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Lydia Zizza Obituary

ZIZZA, Lydia Mae (Coveney) Of Somerville, Feb. 19th. Devoted wife of Joseph P. Zizza. Loving mother of Emily Almas and her husband Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Almas. Beloved sister of Margaret Caterino and William Coveney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, friends, Vinny and Lucy. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday at 10 am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Somerville at 11 am. Visiting hours Sun. 3 to 7 pm & Mon. 4 to 8 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Special Olympics, 210 Broad- way, Lynnfield, MA 01940.

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 22, 2009.

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Kathryn Hedgepeth

February 24, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Lydia's passing. She had a great spirit that I know will never die. May your memories bring you joy and may God's peace fill your hearts.

W. Lee Thurston Jr

February 23, 2009

my deepest sympathies go out to the Zizza Family, Lydia Trained me when I came to the Alzheimer's Association. She was a great person to know & work with.

Betsy Fitzgerald-Campbell

February 23, 2009

I have fond memories of Lydia's work at the Alzheimer's Association. I am sad to hear of her passing

Carolyn

February 23, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Lydia at the Alzheimer's Association. She had a great spirit about her.

Heidi Ganss Harris

February 23, 2009

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Lydia at the Alzheimer's Association. She was a wonderful, kind person and absolutely devoted to her family. I hope your many fond memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Laura Gentile

February 23, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to the Zizza family. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Mom with Nicholas, on what she always said was "the best day of her life."

February 22, 2009

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