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Joyce Fiorillo Obituary

Scituate Joyce F. (Buontempo) Fiorillo, June 19, age 66. Loving wife of Arthur A., Sr. Joyce was born and raised in E. Boston. She attended E. Boston High and Boston Clerical. Joyce was a homemaker for many years before returning to the workplace in 1990 as a secretary in the insurance industry. She enjoyed gardening, writing, reading, painting, and lovingly cooking for family gatherings. Devoted mother of Arthur A., Jr., Joy T. McGrath and her husband Kenneth, Beth A. Crays and Melissa M. all of Scituate. Proud grandmother of Laurel McGrath, Christian and Breelan Crays all of Scituate. Sister of Albert Buontempo and Sandra Consalvi both of Revere. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral at North River Community Church, 334 Old Oak St., Pembroke on Monday, June 23rd at 11 a.m. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., 1 Bromfield St., Boston, MA 02108 or Pine Street Inn Development Office, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Visit www.mem.com for memorial. RICHARDSON-GAFFEY FUNERAL HOME (781) 545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2008.

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Bianca (Fanale) Fanale Hill

July 9, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. I really loved her and will pray for her always

Betty Lou Ebert

June 24, 2008

Dear Artie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I told my Mom and she will contact you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Your Cousin Betty Lou

Pat Naso

June 24, 2008

Dear Cousins, I was so sorry to hear about Joyce. our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. I'm sure you have many family memories to sustain you. Our sincere condolences.

STEVEN LAIDLEY

June 24, 2008

DEAR COUSIN;JUST HEARD THE SAD NEWS. DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WISH I HAD KNOWN IN TIME TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES IN PERSON. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.COUSIN STEVEN AND ROBERTA

David Scali

June 22, 2008

We wanted you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Though we have not kept in touch recently, we have fond memories of her kind spirit and great smile.
Love cousins,
David, Kathy, Michelle and Nick Scali

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

June 22, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

MICHAEL & JOAN FANALE

June 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara and Joey Mattina

June 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to Archie and children. Joyce was the sister that I never had, I loved her dearly.

Erika King-Shelby

June 21, 2008

Joy, I was so sorry to read today that your mom had passed! It was just last month we ran into each other at my nephews wedding at the Barker, and were catching up on each others family's. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Take care, Erika =)

Marie Scali

June 21, 2008

Our deepest sympathy at this saddest of times. We loved Joyce and wish we could have seen her more.

Love, Joe and Marie Scali and sons

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