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Dorothy Taurasi Obituary

Dorothy A. Taurasi, 95, matriarch of the Taurasi family, died in Florida, September 11, 2014, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Taurasi; mother of Sandra Waite of Cudjoe Key, Fla., and Paul A. Taurasi of Lakeville and Bonita Springs, Fla.; daughter of the late Anne and Herbert Campbell; sister of the late Isabel Faulds and Herbie Campbell; grandmother of Paul M. Taurasi, Kathleen Taurasi and the late Stephen Peckham; great-grandmother of Jamie Lee Peckham Holland, Tracy Parrish, Casey Phillips, Ashley Cass, and Patrick Cass, and 9 great great-grandchildren. She was a longterm resident of Hingham. Dorothy was a talented artist and musician and will be sadly missed by all. A memorial service was held for Dorothy Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. Interment private. To sign our online guest book, please visit www.downingchapel.com.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Sep. 27 to Oct. 4, 2014.

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Joe @ Rose Calvi

October 4, 2014

I will always remember how sweet and kind she was to everyone. I really enjoyed her phone calls when she wanted to check up on Joe. We has nice long talks.
My sincere sympathy to the family. She was a very special lady and left a lot of fond memories.

will love and miss you always

Marie LaGreca

September 29, 2014

We bought Dorothy's house in 2006 and had the pleasure of meeting her at the closing. May she rest in peace. With respect, Marie and Al LaGreca

Donna Bonaccorsi

September 29, 2014

My great aunt dot was a wonderful lady she was such a great inspiration when I was young. When I visited her she would play the organ and tell me all about my great grandparents. Her paintings all over the house. I would walk around and admire them all. She would whip us up something to eat and always ask us how we where doing. I will miss her dearly.
Love you aunt dot.

linda calabro

September 29, 2014

I remember my great aunt Dot, many visits to her home where she used to entertain us with her at the organ, also shown us her paintings. She made me a piece of jewelry which I still have today. She was the best great auntie I'll never forget her kindness and spiritual word's when I was ill 15 year's ago with breast cancer. She's a shining star above may she rest in peace with all the others that went before her.
Love great niece Linda

Janice Magee

September 28, 2014

I'll never forget all the pleasant Sunday dinners and playing with the cousins on Taurasi Rd.

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