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for Dorothy Basteri
Tom Haddad
June 19, 2019
Thinking of You, Cheryl, and Your Family.
Garrett Barry
April 13, 2008
Dear Cheryl & Kerry,
You do not know me,but I was lucky enough to be a close friend of your mother and "the girls" back in our all too brief high-school days. Dotti was the leader of the pack, with an ear to ear grin for everyone. I don't think she ever met a person she didn't like, or, at least try to like.(and the feeling was always mutual)
However, life went on, and we drifted apart until just a few years ago, at a funeral, when we met again for the first time in almost fifty years. Guess what, those years melted away in about ten seconds.
I found that Dotti had not changed one iota. She was still the beautiful, friendly girl that I remembered from our long talks on summer nights in the park near her old house on Somerville Ave.
I am truly sorry for missing her funeral, but somehow I missed the Globe obiituary. I was really shocked when Pat K. broke the sad news to me. I hope this brief note shows in some way, my sorrow and also my appreciation for having been called her friend.
Slainte, Garrett J. Barry (aka Garry Barry)
Annmarie Kilty
September 6, 2007
Hi Dottie
Well we just had labor day weekend. We spent every weekend on the cape but 2. Every weekend I thought of you and your family. I still find it hard to believe that you are not with us. You are a treasure. I have yet to meet anyone like you. You said I was like having another daughter and you were like having another mother. I know the last few years we did not get to spend as much time as we did in the pass, do to me becoming a mother of 3 boys. I am so glad I got to spend time with you and Maureen at my house in May. I just want to tell you that I miss you and think of you often. Please tell my boyfriend (Jimmie) I said hello. If any girl out of the group can keep Bob, Jimmie, Donnie and Sal in order it would be you. Love you alot.
Love
Annie
Karen Klein
July 25, 2007
I met Dotti about ten years ago when I started working with Cheryl. She had a wonderful warm, bubbly personality, always ready to make new friends. Dotti was not just our friend Cheryl's mother, but our friend too. We loved her, she will always be part of our lives, memories will live on.
Love "La Famiglia"
Kiki, Billy, and Denise
xoxoxo
Lina Yessaillian
July 10, 2007
Dear Kerry and Cheryl: I'm so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I will always remember what a sweet, caring friend she was. I worked with Dottie in Waltham for several years, and was lucky enough to see her and Jimmy at their cape house on occasion. She loved all of you so much, she talked about you constantly. I feel so lucky to have known her.
Virginia Connolly (Kilty)
July 2, 2007
Dear Kerry & Cheryl, Ray & David, Jillian & Jamie,
At Patty's birthday dinner last month, I held my glass up and made a toast. I said that there are countless things about my mom to celebrate, but one of the things I will forever be most grateful for was the privilege of bearing witness to life's greatest gift...her decades-old friendship with the most extraordinary women I will ever know. "The girls" as they are known by all, have spent their lives being the quintessential example of "girl-friends". I am so sorry for your loss and I know my life will never be the same. All my love, Virginia
Cindy (Leonard) Drover
July 2, 2007
I haven't seen or spoken to Dottie in almost 20 years, but I have never forgotten her, or her exquisite, exhuberant personality and loving nature. I worked with Dottie at IBM where I was a Co-Op student, and then an Administrative Assistant. Dottie took me under her wing and taught me so much about work and life. She held a lot of parties and was an amazing hostess as well as a devoted wife, mother, and friend. I will remember her always with deep admiration and true affection. The world has lost an amazing individual.
Julie Gullage
July 2, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Ray and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dotti's passing. I will truly miss my Christmas cards and her updates. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely Julie Gullage
Kenneth Wood
July 1, 2007
To all the family and friends of Dotti,
I will miss her greatly. She was my assistant at work for the last seven years, a close friend of our family, and an inspiration of how to live and love those who are closest to us. She loved us all, with all our faults.
What was most special about Dotti? Cody said it was that Dotti loved him before she even met him, and that when they did meet, she was like an Aunt, caring and familiar. Dylan said that Dotti was always giving gifts to all she was with, gifts of her love, time and attention. Marlene said Dotti took the time to know and remember the part of each person that was special and had meaning for that person. Dotti made me feel welcome to live and be here in Boston. She also made us all feel welcome whenever she was there, to be who we are and to be at peace whereever we are. We will miss you.
Our love to all Dotti's family.
Ken, Marlene, Cody and Dylan
Joe Penteado
June 27, 2007
Dotti Basteri was the definition of class. It was because of her that my family and I had wonderful vacations in Hilton Head Island. She always had a smile that was contagious, and she will truly be missed. At IBM, she was a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
DENISE BASTERI
June 27, 2007
IM SO GLAD I GOT TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER WITH DOTTIE AT BECKY AND TOMS WEDDING LAST OCTOBER. DOTTIE
NEVER SAT DOWN. SHE DANCED ALL NIGHT. SO FULL OF LIFE. IM FORTUNATE
TO HAVE MARRIED INTO THIS FAMILY.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. I FEEL BLESSED
THAT I MET DOTTIE.
