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Minnie DeMichele Obituary
Minnie is survived by her devoted daughters, Virginia Pappas and her husband Christie Pappas of Boylston and Florida and Carol Grant and her husband Edward Grant of Osterville; five grandchildren, Lynne Garvey of Paxton, James Pappas of Boylston, David Pappas, Katherine A. Grant of Boston, and Leigh Lomes of West Roxbury; nine great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by four siblings, Peter, Anthony and Rose Belsito and Dorothy Sadler. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Carolina Belsito, and lived most of her life at the family home on Adams Street, before moving to Shrewsbury Crossings for several years, before returning to Worcester.
Mrs. DeMichele was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church. She was a good woman who touched many hearts, with her caring and helpful ways. She was a marvelous chef, cook and baker. Minnie was a woman who found great joy spending time at home with family and friends.
Minnie's family would like to extend a gracious heartfelt thank you to the all the wonderful people at The Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester, and to everyone at UMass-Memorial Hospice, for all their kindness, caring, compassion and friendship.
The funeral for Minnie will be held Monday, November 24, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester with a Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, immediately prior to departing for church. In lieu of flowers, donation in her memory may be made to UMass-Memorial Hospice in care of The Foundation, One Biotech, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605.
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Ted & Jo-Ann Gawron
November 24, 2008
Dear Ginny & Chris:We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. We knew how much you loved your Mom and what a wonderful woman she was,and what she mean"t to you both. May she rest in peace. Ted & Jo-Ann
David and Maureen
November 24, 2008
ginny and chris
David and I are very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your mom, and how important she was to you and your family. I know from what you've told us, she had a full and happy life.
Christine Block
November 23, 2008
Our heartfelt condolences to your family during this time. I loved Minnie and will always remember her yummy desserts.I have yet to meet a woman of such class with so much delight in her heart. She was a gift to all who knew her. You are in my prayers.
Christine & Andy Block (Jax FL)
Linda Smolenski
November 23, 2008
My sincerest sympathies to your family. Minnie was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed.
ANNA & RITA BELSITO
November 23, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
sheila pesce
November 23, 2008
ginny & chris--altho i never met your mom i feel like i know her through you--may she rest in peace, my deepest sympathy to you both and your families sheila
edward canzano
November 22, 2008
Ed and I are sincerey sorry to hear the loss of Minnie. She was a wonderful women and loved to be with the family. We enjoyed seeing her at the Cape and all the family gatherings. We will miss her dearly,
Ed and Lucille Canzano
susan pappas
November 22, 2008
Dear Ginny,
our prayers go out to you at this sad time. May you find comfort in knowing what a devoted daughter you were to her. Our love and sympathy to you and the family.
Love,
susan and Jenny Pappas
Sister Catherine Marie Walsh, RSM
November 22, 2008
Dear Ginny:
I was sorry to read about your Mother's death.
Know that you are in my prayers. Your Mother lived a full life, and no matter what the age, when your Mom goes home to the Lord, you are experiencing a great loss. May all the happy memories of her surface, and this will help you through this difficult time.
I don't know if you remember me by my Religious Name, but when I worked at John Hancock, I was Terry Walsh.
I have happy memories of our days working together, and I might say that It is a few years ago!!
May God's comforting love be with you.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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