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Gladys Homsi Obituary

Gladys H. (Zahka) Homsi of Arlington, passed away on October 24, 2013. She was 79 years old. She worked as an administrative assitant at Arlington Town Hall for 27 years. Gladys was the dear and devoted wife of the late Deeb E. Homsi Sr. Loving mother of David P. Homsi and his wife Christine of Somerville, Richard A. Homsi of Waltham and the late Deeb E. Homsi Jr. Cherished grandmother Teh-teh of Justine and Jacqueline Homsi, Richard A. Homsi II and Brianna Marie Homsi. Dear sister of Arlene Haddad of Natick, Barbara Hamwey of Billerica, the late Robert Zahka, and the late Maryann Hamwey. Dear sister-in-law of Albert Hamwey Sr. of Billerica, Lorice Zahka of Dedham, the late Russell Haddad, Edward Hamwey, and Celia and Edward Mudarri. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday October 29, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gladys memory may be made to the St. John of Damascus Church School Guild. Gladys was laid to rest with her beloved husband Deeb and and son, Deeb Jr., at Fairview Cemetery.

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Published by The Somerville Journal from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, 2013.

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Joyce J

November 7, 2013

Our prayers are with you. Romans 15:33.

Dawn Mula

November 3, 2013

How sad I feel. Sorry

robert roche

October 29, 2013

Rest In Peace! God Bless love Bob abd Mal

robert roche

October 29, 2013

Deepest Symphathy for your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with the Family! May she Rest in Peace! God Bless! She was a wonderful person and very much loved. May he rsise her up on Eagles Wings!

Lourie August

October 28, 2013

Gladys was one of my first contacts when I started working for the Town of Arlington. I always enjoyed speaking with her. With warm regards,

Brenda (Tringali) MacDonald

October 28, 2013

Dear Richie and Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember Gladys and what was most memorable about her was her love for her sons. I can hear her saying "Richard" right now in my mind and it brings me right back to the 80's and all the memories I have at the Homsi home. She was a wonderful, vibrant, lively woman whom I will always remember fondly; may she rest in peace. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jim Flahive

October 28, 2013

To Gladys' family-

My sympathy on the loss of your mother-
I got to know her when I worked at Robbins Library-
she was the "go-to" person to get things done - always positive and upbeat...

I know how much she cared for her family.

October 27, 2013

Dear David and Richard,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies that are being extended to you at this very difficult time. I remember you and your brother Deeb as little boys when my Aunt Lena and Uncle Frankie lived in your house on Marion Road. Your Mum and Dad were always so kind to my brother, sister and myself and were always so much fun.

May your Mother rest in peace.

Fondly,

Audrey Pezzella Fannon

Mary Ellen Sullivan

October 27, 2013

Richie, David, and family - I am so sorry for your loss. I heard about your mom passing today. She was such a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families.

Best regards, Mary Ellen Sullivan

Andrea Saber

October 26, 2013

Richie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Memory eternal.
Andrea &Nick Saber

Demetri Karageorge

October 26, 2013

Our thoughts and payers are with you all
Demetri and Denise Karsgeorge

Susan (Corbett) Yuknis

October 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad (John Corbett),worked for your Dad. My sisters and our families now live in Florida. Gladys was a beautiful person. Our prayers are with you at this time.

October 25, 2013

Gladys was wonderful lady she always made me laugh I will miss her
Millie Smart

October 25, 2013

I grew up Gladys in Allston - we were part of "The Allston Girls". Sorry to hear of her passing, but my childhood memories were wonderful even tho' I've been out here for 44 yrs. one never forgets a happy children. Memory Eternal. Joyce Berny Casacky - Cerritos, CA

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