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Marianne festa
October 31, 2024
Miss you, my godmother !
Miss popping in to visit and have coffee and nice conversation !
Marianne festa
October 31, 2023
My sweet godmother, holiday season is here again. You are always in my thoughts. Have a heavenly Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas,
I know you are making those angels laugh! Love Marianne
Marianne Festa
November 10, 2020
Its the time of year when, Josie, my sweet godmother comes to my mind. Although we did not see each other since
I moved out of Massachusetts, we stayed in touch. I know she is watching down from heaven and will be thinking of me also. Love you Godmother,
bryan odonnell
November 16, 2012
Godbless you my prayers sre with you.
ANITA D.
November 15, 2012
MY SYMPATHY TO GENEROSA'S LOVING FAMILY. SHE ENJOYED A WONDERFUL 100 YEARS HERE ON EARTH AND HAS LEFT HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH MANY HAPPY MEMORIES.
I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO WAKING EARLY ON FRIDAY MORNINGS TO HEAR GENEROSA AND DAVE MAYNARD CHATTING AWAY AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WOULD HEAR -- FRIDAY, FRIDAY.
MAY THIS LOVELY LADY REST IN PEACE.
CIAO, GENEROSA
MELISSA
November 12, 2012
BRAD FROM BROCKTON IS MY BROTHER, AND I HEARD SOME LADY DIED, DIDNT GET WHO IT WAS, MY INSTINCT WAS GENEROSA, BUT I DIDNT WANT TO THINK IT TILL BRAD CALLED ME I HAVE LISTEN TO GENEROSA FOR YRS, I DO REMEMBER HER ONE WINTER ABOUT 2 YRS AGO SHE WAS BRUSHING SNOW OFF HER CAR, I SAID WOW SHES GOT THE SPUNK, GENEROSA YOU WILL BE GREALTY MISSED I FRIDAY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! RIP GENEROSA
Peter Callesano
November 12, 2012
I too loved to hear Generosa's voice on WBZ. May she rest in peace.
November 12, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of her passing my sympathy goes out the family, she will be sadly missed but never forgotten
FRIDAY FRIDAY
SUZANNE
Joan Gilday
November 12, 2012
Like so many others, I only knew Generosa from listening to WBZ. How I miss hearing her "Friday, Friday." I kept waiting for her return to the airwaves. Sadly, I tuned in to BZ last night just in time to hear of her passing; I don't listen since Steve left. I'm so sorry for your loss. How lucky you were to have her for 100 years. May she rest in peace.
November 11, 2012
Hi everyone. I found something on line I wanted to share with everyone, and I hope it's appropriate to share it here. I found an audio file of Generosa being interviewed from sometime in 2003.
She's telling a wonderful story about her younger days.
Again, I hope this appropriate to share here as I don't know a better place than here to honor her and remember her with her own words.
Here's the link:
http://dl.tufts.edu/view_audio.jsp?pid=tufts:MS124.001.001.00001
James Mullen
November 10, 2012
My sympathy to the Aiello family on Generosa's death. One Hundred years, how great.
James G. Mullen, Jr., Milton, MA.
A fifty year WBZ listener
Kathie L.
November 10, 2012
As a longtime WBZ listener I would like to extend my sympathy and thank you for sharing such a wonderful woman. God be with you all during this sad time. Friday Friday!
Bob & Sue Cushing
November 9, 2012
Generosa was wonderful. We knew it was the last day of the work week when she gave us the official "Friday Friday." Known only as a fellow WBZ listener, yet her love, energy and sweetness easily came through the radio. Generosa will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Celebrate her life.
Steve Hill
November 9, 2012
Another WBZ friend offering sympathy to the family of a wonderful lady. Met Generosa once at the farm stand and talked to her once on the phone. She was a delight both times. I picture Carl, Dave, Larry, and other greeting her around an AM radio near the pearly gates looking forward to Friday, Friday! RIP Generosa.
