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Honorable Marilyn Catino Porreca

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Marilyn Porreca Obituary

Of Marshfield and Medford, February 4. Adored wife and best friend of the late Gino F. Porreca. Daughter of the late Catherine (McGlynn) and the late State Rep. Michael Catino. Mother of Nanci M. of Marshfield, Michael J. of Methuen, Ron P. and his wife Loretta of Melrose, Cathi Leonard and her husband Mark of Plymouth, Andrea Hurm and her husband Michael of Kingston and the late Brian F. Porreca. "Grammy" and "Nonnie" to twelve wonderful grandchildren: Elizabeth and Michael Hurm, Gina and Mark Leonard, Anne Marie, Anthony and Michael Porreca, Loren and Cameron Porreca, Brian, Brianna and Krista Porreca and their mother Anne Marie. Sister of Nancy and her husband Anthony Pallotta of Arlington. Aunt of Stacie Knight, Kevin Pallotta, Michael Pallotta and Suzanne Klein. Also survived by many cousins, but especially Claire Valente, Edward Catino and Terri Scrima. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 2-8. Services will conclude with burial at Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marilyn's name to the American Lung Association 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes (781) 396 9200 Medford - Wilmington - Woburn

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2008.

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Steven Catino

June 15, 2008

Dear cousins, know that I think of your mother often & how much of a wonderful person she was. My father was so happy to be connected as her cousin, right up to the end. My thoughts are with you all.

Steven Catino

Rosa Fina-McShane

March 10, 2008

Hi Cathy,Andrea, and Nancy-I just heard last night that your mother passed away. I am so sorry, and my deepest sympathies go out to you and your whole family. Marilyn was a wonderful woman. May all your happy memories with her bring you comfort at this time.

ROBERT&DONNA BOWE

February 9, 2008

PORRECA FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.WE WHERE SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM.

Linda (Osborne) Roux

February 8, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

ROBERT&DONNA BOWE

February 8, 2008

PORRECA FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY

Frank Scrima

February 8, 2008

Cousin Marilyn,
You touched the lives of many and we are grateful and blessed for having you as a part of our family. You will be forever in our hearts and memories.

The Scrima Family
Robert, Terri, Maria, Frank, Andrea, Alexis and Zachary

Lisa (Galatis) Kalfopoulos

February 8, 2008

Dear Cathi and family
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your best friend. I told my 12-year old daughter she was an inspiration for all young girls growing up in Medford. She will be greatly missed.

Cathy Gaffey Everett

February 7, 2008

My sympathies to all such a lovely family.

Cheryl (McPherson) Guiney

February 7, 2008

Dear Nancy & Michael, I was very saddend to hear of your mom's passing. MY sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

John and Amelia Prestigiovanni

February 7, 2008

To the Porreca Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Marilyn was always an honest, gracious and caring woman. Her smile would always light up a room. She will be sorely missed by everyone who she crossed paths with.

May God give you the strength and courage you will need to get you thru this difficult time.

Doreen O'Brien

February 7, 2008

To the Porreca Family...
Please accept our depest sympathies on your heartbreaking loss. Marilyn was a wonderfull person and great cousin. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Daughter of the late Dorothy (Phelan) Mclaughlin.
Doreen O'Brien and Family

Nivie (Ciano) Melo

February 7, 2008

To the Porreca Family,
We feel honored to call Marilyn a friend,and priviledged to have had her support in the 80's for our organization CMI.We will always remember her as Medford's best.May God Bless You Marilyn.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nivie (Ciano)Melo and Suzanne Murphy

Cheryl Sammarco Moran

February 7, 2008

Micheal and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

John Riley

February 7, 2008

Dear Cathi,Lenny,Mark and Gina -
I am so sorry about your mom and Grandmother,she was a remarkable women!We had some Great times at the Park Plaza
Love
John and Greg

Jim McKinnon

February 7, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the Porreca family. Marilyn was a dedicated person to every one of her endeavors and a great citizen of Medford. Jim and Jean McKinnon

Mark @ Eileen Christopher

February 7, 2008

Dear Cathi,Mark and family:Our condolence to you at this difficult time. Marilyn had a special way about her, that when you first had the pleasure to meet her you knew you met a special person. With much affection; The Christopher Family

Tommy Calococci

February 6, 2008

To the Porreca Family,

On behalf of me and my two sons, Ryan and Andrew, my most sincere condolences on your heartbreaking loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathi, Nanci and Andrea, thinking about you and missing you.

