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Gaetano Bognanno Obituary

BOGNANNO, Gaetano R. "Guy" Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, Dec. 5. Dear father of Guy Bognanno and his wife Lori of Weymouth, and Richard Bognanno of Braintree. Beloved son of the late Gaetano and Carmella (Veneziano) Bognanno of South Boston. Former husband of Doreen Calascibetta of Weymouth. Relatives and friends invited to attend visiting hours at the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St, (Rt 37) BRAINTREE, Wednesday 4-8PM. A prayer service wil be conducted at 7 PM. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Guy's memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02215.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 8, 2008.

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Tom Telesmanick

January 19, 2009

Dear Doreen,Guy,and Ritchie;My deepest condolances to all in this time of grieving.Sincerely,Tom Telesmanick

joanne McGrath

January 1, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Warren & Verna Stauffer

December 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to your family and also to Ann DiSilva for taking such good
care of Guy. He was a great musician.

Heather Murphy

December 9, 2008

Richie & Guy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Heather

marion mirisola-zaccardi

December 8, 2008

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Guy(Sonny to me) and I grew up together in South Boston as cousins and friends. He was a great person and will be missed by all.

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