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Anna DiRusso Obituary

DiRUSSO, Anna C. (Potito) Of Medford December 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Benedict J. DiRusso Sr.. Loving mother of Patricia A. Cusack and her husband Paul of Wakefield, Alan B. DiRusso and his wife Karen of Medford, Benedict J. DiRusso Jr. and his wife Cindy of Stoneham and Gail M. Leavitt and her husband Richard of Dracut. Sister of the late Mario Potito, Jr. Dear grandmother of Erin, Daniel, Katelyn, Elizabeth, Kristen, Patrick and Alexandra. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) SOMERVILLE Tuesday morning at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Monday 4-8pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Anna's name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Drive, Natick MA 01760. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2009.

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December 29, 2009

Dear Gail and family:
The staff of St. Francis Parish Office were all sadden to hear about the loss your mother. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Peace
Sharon, Kathy, Dawn, Joan & Nancy

Dan & Patty Leavitt

December 28, 2009

Gail & Family We were so saddened to hear the news of your mother's passing. She was always very pleasant and inviting to our families whenever we met at family functions. Her presence will be surely missed. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Linda Batista

December 28, 2009

Trisha and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Rene and Linda Batista

Dorothy & Tom Leavitt

December 26, 2009

Dear Gail & family;
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother, she is celebrating christmas with Jesus this year and watching over all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, may she rest in peace.

Sheila and Marc Lauzon

December 26, 2009

Dear Gail and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. A wonderful woman and always smiling.

Love,

John and Sally Leavitt

December 26, 2009

Gail and Family,
We we're so sorry about your Mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 26, 2009

Patricia and siblings.

You do not know me but I grew up with your mom on Endicott Street in the North End. Your Grandmother and Grandfather, Amelia and Mario, were my Godparents. Those were the fun days.Please accept my deepest condolences. May Anna rest in peace with God.

Lillian Natola

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