Mike and Ellen Blake

February 6, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

February 6, 2008

Dear Porreca Family,
We are sorry for the lost of your mother. She was a wonderful person!! Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
The
Cabral Family
Wilmington, Ma

DOLORES J HARRIS

February 6, 2008

I FEEL HONORED TO CALL MARILYN A FRIEND. IT WAS A PRIVILEDGE TO WORK ON HER COMMITTEES DURING HER TERMS AS MAYOR OF MEDFORD. MAY GOD AND GINO RECEIVE HER WITH OPEN HEARTS AND ARMS. REST MY FRIEND,
DOLORES J. HARRIS ON BEHALF OF MY SHERWOOD FAMILY.

Ray and Allison LeBlanc

February 6, 2008

Ron, Lu and entire Porreca family:
Our heartfelt condolences are with you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Know that your mom is in a better place, at peace and at rest.

brian branson

February 6, 2008

my condolences to the whole porreca family.....she was a great person....

Ann (Drennan) Forsyth

February 6, 2008

Dearest Nancy and all the Porreca and Pollatta families ~
To read today of Marilyn's passing saddened me greatly. A flood of memories came to my mind. I can recall Marilyn from our earliest school days, soft blonde curls on such a pretty little girl, running, playing and jumping rope in that long forgotten Wait School playground. We were a tight little community then.
Marilyn devoted many years, as well, to her wider Medford community and growing family - of which your dear parents were always so very proud. And now your loving sister has passed into that Heavenly Kingdom to share eternity with her Geno and other family members and most especially, her sweetest friend, Jesus Christ. I know He and all welcomed Marilyn with open arms!! She raised a large and loving family - how proud she must have been of them and of their many accomplishments!! Please accept our deepest sympathy at her loss, and may Marilyn's soul and all the souls of her Catino and Porreca faithful family members departed, rest in the peace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
With love, prayers and special blessings for you and all, during this time of grieving~
Don and Ann (Drennan) Forsyth
8025 Farmington Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138

Donna Owens

February 6, 2008

To the Porreca, Leonard & Hurm family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting your mother a couple of times, when briefly stopping by her house with Cathie. However, knowing Cathie, Nanci and Andrea, who all would have learned by example, I know she must have been a wonderful lady to have raised such terrific daughters.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Owens and family

February 6, 2008

To The Porreca Family, we are truely sorry for the lost of your mother!! She was such a wonderful person and will be miss!!
The
Cabral Family
Wilmington,Ma

The Donegan Family

February 6, 2008

Dear Cathi, Nanci & Andrea - so very sorry to hear about your Mom she was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Betty (Papagni) Lally

February 6, 2008

To Nanci and family...
Time passes but people are not forgotten. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Audrey & Lino Avellani

February 6, 2008

Sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing.She was a lovely person and a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of grief.

Sean Carleton

February 6, 2008

Andrea and the entire Porreca family,
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

angelo & louise marotta

February 6, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Roger Thistle

February 6, 2008

Dear Porreca Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person. May your memories bring you all comfort .

Debbie Doherty

February 6, 2008

I'm so sorry. Our hearts go out to all of you. What a reunion must be taking place behind those pearly gates!
With love and prayers
Debbie (Ryan) Doherty xoxo

Rhonda Ferrari

February 6, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Marilyn was such a wonderful person, I'm so happy we got to see her last year, and she was able to meet Justin and Jessica.
All our Love Rhonda Ferrari, Steven, Justin and Jessica McNally.

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