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Sophia Yolanda "Sophie" DiPillo

Sophia DiPillo Obituary

Sophia "Sophie" Yolanda DiPillo, 87 of Leominster, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Civitarentenga, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, on January 10, 1921, the daughter of the late John and the late Mariannina (DeSantis) DiPillo.

Sophie worked 29 years at the Arrow shirt factory in Leominster and 15 years at the Digital Equipment of Marlboro before retiring in 1986.

She was a blessed woman who touched many hearts with her devotion to family and friends. Her kindness will be remembered by both her friends and relatives in the Leominster area as well as those with whom she visited regularly in Italy.

She leaves one sister: Rosetta Mietkiewicz of Millbury; two nieces: Andrea Mietkiewicz of Old Town, ME, Gail Puris of Holden; one nephew: Lester Mietkiewicz of Millbury; and 10 great nieces and nephews. She was especially fond of her great nephew, Yared Weaver of Leominster. She was predeceased by her brother John DiPillo.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m in St. Anna's Church, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster. Burial followed in St. Leo's Cemetery.

A Calling Hour was held Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m at the Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker St., Leominster, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to St. Anna's Church, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster, MA 01453.

Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker Street, Leominster is directing arrangements. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit

www.simardfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Dec. 11, 2008.

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