.She would always save me a slice of pizza on "pizza days."
November 30, 2011
Donna and your family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your mom was always such a sweet person and I know she is loved very much by all of you.
~Mary, Bob,Tom Nelson, Charlton, Ma
Kim Remington-Teixeira
November 30, 2011
Dear Carol,
Thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Pam D'Alio
November 30, 2011
Lori, Don and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing you have an angel watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ Pam, Mike, Courtney & Mike
Caity Sinkis
November 30, 2011
Love you Nana always and forever. Hope you know I'm always thinking of you and all those times we shared. Couldn't have asked for a better grandparent.
Love you :'(
Ann Triggs
November 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I only knew her from Dunkin Donuts, & she was such a sweet person.
Kaleigh Topor
November 29, 2011
Jeannie was awesome. I knew her before I even went to Gates Lane because of my brothers, and she always made sure I had juice and cookies while my mom was in PTO meetings. Anyone who knew her, loved her.
Michelle Tully
November 29, 2011
Carol,
My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She is an angel watching over all of you now. Keep all your memories of her close to your heart.
Love,
Tully
November 29, 2011
Love you mommy now and forever..........Lori
Mary Shanley-Foley
November 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amanda O'Neil
November 29, 2011
Although I have not seen her since my Gates Lane days, I still remember her smile she greeted each and every one of us as we entered the lunchroom. She will be greatly missed by many.
November 29, 2011
Dear Carol, Donna, Lori, & Dante,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in our hearts with your Mother's passing. She had a tough fight to fight these past three years. She was such a fun person to be around. Her smile and laughter touched everyone's heart who knew her. She will be missed. Our deepest symathy to you all. The world has lost a ray of sunshine today. Love, Suzy, David, and Rita
Lori Cladis
November 29, 2011
Carol and Joe : We are so sorry - how hard it must be to lose such a loving and warm lady. One that has been paramount in your lives. We are so sorry :( Hope the sun shines for you again soon. Love, Lori, George, Tyler and Zach
Jarrett Krosoczka
November 29, 2011
Jean always took such good care of all of us kids at Gates Lane. She will forever be remembered fondly. She was a fixture of our childhood.
Thinking of the entire Cariglia family in this time of grief.
Jarrett Krosoczka and family
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