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JAMES J. "JAKE" CIPRIANO

Newton, Massachusetts

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Cipriano, James J. "Jake" 95, a lifelong resident of Newton, February 16, 2015. Beloved husband for 69 years of Catherine (Giovanella) Cipriano. Loving father of Linda Devoll and her husband Cabot of Canton, Janet Harrington and her husband Ed of Newton and Michael Cipriano and his wife Patricia...

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To the Cipriano Family;

We were so sorry to hear about Jake. He was such a kind and gentle man. Jake was always there to lend a hand to whomever needed it. We will miss him greatly.

Patty and Michael, I remember seeing Jake at your family events. He was always smiling and happy. He was such a doting grandfather to your girls and so proud of them and you. I'm sure this is a difficult time for you and we offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

"Jake the Mailman" is how I remember him best. While Jake had been a friend of my Dad's for years, when I was back in elementary school he was our mailman for years, probably even when I graduated High school. He would always encourage me to accompany him on his break to the soda fountain at the local drugstore where he would order a "coke" or a lime rickey for me. He used to love to talk about baseball and other fun stuff. He was like a big kid himself. Later in life, he and my Dad would go...