Lillian-Rudgis-Obituary

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Lillian M. Rudgis

Jun 11, 1940 - Mar 21, 2026

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So sorry for the loss of your dear Aunt Lillian,she looked forward to seeing you and your husband and loved you both dearly,she was so proud of you and thankful for you both.Franny you were so good and protective of her,she spoke of that often.She had many friends here at 259 and she will be sorely missed especially at Bingo.May she rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her my dear friend .Elaine Graham (store in lobby)Apt 333

Lillian was the most caring loving person you could know. She was always trying to help someone or trying to make them laugh. She had quite the laugh, I can hear it now. She loved Arthur & Francine and their kids, as well as her sister, Barbara & Buddy. They were a very tight family. I would like to thank my cousins, Franny, Terri, Neil, Katie and Billy for watching over her after Barbara passed. Uncle Vinnie would be so pleased how you looked after his beautiful wife. Now they can both...

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Lillian's Obituary

Lillian M. Rudgis (Downey) of Somerville passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Rudgis. Lillian was predeceased by her brother Arthur J Downey and his wife Francine Downey, as well as her sister Barabara O’Regan and her husband Cornelius (Buddy) O’Regan. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Lillian on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Joseph Church, located at 252 Washington St. Somerville, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held in the church prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lillian to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

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