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Gloria Califano Obituary

Of Andover, November 7, 2007. Beloved wife of 52 years of Richard A. Califano. Devoted mother of Richard A. Califano, II of Tampa, FL and Laurie Califano-Lachance and her husband David Lachance of Methuen and devoted grandmother of Sophia and Drew Lachance of Methuen. She passed away peacefully at home after a protracted battle with Cancer. Funeral from the Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., ANDOVER, MA 01810 at 8:30 AM on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Augustine's Church on Essex St., Andover. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will be at Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. For directions or to leave on-line condolences, please visit: www.contefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2007.

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Kellie Ryan

November 19, 2007

Richard,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Gail Murphy

November 15, 2007

Richard, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.

Gail Murphy

Sheelah Jamieson

November 13, 2007

Richard,Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Paul and Deborah Flanagan

November 11, 2007

Mr. Califano,
My wife and I are saddened to see the announcement on the Globe web page tonight. We are also sorry to have missed the wake and funeral, but please know that our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Phyllis Boyd

November 9, 2007

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

Gary Sund

November 9, 2007

Dear Richard and Family
I remember Gloria laughing. As I can detect an instant audience, I found one in Gloria. I didn't have to try to hard but when I saw just HOW MUCH she enjoyed laughing with me I tried harder to make sure I could get a chuckle from her.
I remember when I screwed up once, Richard must have shared it with Gloria as the next time I saw her she remarked hopeing I wouldn't get stung in the wallet to badly?
The sincerity made me feel so good cause it conveyed the Motherly touch and warmth that I'll never forget.
Richard I most appreciate your direction and support in helping me and setting me straight while a rookie @ WAMU. You shared when you didn't have too but you did. I suspect your family has had the blessing of that kind of support because you and Gloria. I wish you well and ALL of God's Blessing.
All My Love
Gary

Marilyn Gammon

November 9, 2007

Dear Dick, Laurie and Rick,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Gloria was such a special, warm and giving person, I will miss our Wednesday/Friday chats so, so much. It was a privilege to care for such a brave, courageous woman.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Marilyn

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