Carolyn
November 9, 2012
I would like to extend my condolences to your family, although I never met your Mother I looked forward to Friday mornings on WBZ and listening to your Mother. Morgan White mention this morning that Generosa passed away. All of us who listen to WBZ will miss her "Friday" "Friday". May she rest in peace.
Dan Mackey
November 9, 2012
To the Family of Generosa - Back in the Dave Maynard days Generosa was the "Mayor of Peabody", involved in all kinds of local activities and describing all details. There was a tone of authority in her voice, not a shrinking violet by any means. She lived a full life and I'm sure you all have great memories of this unique lady. I'm sure she's back directing activities in heaven! May she rest in peace!
Dan, Framingham
November 9, 2012
Fran,Arthur,Greg,Stephanie and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. "Fran's mom" was a legend in Peabody and St. Adelaide's as far I'm concerned and she will be missed by her many fans. My thoughts are with you.
Melissa Tassinari(Carco)
Anne R
November 9, 2012
My condolences to Generosa's Family , she will be miss by so many people who only know her from her Voice on Friday Mornings . Most people who listen to WBZ looked forward to hearing FRIDAY FRIDAY and her and her stories very much .
I am so very sorry for your loss and I know that she is with the Angels in Heaven .
My God Hold Her In The Palm Of His Hand.
Sad BZ listener
November 9, 2012
I have listened to Generosa for many years on WBZ and will miss her dearly. I never knew my Italian grandmother and she filled the void. How fitting that she will be buried on Friday Friday. RIP
November 9, 2012
Rest in Peace "Sweet Lady" you will be sorely missed by all.
Long time BZ listener.
Farewell Generosa
RK
Carol Osterman
November 9, 2012
Our condolences to the family and friends of Generosa! She was an incredible woman who was a joy to be with. My parents enjoyed her company and friendship greatly as they all worked diligently to support St. Adelaides in any way that they could. She was very entertaining and a pleasure to talk to. She will be greatly missed! We pray that your warm memories will help to sustain you all at this very difficult time. Sincerely, the family of Antoinette and Anthony DeFuria
Marianne Festa
November 9, 2012
My sweet godmother Josie, you were the sweetest lady I know. You were always there to help anyone in need, always a smile. You will truly be missed by so many. Once again you and my godfather Peter will be together, with your good friends my mom, Marcella and dad,John.
Roni J.
November 9, 2012
Rest in peace, dear, sweet Generosa.
November 9, 2012
My condolences to the family. I worked with "Jo" many years ago at John Hancock, and then looked forward to hearing her Friday mornings on WBZ.
She was a wonderful woman and so proud of her family. Many blessing,
Janet Roooney
Linda Desjardins
November 9, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Generosa's family and friends. You were blessed with a treasure in your lives. She spread joy and optimism every Friday Friday and I set my alarm for 4 to be sure not to miss it. One fond memory? After a particularly long and bed spell of weather, she called in to WBZ and admitted her impatience with the weather. Later that day I told a friend, "Know how bad it is? Even Generose is ticked off." We both shared a hearty laugh, knowing, for once, our gloomy attitude was appropriate. R.I.P. Generosa.
Chris M
November 9, 2012
I so miss hearing her on WBZ on Fridays. Wish I had known her. She will be missed. FRIDAY, FRIDAY !!!
November 9, 2012
I remember my husnband and I going to the "farm stand" to meet this wonderful co-host of BZ Generosa. What a wonderful woman she was. Well done, servant of God.
Sincerely,
Margaret of Roxbury
Boston Listener
November 9, 2012
Sorry for the loss of not only "The Princess of Peabody, but she was Friday Friday princess of WBZ! It was such an honor to know her by radio only and I am sure she will never be forgoten by all the listeners. We will miss her so much. God Bless her family and maybe they can keep the Friday Friday going. A listener
beryl nelson
November 9, 2012
mning y condolences tothe family and friends of generosa aiello,i only knew of her ,from listening to wbz radio, when she called friday mornings to talkto morgan white jr, she was a joy to listen to, ,a beautiful person.
