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John Avolio Obituary

AVOLIO, John Of Revere, formerly of East Boston on November 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Allison) Avolio. Loving father of Patricia Margaret Avolio Johnson and her husband Steven of Highland Park, NJ and John "Ty" Avolio of Nashville, TN. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Johnson and Christopher Johnson both of NJ. Dear brother of Mary Sarro and her husband Joseph of Revere, the late Anthony and James. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home, 917 Bennington St. (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON on Tuesday at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Beech St., Revere at 10:30am. The family will receive visitors on Sunday & Monday from 4 to 8pm. Services will conclude with interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Tuesday at 2pm. Late US Army veteran of WWII. Visit memorial at www.mem.com The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home 617-569-0305

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 24, 2008

Mr. Avolio,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BETTY SELLENGER

November 18, 2008

DEAR ROSEMARIE & FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT GUY WE ALWAYS HAD SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH THE COFFEE GROUP FROM SEARS. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AND WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

Karen Cotter-Hoffman

November 16, 2008

Dear Mrs B., Patty, Ty, Mr. B was a very special person. I remember him on your roof in Tamworth--I thought he could build anything! I also remember how much fun we had on our road trips-he always knew how to make us laugh. We are thinking of you.

lisa paone

November 16, 2008

Dear Mrs B,Patty & Ty,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr B.
He was truly loved and will be missed. Love to all, Lisa,Jack & girls
(Paone)

Vicki Martelli

November 16, 2008

Dear Rosemarie and fam. We are so sorry to hear about John. We had somany good times together at Tamworth playing cards. He will be missed Love the Martelli Family

Peg MacArthur

November 16, 2008

Dear Rosemarie and family,
What fond memories we have of our shared time in PSL--May God bless you and you family during these sad days. Love, Peg & Mac

Patty Strong

November 15, 2008

Dear Rosemarie, Patty & Ty,
So sorry to hear the news. Some of our dearest memories are with you guys in Tamworth - especially the "Fourth". "Mr B" always helped make the summers special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Patty & Bill Strong

Bob Drummey

November 15, 2008

Lots of great memories of Mr. B in NH. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. B, Patty and Ty... We hope to stay in touch with you guys... Love, The Drummeys

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