Gretchen MacDougall
June 27, 2007
I worked with Dotti for several years in Waltham and during that time we became quite close and continued to meet several times a year thereafter. I will always think of Dotti as my "work-mom". She was such an inspiration to me. She was gracious, classy, caring, thoughtful, and a powerhouse for such a petite woman. :) Her marriage to Jimmy was a role model that I use for my own life. Once Dotti befriended you, you had a friend forever. The world is a sadder place without her presence.
Tom Haddad
June 27, 2007
Dear Cheryl,
My thoughts are with you. My Mother died in January at 94. I'm thinking that Ms. Morelli-Haddad and Ms. Bernicchi-Basteri are getting to know each other and enjoying their new digs - along with a glass of Chianti.
Tom
Patricia A. Kilty
June 27, 2007
You called me your best friend. What an honor that is, considering the vast number of friends you have. My memories are countless! I will remember you every day of my life, as you will continue to be my model for how to live life gracefully, exhuberantly, family oriented and with an even stronger understanding of the value of friends. Your family will always be a part of mine! Say hello to the guys for me and I will see you again. All my love, Patty
Valerie Paul
June 27, 2007
To the family,
I have known Dotti for many years at IBM and she always brought a smile to everyone's face. She was warm, caring, energetic, and outgoing - always. I will remember our conversations about Hilton Head the most, as we both loved it there and spent lots of good times there. My prayers are with you, Sincerely, Valerie Paul
Eva Picardi
June 26, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Kerry: Sorry about your loss. Mrs Basteri was always so good to John and I never worried when you all were together. I would see her walking up and down Park Ave. and she neverlooked tired. A lovely lady. Eva and John Picardi
Lynn Minchello
June 26, 2007
Cheryl&Kerri,
I give you my deepest sympathy to you and your families. Dotti was such a wonderful person and a great friend. I am going to miss seeing her Smiling face and having many laughs with her at the "99".
Joanne (Basteri) Jadul
June 26, 2007
Dotti, my sister-in-law, my friend, and the sister I never had. We have had some laughs and some tears but never have I shed the tears I do now. I'm in shock! We have made some memories in the 50 years since you and Jimmie married. Those memories are what is going to get me through this. I am so going to miss you. I thank God for the day in April we spent at the Cape house, just you and me. I hope you can rest in peace knowing that your family is my family. oxoxoxoxox "Joanie"
Linda Bailey
June 26, 2007
Dotti will live on in the memory of everyone who knew her. The vivacity with which she lived was inspirational to many! Her kind and caring heart can never be replaced! She will be missed!! My prayers go to her family and huge list of dear friends; the shock of her passing is still very fresh...may God bring comfort to all & inspire many to live life to the fullest, as Dotti did!!
God Bless you all!
Linda Bailey (Waltham, MA)
richard burns
June 26, 2007
hi cheryl & kerri,and to your families.of course it is with sadness i write,and im sure the loss of your mother/grandmother,is hard to absorb. i know your mom left an influence on many ,and that is a celebration that will live for years to come.just as Jesus left an impact on this world,everytime we eat or drink he said do this in rememberance of me.good memories become a treasure chest of priceless reminders,cling to them when sorrows come.God shares in your grief and pain.although we all have to face death,with fear or confidence,a good outlook and positive attitude depends completely on whether or not we have a relationship with Jesus.
Angela McIsaac
June 26, 2007
Kerry and Cheryl, your mother had such class. She loved life and she adored her family. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Dawn Nims
June 26, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Kerri,
My sincere condolences to your families. Dottie was a very special lady. She made us at the 99 feel like part of her family. It was such a joy to know her! I think back and laugh at Dottie and "Mr Happiness", as we liked to call him, coming in and Lynn and I giving him a hard time. It doesn't seem that long ago.
Miss Dottie will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her!
Irene Regan-Schaefer
June 26, 2007
Dear Cheryl, Kerry and Jim:
I are so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister-in-law. Although I did not know Dorothy, I knew you from St. Agnes Band, Arlington Catholic HS, or John Hancock. Parents are our first teachers and hopefully our best. You couldn't have turned out so wonderfully without great parents, Cheryl and Kerry. Jim I used to work for you at John Hancock in the early 80s. You were a fair and decent employer. I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you all, his peace and comfort at this time and always. All my best to you.
Gary kearney
June 26, 2007
I am deeply sadden by the lost of Dotti. She was one of the most giving people I have ever met. We would often talk about my childern and her grand childern. She was a wonderful person and she will remain in my heart always. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.. God bless
Mike Day
June 26, 2007
Dear Kerry and Cheryl,
My deepest sympathy over your loss.I knew Dotti for many,many years.She was a wonderful,caring person who was so genuine you couldn't help but love her.Our conversations always turned towards our kids and her grandkids and she would always beam about them.She couldn't have been more proud of you and the grandchildren.Her outlook on life was wonderful and contagious.I will miss her a lot.