JB
November 9, 2012
Always looked forward to hearing Generosa on Friday mornings on WBZ. She reminded me so much of my own grandmother. Thank you for sharing your time with us. God will look after you now.
frank
November 9, 2012
The most wonderful Italian grandmother to thousands of us overnight radio listeners. Heaven has a new character like no other. So sweet and so sincere, she glowed in the night and shared her beauty with all of us for so long. My prayers are with her family and I will continue to hear your mom in my dreams. Friday, Friday!
November 8, 2012
Frances & family..We had the pleasure of meeting Generosa at St Adelaide morning Mass and then at Rosewood. A day didn't go by when we had to check-in with "Josie" and say HI!. She truly was the good Queen of Rosewood. We will miss her as she is in peace with God. Marie & Monte Olivolo
November 8, 2012
November 8, 2012
dear Fran and Family- I'm sorry that I will not be able to attend the wake tonight, but my thoughts are with you. I was privileged to get to know your mother through her many conversations on WBZ early in the morning and I remember meeting her once when she came to school.May her memory be for a blessing. Love to you, Evelyn Stern
Pat
November 8, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of Generosa - The Princess of Peabody. She has been so missed on WBZ. My condolences to all of her family. You were so lucky to have such a beautiful person in your lives.
November 8, 2012
even though I didn't know GENEROSA on a personal level.I always looked forward when she called into WBZ.She will be missed.My God bless her and her family as well.Rest In peace GENEROSA
Brad
November 7, 2012
I remember hearing Generosa as early as 1986.
I had called Dave Maynard's morning show, and, why I remember this, I don't know, but Generosa was the caller after me.
I always woke up when I heard "Friday Friday" on my radio.
Not to mention it was nice of Morgan White Jr. to let Generosa pick the winner of his trivia contests.
What a nice lady!!!!
Nothing else can be said!
November 7, 2012
Fran and family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I always listned to her on Fridays when she called in to WBZ. She was a lovely women who will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
your friend Theresa Groppi (Danna)
November 7, 2012
What a wonderful life, an amazing woman. I've missed her on BZ like so many others. May she rest in peace.
November 7, 2012
I must add my condolences as well. When I saw the name "Generoso", I knew it must be your Mom. She was such a sweet lady on the talk show and I smiled when I heard her voice. By God's mercy may she be smiling herself in His holy Presence.
Ruth,Norwood.
November 7, 2012
Fran and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I know how much she meant to you and what a lovely lady she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Mary Romano
100 Years old..My mother. The bound we share will last forever!
Fran Aiello- Stuart
November 7, 2012
November 7, 2012
Such an upbeat, compassionate lady! Celebrate her life!
November 7, 2012
I remember your mother calling in to the talk shows. She was quite a woman. May she rest in peace.
Rita
E.B.
Jeanne Petrillo
November 7, 2012
So sorry to hear about Generossa's passing. She was the best part of late nite/early morning radio. "Friday Friday" will be the way i best remember her.... I have often asked my friends in Boston Public Schools how she was doing... my thoughts are with her today..
John & Jill Gordon
November 7, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.
Friday's weren't the same if we didn't hear her call in and say 'It's Friday Friday'.
She made a lot of people smile.
DOT VOCINO
November 7, 2012
MY PRAYERS TO ALL YOUR FAMILY. I MET HER MANY YEARS AGO AT THE FARM STAND IN ONE OF HER LOVELY HATS.
DOT VOCINO
November 6, 2012
So sad to hear of Generosa's passing.... But how lucky to have such a special lady in your family.....she was such a part of the wbz family and we all loved when she would call in before 5 a.m. on Fridays!! Prayers and blessing to you all....Friday, Friday.... from a devoted bz listener
anthony deluca
November 6, 2012
such a wonderful lady always enjoyed her phone calls on wbz radio
Sue Lindeman
November 6, 2012
what delightful remberance of a lovely lady on WBZ in the early morning
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