Brian Rossi
June 26, 2007
I will miss Dotti very much. I have had the pleasure of working with her for 7 years at IBM in Waltham, MA. She was a very sweet and kind person. She will be dearly missed! My wife and I lift her family and friends up in our prayers during this difficult time. One of the many things that I admired about Dotti was her devotion to the Jimmy Fund Walk. Those that don't know, my 3 year old son is a cancer survivor and it is partly due to the advances the Jimmy Fund makes in research efforts. Dotti's efforts had a direct impact on him. Dotti... You are my HERO!!
Jane Iannetta
June 26, 2007
Kerry, Cheryl and family -
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She was a one-of-a-kind, gentle, caring, fun, upbeat and loving person. She was sincere and really took pleasure in everything she did and in those around her. I was so fortunate to have worked with her for many years at IBM in Waltham and will cherish those fond memories.
She so adored all of you and beamed when she talked about you. May your fond memories of her in happier days help you through this difficult time and in the years ahead.
Patricia McGloin
June 26, 2007
I'm sure I speak for many who are so genuinely sorry to hear of your loss. Dotti was the most uplifting person I have ever met; her spirit was incredibly strong, and she shared her happiness readily with others. Her children, grandchildren and, of course, the Cape meant everything to her. She will be absolutely missed. We are all fortunate to have been a part of her life.
Julie Howard
June 25, 2007
Dear kerri @ Cheryl, Your mom was a wonderful and caring person!Being around her was always uplfting and she knew just how to brighten someones day!!!Her smile will be greatly missed !! As well as her friendship!!I'm sure your mom and dad are reuniting right about now enjoying a glass of wine and their special together time they used to have.
Chork Thiam Tan
June 25, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting Dotti when I was on assignment in Waltham. Dotti was an amazing woman. She was always bright and cheerful. A wonderful person who was always ready to help. My sincere condolences to her family.
June 25, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Kerry
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and your family.
May the wonderful memories of your dear mom, and the love and support of your family and friends help you through this very difficult time.
You're in our thoughts and prayers -
Karen Boike-O'Connor & Family
The Ryan/Ratner Family
June 25, 2007
Dotti is one of a kind! The difference she made in our lives is present every day. She has made herself immortal to us with her smile, her humor, her energy, and her open heart. We love her always.
Claire, Susie, Maddie Monique and Ashia
Rita Palanjian
June 25, 2007
Dotti was such a bright light in every form. I will miss her very much. She was by far one of the classiest and strongest women I know. Kerry and Cheryl, I'm thinking about you. Her girls and the later additions to her family were everything to her.
Kate Neville
June 25, 2007
I am so sad to hear of Dotti's passing... I had the honor of working with her for 5 years at IBM and I know she will be greatly missed. She was a colleague and a girlfriend! Even after I left on maternity leave, we kept in touch and she loved hearing updates about my son. She was the most fun person to be around and I know she cared about everyone she met! I will miss her a ton, and my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. She can keep watch over us now!
Bob Fatta
June 25, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Dotti for several years in the late '80s/early 90's, and it was a pleasure! She was always cheerful and upbeat.
I saddened by her loss so early. My sympathies to her children and grandchildren.
Barbara Fitzgerald
June 25, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Kerry: I am so very sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I will always remember how active, youthful and fun she was. She had a smile that made you just glow. She is now with the love of her life and she is smiling down upon you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Barbara Fitzgerald
Susan Sawyer
June 25, 2007
Dear Cheryl and Kerry:
You're mother always made me feel like I was one of her own. I loved her very much.
Linda Tidler
June 25, 2007
Dotti was a delight to work with! She had a cheery attitude and wonderful voice. I enjoyed talking with her on the phone and will miss her a great deal. She was a wonderful person. The world has lost an angel on earth and gained one in heaven.
Jim Blasi
June 25, 2007
Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear of Dotti's passing. I have worked with Dotti for the past 7yrs and will truly miss her. Dotti was more than a co-worker to those of us that were lucky enough to work in the same office as her. She was always genuinely interested in what was going on with life in and outside of work and especially family. Dotti was one of the first people to come by with a hug and some uplifting words after my recent loss. That exemplifies the type of person she was. We often shared stories about Cape Cod and time with our families. It was clear that is what she enjoyed most. I hope you find comfort in each other during this very difficult time.
Archna Haylock
June 25, 2007
Our deepest sympathy are with you, her family, on this day and always. Dotti will always be remembered from my many trips to the IBM Waltham office but more so for her patience in putting up with my umpteen questions! Her smile could light up a room and warm any heart! If there is anything we can do, please call. She will be missed.
Love,
Archna
Peggy Seifer
June 25, 2007
Dotti was one of the most sweetest and bubbly persons I have known. She enjoyed being at the Cape and loved being with her family. She always had a smile and willing helped everyone. She will be missed so much.
I am very sorry for your loss.
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